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Fix the Empathy Gap

Fix the Empathy Gap

The empathy gap exists between the benefits of empathy and the ability of leaders to deliver it. Organizations can take simple actions to close the gap.

Ann Howell July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Master Self, Research Report Read more

Women face persistent barriers at work

Women face persistent barriers at work

Although women perform better, they are 17% more likely to derail. Research shows why women face persistent barriers at work.

Ann Howell February 23, 2020February 25, 2020 Diversity & Inclusion, Research Report Read more

What is political skill?

What is political skill?

Workplace politics play a critical role in getting things done. In this article, learn more about navigating politics and developing political skill.

Ann Howell November 11, 2019November 27, 2019 Navigate Politics, Research Report Read more

Cruelty re-examined

Cruelty re-examined

Several recent papers debunked the classic Stanford Prison Experiment. The new interpretations provide hope that situations do not trigger cruelty.

Ann Howell October 31, 2019November 27, 2019 Master Self, Research Report Read more

Invest in self-confidence to develop effective leaders

Invest in self-confidence to develop effective leaders

With billions of dollars spent to develop leaders, research shows the value of investing in experiences and leadership self-efficacy.

Ann Howell October 10, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Research Report Read more

3 tips for a leader transition to a new team

3 tips for a leader transition to a new team

A 2018 research study reveals some key considerations when a leader transitions to a new team. This article shares 3 tips for a successful transition.

Ann Howell October 7, 2019November 27, 2019 Career, Research Report Read more

Are you in the right job for your personality?

Are you in the right job for your personality?

Are you in the right job for your personality? Research on the Big 5 personality traits and job situations can help answer that question.

Ann Howell October 3, 2019November 27, 2019 Career, Research Report Read more

3 tips for deploying transformational leadership

3 tips for deploying transformational leadership

Research shows that transformational leadership must match the situation and the employees. Try these 3 tips for using it to improve your workplace.

Ann Howell September 30, 2019November 27, 2019 Master Self, Research Report Read more

Research reveals secrets of a great executive coach

Research reveals secrets of a great executive coach

Research evaluated the traits of an effective executive coach – with a focus on coaching psychologists. Learn more about coaching effectiveness!

Ann Howell September 19, 2019November 27, 2019 Executive Coaching, Research Report Read more

Is it me or the job? Research on personality at work

Is it me or the job? Research on personality at work

Employees bring personality to work. Jobs create a unique situation. This research examines how the Big 5 personality traits interact with job situations.

Ann Howell August 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Career, Research Report Read more
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