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Employee traits that signal high potential

Employee traits that signal high potential

A 2018 research article describes the traits that designate an employee as a high potential (hipo). Being a hipo brings benefits and career growth.

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About Howell Leadership Science LLC

About Howell Leadership Science LLC

At Howell Leadership Science LLC, Dr. Ann Howell provides services in leadership coaching, assessments and talent strategy.

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Crisis Leadership

Am I a good leader during a crisis?

Take a pause and consider "Am I a Good Leader During a Crisis?" Sign up and download a free guide and 15 question self-assessment to evaluate your leadership style during a crisis.

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What is executive coaching and how does it work?

What is executive coaching and how does it work?

Executive coaching can help you accelerate your career and get where you want to go. This article explains what executive coaching is and how it works.

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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. Check it out!

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Diversity of Thought Helps Teams Achieve More

Diversity of Thought Helps Teams Achieve More

According to a 2018 research study on military teams in complex situations, diversity of thought improves performance and makes teams more adaptable.

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4 Tips for Success in Your College Internship

4 Tips for Success in Your College Internship

Ahhh…it is almost that time…the time of leather crop tops and long naps and days at the beach and pushing back on the “man”.  No, not summer break at the beach – I’m talking about summer intern time in corporate

Ann Howell April 25, 2019November 27, 2019 Career, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Say What? How to Respond to an Offensive Comment

Say What?  How to Respond to an Offensive Comment

How do you keep your cool when someone makes an offensive comment? Try this phrase to respond without making the situation worse.

Ann Howell April 22, 2019November 27, 2019 Diversity & Inclusion, Work Smarter Tips Read more

The Academic and Practice Divide

The Academic and Practice Divide

The goal of Scienceofworking.com is to translate the valuable insights of work-related research into understandable and actionable ideas that can help real-world leaders.  In a recent blog post, “Bridging the Academic-Practice Divide”, Paul Spector, a professor at University of South

Ann Howell April 16, 2019November 27, 2019 Science Stuff, Other Read more

Research says – new leader transitions can make or break a team

Transition

Importance of Mid-level Leader Transitions I’ve been through several CEO transitions – at small companies and large.  They all have one thing in common – uncertainty – that leads to political positioning, examination of priorities and shifts in strategy.  CEO

Ann Howell April 14, 2019November 27, 2019 Master Self, Research Report Read more

Work Smarter: The Truth of Being Politically Correct

Work Smarter: The Truth of Being Politically Correct

You see it every day.  Someone makes an off-color joke and someone else gets offended.  The joker immediately pushes back saying that the offended party is “too sensitive” or “it was just a joke” or “we’re just having fun”.   The

Ann Howell April 3, 2019November 27, 2019 Diversity & Inclusion, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Research Terminology: What is a Meta-Analysis?

Research Terminology: What is a Meta-Analysis?

A Meta-analysis is a research approach that takes a collection of primary research projects and combines their data in order to analyze the results across the combined data set.  Simply said, a meta-analysis paints a big picture by linking multiple

Ann Howell March 23, 2019November 27, 2019 Science Stuff, Research Terminology Read more

Parenthood better for working fathers than working mothers

Parenthood better for working fathers than working mothers

Pacific Standard recently published an article titled “Parenthood is More Likely to Make You Happy if You Are a Man” by Tom Jacobs. I first saw the article re-published on The Week and titled “Why are Fathers Happier than Mothers?”

Ann Howell March 22, 2019November 27, 2019 Diversity & Inclusion, Other Read more

Equal Opportunity in Work-Family Conflict

Equal Opportunity in Work-Family Conflict

A 2017 research study shows that both women and men experience work-family conflict. Working moms and women in dual career couples face more challenges.

Ann Howell March 17, 2019December 10, 2019 Diversity & Inclusion, Research Report Read more

Rapport through Matching Language

Rapport through Matching Language

Visual, auditory and kinesthetic oriented people use different terminology. Build rapport with other people by matching your language style to theirs.

Ann Howell March 3, 2019November 27, 2019 Master Self, Work Smarter Tips Read more
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