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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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The Danger of Being Under-political

The Danger of Being Under-political

If you resist ‘playing politics’, you might be sacrificing your effectiveness and your career. Instead, re-frame the concept of workplace politics and learn to navigate politics while maintaining integrity.

Ann Howell November 14, 2019December 10, 2019 Navigate Politics, Development Resources Read more

November 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

November 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

The Science of Working article ‘Invest in Self-confidence to Develop Leaders’ appeared in the November 2019 Leadership Development Carnival.

Ann Howell November 12, 2019November 27, 2019 General, Other 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

Spotting Bad Science

Spotting Bad Science

Research helps us understand how to create awesome workplaces. Learn how to critically analyze research and spot bad science with this helpful infographic.

Ann Howell November 7, 2019November 27, 2019 Science Stuff, Research Terminology Read more

Stop looking for an EASY button

Stop looking for an EASY button

Leadership requires good judgment about hard issues. Check out these examples of people, strategy and crisis questions facing leaders.

Ann Howell November 4, 2019November 27, 2019 Apply Judgment, Work Smarter Tips 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

On kindness at work

On kindness at work

Kindness can make the workplace happier and healthier for the givers and the recipients. Use these 5 tips to bring more kindness to work.

Ann Howell October 28, 2019December 23, 2019 Navigate Politics, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Magnify your impact as a senior leader

Magnify your impact as a senior leader

Senior leaders: magnify impact via six competencies: apply judgment, master self, execute strategy, multiply as coach, shift agilely, and navigate politics.

Ann Howell October 24, 2019November 27, 2019 Executive Coaching, Work Smarter Tips Read more

The upstart Personal Learning Cloud picks a fight

The upstart Personal Learning Cloud picks a fight

Will the Personal Learning Cloud of open access learning and online courses replace traditional leadership development? Check this out for one perspective.

Ann Howell October 21, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Development Resources Read more

Fixing a weak on-the-job (OTJ) learning experience

Fixing a weak on-the-job (OTJ) learning experience

On-the-job learning experiences offer exceptional leadership development. This on-the-job learning case study examines how it can go awry and how to fix it.

Ann Howell October 17, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Development Resources Read more
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