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September 1, 2021

Episode 42: Uncovering Unconscious Bias

Details There is a great deal of interest today in our society on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. While some people are

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August 26, 2021

Nice or Tough: Which Approach Engages Employees Most?

Research on 160,576 employees shows that neither demanding drivers nor supportive enhancers engage people well on their own. But 68% of employees working for

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August 5, 2021

Do Women Make Bolder Leaders than Men?

Despite the stereotype that men take more risks, 360-degree data on 75,000 leaders shows women are rated slightly bolder on average. The gap is

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July 29, 2021

The ‘8 Great’ Accountability Skills for Business Success

Accountability grows when people have real control over their work. A study of 360-degree assessments from 40,000 leaders identifies eight behaviors, from drive for

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July 19, 2021

Don’t Fake It till You Make It: Match Confidence to Competence

Confidence lifts most leadership skills, but too much can look like arrogance. Data from 12,000 leaders shows confidence improves nine skills, while some highly

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July 6, 2021

Episode 40: The Curious Case of Women’s Strategic Thinking

Details We found that while women generally outperform their male counterparts on most leadership competencies, they are not perceived by their managers, peers, and

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June 24, 2021

Who’s The Boss? The Struggles and Benefits of Increased Independence

Remote work made employees more engaged and more independent, with discretionary effort rising during the pandemic. That independence brings real benefits, along with new

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June 22, 2021

Episode 38: How To Build Digital Expertise

Details The pandemic rapidly accelerated many companies’ digital efforts, but did you possess the digital expertise necessary to function in a completely new work

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June 10, 2021

8 Consistent Behaviors Of Practically Perfect Problem Solvers

Data on over 47,000 men and 24,000 women leaders shows men rated higher on technical expertise but women rated higher on problem solving. The

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May 28, 2021

7 Traits of Super-Productive People

Some people get far more done without working longer hours. Research on more than 7,000 people rated on productivity identifies seven habits they share,

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