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February 25, 2019 How to Figure Out How Much Influence You Have at Work By Maxim Sytch Conduct an audit of your informal power.

Developing employees The Feedback Fallacy by Marcus Buckingham, Ashley Goodall For years, managers have been encouraged to praise and constructively criticize just about everything their employees do. But there are better ways to help employees thrive and excel. Leadership & Managing people The Dalai Lama on Why Leaders Should Be Mindful, Selfless, and Compassionate by The Dalai Lama with Rasmus Hougaard Leadership requires genuine concern for others. Developing employees Making Learning a Part of Everyday Work by Josh Bersin, Marc Zao-Sanders Here's what individuals and companies should try. Managing people Mentoring Someone with Imposter Syndrome by W. Brad Johnson, David G. Smith Remind them why they belong in the job. Work-life balance To Have a Happier Home Life, Treat It a Little More Like Work by Whitney Johnson It's especially important for working parents. Employee retention How to Make Sure a New Hire Feels Included from Day One by Sabina Nawaz Even walking to and from meetings together can build rapport. Leadership & Managing people 5 Ways Bosses Can Reduce the Stigma of Mental Health at Work by Diana O'Brien, Jen Fisher One in four adults struggle with a mental health issue. Technology How to Break Down Work into Tasks That Can Be Automated by Ravin Jesuthasan, John Boudreau Three distinctions to think about.

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