How to Have Conversations That Make Employees Stay
Improve workplace interactions and engagement in three steps.
View ArticleThe Fastest Way to Change a Culture
Leaders rely on any number of theories to change their cultures. But without a strict focus on the science of habit formation, it's often hard to make things truly stick.
View ArticleThe NLI Interview: Soledad O’Brien
Soledad O'Brien and I discuss the power of storytelling to create connections and foster inclusion.
View Article5 Ways Science Shows Us How To Work Better Virtually
As remote work becomes increasingly necessary, here are five science-backed tips to make it more brain-friendly, inclusive, and productive.
View ArticleThe Science of Virtual Work
Here are 3 things we tend to get wrong about virtual work—and how to get them right—across organizations of any size.
View ArticleThe Framework All Leaders Need to Build a Better Normal
Forget the "new normal." Here's how to build the *better normal" in your organization.
View ArticleLeaders Need to Listen Deeply, Unite Widely, Act Boldly
For leaders everywhere, it’s time to listen deeply, unite widely, and act boldly. It’s time to lead.
View ArticleFollow the Science of Culture Change to Transform Diversity and Inclusion
Many organizations are taking a renewed—or perhaps unprecedented—interest in reshaping their D&I efforts. Let's make sure we follow the underlying science to create real change.
View ArticleHow to Make Virtual Learning Better Than In-Person Learning
With so much in flux and many employees working from home, now is the time to leverage the moment and make virtual learning more effective. Here's how.
View Article3 Ways to Hack Your Calendar for Better Focus
We're busier than ever, but less able to get our own work done. Here's how science says we can make the most of our days.
View ArticleCOVID’s First Birthday: What We've Learned
What we've learned about organizational changes, culture shifts, and most importantly, brain science one year into the pandemic.
View ArticleWhat Leadership Needs to Look Like in 2035
Leadership needs a grand commitment; a vision for the future. Leaders can set themselves apart, and ahead, by embracing these truths and building these skills.
View Article3 Cognitive Barriers to Allyship and How to Overcome Them
Allyship could drive enormous change in organizations. Here's what's holding us back, and how to overcome it.
View ArticleWhy This Spring Could Be a "Human Spring"
We have an amazing, if fleeting, chance to create a better normal. Here's how we can make the most of it.
View ArticleWhy Diverse Teams Outperform Homogeneous Teams
Decades of research have demonstrated that diverse teams tend to be smarter and more creative than homogeneous teams. Understanding why can help us focus diversity efforts and drive more meaningful...
View ArticleOne Controversial Idea That Could Fix the Flaws in Hybrid Work
If you have even one person who works remotely, you should design meetings and the general culture around everyone being virtual.
View ArticleStop Telling Managers to Be Empathetic, Try This Instead
When a leader is successful in recognizing a person's distress, taking their perspective, and responding with action, the result is that both people’s brains receive reward signals.
View Article4 Leadership Trends to Watch in 2022
Leaders need to stop hoping the COVID crisis will be over soon and instead activate what’s known as the Stockdale Paradox.
View ArticleFeeling Disconnected at Work? Neuroscience Can Help
The social connections we need most right now are hard to get right at work. Understanding the neuroscience of empathy can help.
View ArticleUnlocking the Cognitive Benefits of Play
Play isn’t just a way to relax and unwind during leisure time. Studies show that play is also a powerful way to increase employee creativity, innovation, and engagement.
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