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No one Solving that Problem? Here’s How to Step Up
Brief Organizations often struggle to fix obvious problems because no one has the time or is directly responsible, which provides the enterprising leader with "golden opportunities to step up and lead without the title," writes Art Petty. He offers five ways to...
What Kind of Leader are You, According to Plato?
Brief Greek philosopher Plato outlined seven leadership styles, including doctors who can diagnose and heal problems, artists who look at the world in new ways and weavers who can blend diverse ideas and people. Most leaders are a combination of a few styles,...
Timber or steel? Study helps builders reduce carbon footprint of truss structures
Brief New analysis could help identify optimal materials for the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Insight Buildings are a big contributor to global warming, not just in their ongoing operations but in the materials used in...
10 Common Mistakes in Renovating the Kitchen
Brief Renovating your home can be an absolute blast—or it can be a total disaster. The difference depends on how you prepare yourself, what your overall process is, and what common mistakes you intentionally avoid. Insight Renovating your home can be an...
Ask These Questions to Improve Performance Reviews
Brief Performance reviews should be a two-way street where you ask reports about your performance, what you can improve and how your communication's been, writes Know Your Team CEO Claire Lew. "Ideally, as a leader, these are questions you are asking not just once or...
4 Ways to Overcome Self-doubt in Your Career
Brief Impostor syndrome is a natural part of many people's career journeys but doesn't have to dominate you, writes Alaina Love, who cites advice from CEO and entrepreneur coach Alisa Cohn. "One way to counteract the negative mind chatter is to replace it with a new...
How to Keep Things Going Smoothly When You’re Out
Brief Leaders can take days off without worry when they've delegated responsibilities, have a backup workflow plan and have built a high level of trust, writes Calendar CEO John Rampton. "In short, by allowing your team to work however and whenever they please,...
Want to Keep Employees? Show Them They’re Valued
Brief Standard employee retention efforts like pay and well-being programs are insufficient approaches to high turnover when we know that many employees quit because they don't feel valued, S. Chris Edmonds says in this blog post and video. "First, embrace this...
Living Walls Found to Drastically Reduce Heat Loss in Older Buildings
Brief Along with benefits such as air purification and noise reduction, "living walls" are also claimed to help regulate the temperature within new buildings which they're built into. A recent study now indicates that they have the same effect when added to much...








