Whitepapers

Social organizations generate immense power and great benefits. Today, we rely on social organizations to support every facet of our lives—from food production and distribution to water supply and waste disposal to the provision of health care and national security. However, that power can also be a source of massive harm.  It therefore matters whose hands control the levers of this power.…

Everybody goes into a flat spin at some point each day. Here's how to straighten up and fly right. Everyone chases motivation, and most of us endure periods without it. Lack of motivation doesn't just affect performance at work. It affects your emotional well-being and your ability to continue pursuing the goals you've set for yourself. Recharging your drive isn't easy, especially…

New research suggests we work more effectively, creatively, and collaboratively when we’re happy at work. Conventional wisdom holds that if only we pay workers enough, they’ll be productive. There may be more to it, though. Recent research hints there’s a link between employees’ happiness and their productivity at work. Some companies are taking note—and already seeing…

Listening actively and expressing thoughts clearly are hard-earned, high-level skills. Silver-tongued orators are like world-class magicians. They float onto the stage with enviable swagger. They use choice material, and their compelling delivery keeps audiences rapt. They know that to touch the heart is to affect change; to stir the imagination is to inspire…

Here’s how to design leadership development in a way that will actually work.   Employee education sounds like a good investment. Who doesn’t want a well-trained staff? But it could be a waste of time and money if you’re not doing it effectively. U.S. companies spend about $160 billion teaching employees new skills and knowledge, yet just 1 in 4 senior managers report…