HOT RESOURCES: FEAST ON FEEDBACK: HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE IT FOR MAXIMUM BENEFIT

READ WHY FEEDBACK IS THE MEASURE OF PROGRESS

Without feedback, personal and professional improvement isn’t possible. While you can have a critical lens, the insights of others fuel new mental and physical capabilities. This Harvard Business Review article guides you to maximize your intake and use of feedback.

ELEVATE THE POWER OF THE PAUSE WHILE SPEAKING

Using pauses and silence effectively is an easy way to raise the interest and impact of your presentations. These vocal breaks signal something important is about to be said. Afterward, they allow a key point to sink in. Click here for techniques to help you master the pause in conversations and presentations.

THREE TIPS TO ERASE YOUR FEAR OF GIVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK

Remove mental roadblocks for giving negative feedback with coaching from a communication expert in this Harvard Business Review article. Giving candid feedback is essential for improving team and individual performance. Click here to improve your skills for giving timely, helpful, and honest feedback.

STOP DRAINING TEAM MEMBERS’ ENERGY

Countless studies of team productivity reinforce the importance of diversity for keeping perspectives fresh and achieving positive results. Creating an environment where the diverse views of employees flow freely requires sustained focus and intention. This Psychology Today article reveals approaches for encouraging fresh perspectives through the different decision-making and problem-solving styles that team members bring to discussions.

THE TIE BETWEEN JOB FLEXIBILITY AND JOB SATISFACTION

Research from the National Study of the Changing Workforce by behavioral scientists Stephanie Tepper and Neil Lewis Jr. reveals that workers who have flexible schedules and feel in control of their time are more satisfied with their jobs and have a greater sense of well-being than those who feel a sense of time scarcity. Discover why by clicking here.