The Dunning-Kruger effect: why and how we overestimate our own abilities
We all have the tendency to overestimate our own abilities (yes, even you). Here’s how to make sense of this cognitive bias.
Kat Boogaard
8 time management techniques to take control of your workday
Learn how to prioritize what matters – and let go of what doesn't.
Better together: 8 essential teamwork skills to master
Use these strategies to align expectations, streamline communication, and crush your goals.
How to harness the power of professional development goals
Feeling stuck? Professional development goals might be the remedy you need.
The Johari window: a fresh take on self-reflection
Discover traits you may not see in yourself by asking your team to participate in this illuminating personality assessment.
Don’t underestimate the outsized impact of short-term goals
If long-term goals are the destination, short-term goals are the roadmap.
7 tips for better 1-on-1 meetings
It’s overlooked, underappreciated, and oft-rescheduled. Time to give the humble 1-on-1 meeting the focus it deserves.
Lead how they need: adopting a situational leadership style
Turns out, effective leadership is less about particular style, and more about adapting to the situation.
How to apologize for a professional mistake – remotely or in person
Tempted to sweep that blunder under the rug? That will only backfire. Here’s your guide to owning your mistake, issuing a genuine apology, and moving forward with your reputation intact.
A manager’s ultimate guide to effective succession planning
Don’t leave the future to chance. A succession plan ensures your team is set up for success regardless of what comes your way.
Say what you mean: how to become a more assertive communicator
Strike the right balance between clarity + confidence and courtesy + consideration.
5 tips to find your best morning routine
Your morning routine sets the tone for your entire day. But do you really have to make your bed or do a cold plunge? Here’s what the experts have to say.
This is how effective teams navigate the decision-making process
Zero Magic 8 Balls required.
How to politely correct someone when they’re wrong
Four ways to make yourself heard without burning bridges.
How to avoid groupthink on your team
Team cohesiveness is a good thing – until it sabotages creativity. Here’s how to ensure a desire for consensus doesn’t come at the price of critical thinking.