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August 16, 2024 • by George Kohlrieser in Team building • 5 min read
Give employees time to experiment, let them take risks, and learn to embrace failure....
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The four drivers of sustainable happiness at work
October 2, 2025 • by Bülent Gögdün in Team building • 7 min read • 
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In the face of burnout, quiet quitting, and workplace complexity, happiness is one often overlooked factor that can transform leadership resilience and team performance....
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Add authenticity if you want to lead with authority and approachabilityÂ
In today’s high-stakes business world, striking a balance between being approachable and authoritative is tricky. George Kohlrieser explains in seven steps how to become an authentic and effective leader....
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Lessons in laughter can seriously improve your leadershipÂ
January 30, 2024 • by Emilia Bunea in Team building • 9 min read
A sprinkling of well-judged humor makes for better leadership. Through training and practice, executives can acquire the tools of comedy to enhance how they lead....
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Seven psychological needs that underlie ‘problem’ behavior
January 26, 2024 • by Michael Yaziji in Team building • 11 min read
Executives often struggle to lead teams effectively because they are oblivious to the psychological factors that shape human behavior. Understanding and recognizing these factors opens the door to better outcomes....
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Seven leadership changes from the pandemic that are worth holding onto
October 20, 2023 • by George Kohlrieser in Team building • 7 min read
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the background, some managers might be tempted to shelve the leadership lessons from the crisis. That would be a mistake....
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