What’s the big deal about “he/him” ”she/her” ”they/them”?
Do you understand how the simple act of making your pronouns public can create a more inclusive workplace?...
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Is this the end of empathy?
May 27, 2026 • by Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg in Team building • 10 min read • 
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Leaders are becoming tougher and more direct. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg says emotional intelligence still matters in an era of blunt force....
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Embrace the paradox to become a better leader
December 21, 2021 • by Wendy Smith, Marianne W. Lewis, Josh Keller, Ella Miron-Spektor in Team building • 10 min read
Conflicting tensions in the workplace are inevitable. Engaging with them can be challenging but also incredibly motivating, according to the latest research....
10 attributes of culture that make it so difficult to change – especially when workers aren’t in the office
Understanding your company’s culture is essential to design a strategy and structure that will enable your employees to perform at their best, says Professor Michael Watkins....
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Coaching Corner: the five batteries to keep charged to be at your best
November 8, 2021 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Team building • 6 min read
How understanding what energizes you can help you build up daily habits to sustain yourself when faced with change and rising uncertainty....
Employees behaving badly: how high CEO pay can encourage wider wrongdoing
November 1, 2021 • by Stephen Smulowitz, Juan Almandoz in Team building • 6 min read
Research suggests that CEO stock option schemes combined with a large pay gap can encourage and motivate lower-ranking employees to commit illegal behavior....
In the lonely century, office time gives staff the ‘social glue’ to perform better
An alarming rise in loneliness is damaging our health, our communities and the bottom line. Having convinced themselves of the benefits of remote working, companies must not lose sight of the importance...
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