Think you don’t play favorites? Think again
Most managers like to think they act the same toward all their team members, but research says otherwise. Take the test below to check if you’re unconsciously playing favorites, and check out...
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Scaling a startup: Why you must focus on the ‘who’ as well as the ‘what’
February 13, 2026 • by David Sluss, Katie Badura, Yufei Zhong in Team Building • 7 min read • 
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Passion for the product is vital to launch a startup, but it’s not enough to lead a scaling enterprise. David Sluss, Katie Badura, and Yufei Zhong share a two-step approach to...
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Olympian insights: Leadership meets elite sports
November 4, 2025 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Team Building • 2 min read • 
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Oliver Zeidler shares his journey from swimmer to World Champion rower, balancing sport, business, and a beginner’s mindset....
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Don’t mention it! Tackling your team’s taboos, Part 1
Nothing stunts team progress like “undiscussables.” Left unmanaged, they choke the team’s problem-solving abilities and its capacity to learn and change. In this four-part series, we provide a guide for team leaders...
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