Do you ruminate endlessly on difficult work situations? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. They talk through what to do when your boss constantly criticizes you, you’ve been fired unexpectedly, or your coworkers complain about you to your boss. Source: Harvard Business Review –
How to Talk with a Coworker Who’s Having a Tough Time
What to say, and what not to say. Source: Harvard Business Review – Deborah Grayson Riegel
Building Trust
Could your workplace be more trusting? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of organizational psychologist Liane Davey. They talk through what to do when your new boss doesn’t trust you yet, you want to earn the trust of your subordinates, or company leaders have made employees afraid to speak up. Source: Harvard […]
Why “I Don’t Have Time” Is a Bad Way to Decline an Invitation
A study found that not responding at all is better than claiming you’re too busy. Source: Harvard Business Review – Grant Donnelly
The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing
It builds connection and helps us all feel less lonely. Source: Harvard Business Review – Karyn Twaronite
What to Do When You Realize You’ve Made a Mistake
And three steps for making things right. Source: Harvard Business Review