Thought Leadership

The 3Cs: How to Deliver Feedback That Lasts

Delivering feedback is among a manager’s greatest challenges. The three Cs provide a practical, psychology-based framework that will help managers.

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Leading in the Middle

Managers who learn to “lead in the middle” can both successfully balance competing forces and boost their careers by differentiating their leadership skills.

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Onboarding: The Forgotten Phase of Recruitment

"Onboarding is the last stage of recruitment. It is about the beginning but it is also about the keeping."

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Leading with Energy: 3 Steps for Staying Refreshed, Recharged, and Engaged

Leading is stressful. A team looks to the leader not only for expert advice, but also as a role model for how to negotiate stress while on the job.

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How to Increase the Odds of People Paying Attention to Your Communication

George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Are you under a similar illusion?

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3 Effective Habits to Develop Your Leadership Storytelling Skills

A great storyteller can not only engage and entertain but also cut through informational noise, inspire change, and foster creative and innovative thinking.

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Change the Way You Listen: Why Leaders Should Stop Hearing and Start Listening

Great listeners work to connect and listen to understand instead of respond and solve. They validate others and show that what people say matters to them.

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How to Deal with Employee Burnout

Employee burnout can be prevented, but not by employees alone. Managers have a significant role to play in making workplace environments less stressful.

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Why Leaders Should Build Trust in the Work-From-Anywhere Environment

In the wake of the pandemic, what does a corporate culture without a physical workplace look like? The answer is "a culture built on trust."

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The Key to Great Executive Education? Listening.

For UNC Executive Development President Stephen Hyde, listening, asking the right questions, and inclusivity are just some of the skills that are pivotal for today’s executive education leaders.

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How to Avoid Burnout: 3 Quick Reminders

Leaders are just as likely to experience burnout as other employees. Here are three quick reminders for helping yourself and your team avoid burnout.

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Overcoming the Challenges of a Hybrid Workplace

UNC professor Dr. Arvind Malhotra discusses how organizations can ensure employee connection, inclusivity, and productivity in a hybrid workplace.

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Cognitive Bias

Cognitive biases present a serious risk to leaders who bear any responsibility for high-level decision-making. Educating yourself and your team on these five common mental traps will help you neutralize them for improved decision-making, team dynamics, and workplace culture.

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