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Sometimes Doing the Right Thing Involves Risk

Harmonious Workplaces

Holiday, 2016) By these stoic virtues exercised by great historical figures throughout history, managers go beyond management to more adequately deliver results and reduce counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs). Click the link below to try it out. Click to Complete Your Scorecard We would love your feedback. References Holiday, R.

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Blockchain: Bitcoin, Bored Apes, and Beyond

Tom Spencer

Due to a global shortage of software developers, you can take an online blockchain development course , build a portfolio of blockchain solutions, and likely secure employment. If unforeseen circumstances require parties to be flexible and exercise judgement, then blockchain programs may not be suitable. The bottom line.

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3 Tactics for Accelerating Company Performance Despite an Economic Downturn

Organizational Talent Consulting

Scenario development of multiple potential stories about what the future might look like. Implementation typically involves experimentation, analyzing the existing strategies, and creative experiential learning exercises. Combined with leadership development, assessments can create a sense of urgency and motivation for change.

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3 Surefire Ways to De-Stress Your Work (and Life)

Organizational Talent Consulting

There is a lot of discussion and evidence on the broad benefits of exercise, mindfulness, and gratitude. Research by Gallup suggests that employees reporting poor mental health are less productive and five times more likely to miss work than those reporting good mental health. So what are you to do? Pfeffer, J., & & Zenios, S.

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Why Leaders Need To Take A Hike

Organizational Talent Consulting

Physical wellness and exercise are associated with increased happiness, self-confidence, and energy. Evidence indicates that being physically fit produces many emotional and health benefits in addition to reducing stress reactivity, protecting against negative reactions from stressful events, and preventing chronic diseases. Richards, S.

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4 Ways Leaders Keep Hope Alive In Uncertain Times

Organizational Talent Consulting

Developing a vision is an exercise of both the head and the heart, it takes some time, it always involves a group of people, and it is tough to do well." Hope: A new positive strength for human resources development. Human Resources Development Review. Development and Validation of the State Hope Scale. Daniels, A.

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Just How Bad Is Business Travel for Your Health? Here’s the Data.

Harvard Business

According to the Global Business Travel Association and American Express , Americans took more than 500 million domestic business trips in 2016. So what can companies do to help their employees develop healthy habits while traveling? It’s often harder to maintain an exercise regimen when you are on the road, too.

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