Autonomy at work Some people want autonomy to execute tasks in their own wayFor others, it means having the freedom to think independently and share ideasAutonomy might also mean choosing what they work on or whom they work with As a leader, you might believe you are giving autonomy to your team. In reality, your …
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Social risk The greatest risk that many women fear taking is the social risk. Many choose to stay just below the glass ceiling, playing within the familiar boundaries. Some remain cloistered in their cocoon, reluctant to be the only one to come out and ask for more. Others hesitate to acknowledge their ambitions, as being …
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Small wins Milton Erickson, a renowned psychiatrist and medical hypnotist, battled polio at the age of 17. Bedridden, he faced the possibility of death each day that he conquered one day at a time. One technique he used to sustain his hope was gaining a small win by watching the sunset every day. “I was …
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Rungs of a ladder You may not see the rungs of the ladder that the person next to you had to climb to stand beside you. What would have taken one rung for you would have been an arduous climb for that person. Many might have navigated through broken ladders, struggles, and obstacles, and yet …
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True safety You are not ensuring psychological safety in your team if you: People may feel uncomfortable when their opinions are challenged. However, a sign of true safety lies in their ability to express themselves freely, even if their opinions can be wrong. Psychological safety does not exist in a vacuum devoid of dissent or …
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Career bucket list What if you could create a career bucket list to make your work more interesting and meaningful? What would your career bucket list look like? Would it feature exciting projects? Perhaps, it involves exploring unconventional ideas, and working with a diverse group of people. A career bucket list allows you to focus …
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Appreciating interdependence In today’s increasingly interconnected world, collaboration has become a crucial success factor. Paul Petzoldt, who coined the term Expedition Behavior, emphasized the importance of being aware of all the relationships that influence a group work like expedition. The success or failure of an expedition is usually determined by the dynamics of the team …
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