Work Culture

But Taking a Break in Between The past year has been one long, grueling, joyful sprint. In 2022, I began co-editing my first scholarly book in May. I started my part-time doctoral program in June and earned a rank promotion at my full-time job in July. …

Revolutionizing Leadership: The Power of Allyship In this article I unravel the hidden truths about leadership, shedding light on a wild, untamed concept that defies the norms. It’s time to set free the notion that leaders must be bosses, and instead, discover the extraordinary potential of leaders as allies. The…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt the need to always have an answer when asked a question. As a famous quote says, “you can tell whether a man is clever by his answers”. I don’t know about you who’s reading this, but sometimes (especially in professional settings)…

I wondered if it ok or isn’t ok to criticize and humiliate someone in public. I’ve found this article about that: https://link.medium.com/fvArUC5flAb (it’s a premium one) It was helpful reading. I found that some and even most people don’t like to be praised in public. It’s mostly a new thing for me. I’ll try to pay attention to that and figure out if this is a thing and what praise needs. And about criticism, there is the pretty intuitive suggestion that negative feedback should be done right away, preferably in private or semi-private surroundings if possible.

Before joining Goalbook, Nate taught grades K–5 and coached soccer and basketball for grades 7–8. Nate also served as a Comprehensive Needs Program teacher for grades K–4. In this Q&A, Nate shares how he feels proud and happy that his work at Goalbook helps to improve the education system through…

Belonging at work is an essential part of employee wellbeing. Employees who feel like they are part of a team, respected, and appreciated by their coworkers and supervisors, are more likely to be productive and successful. Here are five things you can do as a coworker to help your coworker…

Business leaders have come to recognize that poor mental health among the workforce imposes enormous costs on companies in the form of short- and long-term disability claims, poor performance, absenteeism, and employee turnover. It is recognized as a topic of enough importance that in January 2021 executive leaders of BHP…

Mind your language — I love English, with its myriad influences and ability to express many shades of meaning (although other languages are no slouches in that, e.g., Urdu and French that I know of). Metaphors give power, similes add a dash of colour, and colloquialisms provide infinite variety and interest. Abbreviations and mnemonics…

A Transformational Discussion with Seth Godin — “When did you last feel valued at work?” Close your eyes and let that question resonate within you. Can you recall a time when your efforts were genuinely recognized, and your contributions were celebrated from the depths of your being? …