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Convert Criticism into a Commitment and a Request: A Path to Constructive Communication

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Two insightful authors, Lisa Laskow Lahey and Robert Keegan in “Immunity to Change,” and Charlie Pellerin in “ How NASA Builds Teams ,” offer transformative approaches to convert criticism into something more constructive: commitment and requests.

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How to Stop Being Perceived as Negative at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

You’re in a leadership meeting, and your boss proposes an idea that sounds great IN THEORY. One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS. How you respond to ideas will influence how you’re perceived Imagine this. What do you do? What would YOU ADD?

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Maximize Your One-on-Ones: Essential Questions for Your Boss.

Rich Gee Group

These interactions are crucial not only for catching up on your projects and receiving feedback but also for expressing your concerns, proposing new ideas, and understanding your boss's expectations and the company's vision. However, your questions must be thoughtful, relevant, and constructive. Take Action.

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All Hat, No Cattle: How Some People Get Away With Doing Nothing at Work

Rich Gee Group

If someone's lack of contribution impacts your work, express your concerns constructively and propose solutions. Seek Constructive Feedback: Regularly seek feedback from your superiors and colleagues. Develop new skills, embrace innovative ideas, and show your adaptability.

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Reimagining Technology and Shared Prosperity: AI’s Impact on Economy and Democracy

The Horizons Tracker

In an era of technological advancement, it is crucial to question who benefits from these innovations. They argue that although advancements in agriculture and building technology during the Medieval period contributed to increased wealth and the construction of cathedrals, it was also a time marked by significant inequality.

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New Model Proposes A More Realistic Picture Of The COVID Death Toll

The Horizons Tracker

New research from Rutgers University attempts to help, by constructing a mathematical model that they believe provides an accurate estimate of the total number of deaths caused by COVID-19 in the United States. Some would count hospital deaths only, some would count those in care facilities.

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How To Fight AI Bias

The Horizons Tracker

Those constructing AI models are often in privileged positions, which can enhance their sense of psychological power and reinforce biases. Alternatively, they propose collaboration between experts in biases and programmers to combat racism, sexism, and other biases in AI models.

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