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How to Make Wise Decisions

Leading Blog

We easily create narratives to fit our interpretation of reality, cherry-picking the information that gets us what we want. We must guard against corrupted input by reflectively analyzing and scrutinizing all information before letting it in to our control center. Stress, of course, has an impact on our ability to make sound decisions.

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5 Principles for Ethical Leadership in Times of Crisis

Great Leadership By Dan

Transparency also means keeping people informed and updated regularly with facts, actions taken, risks, and progress. This does not mean withholding new information, but rather, letting people know you have updates or new data. Information is a powerful antidote to panic. Consistency in tone is also critical.

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Are We More Likely To Trust Machines With Private Information Than Humans?

The Horizons Tracker

Recently concern has been aired around just what kind of information devices such as Amazon’s Alexa is consuming as it sits quietly in our homes. The research finds that people are generally more willing to trust machines with private information than we are human beings. Faith in machines.

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How to Know if Your Boss is a Micromanager (or if you just need help)

Let's Grow Leaders

These managers often withhold information. Does your work ethic match the organization’s culture? Is there a new source of stress? ” Sometimes, drawing attention to the facts is all it takes to help a stress-out manager amend their behavior – or to take the time to explain what’s on their mind.

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Hacking in a hybrid world: how to minimise your cyber risks

Chartered Management Institute

She describes herself as “an ethical social engineer, meaning organisations hire her to stress test their security measures, “using psychology, con-artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning and guile”. Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here.

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Emotional intelligence and empathy in the workplace: a deep dive

Chartered Management Institute

They manage stress better and have healthier staff. Emotional intelligence is also important for resilience and making logical, ethical decisions. Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Advice Looking for advice and guidance?

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Help I Have a REALLY LAZY Coworker! How Do I Stay Motivated?

Let's Grow Leaders

Everyone’s under so much stress. DO build a network of support Seek out folks with similar ambition and work ethic to support and challenge you. I think we’d better inform our manager so they are not blindsided and to see what suggestions they may have. I’ve noticed you’ve missed a few deadlines recently.