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Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership

Persuasive Powerhouse

As long as it comes into my head, the content will come out onto this site! At my last job, even as my supervisors were mainly focused on efficiently fulfilling tasks, such as acquiring products and delivering orders, they were open to helping us and allowed us to grow as workers. Thanks for the great site and content.

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If You Think Downsizing Might Save Your Company, Think Again

Harvard Business Review

Even in healthier financial times, such as now, firms often downsize because it is seen as a way to reduce costs, adjust structures, and create leaner, more efficient workplaces. Many of these effects may have long-term consequences, like reduced innovation, that are not captured in short-term financial metrics.