Sat.Jan 16, 2021

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High-Performing Teams Have These 10 Characteristics

Eric Jacobson

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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Q&A With Jane: My boss publicly criticized me in an email to our whole office

HR Digest

The brutal and straightforward answers to HR-related queries and concerns. Hi Jane! I recently got a new job within the same organization. The HR personnel is handling the transition, so I didn’t get the opportunity to hand in my two weeks’ notice. I sent an email to my boss asking about handover and he responded with a 1,200-words long email essentially shaming me for not giving the two weeks’ notice.

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5 Leadership And Business Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobson

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager.

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