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May 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Simi Suri of Designed Learning shared When You Can’t Go Out, Go In. Motivation & Productivity. Communication.

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Math Anxiety Affects Consumer Preferences for Discounts

Harvard Business Review

People who suffer from math anxiety prefer easier-to-process dollar discounts (" $10 off the regular price of $50") over percentage discounts (" 20% off ") and sometimes make suboptimal decisions because of that preference, says a team led by Rajneesh Suri of Drexel University.

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Verizon, the iPhone, and the Power of Second Chances

Harvard Business Review

While deals and decisions at the top — in the boardroom or locker room — certainly matter greatly, the ability to leap at second chances relies heavily on the initiative, motivation, and teamwork of the people on the field. I saw this focus on empowering talent when I spoke to top managers at Verizon in May.