Heidi Grant Halvorson
Don’t Be “Nice.” Be Instrumental.
To please the powerful, flattery will get you no where. Instead, focus on learning and aiding the other person's goals.
The Most Important Skill for Great Leaders? Trustworthiness.
It doesn’t matter how competent you are as a leader, you won’t get very far if your team doesn’t trust you.
The Key To Great Feedback? Praise the Process, Not the Person
Telling your employee that they gave a “good effort” does little for their improvement. Keep it honest, no matter how painful.
The Secret to Feeling Energized at Work? Autonomy.
Your interest in a task is more important than its difficulty when it comes to managing your energy levels.
The Creative Benefits of Split Personalities
By switching between Promotion and Prevention focuses we can generate our best ideas.
A Non-Negotiator’s Guide to Negotiating
Why a few slight tweaks in mindset can drastically improve your negotiation skills.
The Key to Being a Creative Leader? Job Security.
When we feel secure in our new position, it can free us to take bolder, more innovative action.
Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Screw Up
Trying to be perfect can cause enough anxiety and frustration to sabotage our creativity.
The Bias Against Creatives as Leaders
Bad news: studies show that creatives are often overlooked as leaders. Good news: the bias can be overcome.
How To Use If-Then Planning To Achieve Any Goal
<br>Vague plans don’t get done. Capitalize on the natural language of your brain and be specific when setting goals.<br>
