Candace Coleman

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Beach Reads: 5 Thought-provoking Books that Tap into Workplace Culture

Each year, the global management consulting firm McKinsey and Company generates a list of the best books to help businesspeople broaden their perspectives. They gather input from CEOs, company founders, business publication editors, and other...

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Show of Strength: Why Servant Leaders Succeed in Business

Some old-school bosses might consider “servant leader” an oxymoron because the phrase conjures contradictory images of submissiveness and power. To...

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Nailing It: How Specific Language Reflects Work Culture

It’s hard to have a conversation without idioms. Eventually, somebody will use a colorful saying to make a point—like biting off more than they can...

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They Said What? How to Keep Post-Meeting Conversations Productive

Everyone has overheard or participated in informal discussions that happen after meetings are over. Sometimes, employees hold these conversations to...

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Make Successful Promotions Part of Your Company’s Culture

Most workers dream about moving up the ladder, getting a more impressive title, and landing a raise. Those offered higher positions usually think...

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Use Your Company’s Culture to Stand Up to Workplace Bullying

Headlines about egregious workplace bullying cases are not uncommon. Job-related harassment became such a prominent problem that the U.S. Equal...

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Cultivating a Growth Mindset Company Culture

After decades of research, renowned Stanford professor Carol Dweck envisioned a new framework for assessing people’s potential. Her seminal 2007...

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Style Over Substance: Why Virtue Signaling Backfires in Business

We all know the virtue signaling types: individuals who regale us with the wonderful things they do and represent. Some of these people are simply...

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People Power in the AI Age: What Leaders Should Look for in New Hires

Companies regaining their footing in the pandemic’s wake now struggle to keep up with rocketing changes affecting the marketplace. As they grapple...

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The Power of Using Rituals in Company Culture

The concept of practicing rituals at work may seem a bit odd. We often associate them with religious customs or recreational activities like...

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