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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours agoPsychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals
Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours agoThe people who are best at hiding unhappiness aren't the stoic ones or the quiet ones - they're the ones who became so skilled at giving everyone around them exactly enough warmth to never be looked at too closely - Silicon Canals
People often hide their struggles behind a facade of warmth, leading to loneliness despite appearing thriving.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoSome people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals
The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days agoAI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap
Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
#productivity
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day agoMany productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead
Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.
#emotional-intelligence
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago15 Questions That Reveal If You're the Problem at Work
Leadership effectiveness depends on emotional intelligence; when organizational problems arise, leaders must examine their own emotional awareness and interpersonal skills rather than blaming external factors.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago15 Questions That Reveal If You're the Problem at Work
Leadership effectiveness depends on emotional intelligence; when organizational problems arise, leaders must examine their own emotional awareness and interpersonal skills rather than blaming external factors.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoI'm 34 and I just realized I've been performing competence at work for seven years because somewhere along the way I confused being impressive with being safe, and the exhaustion I thought was burnout was actually the weight of never once letting anyone see me learn something for the first time. - Silicon Canals
Performing competence can lead to self-erasure and social rewards, masking genuine capability with a polished exterior.
#workplace-communication
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago3 Conversations We Are Not Having at Work and Why We Need Them
Avoided workplace conversations about unsustainable workloads, unmet needs, and broken trust create burnout and disengagement; addressing them directly restores agency and improves organizational culture.
#leadership-trust
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)
Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks agoHalf of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That
Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
3 weeks agoManager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees - it's a must-read for every boss
The pandemic transformed work culture by normalizing remote work and forcing companies to prioritize employee mental health and personal circumstances alongside professional responsibilities.
fromForbes
1 month agoHow To Improve Your Employees' Focus In The Office
Workplace noise isn't just a nuisance. It's also a stressor and productivity killer, according to a Jabra study from 2024. As someone who likes working in quiet zones, I understand. That's why I recommend leaders spend time considering how their workspace design affects the noise level for their employees.
Remote teams
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago10 Signs Of A Toxic Workplace (And How Employees Can Protect Themselves)
Toxic workplaces develop from unaddressed negative behaviors, poor leadership, and unhealthy practices, manifesting through poor communication, hostile behavior, and lack of transparency that damage employee well-being and productivity.
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months agoBoss called her 'unproductive' and forced her to return to office. When she stopped replying after work hours, he knew he messed up
Several offices have lifted the work-from-home mandate after the pandemic ended, claiming that workers are more productive in offices. A user who goes by u/furrows_diocese-8q shared a post on January 18 about how their sister dealt with the situation when her boss made the same claim. The crew was doing their job well and were content with their prior remote arrangement, but were forced to come to the office.
Remote teams
Business
fromFast Company
2 months agoWhy more companies are hiring 'Culture Coaches'
Culture Coaches transform leadership behaviors and organizational operating systems, improving communication, trust, alignment, engagement, retention, and performance through structured practice and emotional intelligence.
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