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@brett_jordan In a world that is becoming digitalized and is changing at a quick pace, communication styles are consistently adapting. Even while efficient communication is one of the best ways to boost workplace productivity, there is rising worry about the proliferation of passive-aggressive email communication. If you’ve ever come across terms like “per my lastContinueContinue reading “Office Chronicles: Unveiling the Tactics of Passive-Aggressive Communication in the Workplace”

Alonso In her expose of the sexism pervading Silicon Valley, company founder Elissa Shevinsky described her time at a startup as an “onslaught of misogyny, penis jokes, porn references, and general lack of common courtesy.” This “bro culture,” marked by frequent sexist joking and teasing, is not confined to tech. In a “New York Times”ContinueContinue reading “Sexist humor at work is even more toxic than you thought “

IT’S AN AMAZING FEELING: When you walk into Rob Ulmer’s office, he instantly lets go of whatever he’s doing. He turns to you with a warm greeting and gives you his undivided attention. As colleagues who worked under Rob’s leadership for years, we can’t recall a single instance when we felt pushed out, nudged toContinueContinue reading “Are Relationships Your Top Work Priority? Here’s Why They Should Be”

One of the biggest challenges that leaders face is learning how to delegate effectively. While delegating tasks to team members can free up time for the leader to focus on more important tasks, many leaders struggle with letting go of control and trust their team to handle certain tasks. Here are the most common reasonsContinueContinue reading “The Most Common Reasons Leaders Fail to Delegate”

AI has crept into every aspect of SmartBrief on Workforce, SmartBrief on Leadership and our other business services briefs. Leaders are trying to figure out the best and safest ways to use AI in their businesses, to calm employees afraid of losing their jobs, and to train — or prepare to train — those whoContinueContinue reading “Leaders: Learn to lead with AI at SmartBrief’s AI conference”