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Leadership & Organisations

The Value of Shared Dreams

M. Jarrett, S. Long

How a form of group exploration can help firms identify unconscious barriers to success.

Career

Don't Let Ghosting Ruin Your Relationships

N. Klein, R. E. Lim

Ghosting is social rejection without any explanation – but not without care.

Career

So, You Have a Coach, Now What?

D. Deasy, E. Li

How leaders can get the most out of an effective coaching relationship.

Leadership & Organisations

In Layoffs, Focus on the Human Element

Andy J. Yap

Clear and transparent communication can mitigate the impact on workers – and set the company up for long-term success.

see-saw concept with money on one side and a family on another

Economics & Finance

Can Family Tax Benefits Improve Children’s Outcomes?

K. Koebel, M. Stabile

Robust financial support policies for families can help reduce poverty and positively impact children’s mental health – though their effect on educational outcomes is less clear.

Career

Seven Keys to A Happy Retirement

Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

Before exiting your full-time career, laying serious groundwork is essential.

Marketing

How #MeToo and Other Social Movements Sway Consumers

C. S. Bellet, D. Dubois, F. Godart

A multinational study reveals that the #MeToo movement shook up gender stereotypes and consumer preferences.

Leadership & Organisations

Leaders Who Tell Stories Rule the World

Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

How harnessing the power of storytelling can help leaders effect change – not only in others but also themselves.

Leadership & Organisations

The Importance of Knowing Your Team

D. Deasy, E. Li

Reading people is not enough; good leaders need to build a culture of open curiosity.

Leadership & Organisations

How to Mitigate Resentment in Your Team

Nadav Klein

Creating co-dependencies among team members could help foster more harmonious team dynamics.

Leadership & Organisations

How Can Companies Rethink the Idea of Productivity?

Henrik Bresman

By broadening their definition of productivity beyond conventional metrics, organisations can nurture a happier and healthier workforce to achieve better overall performance.