When your relationship with your boss is strained, it can sometimes seem like the only solution is quitting. It can be especially stressful and confusing if you once had a good relationship that suddenly turned bad.
According to research reviewed by Robert Sutton, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford University, five to eight people is the magic number for meeting productivity. More than eight people, and the quality of meetings begins to deteriorate.
The ability to quickly and easily adapt to change is a clear advantage in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven market. No one wants to be an obstacle to change, but yet, organizational changes can test anyone’s adaptability and emotional intelligence skills.
More time in the day is the unattainable wish of anyone who has felt the pressure to get through an impossibly long to-do list. While you can’t slow the rotation of the Earth, you can maximize the hours you do have by working more efficiently.
“Leaders who ask for critical feedback are seen as more effective by superiors, employees, and peers, while those who seek primarily positive feedback are rated lower in effectiveness,” writes organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich in this HBR article.
