They won’t “Get over it,” until their nervous system regulates it. They can’t “Just move on,” until their body feels safe to. They won’t “Just think positive” until their thoughts have been validated & they find relief. If it’s not trauma informed, it’s not meant to heal trauma.
Dear managers: Raising productivity is not about monitoring people. It's about motivating them.
94 studies: Surveillance fails to improve performance—and increases stress, distrust, and dissatisfaction.
Tracking people is not a substitute for respecting and valuing them.
Remote work is not a distraction. It's a chance to concentrate.
Government workers were 28% more productive on days when supervisors assigned them tasks to do at home, because they were more focused.
The office is good for interaction, but it's not always ideal for deep work.
Hey managers: If people have to work while they're on vacation, it's not a vacation.
The more we detach from our jobs during breaks, the higher our well-being. Time away is especially important in high-performance cultures.
Taking respites from work is a vital source of energy.
Thoughtful disagreement doesn't start with “You’re wrong!” It begins with “I’d love to understand your thinking better.”
Attacking conclusions closes minds. Asking about reasoning opens them.
Good debates don’t have winners or losers. They leave everyone more informed.
If you are someone who is prone to always make sure everyone else is ok, you may need the reminder that there is growth in accepting you don’t owe what you don’t have.
Underrated social skill: Letting someone have their moment. One-uppers are exhausting. Real confidence lets others feel seen, heard, celebrated. Don’t hijack the story. Don't bring it back to you. Secure people don't steal attention.