murali Sara Collinge Stephen Waddington Excellence is NOT an “aspiration.” Excellence is NOT a “hill to climb.” Excellence IS the next 5 minutes. Or it is nothing at all. (Excellence is “thank you” for a small act. Excellence is inquiring about status of someone’s husband who slipped on the ice and broke a finger. ...

Five things managers need to do to help employees feel appreciated: 1. Touch base early and often. 2. Give balanced feedback. 3. Address growth opportunities. 4. Offer flexibility. 5. Make it a habit. s.hbr.org/3587N7q

Great tip from Jodi Krangle on Follow @Clubhouse today: use headphones and get a standalone mic for really solid sound. Jodi, any recos for a good USB-C mic?

Ching Valdezco Follow @Clubhouse Hi Ching! My mic requirements are kinda different from the typical podcaster's (my mic is pricey and used for voice acting!) - but look into what Shure has to offer. They make some great products at a bunch of different price points. :)

The most meaningful relationships are achieved when you and others can speak openly to each other about everything that’s important, learn together, and understand the need to hold each other accountable to be as excellent as you can be. (1/3)

Before making choices about redesigning your work, step back and consider if and how the way you serve your markets must now shift. s.hbr.org/2OsqZHw

"Over the next 3 months, as a ____, what do you want to be known for?" - Dr. Jason 'JW' Womack on @becustomerled1 podcast with Bill Staikos podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-…

Whenever I'm tempted to be annoyed at [the thing often called mansplaining], I remember the time I was 21 and explained to a development economist at a party what "microfinance" was, as if he'd never heard of it🤦‍♀️

More collaboration is not always a good thing. Instead of always raising your hand, think about where you can make a unique contribution. s.hbr.org/3k4nId2

Women can increase their success in negotiating with a technique called “positive priming.” s.hbr.org/3isdKkO

“Experts have long encouraged people to ‘play to their strengths.’ And why wouldn’t we want to flex our strongest muscle? [But], this is easier said than done. Not because it’s hard to identify what we’re good at. But because we often undervalue what we inherently do well.”

“Midsize companies are also rethinking how they set up their #sales teams. Previously, many were organized according to geography. Now that businesses are connecting virtually, the personalities, backgrounds, and expertise of reps and clients can be more effectively matched.”

"In effect, we are asking our team leaders what they would do with each team member rather than what they think of that individual." s.hbr.org/364hPqz

Cool finding that answers two questions: How do people read a room? And why do crowd emotions get amplified? The answer: people focus on the most emotional faces, which leads them to overestimate the crowd's emotions & react more emotionally themselves! osf.io/cn6qy/

Thanks, @lruettimann, for having Exec-Comm Learning Consultant, Ching Valdezco, on this episode of Punk Rock HR. Ching expertly explains how to get the most out of your #negotiations - whether it’s a conversation about compensation or a deal with a client.

Excellent tips from Ching Valdezco around #negotiating for what you need without stressing yourself out or burning bridges buff.ly/31WSXi6 @LaurieRuettimann Exec|Comm #askingforwhatyouwant

Four rules for disagreeing productively at work. hbr.org/2019/01/how-to…