“Sometimes it seems we’re heading toward a future where choices are made exclusively by billionaires and the future of work is determined behind closed doors... I don’t think that’s going to be the future for American workers..." - Richard Trumka mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-…

Don't forget to sign up for our next iLead speaker presentation! Sandi Fenwick, the CEO of Boston Children's, is coming to campus February 21st. Details and RSVP here: ow.ly/9JUF50ycsqy

In a challenge-driven culture, it's a given that leaders can be imperfect—and still be effective. MIT Leadership Ctr stratbz.to/ROur30i9xot

MIT professor Edgar Schein tell us that “Culture is dynamic, in that it can evolve with new experiences." Learn more about how companies can create and sustain a strong culture in a virtual work environment. ow.ly/sVf150CTjXe via Harvard Business Review

Managers have believed that maintaining high positivity levels in the workplace will increase performance. However, new studies reveal that diverse emotions can foster better problem-solving. Read on for the four strategies of nuanced emotional management ow.ly/Btkr50D5Myj

Strong leaders recognize that giving their colleagues constructive feedback is necessary. However, many people hesitate in saying anything for fear of rocking the boat. Read on for research-backed ways to start speaking up. Via MIT Sloan Management Review sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-si…

Our spring 2021 Innovative Leadership Series (iLead) schedule is up! MIT students can keep an eye out for these upcoming virtual events on our SloanGroups page. See more information about the iLead series and our past speakers on our website: ow.ly/olVs50Dock9 #iLeadMIT

How can leaders ensure collaboration across a virtual team living on different schedules? MIT's Deborah Ancona and INSEAD's Henrik Bresman suggest using sensemaking to map out where your team is and how it can continue to evolve. Read more: ow.ly/OaSC50DDbeS

A lot of people may assume that criticism within a group can be a negative thing. However, a September 2020 study by MIT showed that in a cooperative group, criticism could increase creativity during a brainstorm. Read the full study here: ow.ly/bEmA50DRCNK

Human skills, as opposed to technical skills, are becoming the sought-after development initiative in the workplace. Peer coaching can help boost these skills, as it can promote empathy, vulnerability, and reflection between colleagues. Learn more here: ow.ly/DurT50DXyRb

Partnering with the Sloan Office of the Dean, we are excited to bring Monica Lee Foley to MIT as our next iLead presenter! Ms. Foley is Chief of Staff at the NASA Johnson Space Center and holds an MBA from MIT. MIT community can read more and RSVP here: ow.ly/5U3s50E9MYK

New research suggests that firms with digitally-savvy leaders experience up to 48% higher growth. Leadership teams that embrace digital transformation make evidence-based decisions and promote experimentation. Read more from MIT Sloan Management Review mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-…

I use to say "I am not a creative person" but Hal Gregersen demystified that notion and provided some pragmatic tools to practice this creative muscle going forward. Love our ID Lab MIT Leadership Ctr class!

Leaders will often go through "invisible transitions", meaning that the scope of their role will change without any updates to their official position. These can be harder to navigate than formal transitions. Read more for how to handle them differently: ow.ly/Qjqd50ENdD5

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Leaders with multicultural experiences are shown to be better communicators- but COVID has made travel more difficult. Sloan's Jackson Lu has recommendations for how companies can help employees leverage these experiences internally and externally: ow.ly/b3FN50FKwlG

"Systemic problems require systemic solutions." MIT Sloan's focus on DEI is based on this holistic approach, recognizing that real change happens not only individually, but at the team and organizational levels too. Read more: ow.ly/SK6h50GicMj

We step outside the classroom and into the world, we devise practical solutions to management challenges, and we open our virtual doors to teachers and learners globally MIT Leadership Ctr MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program bit.ly/3p2U0tC

MIT's leaders aren't afraid to tackle tough problems. Read on to learn how managers can adapt to 2021's continuing issues and make positive changes to workplaces in 2022: ow.ly/ZUfZ50HnZz5