Combating Bullying in the Workplace: Insights from Former Nike Exec Megan Carle
Megan Carle | Photo Credit Peter LaRowe Getting our work done is tough enough. It’s even harder when we’re bullied — and many of us are....
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Insights from leading thinkers on communication trends and business ethics.
Julian Guthrie
Mar 133 min
From Eggplants to Lawsuits: Are Your Emojis Jeopardizing Your Job?
Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant past, emojis were the domain of casual chats among friends, a fun way to add a splash of emotion...
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Carolyne Zinko
Mar 64 min
Talking Respect with Colin Beattie: Workplace Change, One Interaction at a Time
For more than two decades, Colin Beattie has dedicated himself to one-on-one leadership coaching as the CEO of The People Spot in...
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Carolyne Zinko
Feb 214 min
Ethics in Business — an Oxymoron? Not so, says R. Edward Freeman
In an engaging 2013 TEDx talk that at times could double for a standup comedy routine, R. Edward Freeman says that when he tells people...
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Carolyne Zinko
Feb 143 min
How Harassment Scandals Are Eroding Ethics and Trust Within the FDIC
The first chapter was bad enough. The second borders on outrageous. Three months ago, an explosive Wall Street Journal story uncovered...
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Carolyne Zinko
Feb 74 min
WWE Sex Scandal Unveils Shocking Workplace Misconduct: A Closer Look at Corporate Ethics
Top corporate executives are expected to set an example for behavior through their words and actions. Their ethics impact company culture...
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Julian Guthrie
Jan 314 min
Beyond Compliance: Lynn Paine's Visionary Approach to Business Ethics
As a trailblazer in the field of business ethics, Harvard Business School Professor Lynn Paine believes that ethics and responsible...
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Julian Guthrie
Jan 243 min
Communicating Behind Closed Doors: Lessons from the Anti-D.E.I. Movement
An in-depth examination by the New York Times of the nationwide movement against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) programs trains...
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Carolyne Zinko
Jan 173 min
How to Craft a Winning Message: The Delicious Future Approach
As attention spans shrink and competition for it intensifies, crafting a message that's clear, fair, and ethical is crucial. Raphaelle...
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Julian Guthrie
Jan 103 min
The Integrity Imperative: Plagiarism's Poisonous Effect on Business
Harvard President Claudine Gay was at the top of her field, blazing trails as the first Black person to hold the post — until she...
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Carolyne Zinko
Jan 33 min
The Silent Power of Visual Storytelling in Business
In business, the art of storytelling is often confined to words and numbers. But there's power in visual communication. Done well, it can...
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Carolyne Zinko
Dec 20, 20234 min
Beyond Liability: Reflect AI for Smarter Risk Management
Is your organization aware of what its employees are saying in email in real time? If not, should it be? In a word, yes. Unintentional...
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Julian Guthrie
Dec 13, 20233 min
High Stakes, High Costs: Why Big Banks Can’t Afford to Ignore Discrimination
Let’s dive into the high-stakes, high-drama world of the U.S. financial services industry, where the buzz of Wall Street often echoes...
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Kathryn Lancioni
Dec 6, 20234 min
How to Speak Boomer, Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z at Work
The editorial director at your company believes in the immediacy and clarity that comes from a direct phone call to address issues. The...
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Carolyne Zinko
Nov 29, 20233 min
Holiday Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
“Whoa, I’d like to jingle his bells." “Wow, you look hot!” Ever stumbled with what to say or do at a holiday office party? They're a...
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Carolyne Zinko
Nov 22, 20233 min
Sexism Is Costly
Male employees texted pictures of their penises to female colleagues. A supervisor had sex with a female coworker, told his officemates...
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Carolyne Zinko
Nov 15, 20232 min
Bigotry Costs Money
In the workplace, the impact of language — especially discriminatory or bigoted language — can reverberate far beyond hurt feelings or...
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Kathryn Lancioni
Nov 8, 20234 min
How to Craft a Brand That Reflects Your Personal and Professional Self
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is widely quoted as saying “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.” It's an...
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Willa Hart
Oct 31, 20234 min
How The Slants Turned a Racial Slur Into a Point of Pride
When Simon Tam’s application to trademark his band’s name, The Slants, was rejected by the U.S. Trademark Office because it disparaged a...
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Carolyne Zinko
Oct 25, 20233 min
Your Words Can Get You Sued, Part 2
Halloween frights come once a year. What’s even scarier to corporate HR and legal teams is the ongoing risk of litigation over...
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