More freedom leads to more candor.
It starts with acceptance and reflection.
Be someone who’s not fun to grumble to.
To avoid backlash, to feel authentic, and to balance professional and personal demands.
Is miscommunication a constant problem at your workplace? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Holly Weeks, a lecturer at Harvard University. They talk through what to do when your coworker won’t stop talking, your boss overcommunicates with everyone on a project, or a leader keeps changing what you’re supposed to do.
Not all questions express genuine curiosity. #1. Curiosity as resistance: Perfectly intelligent people feign ignorance as an act of subversive resistance. “When I don’t want to do something, I ask my boss lots… Continue reading →
Malicious gossip builds silos and weakens relationships. There’s research that says gossip has a good side. But I’ve heard people crying in their cubicles because of rumors. Teams move in the direction of… Continue reading →
Barriers to effective listening can cause many types of communication issues. The truth is, much training and attention is given to making people better at speaking and getting their point across. The thing that’s often overlooked is the supply side …
