How to Be Creative on Demand

How to Disagree with Someone More Powerful: The Harvard Business Review Guide

How to Disagree with Someone More Powerful: The Harvard Business Review Guide 26 Oct 2021 --- Just agreeing with your boss (or your boss’s boss) feels easier, but it’s often better to voice your disagreement. HBR's Amy Gallo shows how. 00:00 Let’s say you disagree with someone more powerful than you. Should you say so? 00:30 Before deciding, do a risk assessment 01:39 When and where to voice disagreement 02:20 What to say ... 04:00 … and how to say it 05:38 Ok, let’s recap! How exactly do you voice dissent with your superior? And is it always worth it to do so? First, weigh the risk of pushback or a negative reaction from a boss against the risk of not speaking up. If you do decide to voice your opinion, there are some best practices to keep in mind. State your opinions as facts, avoiding using judgment words. In addition, ask permission to dissent instead of offering an unsolicited opinion. Keep in mind that the final decision is still in the hands of your boss, but being honest and respectful will show them that they have more options. Reading list: How to Disagree with Someone More Powerful than You https://hbr.org/2016/03/how-to-disagree-with-someone-more-powerful-than-you How to Disagree with Your Boss https://hbr.org/2014/11/how-to-disagree-with-your-boss Say No Without Burning Bridges https://hbr.org/2014/06/say-no-without-burning-bridges Produced by Amy Gallo, Scott LaPierre, and Jessica Gidal Video by Andy Robinson Edited by Jessica Gidal Design by Riko Cribbs and Karen Player Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #HowTo #Disagree Copyright © 2021 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Be Creative on Demand

How to Be Creative on Demand 21 Feb 2023 --- Here are ways to reliably create the conditions that make creativity a more predictable occurrence. Based on the HBR article by Joseph Grenny: https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-be-creative-on-demand 00:00 People often sort themselves into categories of creatives or non-creatives, but this is wrong. 00:45 You can create the right conditions to be creative following these principles. 01:08 Frame the problem. 01:30 Obey your curiosity. 01:55 Do things that don't interest you. 02:15 Keep a shoebox of experiences and good ideas. 02:34 Invite uncomfortable conversations. 03:00 Focus on creativity when it hits. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Creativity #BeCreative #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2023 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What You Didn't Know About Gratitude

What You Didn't Know About Gratitude 26 Nov 2024 --- When expressing gratitude at work, timing matters. Read the full article by Professors Hooria Jazaieri and Olivia (Mandy) O’Neill here: https://s.hbr.org/4fGC67p Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Succeed in Your First Job Out of College

How to Succeed in Your First Job Out of College 18 Oct 2021 --- Jumping into your first “real” job after graduation is exciting and new, but it can also be overwhelming. There are a lot of unknowns, like: What should you do? Where should you spend your time? What conversations do you need to have? Tori Dunlap, entrepreneur and finance educator, outlines her top advice on how you can quickly grow and succeed in your first job out of college. 0:00 Introduction 0:10 Tori, Class of 2016, shares her post-grad experience 0:38 Set day-to-day and big-picture expectations with your boss 1:01 Get to know your coworkers 1:23 Bond and socialize with colleagues outside the office 1:40 Ask for feedback and act on it 2:17 Prioritize time for learning (upskilling, on-the-job training, educational content, informational interviews, etc.) 2:50 Ask your manager about the professional development budget (courses, webinars, conferences, etc.) 3:00 Your first job is an important opportunity to learn. Ask all the questions! 3:13 How to stand out among your coworkers, no matter your experience level In this HBR collaboration with Tori Dunlap, you'll learn how to make educated decisions about your money and your career. Learn more about Tori Dunlap at: https://herfirst100k.com https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k https://www.tiktok.com/@herfirst100k Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #jobadvice #firstjob #career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Building a Company While Battling Depression | HBR IdeaCast

Building a Company While Battling Depression | HBR IdeaCast 16 Feb 2023 --- Melissa Bernstein, cofounder of the toy company Melissa & Doug, spent decades hiding her struggles with depression even as she launched and led a booming business focused on bringing joy to children and raised six of her own. She finally opened up to her family, colleagues, and the public and recently launched an organization to give people better tools to discuss and manage their mental health. Bernstein explains what managers and organizations can do to help workers facing depression and other illnesses. She’s the author of the book LifeLines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light (https://www.amazon.com/LifeLines-Inspirational-Journey-Profound-Darkness/dp/1735439703) This episode originally aired on HBR IdeaCast on March 30, 2021. Listen to more HBR IdeaCast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAU8TPKsJuaxff5Cp0P2DKE_tFyaWOOa You can also listen to this episode on HBR.org, and wherever you listen to podcasts: - HBR.org (transcript available here): https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/03/building-a-company-while-battling-depression - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-a-company-while-battling-depression/id152022135?i=1000515036866 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ppWDEXRQ3grWDAlgQnDhY?si=DSp2ap85TTOa-8bDPJIFxg - Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/hbr-ideacast/episode/building-a-company-while-battling-depression-82791307 - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmhhcnZhcmRidXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvaGFydmFyZGJ1c2luZXNzL2lkZWFjYXN0/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvLmhici5vcmcsMjAwNi0wNS0wODppZGVhY2FzdC4wNzg2?sa=X&ved=0CAIQuIEEahcKEwjQu6mx-5f9AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA Series Description: A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management. About Harvard Business Review: Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, books, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review aims to provide professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to help lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact. Learn more at www.hbr.org. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 1:44 – Origin Story of Melissa & Doug 3:14 – How Melissa & Doug Became a Success 4:17 – Running a Successful Company While Depressed 7:44 – Being Honest with Yourself about Mental Health 10:47 – Opening Up to the People Around You 13:21 – Reactions in the Workplace 17:32 – Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace 21:29 – How to Improve Mental Health Benefits 25:32-– Outro Follow Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harv... https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_bus... Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #business #management Copyright © 2022 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]