In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Do you struggle and groan at the thought of reflecting on a project or completed work, or of getting feedback from others? There is a cringe-free way of reflecting and giving/receiving feedback. At my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Exec coach & former Microsoft CFO. Writes on leadership. In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to provide effective ...

Why is positive feedback so important? The Gottman Institute conducted research showing that the "magic" relationship ratio of positive to negative interactions was 5:1 for healthy personal ...