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• How To Use Mindfulness In Arguments And Decision Making

  By Tomas Kucera on May 23, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Communication shouldn’t be efficient. It should be effective. The talking stick is an excellent exercise in both communication and mindfulness. It is inclusive, removes ego, creates respect, and leads to results.

• The Menace Of The Golden Handcuffs

  By Tomas Kucera on May 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Smart companies will not only retain you but keep you engaged and challenged. Beware of those who feel that by throwing money at you, they retained you. Your body didn’t walk away, though your soul and mind might have.

• Why Is Your Intuition Failing You?

  By Tomas Kucera on May 9, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Intuition works only in a stable environment so you can learn the patterns. If you are a novice, or the environment is changing then ignore your gut and go with data and algorithms instead.

• How To Hire A More Diverse Team

  By Tomas Kucera on May 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  To build more diversity into the organization, design the recruitment process in a way that mitigates unconscious biases. You will create a more equitable hiring practice, give everyone a fair chance, and ultimately build a more diverse organization.

• Diversity And Your Broken Recruitment Process

  By Tomas Kucera on April 18, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Focusing on diversity can significantly improve your success in the job market by expanding the talent pool available to you. Be more open-minded and inclusive and you will find many great candidates who will do a fantastic job once they get a chance.

• Don’t Let Others Ignore You

  By Tomas Kucera on April 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Proactive people don’t wait indefinitely and don’t let others to ignore them. They take the initiative and get things done.

• Why Appearances Matter More Than Reality

  By Tomas Kucera on March 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  It is up to you whether you only want to be seen as good or want actually to be good and always do the right thing. From the perspective of others, it doesn’t matter. The only person who will know the difference is you.

• Performance Management And The Paradox Of Meritocracy

  By Tomas Kucera on March 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  To build a genuinely meritocratic system, it is not enough to claim the value of meritocracy. You need to design processes and policies in a way that limits the opportunity for biases and prejudices to come into play, and that often means relying more on algorithms, transparency, and accountability and less on managerial discretion.

• How To Recognize And Fight Bias In The Workplace

  By Tomas Kucera on February 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Most of the bias in an organization doesn’t spur form bigotry, racism, or outgroup derogation. It is merely a convenience that is at fault. We prioritize what is comfortable, what is known, and therefore we favor those in our in-group.

• How To Build Inclusive Culture

  By Tomas Kucera on February 7, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Have you hired a diverse team, and you can’t see any benefits for the organization? If that is all you have done, then chances are you have more friction, demotivated employees, and bigger attrition among minorities. What went wrong? Diversity… Read More ›

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