14 Qualities of Introverts Identified by Psychologists

14 Qualities of Introverts Identified by Psychologists

What qualities of introverts have psychologists identified? Are these characteristics generally agreed upon or are there some disagreements? There is no universally accepted definition of introversion based on objective criteria. The qualities of introverts focus on how these individuals react to external events and where they draw their energy from. Keep reading for more about the qualities of introverts and how to identify introverted personalities.

Contextual Leadership: Why Having No Rules Works

How to Become a Daring Leader at Work

What is contextual leadership? How does leading with context instead of strict rules work? Contextual leadership is a management style in which employees are equipped with the context for what is needed, but otherwise given the freedom to make appropriate decisions. The autonomy allowed is in contrast to the controls-based leadership of a company with strict rules. Read more about contextual leadership and the conditions needed to use it in your organization.

NVC Requests: Ask and You Shall Receive

NVC Requests: Ask and You Shall Receive

What are NVC requests? How can NVC help you make sure that the other person understands the intentions and needs behind your request? People often request what they need from others in indirect ways. However, this approach is unlikely to result in our needs being met. In NVC, requests are expressed in a specific, action-oriented way as opposed to vague and indirect statements. Read more about NVC requests and how to use them.

Cultural Differences in the Workplace: How to Adapt

Cultural Differences in the Workplace: How to Adapt

What impact do cultural differences in the workplace have on a global organization? How did Netflix adapt as it grew globally? Cultural differences in the workplace can complicate organizational relationships. At Netflix, the established culture of Freedom and Responsibility didn’t always translate well to other countries. Learn how Netflix adapted to cultural differences in the workplace as it grew.

Observing Without Evaluating: What Does It Mean?

Observing Without Evaluating: What Does It Mean?

What does “observing without evaluating” mean? How can you apply this idea in practice? Observing without evaluating is the first step of the nonviolent communication approach. As the name suggests, it refers to communicating our observations without passing evaluative or moralistic judgment upon them. Read about observing without evaluating and how to apply it in practice.

Psychological Safety at Work Leads to Better Results

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What is psychological safety at work? How can you cultivate it and why is it important? Psychological safety at work is the trust that allows teams to do their best work. People are able to have productive conflicts and discussions without it bleeding over into a personal relationship conflict. Read on for more about psychological safety at work and how to create it.

3 Negotiation Exercises to Improve Your Skills

3 Negotiation Exercises to Improve Your Skills

Do you want to brush up your negotiation skills? What are some negotiation exercises you can practice? These three negotiation exercises are based on the negotiation principles laid out in Never Split the Difference, a negotiation handbook written by former international FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. They will help you practice key negotiation skills such as mirroring, conducting an accusation audit, and formulating calibrated questions. Try these negotiation exercises to level up your negotiation game.