Pinned TweetCharles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Mar 24, 2019Charles Caldwell's second TedX Talk: Love as a Leadership Skill #TedxHongKong #TedXTalk #Leadership #Empathy http://bit.ly/2Om2uaD0:1144.2K views115213
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·11mTelling your boss that you’re not engaged at work is uncomfortable, but necessary. https://hbr.org/2017/10/how-to-tell-your-boss-that-youre-not-engaged-at-work?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Telling your boss that you’re …hbr.orgHow to Tell Your Boss That You’re Not Engaged at WorkGlobal estimates indicate that most employees are not fully engaged at work. One of the main drivers of employee disengagement is bad leadership. But leaders are often unaware of this, as it’s very...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·1hTurn conflict back into conversation. https://hbr.org/2017/12/how-to-save-a-meeting-thats-gotten-tense?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Turn conflict back into conversation.hbr.orgHow to Save a Meeting That’s Gotten TenseSometimes meetings go off the rails. Conflict that’s brewing under the surface bubbles up and people actively and forcefully disagree or they shout over one another. If chaos has broken out on your...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·2hIf a coworker won’t listen to feedback, they might be suffering from a lack of self-awareness. https://hbr.org/2018/10/working-with-people-who-arent-self-aware?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching If a coworker won’…hbr.orgWorking with People Who Aren’t Self-AwareEven though self-awareness—knowing who we are and how we’re seen—is important for job performance, career success, and leadership effectiveness, it’s in remarkably short supply in today’s workplace....
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·3hCompanies are investing big in diversity trainings. But few of them actually measure their impact. https://hbr.org/2016/07/designing-a-bias-free-organization?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Companies are …hbr.orgDesigning a Bias-Free OrganizationMost diversity training programs are a waste of money, says Iris Bohnet. Companies often conduct programs without ever measuring their impact. And unfortunately, research on their effectiveness shows...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·4hYou need leaders who can look to the future with confidence and forge new paths. These aren't necessarily the same people who have had the best performance in the past. https://hbr.org/2019/08/hire-leaders-for-what-they-can-do-not-what-they-have-done?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #lea…hbr.orgHire Leaders for What They Can Do, Not What They Have DoneThe next time you are filling a leadership role, ask yourself three questions. First, does the candidate have the skills to be a high-performing contributor or the skills to be an effective leader?...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·4hWe give you advice to navigate your mental health inside and outside of work. Learn more. https://s.hbr.org/3HNRm3P What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoachin… https://pic.twitter.com/oTvYh1sqaa
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·5hHumanity has a lot of loss to work through after the last few years. https://hbr.org/2023/01/the-power-of-everyday-awe?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Humanity has a lot of loss to work through a…hbr.orgThe Power of Everyday AweIn times of tumult, we need comfort, healing, and inspiration. A good way to find them is by appreciating the vast and wondrous things that transcend us, say several new books.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·5hLoneliness is a serious health concern. And at work, it reduces task performance, limits creativity, and impairs other aspects of executive function such as reasoning and decision making. https://hbr.org/cover-story/2017/09/work-and-the-loneliness-epidemic?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment,…hbr.orgWork and the Loneliness EpidemicReducing isolation at work is good for business.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·6hThe confluence of high achievement, intense competitiveness, and culture of overwork has caught many in a perfect storm of blurred boundaries and burnout. https://hbr.org/2019/12/what-happens-when-your-career-becomes-your-whole-identity?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thought…hbr.orgWhat Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole IdentityMany people with high-pressure jobs find themselves unhappy with their careers, despite working hard their whole lives to get to their current position. Hating your job is one thing – but what...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·7hPlanning for a vacation isn't just about what you are going to do — you also need to create a "not doing" list to set the right expectations. https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-taking-time-off?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #l…hbr.orgHow to Take the Stress Out of Taking Time OffHave you ever questioned whether taking time off is worth it because the stress of preparing for a vacation is so high? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s difficult to remove all stress as you plan...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·8hKnow what you want to accomplish. https://hbr.org/2023/01/stop-tinkering-with-ai?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Know what you want to accomplish.hbr.orgStop Tinkering with AIAI initiatives at many organizations are too small and too tentative. They never get to the only step that can add economic value—being deployed on a large scale. Testing the waters may deliver...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·8hYou want your mentor to share your goals and understand your priorities. https://hbr.org/2017/11/what-mentors-wish-their-mentees-knew?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching You want your mentor to share your goals…hbr.orgWhat Mentors Wish Their Mentees KnewThe mentor-mentee relationship is a tango between a junior person and a more senior one; just as in dance, coordination and orchestration between parties is necessary for grace and success. While...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·9hSometimes people aren't aware that they have permission to speak their minds unless you make it explicit. https://hbr.org/2019/04/make-your-meetings-a-safe-space-for-honest-conversation?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Sometim…hbr.orgMake Your Meetings a Safe Space for Honest ConversationYou can increase the freedom, candor, and quality of conversation in your meetings by focusing on two key areas: giving permission and creating safety. Permission to say or ask anything is priceless....1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·9hBalance and flexibility are key—as is clear communication. https://hbr.org/2023/01/case-study-should-some-employees-be-allowed-to-work-remotely-even-if-others-cant?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Balance and flexibility are key—as is clear communicat…hbr.orgCase Study: Should Some Employees Be Allowed to Work Remotely Even If Others Can’t?More than 3,000 office workers at an oil and gas company in Oklahoma City have been telecommuting since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of them love the arrangement, and the freedom to work...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·10hTell yourself that your presentation isn't about you. It's about helping your audience. https://hbr.org/2019/09/to-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking-stop-thinking-about-yourself?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Tell yourself that your p…hbr.orgTo Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking, Stop Thinking About YourselfEven the most confident speakers find ways to distance themselves from their audience. It’s how our brains are programmed, so how can we overcome it? Human generosity. The key to calming the amygdala...1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·10hDo you need to curate your own digital collection? Get started using My Library on http://hbr.org. https://s.hbr.org/3RnAaVT What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #s… https://pic.twitter.com/C3BvbFNiL11
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·11hTry really hard, and then stop, recover, and repeat. https://hbr.org/2016/06/resilience-is-about-how-you-recharge-not-how-you-endure?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Try really hard, and then stop, recover, and repeat.hbr.orgResilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You EndureAfter working hard for long hours and toughing it out, we at least expect success. However, more often than not, at the end of the day we are exhausted and still have a long list of tasks to comple...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·12hStop worrying about whether your best employees will leave. Focus on their development instead. https://hbr.org/2018/09/why-i-encourage-my-best-employees-to-consider-outside-job-offers?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Stop worrying abo…hbr.orgWhy I Encourage My Best Employees to Consider Outside Job OffersMost bosses live in fear that their best employees will leave, so it might seem to be a bad idea to encourage your stars to consider outside offers. But in fact, it sends employees a clear signal...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·13hThese days, new skills are relevant for less and less time. Continuous learning is more important than ever. But how do you know what to focus on? https://hbr.org/2017/09/a-2x2-matrix-to-help-you-prioritize-the-skills-to-learn-right-now?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadersh…hbr.orgA 2×2 Matrix to Help You Prioritize the Skills to Learn Right NowThe modern worker has very little time for learning, and yet continuous learning is vital for anyone who wants to maintain their edge. There’s a significant pressure on us all to learn the right...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·14hDisagreements — when managed well — have lots of positive outcomes, such as better work products, opportunities to learn and grow, better relationships, and a more inclusive work environment. https://hbr.org/2018/01/why-we-should-be-disagreeing-more-at-work?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comm…hbr.orgWhy We Should Be Disagreeing More at WorkDisagreements are an inevitable, normal, and healthy part of relating to other people. There is no such thing as a conflict-free work environment. And you shouldn’t want to work in one. Disagreements...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·15hShort on time? Access the 50 best-selling reads from HBR to stay on track. https://s.hbr.org/3HNPyI5 What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Short on tim… https://pic.twitter.com/dBen5CoJlm
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·15hThese are important motivators whether you’re 20 or 60, working in engineering or sales, in Singapore or Detroit. https://hbr.org/2018/02/people-want-3-things-from-work-but-most-companies-are-built-around-only-one?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching…hbr.orgThe 3 Things Employees Really Want: Career, Community, CauseIf Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs were redesigned today to explain what motivates people at work, beyond the survival basics, what would it look like? Facebook set out to answer that...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·16hWhen we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We also make better decisions and communicate more effectively. https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-it?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader …hbr.orgWhat Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)Although most people believe that they are self-aware, true self-awareness is a rare quality. In this piece, the author describes a recent large-scale investigation that shed light on some of the...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·17hIt's possible to be friends with a subordinate. Here's how: https://hbr.org/2018/02/how-to-be-friends-with-someone-who-works-for-you?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching It's possible to be friends with a subordinate. Here'…hbr.orgHow to Be Friends with Someone Who Works for YouWhen you’re friends with an employee, you must navigate some difficult terrain. One of the most difficult aspects is walking the line between confidentiality and transparency. How do you keep...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·18hWhy more and more companies are abandoning the annual review process in favor of regular development conversations. https://hbr.org/2016/10/the-performance-management-revolution?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoachi…hbr.orgThe Future of Performance ReviewsHated by bosses and subordinates alike, traditional performance appraisals have been abandoned by more than a third of U.S. companies. The annual review’s biggest limitation, the authors argue, is...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·19hOften, managers attack disengagement with increased oversight and control. They assume that workers are merely self-interested agents who seek to minimize personal effort. But when that's how they treat workers, that's what they get out of them. …hbr.orgHow to Help Your Team Find Their Higher PurposeIt leads to engagement and a sense of meaning.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·20hA new GDP — gross data product — could be an emerging measure of wealth and power of nations. https://hbr.org/2019/01/which-countries-are-leading-the-data-economy?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching A new GDP — gross d…hbr.orgWhich Countries Are Leading the Data Economy?Which countries are the top data producers? With data-fueled applications of artificial intelligence projected, by McKinsey, to generate $13 trillion in new global economic activity by 2030, this...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·20hWhen faced with a tough conversation, we cower or coerce, obfuscate or exaggerate, contend or defend. https://hbr.org/2019/01/4-things-to-do-before-a-tough-conversation?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching When faced …hbr.org4 Things to Do Before a Tough ConversationDifficult conversations are, well, difficult. And we all crave tactical advice about how to handle them, what to say, and what not to. But the primary predictor of success in a crucial conversation...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·22hManagers should help employees craft their roles so that when they venture outside of their formal responsibilities, they’re contributing in ways that are fulfilling — and benefit the company. https://hbr.org/2017/09/how-to-motivate-employees-to-go-beyond-their-jobs?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, com…hbr.orgHow to Motivate Employees to Go Beyond Their JobsResearch shows that when employees are willing to go beyond their formal roles by helping out coworkers, volunteering to take on special assignments, introducing new ideas and work practices,...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·23hIt’s time for innovation to undergo a behavioral revolution. https://hbr.org/2019/01/when-your-moon-shots-dont-take-off?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching It’s time for innovation to undergo a behavioral rev…hbr.org4 Unconventional Ways to Come Up with Breakthrough IdeasHow science fiction and other tools can fire the imagination.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 5Managers with high levels of curiosity are more likely to build networks that span disconnected parts of their companies. https://hbr.org/2019/05/cross-silo-leadership?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #life…hbr.orgWhat Cross-Silo Leadership Looks Like4 ways to connect experts inside and outside your organization.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Five tools that can relieve stress and help you find more joy every day: 1. Breathing 2. Meditating 3. Listening 4. Questioning 5. Purpose https://hbr.org/2013/11/reduce-your-stress-in-two-minutes-a-day?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #lead…hbr.orgReduce Your Stress in Two Minutes a DayYou can’t tackle stress management the same way you tackle other goals.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Adopt an “always recruiting” mindset. https://hbr.org/2018/01/how-to-hire?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Adopt an “always recruiting” mindset.hbr.orgStop Hiring for Culture FitAnd other things you’re doing wrong, according to Patty McCord.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4What hiring managers want to know: 1. What will it be like to work with you? 2. Can you learn? 3. Do you take initiative? https://hbr.org/2019/07/3-questions-hiring-managers-want-you-to-answer?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lif…hbr.org3 Questions Hiring Managers Want You to AnswerInterviews have an outsize influence on whether you land a job. That’s why you need to stand out. To prepare accordingly, be mindful of the three things recruiters are looking for. First, they want...
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Listen to conversations on trending business topics directly from experts in the field. https://s.hbr.org/3XRjhFF What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching… https://pic.twitter.com/HSODxoJuUG
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4False news travels farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than the truth in every category of information — and false political news travels farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than any other type. https://hbr.org/cover-story/2018/07/truth-disrupted?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts…hbr.orgTruth, DisruptedFalse news spreads online faster, farther, and deeper than truth does — but it can be contained. Here’s how.
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Unsee the distracting pseudo-clues that immediately grab your attention. https://hbr.org/2016/02/how-to-hire-without-getting-fooled-by-first-impressions?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Unsee the distracting pseudo-clues that …hbr.orgHow to Hire Without Getting Fooled by First ImpressionsYou have to see and hear differently.1
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Act early to correct a negative perception. https://hbr.org/2017/12/how-to-win-over-a-boss-who-just-doesnt-seem-to-like-you?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Act early to correct a negative perception.hbr.orgHow to Win Over a Boss Who Just Doesn’t Seem to Like YouChances are you will have at least one boss in your career who won’t like or trust you. If you don’t act early to correct their negative perception of you, it is almost impossible to make a comeback....
Charles Caldwell@charlesinHK·Feb 4Prioritize spending time on the activities that are highest in value and most energizing. https://hbr.org/2016/06/steps-to-take-when-youre-starting-to-feel-burned-out?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&tpcc=orgsocial_edit… What are your thoughts? 👇🏻 Like, comment, share, thx! #leadership #thoughtleadership #leader #success #lifecoaching Prioritize spending tim…hbr.orgSteps to Take When You’re Starting to Feel Burned OutFirst, make a doctor’s appointment.