What motivates you? Maslow, Frankl might have the answer

Be clear on your values to handle unethical colleagues | practice | What motivates you? Maslow, Frankl might have the answer Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( July 27, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Be clear on your values to handle unethical colleagues]( [Be clear on your values to handle unethical colleagues]( (Chris Madden/Getty Images) Having a strong sense of values and ethics can help you deal better with those who may be lax in those areas, writes Steve Keating, who recommends being careful in what you tell those making questionable choices and documenting incidents in case you need to report them to your boss or human resources. "Sometimes, it may be necessary to explore other job opportunities or find a way to distance yourself from the unethical individuals," Keating writes. Full Story: [LeadToday]( (7/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Seek out colleagues that share your values and ask them to help when you encounter unethical behavior, and don't be afraid to speak directly with those acting in a questionable way, [Keating writes](. "Choose a private setting and approach the topic calmly and objectively."   [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [What motivates you? Maslow, Frankl might have the answer]( [What motivates you? Maslow, Frankl might have the answer]( (We Are/Getty Images) An insatiable curiosity, a desire to learn what others think and the willingness to change their minds marked the friendship of Abraham Maslow, known for his hierarchy of needs, and Viktor Frankl, author of "Man's Search for Meaning," writes Mojo Moments founder Susan Fowler, who until recently embraced Frankl and discounted Maslow. But Maslow reversed his commitment to the hierarchy of needs late in life, accepting "self-transcendence over self-actualization" and "ris[ing] above our self-interests to serve and improve the welfare of others," Fowler writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (7/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Make choice, connection and competence part of your work, and interact and learn from others regarding values."[N]ever stop questioning, listening, learning and revising [your] beliefs and positions," [Fowler says](. [] [Read more]( from Susan Fowler on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [What's in a word? The magical art of persuasion]( Adding "because" after a request, no matter how weak the reason, offers a far better chance of success, according to old research, and a few new verbal tactics can achieve similar results. Jonah Berger, a marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, rounds up several in his new book, "Magic Words," such as the power of identity vs. action ("Fred is a runner" rather than "Fred goes running") to imply more of a commitment. Full Story: [Barking Up The Wrong Tree]( (7/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Hedge less and exhibit confidence more. Ask follow-up questions and seek advice to appear more competent. Talk to yourself in the third person and adopt "I don't" over "I can't" for additional power, [Berger says in his book](. 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"Discussions are starting to happen, but it's not nearly as pervasive as it needs to be," says 4A's president and CEO Marla Kaplowitz, noting, "We need to make sure we are being reflective of everyone." Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (7/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Daily Diversion [] ["Hello, Cleveland!" AI concocts forgettable band names]( ["Hello, Cleveland!" AI concocts forgettable band names]( (Pixabay) You might think real band names are lame, such as Limp Bizkit or Hoobastank, but a list generated by ChatGPT for American Songwriter magazine featured some fun -- and forgettable -- ones such as "Solar Flare Syndicate," "Aurora Borealis Brigade" (say that three times fast) and "The Psychedelic Whirlwinds." Hitting on the perfect band name is always trial and error but Jacob Uitti writes that AI can at least get "the creative juices flowing." Hey, "Creative Juices" could be a good band name ... 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