Create a positive culture with this psychological tool

Create a positive culture with this psychological tool | practice | Bring wisdom from football field into leadership realm Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( October 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [Create a positive culture with this psychological tool]( [Create a positive culture with this psychological tool]( (VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images) Leaders can use a classic psychology tool, Reinforcement Theory, to create a positive culture driven by transparency, rewards for a job well done and continuous feedback that can minimize disruptive behavior, writes leadership professor Ben Laker. "By internalizing and adeptly applying this theory, leaders can transcend traditional management, achieving both short-term goals and leaving a sustainable, long-lasting impact on their teams and organizations," Laker writes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (10/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: [Consistency and transparency are key]( when using Reinforcement Theory to build a positive culture, Laker notes. "An astute leader will recalibrate strategies based on real-time feedback and shifting organizational needs." 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Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (10/10) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: To make these work, leaders must equip and empower employees and [stress the need for adaptability](, Yohn says. Leaders also should insist on consistency, excelling in at least one key area, such as product quality, value or customer engagement. [] [Read more]( from Denise Lee Yohn on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [How to win friends and make successful arguments]( To win arguments without making enemies, it is vital to clearly understand what "winning" means to you. Respect other people and views, and engage in conversations without trying to sound superior, Kate Nasser, a people skills coach, writes. Full Story: [Kate Nasser]( (10/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Ensure you're not blocking out or silencing other people's opinions in an effort to win a conversation, Nasser says. 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