Understanding generational differences -- and similarities

Why leaders should build a culture of psychological safety | Ease your nerves before your next presentation | Work effectively with different types of bosses Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 30, 2017 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] A Leader's Edge [] [Why leaders should build a culture of psychological safety]( Creating a sense of psychological safety -- the belief that mistakes won't be punished -- is key to helping your team achieve peak performance, executive coach Laura Delizonna writes. One way to put this strategy into practice is to adopt a learning mindset when something goes wrong rather than focusing on assigning blame. [Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model)]( (8/24) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( 5 Cures for Business Growing Pains A growing business is a successful business, but it comes with its own set of complications. Growing pains can arise from new employees, added roles and responsibilities, and a premium on office space. [Read this informative e-book]( for five practical tips to managing your growing office space. ADVERTISEMENT [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Ease your nerves before your next presentation]( If you're nervous before a presentation, remind yourself that you've done it before and that even a 30-minute presentation represents a very small slice of your life, writes Kindra Hall. You may also be able to relax if you remember that your presentation isn't about yourself, but about what the audience can learn. [Inc. online]( (8/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [Work effectively with different types of bosses]( To get along well with your boss, consider his or her leadership style and adjust your strategy accordingly, writes Rose Leadem. For instance, it's best to listen carefully to the ideas of visionary bosses before jumping in with enthusiasm, while affiliative bosses want employees to build strong relationships with one another based upon honest feedback. [Entrepreneur online]( (8/27) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [How to make the most of performance reviews]( Look at performance reviews as opportunities to improve by listening to positive feedback as you try to spot patterns and correct sharply for faults, writes Julie Zhuo of Facebook. "Rather than worrying about being called out as an imposter, take the feedback that your manager and peers have neatly packaged for you and fully embrace the opportunity for a growing moment," she writes. [Medium]( (8/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( The Greatness Gap Achievers surveyed North American employees about their level of connection with core engagement factors, such as their company's mission, their perceptions and experience of recognition at work, and their workplace culture. The data shows us that there are a few things missing. [Read the results]( ADVERTISEMENT [] SmartBrief Exclusives [] [The many flavors of Peruvian cuisine]( Modern Peruvian cuisine is less fusion and more melting pot, the result of more than 100 years of melding the region's indigenous flavors with those of Africa, China, Japan and Spain, said Carlos Delgado, head chef at China Chilcano by Jose Andres in Washington, D.C. Peru's cuisine is growing in popularity across the world, including in the US. 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[Bloomberg]( (8/23) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [How flexible work options can improve diversity]( While women earn less on average than men, Fawcett Society research finds that ethnic minorities earn 5.7% less than white employees, and people with disabilities earn 13.6% less than those who don't have disabilities. Providing flexibility, such as work-from-home options, can create more opportunities for women and those with disabilities to succeed in the workplace, writes Jemima Olchawski. [HuffPost]( (8/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Google+]( [Email]( [] [Understanding generational differences -- and similarities]( Workers from Generations X, Y and Z will all be in the workplace together. A global study shows similarities and differences in the ways members of these age groups view leadership, entrepreneurship and technology, among other topics. 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