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1. Business
Is Emotional Intelligence on the Decline? Read the full article
In recent months, layoffs have expanded beyond tech, media, and finance. Layoffs are affecting almost every sector in Europe – European companies cut jobs as the economy sputters. The list of major US companies making slashes so far.
Meetings are not the only way to collaborate. How about Faster, bolder, inclusive decision-making—and fewer meetings?
2. Insights
Employees still miss meaningful conversations with their managers.
Gallup found in a recent study that among nearly 15,000 employees, only 16% said the last conversation with their manager was extremely meaningful.
Focus your feedback to employees on recognition, collaboration, goals, priorities, and strengths.
Weekly 1-1s can be brief, but they should happen with each individual.
3. Trends
Father’s Day (Third Sunday of June) is coming.
A chance for some fun activity in the name of Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show gratitude to working parents!
Photo by Cristian Dina
ChatGPT
Risk vs. benefits of ChatGTP. Webinar: The Impacts of Generative AI, Such as ChatGPT
4. Research
Gallup: Does commuting every day still make sense?
90% of U.S. employees who can work remotely don’t want to return to the office five days a week.
Gallup has found that among remote-capable jobs, two to three days in person optimizes employee engagement.
Deloitte: 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey
77% of Gen Z and 75% of millennials who currently work in a hybrid/remote scheme would look for a new job if they were asked to fully come back to the office.
5. Freshly printed
Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI by Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel
Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact by Samantha Garcia, Martha Johnston, Simone Seol
Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams by David Burkus
Open QA session
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This time we will hold an open QA session for all leadink subscribers.
Ask anything about leadership, communication, or mindset.
Ivona, this is the first newsletter I am receiving and I really loved it.
Short insights, reading tipps and above all the "5 characteristics of meaningful conversation". Thanks!