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Top 5 Dynamic Leadership Skills
Dynamic leadership is leadership that is multifaceted and nuanced. More than just giving orders and making decisions-dynamic leadership is about inspiring others, fostering innovation, and creating a workplace culture where people feel motivated and valued. When we close our eyes and think of great leaders from our own experiences, we...
Recognizing the Role of Leaders in Shaping Culture
Workplace culture defines how employees interact, collaborate, and thrive. Leaders play a crucial role in shaping this culture, acting as architects and sustainers. A strong organizational culture can foster trust, innovation, and inclusion-key elements that drive long-term success (McKinsey). Leaders set the tone for how people engage with their work...
Why Leaders Should Care About Social Impact
“Social impact” is getting a lot of attention these days. But what does it mean, really? At its core, social impact is a positive contribution to a community, environment, and society. It can easily feel like another corporate buzzword, and for some individuals and organizations it might just be lip...
What makes a good leader?
DEIB and Effective Leadership Running an effective team requires both a deep understanding of your work and the ability to connect with people to support their success and growth. Our experiences and identities shape who we are and how we see and navigate the world. Effective leaders know how to...
Your Role in Creating Equitable Communities
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a multifaceted approach to recognizing and embracing individuals and their identities. It’s not about tolerating differences, but actively appreciating them as a source of strength for our workplaces and communities. DEI promotes an environment where every person, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or...
Vibe Check: Tools and Tips to Strengthen The New 6th Sense and Use It for the Greater Good of Your Organization
With growing awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence and psychological safety in the workplace, we’re witnessing the importance of a new 6th sense - the ability to listen, understand, and adapt to the emotional climate of our colleagues, teams, and workplace. At Nova we call this a “vibe check”....
The Sound of Negotiation
“Salary negotiation” isn’t a phrase that’s usually associated with positive vibes. Actually, most people hate it. But maybe we don’t have to. We know, you’ve probably read every list of tips and tricks for how to “win” a negotiation, but what about how to enjoy it? Maybe salary negotiations just need a...
Why We Started the Company We Always Wanted to Work For
It’s too hard. It’s too scary. I’m not good enough. Where do we start? Those, and about a million other thoughts and questions ran through my head when we first started talking about starting our own company. I am a very pragmatic person. I like to have all my ducks...