Understanding Someone Else’s Point of View

Ryann K. Ellis

In a recent HBR blog post, “How to Really Understand Someone Else’s Point of View,” authors Mark Goulston and John Ullmen contend that influential people “strive for genuine buy in and commitment — they don't rely on compliance techniques t... More »

Come On, Get Happy

Ryann K. Ellis

Today is the First International Day of Happiness. What does this mean for businesses? How can executives help create happier organizations? More »

Boo-Hoo at Yahoo: No More Working From Home

Pat Galagan

Bucking a popular trend as well as evidence that working from home increases employees’ productivity, Yahoo is eliminating its work-from-home option. Citing a need for more interaction and communication among employees, Director of HR, Jackie Reses, said in a stat... More »

Best Leadership Books

ASTD Staff

ASTD Staff share their choices for the best leadership books More »

Developing Self-Aware Leaders, a Free Webcast by Dan Gallagher

Dan Gallagher, manager of Comcast’s high-potential leadership program and author of the ASTD book, The Self-Aware Leader, will lead a free interactive webinar on how to incorporate instructional design strategies that foster self-awareness in leaders.  More »