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When “Good Vibes Only” Backfires: The Quiet Harm of Toxic Positivity at Work
By: Poojani Ruwanpura There's a moment that really sticks out to me in Netflix’s docuseries Beckham. After his infamous red card in the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham is asked how he coped. “I just got on with it,” he says. Calm. Composed. A picture of resilience....
Is the Rise in Canadian Patriotism Impacting Your Company Culture?
By: Jessica Harrison Have you noticed more maple leaves and “Made in Canada” labels on products lately? You're not alone. A recent surge in Canadian patriotism is influencing consumer behaviour and, notably, impacting company culture. A Leger poll indicates that the...
Terrible Advice New Leaders Keep Getting … and How We Can Fix It
By: Hugh MacPhie There is so much garbage out there in management literature and what we read on LinkedIn, from supposed experts spewing nonsense. And, given the state of the world today, this should come as no surprise. We therefore feel a moral obligation to debunk...