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Addressing and improving mental health and well-being has become a cornerstone of workplace conversation over the last few years. Between concerns about ongoing global conflicts and the uncertainty around AI’s impact on jobs, the unknown of what’s coming next is taking a toll on our mental health, including at work. As we navigate various transitions…

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The contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders to modern society cannot be understated – on Stern’s roster alone, sit a glass ceiling-shattering health care pioneer, prolific authors whose strategies for elevating the talent pool are transforming organizations, and technology engineers who are designing our futures. This year’s theme for AANHPI Heritage Month…

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Amy Edmondson and Andrew McAfee show leaders how sensible risks can propel their organizations to new heights of innovation and success.

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Social scientist Jim Detert gives leaders a blueprint for fostering authentic dialogue and managing difficult interactions with courage.

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Elizabeth Dunn’s insights help boost employee happiness, reducing turnover and increasing productivity for long-term business success.

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These fresh strategies focus on values, purpose, wellness and inclusion to boost happiness, mitigate stress and improve productivity.

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Barbara Wixom’s frameworks reveal how to be successful with data monetization, data liquidity and data democracy in an AI-powered world.

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Michèle Lamont illuminates how recognition fosters value-driven work environments, catalyzing sustainable growth and holistic success.

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Close out Q3 with these new releases that reposition the value of data, reframe relationships, and redefine success.

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Last month, Stern Strategy Group employees were fortunate to participate in an in-house workshop led by Zoe Chance, Yale School of Management professor and client of Stern Speaking & Advisory, who specializes in persuasion and decision-making. The team had many wonderful takeaways they could immediately use to increase their effectiveness and influence in their professional…