Elisa Friedman, Author at Harvard Business Publishing https://www.harvardbusiness.org/author/efriedman/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:43:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 The 5 Capabilities Frontline Leaders Need Most https://www.harvardbusiness.org/the-5-capabilities-frontline-leaders-need-most/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.harvardbusiness.org/?p=319181 In the United States alone, 1.9 million people hold managerial titles.[i] As Baby Boomers continue to retire in increasing numbers,[ii] management positions open up, allowing more individual contributors to step into their first supervisory role. These demographic changes—along with new workplace trends—create both opportunities and challenges for those tasked with developing the next generation of leaders. Frontline leadership development practices must change to align with the realities of today’s workplace to set up an organization’s newest leaders for success.   The demands frontline leaders face Today’s leaders face daunting circumstances not common even a decade ago. Frontline people managers, in particular, […]

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]]> Opening up About Mental Health at Work https://www.harvardbusiness.org/opening-up-about-mental-health-at-work/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:07:39 +0000 https://www.harvardbusiness.org/?p=316249 Last summer, American gymnast Simon Biles won the admiration of many when she withdrew from several Olympic events for mental health reasons. Biles is one of a growing number of high-profile individuals who have recently shared personal mental health struggles. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Superstar Lady Gaga. Prince Harry. All have used their platforms to bring mental health issues to the fore. When celebrities voice concern about their mental health, they raise public awareness and help reduce stigma. But how does this heightened attention to mental health affect the workplace? The numbers are telling Mind Share Partners is a nonprofit […]

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]]> Digital Intelligence Series Part Three: Foster a Digital Culture on Your Team https://www.harvardbusiness.org/digital-intelligence-series-part-three-foster-a-digital-culture-on-your-team/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:00:49 +0000 http://www.harvardbusiness.org/?p=310035 In today’s continuously evolving and technology-driven world, an organization’s success depends on the ability of leaders at all levels to acquire Digital Intelligence. A key aspect of putting Digital Intelligence to work is equipping leaders to foster a digital culture on their teams—a culture that doesn’t just try to keep pace with the digital world, but embraces it. Yes, technology matters. It’s just not the only thing that matters. There’s no decoupling technology from Digital Intelligence. This isn’t to say that leaders and their teams need to become experts in digital technology. But leaders need to know what’s out there, […]

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