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How do I reach people I disagree with?
As a senior vice president, I used to sit around the table at corporate boardrooms and listen to varying opinions about the business. Some I agreed with – others I did not. When I experienced disagreement rising, I could feel my energy building towards argument and a need to somehow convince the other person about why I was right; the other wrong. Such feelings are

2020 is Almost Over – What Did We Learn? The gothamCulture Team Weighs In
Reflecting back on this year, it’s hard to put into words what we’ve all experienced. Things that once seemed unimaginable are now a part of

Why Can’t People Just Stop and Listen? “The Power in Pause”
I remember hearing a joke about a young man on a blind date. Over dinner, he spent hours providing his date with non-stop detail about

I’m So Busy – How Do I Prepare for a Meeting?
You’re a busy manager and it’s Sunday evening. You’re trying to get ready for the upcoming week. You log onto your work calendar and incredulously

How To Improve Your Working From Home Game With These Hacks
Working from home for the last eight months has certainly created its share of challenges for me as an entrepreneur and I’m willing to bet

Podcast: Cultivating a Culture of Feedback and Accountability
In this episode, Kate Gerasimova talks with Harrison Kim, CEO of Pavestep about cultivating a culture of feedback and accountability in organizations. Meaningful feedback develops

How Attending To The 5 Elements Of Wellbeing Will Make You More Productive At Work
Co-authored by Shawn Overcast The events of the past 8 months have only added to the complexities of life and the stress of the work

How Do I Give Feedback To My People?
You’ve made it into a leadership position. You are finally a manager! You take the new job seriously, knowing that the responsibilities include meeting strategic

Recognizing A Toxic Work Culture Before You Get In Too Deep
Maybe I’m the one wearing rose-colored glasses, but I refuse to believe that most leaders wake up every morning intentionally trying to create a toxic

ATD NYC Volunteer Spotlight – gothamCulture’s Kate Gerasimova
By Rosemary Okoiti, ATD NYC 1. What three words describe you and why? •Empathetic: I always make a good effort to make sure I’m considering

How To Motivate Others By Starting With Yourself
One of the toughest parts of a leader’s job, regardless of whether you’re leading a corporation, in the community or at home, is to motivate

Pivoting For Pandemic Success
Times are tough for a lot of people, entrepreneurs included. COVID-19 and the safety requirements associated with minimizing its spread have wreaked continuing havoc on

How Do I Find Hope?
by Dave Bushy “Always Have Hope.” This philosophy informs the simplest and most profound outlook humans can hold in their hearts. It is a quote
Culture Change is a Complex Process
Make sense of it with actionable advice from experts on the front lines.
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