Empowerment
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups?
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups? Two new studies found that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. Researchers discovered that behaviors known as “challenging voice” (raising concerns) and “supportive voice” (encouraging […]
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Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions
Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions Black teachers play a crucial role in guiding Philadelphia high school seniors through the college decision process, providing inspiration, empathy, and culturally relevant insights that help students navigate this critical life transition. The underrepresentation of Black educators in the local teaching workforce […]
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Taylor Swift now owns all of her music
Taylor Swift now owns all of her music Taylor Swift has purchased the masters of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital for around $360 million, regaining control over her music. The deal was made possible by the success of her re-recorded Taylor’s Versions albums and The Eras Tour concerts, which helped to raise funds […]
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Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump
Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump Salvadorans participate in a procession on Nov. 14, 2015, to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the murder of the Rev. Ignacio Ellacuría, five other Jesuit priests and two employees at Central American University in San Salvador. Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images Even before […]
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Women are reclaiming their place in baseball
Women are reclaiming their place in baseball For most baseball fans, hope springs eternal on Opening Day. Many of those fans – more than you might think – are women. A 2024 survey found that women made up 39% of those who attended or watched Major League Baseball games, and franchises have taken notice. The […]
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Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship
Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship Mae Reeves and her husband, Joel, pose with her hats at Mae's Millinery in Philadelphia, circa 1953. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture/Gift from Mae Reeves and her children Donna Limerick and William Mincey Jr. Lula “Mae” […]
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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei. Historians do not know her birth name or in what year she was born, but they do know that she […]
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