We live in a tense and polarized world, especially on issues that impact politics and daily life. How can we "lower the temperature" and reconnect? Social influence has an answer.

Employees who get promoted fastest think beyond their current role, ask better questions, improve efficiency, and take initiative—qualities that leaders actively notice.

How do we discern the work that is ours to do from the distractions, obligations, and borrowed ambitions that pull us off course?