
Smay
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Smay
@Smay
Communications & Engagement Lead: Elgin Ontario Health Team, quoter of the Bathroom Reader, consumer of broccoli.



Generosity isn’t just a sign of virtue. It’s also a mark of intelligence. Data: people with high IQs have more unselfish values, give more to charity, and negotiate better deals for others. They prioritize the long-term collective good over short-term self-interest. It's smarter to be a giver than a taker. nytimes.com/2020/03/27/sma…


Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout. hbr.org/2017/01/the-ne…


Personality types are a myth. Each trait exists on a continuum shaped like a bell curve. The MBTI is outdated. You're more likely to be an ambivert than an introvert or extravert. And you don't have to choose between being a thinker or a feeler. adamgrant.substack.com/p/mbti-if-you-…





Crisis communications plans are not obsolete — but new and emerging threats in the world of information disorder require a different approach. More here on how to ensure your organization is prepared. bit.ly/3vbg0TY

Just heard a presentation about @JohnPKotter's leading change framework. Great work and highly relatable! 1) create urgency 2) form a powerful coalition 3) create a vision 4) communicate the vision 5) remove barriers 6) create quick-wins 7) build on the change 8) make it stick



