This week’s list is some of the best old and new offerings from some of the brightest minds in America.

I thought I was a champion for bereaved employees, until my sister died.

Change management models, formulas, and checklists are red herrings for effective change leadership.

HR has narrow authority but provides broad counsel.

We cannot solve the world’s civility problems on our own. But through intentional efforts we can create civil environments, filled with politeness and respect, within our homes, churches, social circles, and workplaces.

It is the job of the employer to develop relationships with employees, to learn about their employees and figure out how to meet their needs. One way is to give them a path forward within the organization and the capabilities necessary to walk that path.

As the pandemic landscape continues to change, it is crucial that leaders constantly monitor and adapt how they support, relate to, and develop employees.