When you want to lead your team through change, it takes more than information and individual willpower. Take a look at the system around people -- the processes, incentives and metrics -- to ensure they're reinforcing the change you want. And: increase the psychological safety to learn and try new things.

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Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index Annual Report

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/agents-human-agency-and-the-opportunity-for-every-organization

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Amy C. Edmondson (she literally wrote the book on psychological safety!)

https://amycedmondson.com/

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