# The Workplace Sage Created by CuratorMaster 8.2K posts Updated just now 23 followers 118 scanned Workplace sage advice on leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, relationships, and career growth ## Digest Calendar September 2026 ### Saturday, September 12, 2026 ### Must See No must-see articles for this date. ### Worth Reading (2) **[How HR Can Use AI tools and Data to Deliver Strong HR ... - SHRM](https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/how-hr-can-use-ai-tools-data-to-deliver-communications)** **[What is Business Psychology & Why Does it Matter in the Workplace?](https://www.hr.com/en?t=/blogs/blog.show&blogid=1789131120040&page=1)** ## Recent Posts ### Business Psychology for Self-Aware Leadership Business psychology knowledge helps leaders become more **self-aware** and adapt their communication style to different situations and audiences while managing organisational change. **[What is Business Psychology & Why Does it Matter in the Workplace?](https://www.hr.com/en?t=%2Fblogs%2Fblog.show&blogid=1789131120040&page=1&utm_source=nbot.ai)** ### AI for Clearer HR Messages: Start with Governance, End with Human Touch HR leaders can leverage AI to draft routine communications while grounding them in employee data and human oversight. - **Begin with strategy.**... ### 90-Day Shift: From Doing to Leading New managers succeed by moving from individual execution to team enablement. Synthesize these evidence-based steps from the articles: - **Delegate**... ### Daily Behaviors of Leaders People Remember Memorable leaders turn small daily actions into lasting trust and growth. - **Equal approachability**: They set aside titles to connect as peers,... ### AI Shifts PMs from Admin to Strategic Leadership AI won't replace project managers—it frees them for the high-value work that matters most. - **Reduce admin burden**: Let AI capture meeting notes, track... ### Act Before Feeling Ready: Career Growth Reminder Waiting for full confidence often masks avoidance in career moves like new roles or tough talks. - **Replace certainty with one small step**: Identify... ### California's AI Emotion Ban Signals Privacy First for Leaders Leaders evaluating AI tools that infer employee emotions must prioritize **privacy** and legal compliance, as California's AB 1883 would bar such... ### Make Executive Coaching Deliver Observable Results Executive coaching turns vague goals into measurable leadership behaviors when tied directly to real challenges. - **Clearer communication**: Practice... ### Handle Minor Rule Breaks with Clarity and Care Managers can avoid overreacting to minor violations by first checking if a rule still serves a purpose. - **Assess the rule**: Ask why the requirement... ### Influence Without Authority: Trust and Shared Goals Influence moves people toward decisions through **trust**, credibility, and shared objectives—not commands. - **Prepare with empathy**: Note the other... ### Turning Structured Workshops into Observable Leadership Habits Leadership certification programs strengthen skills like communication and ethical decision-making through workshops, assessments, and guided reflection, then encourage applying these in real settings to create visible workplace improvements.