Amber Johnson
@amberjohnson.bsky.social
Social media lurker, Chief Question Asker, and still trying to think of the third item in this series.
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Leadership authority Amber Johnson (@amberjohnson.bsky.social) demonstrates developing professionals through questions rather than programs. Growth emerges from reflection rather than expenditure. Coach rather than direct
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Do More With Less: How to Lead and Develop People Without a Big Budget
Summary: Even when budgets are tight, leaders can still meaningfully develop their people. You don’t need expensive programs or flashy perks—what you need is intention, creativity, and a mindset shift...
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March 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Leadership authority Amber Johnson (@amberjohnson.bsky.social) demonstrates developing professionals through questions rather than programs. Growth emerges from reflection rather than expenditure. Coach rather than direct
Read more: hrbrain.ai/blog/do-more...
#Leadership #Talent #HRcommunity #HR
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What complaint lands couples in therapy most often?
It might be: “You don’t understand me.”
Could UNDERSTANDING be THE THING that saves your relationship? Or makes a good relationship even stronger?
Here's how to build understanding, in my article published at @goodmenproject.bsky.social.
It might be: “You don’t understand me.”
Could UNDERSTANDING be THE THING that saves your relationship? Or makes a good relationship even stronger?
Here's how to build understanding, in my article published at @goodmenproject.bsky.social.
The Single Skill That Will Save Your Relationship
Get good at this, and all your relationships will blossom
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March 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What complaint lands couples in therapy most often?
It might be: “You don’t understand me.”
Could UNDERSTANDING be THE THING that saves your relationship? Or makes a good relationship even stronger?
Here's how to build understanding, in my article published at @goodmenproject.bsky.social.
It might be: “You don’t understand me.”
Could UNDERSTANDING be THE THING that saves your relationship? Or makes a good relationship even stronger?
Here's how to build understanding, in my article published at @goodmenproject.bsky.social.
“How do you spell NFL?” That’s a question a friend’s son asked. Kids can ask as many as 107 questions an HOUR. (Though the avg is more like 30.) But then, as we enter school, our questions slow to a trickle. I explain why and make my case for learning to ask better questions:
Why Questions Matter: Research Into the Power of Questions to Shape Your World
Research shows that asking questions helps us learn better, be more likable in the short term, strengthens relationships in the long term, and helps us perform better as a team. Here's the data.
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January 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“How do you spell NFL?” That’s a question a friend’s son asked. Kids can ask as many as 107 questions an HOUR. (Though the avg is more like 30.) But then, as we enter school, our questions slow to a trickle. I explain why and make my case for learning to ask better questions:
How much money would it take for you to NEVER wear socks again? More on this vital debate 🙄, along with lots more questions and a pitch for @hankgreen.bsky.social's Awesome Socks club:
How Much Money Would It Take for You to Never Wear Socks Again?
This, and 27 more random questions to entertain you on long drives or at holiday parties.
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December 26, 2024 at 2:07 PM
How much money would it take for you to NEVER wear socks again? More on this vital debate 🙄, along with lots more questions and a pitch for @hankgreen.bsky.social's Awesome Socks club:
Bucket list item unlocked—today a colleague and I published an article in Psychology Today. This article is for you if you're the parent of a teen and you have Christmas or other holiday gatherings scheduled in the next week. Share your feedback!
4 Tips to Help Your Teens Talk During Gatherings
Family time should involve more than looking at separate screens. Here are tips for getting your kids and family members talking this season.
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December 20, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Bucket list item unlocked—today a colleague and I published an article in Psychology Today. This article is for you if you're the parent of a teen and you have Christmas or other holiday gatherings scheduled in the next week. Share your feedback!
Professionals in all fields have tricks of the trade. As a leadership coach, here's one of mine. Whenever you have something important to say or do, make a list of the actions you need to take (that's the "do" column on the left) and the character you need to show (that's the "be" column).
December 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Professionals in all fields have tricks of the trade. As a leadership coach, here's one of mine. Whenever you have something important to say or do, make a list of the actions you need to take (that's the "do" column on the left) and the character you need to show (that's the "be" column).
Do women hesitate to call themselves leaders?
Research indicates that women outperform men in 17/19 leadership competencies, but are significantly less likely to see themselves as a leader.
I'm wondering - does this fit your experience?
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Research indicates that women outperform men in 17/19 leadership competencies, but are significantly less likely to see themselves as a leader.
I'm wondering - does this fit your experience?
(Link to an article in replies.)
November 22, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Do women hesitate to call themselves leaders?
Research indicates that women outperform men in 17/19 leadership competencies, but are significantly less likely to see themselves as a leader.
I'm wondering - does this fit your experience?
(Link to an article in replies.)
Research indicates that women outperform men in 17/19 leadership competencies, but are significantly less likely to see themselves as a leader.
I'm wondering - does this fit your experience?
(Link to an article in replies.)
Just heard this and I’ll be thinking about it all day: that voice in your head is an unreliable narrator.
November 14, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Just heard this and I’ll be thinking about it all day: that voice in your head is an unreliable narrator.
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November 14, 2024 at 3:01 AM
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I was nervous as I started presenting. The team of execs were attentive, but you know how Zoom is … did I really have their attention?
The first question came about three slides in. Then another question. My pitch to these leaders had officially gone off the rails.
Learn from my misery. 👇
The first question came about three slides in. Then another question. My pitch to these leaders had officially gone off the rails.
Learn from my misery. 👇
October 24, 2024 at 2:02 PM
I was nervous as I started presenting. The team of execs were attentive, but you know how Zoom is … did I really have their attention?
The first question came about three slides in. Then another question. My pitch to these leaders had officially gone off the rails.
Learn from my misery. 👇
The first question came about three slides in. Then another question. My pitch to these leaders had officially gone off the rails.
Learn from my misery. 👇
You probably answer this question a dozen times a day. What's your go-to response? I'm taking a short (#FamilyFeud style!) survey.
Common responses to "How are you?" — Amber A Johnson
This 1-minute Family Feud-style survey asks you to share the most common
responses to this very common question.
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December 14, 2023 at 2:56 PM
You probably answer this question a dozen times a day. What's your go-to response? I'm taking a short (#FamilyFeud style!) survey.
Our questions are failing us ... we ask, "How are you?" and get a predictable response instead of meaningful communication. I'm on a mission to improve the questions we ask. Find out more.
Better than Fine — Amber A Johnson
At work and at home, we long for better relationships and better results,
but our conversations fail to get us there. Having better conversations
starts with better questions.
www.amberajohnson.com
December 11, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Our questions are failing us ... we ask, "How are you?" and get a predictable response instead of meaningful communication. I'm on a mission to improve the questions we ask. Find out more.