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 “Glossing” is a trending term used to describe what happens when leaders avoid addressing hardships in the workplace, and instead promote a façade of positivity. Often instigated by change, stress at work can significantly impact morale, and how those feelings are met by leadership can make a difference as to whether change is embraced with curiosity and optimism, or fear and stress. Also known as “toxic positivity,” glossing can feel patronizing and insensitive to the very people who are often most asked to implement the behavior changes set by executive leadership.

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May 18, 92 minutes.

Josh Abramson has an impressive track record of building valuable companies. In 1999 Abramson started CollegeHumor.com, and before he could even graduate, Abramson received an offer of $9 million for the website. Abramson went on to start the popular video-sharing website Vimeo and apparel company BustedTees.com, selling his collection of companies toBarry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorpfor a reported $20 million in 2006. 

After a short stint spent reporting to Diller, Abramson left IAC and started TeePublic, an innovative online marketplace that serves as a platform for artists and...