Innovation Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2023

GUEST POST from David Burkus Trust is the foundation of any successful team. Without trust, team members will not feel comfortable sharing their ideas, taking risks, or admitting their mistakes. Building a culture of trust on a team is crucial for achieving better results, higher levels of engagement, and less stress.

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Team Stress Succession Leadership 121

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firefighters, nurses, teachers, military service members, and doctors are often regarded as esteemed occupations within our society. These professions frequently appear on lists of the most respected jobs, and they are often the first choices children mention when asked about their future careers. They are also frequently depicted in a positive light in popular culture, featured in children’s literature, and packaged as Halloween costumes.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

One of the most monumental changes in the last decade is the increasing conversations around mental health in the workplace. Issues with mental health have always been around but until the last few years, they were matters to be hidden away for fear of being fired over these issues. Now, employees are growing more confident with acknowledging it as a part of their lives and employers have become more supportive about promoting mental health in the workplace.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It’s fairly well documented that businesses are often struggling to capture benefits from investments in AI. A recent paper from New York University aims to help leaders do better, and urges them to also invest in complementary assets alongside the AI technology itself. “When you have a new technology, or a new innovation that you’re adopting in your firm, complementary assets are the additional things that you need in order to get value from this technology,” they explain.

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Human Capital Software Technology Document 114

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical chops might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Join seasoned executive Chandra McCormack for a breakdown of how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace culture that energizes rather than exhausts.

Skills