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Research Reveals The Reason For The Class-Based Pay Gap

The Horizons Tracker

Indeed, Berry’s comments echo those made in the party’s 1981 conference by Norman Tebbit whose advice to the unemployed was to “get on their bike” and look for work. They found that people from upper-class households were more likely to work in jobs with a high degree of autonomy, with these jobs tending to pay well.

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3 Insights For the Class of 2022

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton I have a special message for our 2022 graduates. The pandemic risk may be lower than it was at this time last year, but sorting out the way forward as a new graduate is still going to be a challenge. How can you gain a clear focus on your future to move ahead?

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Insights For The Class of 2023

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton While the world will pull you in many different compelling directions, it is your values that will keep you anchored. Become aware of them. Nurture them…Know what you believe in. Set an example for others by building a good, ethical life in a chaotic world.

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5 Insights For the Class of 2021

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton I have a special message for our 2021 graduates. Like 2020, this year has veered away from what we had hoped and planned. The COVID-19 pandemic is still a force in our lives that we must adapt to. And we're weary, but also hopeful that there are better times ahead.

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Advice for Graduates From Creator of Calvin and Hobbs

Michael Lee Stallard

In 1990, Bill Watterson, creator of the famous Calvin and Hobbs comic strip, addressed the graduating class of his alma mater, Kenyon College. The post Advice for Graduates From Creator of Calvin and Hobbs appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard. All will face the pressure of juggling competing claims on their time and attention.

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How Do I Build Leadership Tenacity and Grit?

Let's Grow Leaders

In this week’s Asking for a Friend I speak with World Class Ultra Triathlete, Kurt Madden, who is also CEO of The Collaborative, about leadership tenacity and grit. 17:49 Additional advice for people who are leading people who are tired. 28:48 Last bits of advice. What is tenacity? And where does it come from? Your turn.

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Job Interview: The Best Way to Showcase Your Unique Talents (Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

I would want my first grader in her class. What’s One Piece of Advice You Wish You Learned Sooner. They can’t possibly think they are looking for a bi-lingual artist, with a master’s in teaching, and a passion for making reading fun. It doesn’t mean they won’t jump when they see that.

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