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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

Although digitization has a significant catalytic effect on these processes, a successful diversification strategy would still need a solid basis and a set of scalable growth patterns that could apply to target markets. It will most likely overcome cross-cultural barriers as it expands into new markets.

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First Look: Leadership Books for July 2019

Leading Blog

The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. The Coffee Bean : A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change by Jon Gordon and Damon West.

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Creating a Healthy Work Culture: How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture

HR Digest

In today’s competitive job market, companies that prioritize building a healthy work culture are more likely to attract and retain top talent. A positive and engaging work environment not only fosters employee satisfaction and retention , but also increases productivity and overall business success.

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It Pays When Employees Treat Each Other Well

The Horizons Tracker

The findings emerged after a few hundred volunteers were placed into a mock work environment and exposed to a range of positive, negative, or neutral treatment from their peers. The study shows that we’re much less likely to show commitment to our workplace if we feel that our colleagues are disrespectful towards us.

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Female Entrepreneurs Still Suffer From Implicit Bias

The Horizons Tracker

Her intention was to market the product to clothing stores, aiming to facilitate increased sales. Consequently, a greater representation of women investors could prove beneficial by facilitating stronger bonds and support networks among women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Conant was a 32-year-old director of marketing at Parker Brothers Toy and Game Company near Boston when he was stunned to hear the VP of marketing tell him, “Your job has been eliminated. A bond of connection formed between them that would last until MacKenna passed away almost 20 years later. Clear out your desk by noon.”

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What’s the contrast between Japanese and Western management style?

HR Digest

The bond between the employees and companies is weak and the companies employ workers just for the sake of the business success. They are individuals with certain professional skills and their skills are used to meet the company’s expectations in the market. In the Western approach, the employee is not part of the company.