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Michael Fraccaro, CHRO at Mastercard, on the value of business resource groups

HR Digest

I was at a conference recently and one of the speakers remarked that “Culture hedges against the risk of uncertainty.” We’ve also made development conversations a point of emphasis, as an important way to help employees identify, explore and connect with learning opportunities as they navigate their career journey at Mastercard.

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Great Leaders Make Decisions | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

While the aforementioned qualities are certainly admirable, they are only valuable if they influence or create action. It was Andy Grove the former Chairman and CEO of Intel and Time Magazine’s 1997 Man of the Year who said “You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your bets. Are you a master of strategy?

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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In a highly productive organization the power and influence of your voice is earned through trust and performance, and not entitlement. I have been generally well regarded throughout my career for building extremely effective teams, and what I can share with you is that team building is not about equality at all. I Think Not.

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10 Remarkable People on Having a Career That Matters

Harvard Business Review

Every year, HBR interviews 10 people who’ve had fascinating careers. But she’s moved on to other projects, and today’s hottest designers credit her influence. My career would not have been the same had the crash not occurred.” We asked her how she knew when a dramatic career move was the right one.

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The Man Who Is Changing The World.

Rich Gee Group

He started the Khan Academy as a way to tutor his cousins remotely — while he was a hedge fund analyst in Boston, and they were students in New Orleans. It was clear there was a huge unmet need, so Sal left his hedge fund job and started Khan Academy with the mission of providing a free world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure

Harvard Business Review

People are quick to blame themselves for failure, and companies hedge against it even if they pay lip service to the noble concept of trial and error. Even if his interview went flawlessly, other factors might influence the hiring committee’s decision — such as predetermined preferences on the part of board members.

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“Trust Me, I’m a Leader”: Why Building a Culture of Trust Will Boost Employee Performance – and Maybe Even Save Your Company

Strategy Driven

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. They know this does not threaten their power, but, rather, increases their influence.

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