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The Hidden Power of Vulnerability: Why Great Leaders Dare to Be Wrong

Let's Grow Leaders

A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in front of a pair of toe socks at REI. As a leader, you’ve built your career on having answers. I hated the idea of individual toes in little toe socks. In fact, they gave me the creeps. But…I’d never tried them. The socks were on sale. So, I bought a pair and tried them out.

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Fiona Dawson: “My imperative is around breaking down barriers for people”

Chartered Management Institute

Images: Alastair Staley Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email CMI’s new president Fiona Dawson CMgr CCMI on good and bad management; the leaders who inspired her; and helping managers navigate climate change Back in 1988, Fiona Dawson arrived at Mars for a graduate trainee role. She was 21.

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How to Improve the Engagement and Retention of Young Hourly Workers

Harvard Business Review

They shared five key insights for employers looking to improve retention and engagement, including how to improve manager training, diversity and inclusion, and scheduling. Train frontline managers to support people and process. How can companies help their managers become more effective? How can employers close that gap?

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