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The skills needed to future proof your career

CEO Insider

The last 12 months have been a time of immense uncertainty. The pandemic affected many jobs, uprooted career plans, and left people questioning their professional futures. Most of us, globally, were left wondering how to protect ourselves better and future proof our careers. Job displacements are, of course, nothing new.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2021

Leading Blog

Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. The dilemma is that we all need to collaborate more to create effective organizations and vibrant careers for ourselves.

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Career Transition in a Recession: Knowing When to Quit Your Job

HR Digest

But what if we told you that there’s a way to navigate the job market during a recession and still achieve your career goals? Don’t let uncertainty hold you back from reaching your full potential. Therefore, your thought process needs to align with how you want your career transition to take place.

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Overriding Our Instincts in Order to Become Caring Leaders

Leading Blog

Afterall, we got this far in our careers by following our instincts, practicing what we learned, and applying appropriate business strategies. Over the course of a career, we gain a myriad of tools and tips on how to lead. They’re at least partially designed to reduce uncertainty and stress. But are we leading?

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First Look: Leadership Books for May 2021

Leading Blog

Anxiety at Work : 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Anxiety at Work shows how everyone at all levels can work together to build an environment that fosters camaraderie, productivity, and calm. Wellbeing at Work by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter.

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Is the silence deafening?

Lead Change Blog

I help them: Develop a better focus on targets and productivity. Uncertainty is an adventure, not a challenge. Throughout my career in public service, I led from an aligned values position though mismatch occasionally occurred, and upheaval happened. Use check-ins as deadlines – when can you realistically accomplish these goals?

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July 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Uncertainty abounds, sensitivities are heightened, virtual meetings are ubiquitous, and the opportunities for miscommunication are multiplied.