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The Accountability Flywheel: The No-BS System for Building a Self-Policing Culture

Sales Wolf Blog

Most founders and CEOs do not start companies dreaming of micromanaging grown adults. But when accountability breaks down, that is exactly what happens.

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13 High-Paying, AI-Resistant Careers for Women in Business – No College Degree Required

Women on Business

As women continue to break barriers in the business world, many are seeking career paths that offer both stability and growthwithout the need for a four-year degree. Recent research from Resume Now, leveraging U.S.

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How Do You Keep Your Organization Agile in Uncertain Times?

N2Growth Blog

Introduction In todays business landscape, change is a constant. Organizations must navigate market dynamics, technological advancements, and global disruptions while maintaining resilience and agility. The ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity for survival. This article delves into the common challenges faced by organizations in such environments, strategies for overcoming these hurdles, and the role of leadership in fostering adap

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No Tax on Tips Act wins big with financial wellness and retention

HR Digest

Its not everyday that you read about the U.S. Senate unanimously passing a bill. But May 20, 2025 wasnt a regular day as the Senate passed the much-talked about No Tax on Tips Act. Its part of a bipartisan effort to completely eliminate federal income taxes from tips for millions of service workers. The bill was spearheaded by Senator Jacky Rosen and co-sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Turning On-Site Challenges Into Business Opportunities

Strategy Driven

Running a business that requires on-site work—whether construction, maintenance, event management, or any hands-on service—often involves facing a variety of challenges. These challenges can disrupt schedules, increase costs, reduce productivity, and ultimately impact profitability. However, what many businesses fail to realize is that these challenges don’t have to be mere obstacles.

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When Does No Tax on Tips Start? Key Dates and Facts

HR Digest

In a landmark move for service industry workers, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act (Senate Bill 129) on May 20, 2025. The decision marks a significant step toward eliminating federal income taxes on tips. The legislation aims to provide tax relief for workers like servers, bartenders and delivery drivers. But when does No Tax on Tips start?

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No Tax on Tips Update: Senate Unanimously Passes the Bill to the House

HR Digest

In a surprising act of bipartisan unity, the US Senate unanimously passed the No Tax of Tips Bill on May 20, 2025. Similar to the No Tax on Overtime Act, the legislation seeks to limit the taxes levied on the income earned by an individual, but instead of overtime hours, the focus here is on the tips earned during a shift. The Senate Bill 129 (S.129) was first discussed during the presidential campaign and formally introduced in January 2025 by Senator.

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How Gen AI Could Disrupt SaaS—and Change the Companies That Use It

Harvard Business Review

Enterprise software defines how organizations function. What happens if gen AI supplants it?

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High CHRO Turnover After CEO Exit—Its Time for HR Leaders to Take Charge

HR Digest

Change in leadership can be very difficult for an organization, but one point that often goes unnoticed is the CHRO turnover rates after the exit of the CEO. A CHROs influence in the boardroom is often paramount to the companys success, and shapes the organizations approach to key decisions. Despite the strategic role the CHRO plays, often, their position is affected by factors out of their control, including the change in leadership.

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AMD’s Lisa Su on Experimenting with AI

Harvard Business Review

How the company is scaling their use of AI without losing control.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Productive Failure

Leading Blog

H OW do people learn? Simply put, when the reality does not meet the expectation. When we make mistakes. When we fail. And when we learn from those mistakes, we learn not only the correct way to go, but we gain a deeper understanding of the issue and thus are able to more easily apply it to similar situations. In other words, if we try to solve the problem before we are told how to do it, we learn better.

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Could the GPT Store Turn ChatGPT into a Platform Powerhouse?

Harvard Business Review

The answer depends on its ability to harness network effects.

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5 Common Culture Gaps That Erode Ethical Leadership

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton My article,Ethical Thinking Isnt Automatic,featured in the August issue of the Talent Development Journal, describes five culture gaps that inhibit ethical leadership. These culture gaps are common problems that organizations should watch for and avoid. For ethical leadership to stick, the culture needs an infrastructure that consistently supports acting on stated valuesEthical cultures treat ethical thinking as something that must be cultivated, demonstrated, and practi

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How to Resolve Team Conflict

Harvard Business Review

As a manager, handling conflict is part of the job. But it doesn’t have to drag you down.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Stop Caring—Do This

Leadership Freak

Don't care for people, admire them. Admiration is specific. It energizes, affirms, and elevates people. Leaders who admire others unlock deeper influence and stronger connections. Discover 10 things admiration achieves that caring alone cant.

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Win the Inner Game: Build Discipline & Outperform Yourself

Rich Gee Group

Listen to the audio. Ever notice how people treat competition like its a zero-sum game? As if the only way to win is to beat someone else. To outsell, outshine, outpace the person next to you. But heres the micdrop fact: Your biggest competition isnt them. Its you. That guy whos killing it on LinkedIn? Not your real rival. The colleague who just got promoted?

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4 Keys to Resolving Workplace Conflicts | Leadership Espresso Shot 73

Tanveer Naseer

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series , I share 4 proven keys that will help you successfully resolve workplace conflicts and strengthen professional relationships. As workplace tensions continue to rise, your ability to master these four conflict resolution measures will be critical to your leadership effectiveness. Hosted on Acast.

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Who made my stuff? Just ask its Digital Product Passport (DPP)

CEO Insider

This is a conversation starter by Ilaria Carli, Laura Mattiucci, and Frank Pagano. Who made my favorite coffee, the one I buy every two weeks at the closest supermarket? Whose hands stitched together my shoes? And were those shoes really Made in Italy or were they actually outsourced and then finished in Italy? What is […] The post Who made my stuff?

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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AI in Surveys: A Mixed Blessing for Researchers

The Horizons Tracker

When academics need participants for large-scale surveys, they often turn to platforms like Prolific or Amazon Mechanical Turk. These platforms promise access to real people, vetted to ensure they are who they claim to be, in exchange for payment. Yet a new study from Cornell University shows that even if the participants are genuine, some may be outsourcing their responses to artificial intelligence (AI).

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CMI President’s Dinner: toasting trailblazers and transformation

Chartered Management Institute

Article: CMI Presidents Dinner: toasting trailblazers and transformation Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 21 May 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email This years CMI Presidents Dinner was another warm celebration of the very best of modern, inclusive and effective leadership. Heres a glimpse of the evenings events and who took home the prizes Sometimes you just have to take time out, take stock and celebrate brilliant leaders in the UK.

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How Looking Good Can Inspire Doing Good

The Horizons Tracker

A study from Tel Aviv University reveals an intriguing link between how we feel about our appearance and our generosity. When people believe they look betterwhether through a fresh haircut, a polished selfie, or even just imagining themselves at their bestthey are more likely to behave kindly and are twice as likely to donate to charity. The researchers suggest this happens because feeling attractive increases self-awareness.

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Why the Gender Earnings Gap Persists

The Horizons Tracker

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the ongoing struggle for parentsespecially mothersto balance careers and childcare. New research from Dartmouth College sheds light on why the gender earnings gap widens after women become mothers and why it remains even after children grow up. Studies consistently show that mothers face diminished earnings for at least a decade after childbirth.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.