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Bigger, Better Small Talk: Practical Ways to Connect with Your Coworkers

Let's Grow Leaders

Get Better at Small Talk By Asking the Next Best Question Do you dread small talk? Does the idea of asking (or being asked) “How was your weekend?” make you cringe? We get it. You don’t have a lot of extra time for long conversations. You’ve got work to do. But here’s the thing. People are more likely to help you when they feel seen by you—as a person—not just for what they can do for you.

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3 Things to Do When You Assume the Worst

Leadership Freak

Ten minutes after the well guy arrived, we had water. I thought the well was dry. We had water all the time. Don't assume the worst. Here are 3 ways to deal with a brain that has a mind of its own.

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Changing The Talent Equation: From Expense to Asset

Rich Gee Group

In business, the adage "penny wise and pound foolish" often describes a short-sighted approach to cost management that undermines long-term success. This principle vividly illustrates companies treating their employees as mere expenses rather than valuable assets. The consequences of this approach are far-reaching, impacting not only the bottom line but also the organization's overall health and growth trajectory.

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How to Handle a Bad Leader Without Crossing the Line

Lead from Within

Dealing with a challenging leader can test even the most seasoned professional. In my practice as an executive leadership coach, I often meet individuals who are grappling with the impact of inadequate leadership. These leaders may miss the mark when it comes to guiding their teams, whether it’s through a lack of clear communication, insufficient empathy, or ineffective decision-making.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

Technical chops 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. Join seasoned executive Chandra McCormack for a breakdown of how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace culture that energizes rather than exhausts.

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Innovation the Amazon Way

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 2014, Stephenie Landry was finishing up her one-year stint as Technical Advisor to Jeff Wilke, who oversees Amazon’s worldwide consumer business, which is a mentor program that allows high potential executives to shadow a senior leader and learn first-hand. Her next assignment would define her career.

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The Misinformation Trap: How Not To Derail Your Decisions

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

By understanding the conditions that trigger misinformation and practicing counter strategies, you not only safeguard your decision outcomes but build more responsible organizations and society. Today’s guest post is b y Nuala Walsh, author of TUNE IN: How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World. It’s tempting to share compelling theories about people, companies or products – even in the absence of evidence or validation.

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Kill Performance Reviews and Establish 90-Day Career Portfolio Reviews

Strategy Driven

Revamping the traditional performance review process is not just a shift in strategy, but a transformation in the corporate ethos. In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, the traditional annual performance review seems as antiquated as a dial-up internet connection in the age of high-speed broadband. It’s time for a seismic shift in how we assess, motivate, and develop talent within our organizations.

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Top 5 Corporate Travel Hotspots

Women on Business

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Mental Fitness Hacks: Creative Ways for Business Leaders to Stay Balanced Every Day  

Strategy Driven

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience mental health issues each year? In 2021, among the 57.8 million adults with any mental illness (AMI), over half did not receive the mental health services they needed?? It’s heartbreaking to think so many struggle alone. As a business leader or entrepreneur, you are no stranger to the pressures and demands of your role.

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Top 10 Principles of Effective Communication Today

leaderCommunicator

My entire career has been spent helping leaders communicate better. In working with leaders from a wide variety of industries over the years, our team has identified common traits that the best communicators possess. Not surprisingly, many of what defined greatness two decades ago still apply, and yet some skills have become even more relevant for addressing new challenges organizations face today.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Bottom Line When Your Business Goes Omnichannel

Strategy Driven

The omnichannel strategy is one that integrates all the different channels your business uses—i.e. online, mobile, and physical stores—to offer a seamless and consistent customer experience. This approach ensures that whether a customer shops through an app, website, or in person, the service quality, information they glean from a business, and interaction with business staff all remain the same.

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Smile, You’re on Camera! Marshalls Store Workers To Don Body Cameras

HR Digest

In a slightly dystopian turn of events, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshalls store workers are being equipped with body cameras to discourage shoplifters from targeting the store. Thankfully, not all retail workers are required to wear body cameras. Instead, the TJX companies are assigning shoplifting cameras to their “loss prevention associates,” who are essentially unarmed security guards who are meant to protect the merchandise at the stores.

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The Power of Networking in Association Management: Building Bridges for Success

Strategy Driven

In the world of association management, networking stands as the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re leading a professional organization, a trade association, or a community group, the ability to connect with others can significantly impact your effectiveness and influence. Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards or attending events; it’s about forging meaningful relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth.

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Research Highlights The Support Needed For Female Leaders

The Horizons Tracker

New research from the University of Surrey indicates that businesses led by women faced greater challenges in recovering from the pandemic compared to those run by men. The study, conducted on a global scale using data from over 11,000 firms across 34 countries, found that women-led businesses tended to have less access to external financial resources, occupied weaker positions in professional networks, and were more affected by personal constraints such as school closures.

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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.

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BNB Token Reaches Record High Amid Zhao Changpeng’s Incarceration

CEO Insider

The BNB token, a cryptocurrency associated with Binance and its co-founder Zhao Changpeng, surged to a record high during the first week of Zhao’s four-month jail sentence in the United States. This rally highlights Zhao’s unique status as the wealthiest individual ever to serve time in a US federal prison. Zhao, also known as “CZ,” […] The post BNB Token Reaches Record High Amid Zhao Changpeng’s Incarceration appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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How To Cope With Visionary Leaders

The Horizons Tracker

The recent hiring and quick rehiring of Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, shows how CEOs and their overseeing boards navigate a tricky dance. Some CEOs, especially the ones who started the company, strongly believe in the direction they want to take. But their boards may not always agree with their vision. So, what’s the board supposed to do?

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How to Get Your Team to Actually Speak Up

Harvard Business Review

There is a common leadership misconception that merely encouraging team members to voice their opinions will foster an environment of openness. But people won’t speak up unless they feel safe doing so. As a leader, this means you have to address the underlying reasons for employee reticence, including the individual and systemic barriers to speaking up.

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Why You Need the Venture Mindset

Leading Blog

W ITH uncertainty as a given, we need to approach what we do with a different mindset. Innovation is key to sustainability. The Venture Mindset offers a way to rethink your decision-making process. Ilya Strebulaev conducted the largest survey of VC investors, held hundreds of interviews, and collected what became the largest database of unicorns and unicorns-to-be and their founders.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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How “Carewashing” Alienates Employees

Harvard Business Review

Too many organizations with unsustainable “work hard, play hard” cultures believe that checking the well-being box by offering mindfulness training or yoga classes qualifies them as having a positive and safe culture when, in fact, they’re merely “carewashing.” Like the more familiar term greenwashing, carewashing is derived from whitewashing: covering up or putting a misleading spin on a failure to meet some commitment, stated claim, or standard.

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Why Novel Innovations Struggle To Grow

The Horizons Tracker

Innovation is something that not only drives society forward but is something that all organizations strive for in a bid to maintain or enhance their market position. It’s equally well known that those proposing innovations often face intense opposition from those within the status quo. Research from the University of Utah ponders why some innovations are better able to navigate this minefield while others take years to achieve meaningful adoption.

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Leaders Need to Reframe the Return-to-Office Conversation

Harvard Business Review

There is no easy solution for companies trying to craft policies that balance in-office and flexible working, as there are undeniable benefits to both approaches. But much of the recent messaging from company leaders demanding that employees return to the office has felt tone-deaf at best and dictatorial at worst. To be successful, companies need to engage in dialogue with employees and be explicit and honest about which outcomes are most critical.

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Generative AI for Security: Harnessing Amazon Bedrock for Customer Impact - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AWS & TRELLIX

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from AWS & Trellix.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How to Manage: Executing Strategy

Harvard Business Review

If you’ve been tasked with putting a plan into action, this episode is for you.