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A 10-Minute Revolution: 7 Things You Can Accomplish in 10-minutes

Leadership Freak

Infatuation with dramatic change is the reason you’re stuck. Transformation happens in 10-minute increments. Momentum is a series of small successes. Dedicate 10-minutes to one thing on this list. It will improve your day. Keep doing it, it will change your life.

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One Step Closer to Victory—Apple Union Secures Tentative Contract

HR Digest

Apple has reached a tentative union contract with its first unionized store in Towson, Maryland, but the contract is still pending full approval from members. Similar to other major tech players in the country, the iPhone maker had managed to hold off union activities for quite a while until the Apple Maryland union came to be in 2022. There have been no deals struck between the company and its workers so far, but the recent Apple labor agreement may finally turn things around for workers.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Working For You? 6 Signs to Look Out For

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve worked with numerous leaders who have struggled with the detrimental effects of toxic employees within their organizations. Toxic employees can have a significant negative impact on team morale, productivity, and overall company culture. It’s essential for leaders to identify these individuals early on and take appropriate action to mitigate their influence.

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Scaling Your Business in a VUCA World.

Sales Wolf Blog

You and your team / organization are either riding and exploiting VUCA – or VUCA is riding you. Originating from the U.S. Army to describe the post-Cold War world, “VUCA” is an acronym for V olatility, U ncertainty, C omplexity and A mbiguity. This concept has been widely adopted in the business world to articulate the multifaceted challenges and dynamics that organizations face, particularly those in the throes of scaling.

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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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What is Your Purpose?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Purpose. Goal. Mission. You hear these words a lot this time of year. Not because it’s the start of the annual business planning cycle but because it’s graduation season.

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The New Frontier: Cutting-Edge Developments in Engineering

Strategy Driven

Engineering is a field that’s always evolving. From self-healing concrete to mind-controlled prosthetics and plasma cutting, the latest advancements constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible. In other words, we can say that these innovations are not just about making our lives easier but also about creating a more sustainable and connected world.

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How to Craft a Job Posting That Attracts Top Diverse Talent

Strategy Driven

Attracting top talent is crucial for any company’s success, but finding the right people can be challenging. A well-crafted job posting can make all the difference. It’s not just about listing qualifications; it’s about creating an inclusive and appealing message that resonates with diverse candidates. As companies strive to build teams with varied backgrounds and perspectives, the way you present your job openings becomes key.

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3 “No”s to Look for When Pursuing Consulting Projects

David A Fields

One of my early mentors in consulting used to have a saying about winning consulting projects: “Fifty percent of sure-things actually happen.” If you’ve led your consulting firm for any period of time, you’ve experienced the Yes that somehow turns into a No. It’s a phenomenon you can avoid, though. A ways back, a seasoned … Continued The post 3 “No”s to Look for When Pursuing Consulting Projects appeared first on David A.

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Does Looking Younger Reduce Age Discrimination?

The Horizons Tracker

Age discrimination remains rampant throughout the workplace, which is particularly problematic as older people are not only remaining in the workforce in greater numbers, but also participating in a multi-generational workforce where misunderstandings and biases can be rife. Research from the University of Michigan explores whether looking younger may diminish the agism people face at work.

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How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Crisis Management

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

When you face a true crisis, how do you react? Do you stress out? Do you look for someone to blame? Perhaps instead you can approach the crisis like a Hollywood director. Today’s post is by Tom Reilly, author of The Hollywood MBA I have spent three decades running movie sets which has always required me to anticipate and stave off problems on a daily, if not hourly, and even minute-by-minute basis.

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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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Who Really Benefits From Ride Sharing?

The Horizons Tracker

Ride-sharing has mushroomed since Uber was formed in 2009, with Uber alone offering around 5.4 million drivers and couriers globally. The growth has meant that ridesharing is a pretty ubiquitous presence in most cities around the world. A recent study from Stanford explores whether these new services are actually good for us, however. The author finds that car loans play a key role in determining how the benefits of ride-sharing are distributed to drivers.

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What Jiu Jitsu Teaches Us About Neuroplasticity, Trauma and Safe Spaces

Experience to Lead

A widely popular martial art, studies have shown jiu jitsu to be remarkably successful at encouraging neuroplasticity, enhancing learning through the mind-body connection and cultivating safe spaces. How can L&D professionals utilize lessons from jiu jitsu to create more dynamic and supportive learning environments? I love jiu jitsu. Even though I’m pretty bad at it right now (in my first few months, I have been humbled by many a ten-year-old), I keep going back because I learn something new

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Boosting Green Spaces In Our Cities

The Horizons Tracker

Living near parks, trees, water, and other green and blue spaces is good for your body and mind. Mayors from big cities worldwide, part of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, signed a promise in 2021. They want 30% of each city covered in green spaces and 70% of people to have a park or nature nearby by 2030. A study from George Washington University shows most of these cities met the green goal, but less than half reached the accessibility goal.

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How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

Harvard Business Review

Women’s experiences as parents in the workplace are completely different from men’s. Men get a “fatherhood wage premium,” while mothers encounter a “motherhood penalty” in wages and advancement opportunities. One might think that women without children have workplace advantages on a par with their male counterparts. But they don’t. The maternal wall hinders all women’s careers, whether they plan to have children or not.

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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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Is It Time to Pivot Your Strategy?

Harvard Business Review

Three questions to help you decide when and how to correct the course.

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An Astronaut’s Advice on High-Stakes Collaboration

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Cady Coleman on teamwork under pressure.

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