Tue.Jan 14, 2025

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Relationships with Discomforting People

Leadership Freak

Relationships take you places. Include discomforting people in your relationship circle. A kick in the pants is often more useful than a pat on the back (especially if you are already excelling). Ask a stranger what they are great at. Follow up with, How did you get great at that?

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This is How AI Is Coming for Your Job—Unless You Learn to Lead Smarter

Lead from Within

Artificial Intelligence is methodically eliminating leadership positionsand your role could be next. While 68% of executives dismiss AI’s impact, artificial intelligence already executes core management functions with unprecedented efficiency. Organizations implementing AI management tools eliminate mid-level leadership positions at accelerating rates, with projections indicating 37% of current management roles become obsolete by 2026.

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How to Make People Doubt You

Frank Sonnenberg Online

When people have faith in you, you receive countless benefits. Folks dont feel the need to challenge your word, scrutinize your actions, or question your motives, because its clear that you are capable, your intentions are genuine, and your motives are honorable. This confidence strengthens relationships, advances your career, and leads to a more fulfilling life not to mention that you will feel good about yourself.

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How Healthcare Organizations Make Inequality Worse

The Horizons Tracker

New research from Wharton reveals that after Medicaid expansion, wages remained stagnant for the lowest-paid health care workerssuch as aides, orderlies, and sanitation staffwhile the highest-paid workers, including doctors, nurses, and managers, saw their earnings rise by about 2.2% per year. The study suggests that hospital systems may be worsening income inequality.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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5 Things Leaders Need to Quit Doing

Mark Sanborn

Leadership isnt just about what we do; its also about what we choose not to do. Success comes from doing new things, improving existing practices, and stopping the wrong behaviors. If you want to lead better this year, here are five things worth quitting: Copying Learn by emulating, but lead by innovating. Copying means doing the same things your competitors do in the same way.

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Women Often Lack Honest Feedback At Work

The Horizons Tracker

New research suggests that, in trying to avoid seeming biased, evaluators may overcompensate and give women overly positive performance reviews. While well-meaning, this practice might actually hinder womens professional growth by denying them the critical feedback needed to improve. The study, which was led by Washington State University, explored how “protective paternalism”the belief that women should be shielded from criticismaffects performance reviews.

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The evolving complexities and mitigation strategies of team formation in a rapidly shifting workplace

Chartered Management Institute

Article: The evolving complexities and mitigation strategies of team formation in a rapidly shifting workplace Written by Nasaruddin Zainal Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Building effective teams is vital yet challenging in todays evolving workplace. This article outlines key obstacles and strategies for fostering cohesion and success amid generational shifts In todays fast-evolving organisational landscape, teamwork is more important than ever.

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1 in 5 Japanese Workers Use Resignation Agencies to Quit Jobs

HR Digest

Japans work culture is infamous for its intensityso much so that theres a specific word for death to overwork: karoshi. This cultural phenomenon has cast a long shadow over the nations traditionally work-centric culture for decades. But change is in the air. A significant number of workers are finding the courage to say, enough is enough, and theyre doing so in increasingly unconventional ways.

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How I became an apprenticeship ambassador

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: How I became an apprenticeship ambassador Written by Kate Walker Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Kate Walker shares her inspiring path from rejection to success, and why she champions apprenticeships and their transformative impact in Cumbria and beyond Did you know the county of Cumbria in northern England is well above the national average for apprenticeship uptake?

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The Power Playbook: How to Harness the Bases of Organizational Power to Build a Trust-Fueled Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

Trust in the workplace is like grease to a wheelit keeps things running smoothly. From driving more effective communication and decision-making to fostering greater collaboration and creativity, trust creates a domino effect of productivity and positivity that emboldens every aspect of a business, especially its team dynamics. In fact, a study from Harvard Business Review found that employees at high-trust companies report: 74% less stress 106% more energy at work 50% higher productivity 13% few

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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How well do you really understand your organisation’s culture?

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: How well do you really understand your organisations culture? Written by Dave Waller Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Adrian Walcott CCMI left a long career in brand marketing to help companies connect with their culture. Here, he explains how the arrival of Covid-19 made clients come around to his thinking and helped him find his purpose When asked about formative experiences, Adrian Walcott CCMI, managing director of Brands with Values, recalls

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Taking Stock of the Pros and Cons of a Shorter Workweek

HR Digest

The discussion around the pros and cons of a shorter workweek has been floating around for years now, but the progress toward materializing this reality has been slow. Employees across the globe have remained enthusiastic and hopeful about the possibility of a 4-day week, however, the disadvantages and apprehensions surrounding the change have been plenty.

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On target: why archer and compliance pro Mark opted for a Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: On target: why archer and compliance pro Mark opted for a Senior Leader Apprenticeship Written by Jamie Oliver Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Quality and assurance director Mark Braham joined the army aged 16 and later forged a career in compliance. Aged 51, he has embarked on a management apprenticeship to help fulfil his career ambitions.

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The Right Response to “What Makes Your Consulting Firm Better?”

David A Fields

You know a rain barrel full of reasons why your consulting firm is better than other firms that do what you do. Among the reasons, of course, is you. Your experience and ideas and unique perspective. Hence, when Bethany Buttonwerk asked you why her company should work with your consulting firm instead of others shes … Continued The post The Right Response to “What Makes Your Consulting Firm Better?

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Management Publication of the Year: people and planet in the spotlight

Chartered Management Institute

Listicle: Management Publication of the Year: people and planet in the spotlight Written by CMI Insights Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email The Sustainable Futures category of Management Publication of the Year highlights works that further our understanding of the green economy The winners of Management Publication of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony at the British Library on 24 February.

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Research: Gen AI Changes the Value Proposition of Foreign Remote Workers

Harvard Business Review

But replacing U.S. workers with foreign talent isn’t as easy as supplying them with ChatGPT.

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Quiet quitting among new-generation employees in poor and developing countries: implications for employers

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Quiet quitting among new-generation employees in poor and developing countries: implications for employers Written by Dr Md Asadul Islam Tuesday 14 January 2025 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Quiet quitting, a growing workplace phenomenon, is reshaping employee-employer dynamics, particularly in developing countries.

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How to Get Better at Saying No

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Cornell’s Dr. Sunita Sah on pushing back effectively.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Do Migrants Still Find America The “Land Of Opportunity”?

The Horizons Tracker

Many call the United States a land of opportunity, but a recent study led by the University of Texas at Arlington asked a group of Middle Eastern and North African refugees how they felt about their prospects in America. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 24 Arabic-speaking refugees, aiming to understand both their struggles and hopes after immigrating to the U.S. “Our work was inspired by the community’s own concerns,” the researchers explain. “We heard s

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Make Better Strategic Decisions Around Slow-Developing Technology

Harvard Business Review

Many breakthrough products include multiple technologies that evolved very slowly sometimes over decades. To avoid being surprised or overtaken by competitors, companies must systematically track the evolution of these slow-cooking technologies as they improve in performance and decrease in price. The window of opportunity that arrives when all the right technologies reach the point of maturity may be smaller than you think.

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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO’s Fiery Remarks Amid Bid to Acquire U.S. Steel

CEO Insider

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves made headlines on Monday during a press conference, where he unveiled a plan to acquire U.S. Steel and delivered a scathing critique of Japan, referring to the close U.S. ally as “evil.” The event, held at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Butler Works plant in Pennsylvania, coincided with the five-year anniversary of the companys acquisition […] The post Cleveland-Cliffs CEOs Fiery Remarks Amid Bid to Acquire U.S.

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How to Keep Up with the News Without Getting Overwhelmed

Harvard Business Review

Studies suggest that increased exposure to news, whether through traditional media or social media platforms, can negatively impact mental health. In other words, more news correlates with higher anxiety. But the answer is not to check out altogether. In this article, the author shares advice from three experts on how to be more intentional about where, when, and how you catch up on the news so that you dont become a victim of round-the-clock triggering headlines.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.