Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

U NCERTAINTY is dominating business planning. The tariffs announced on April 2 could trigger a self-induced, economic nuclear winter, according to hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. Businesses and nations are locked into a complex, international web of trade networks, just-in-time supply systems, currency exchanges, and mutual competition. And much of it is underpinned by the US dollar.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2025

Episode 300: What separates a leader people want to follow from one they just tolerateand could it be as simple as how you say, “Great job”? If you’re like most leaders, you’re juggling tasks, solving problems, and keeping your team afloatbut somewhere in the chaos, encouragement gets overlooked. And yet, your team is craving it.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 25, 2025

Listen to the interview. Lets get something straight - leadership isnt a comfy chair and a title on LinkedIn. Its a warzone of decisions, risks, failure, growth, and transformation. Thats why when I first heard the phrase Ad Astra Per Aspera - To the stars through hardship - in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , it hit me like a punch to the gut. Because that is Catalyst Leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2025

You Scheduled Time to Focus: Workplace Distractions Laughed and Brought Snacks You cared out the time, turned off your notifications to remove workplace distractions. Maybe you’ve even gathered your team around a campfire (or at least a flip chart), and focused on what matters most. Strategy. Innovation. That MIT (Most Important Thing) youve been meaning to tackle.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 25, 2025

People arent energized by warm milk. Add some chocolate syrup. People follow leaders who stand for something. Declare what you believe and see who follows. Stand out skillfully because, The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Here's how.

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HR Digest

APRIL 25, 2025

As workplace dynamics shift under legal and cultural scrutiny, HR leaders face a pivotal moment to reimagine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. In a compelling virtual address hosted by Pierson Ferdinand, Chai Feldblum, former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commissioner, championed the enduring value of DEI programs when executed with precision.

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HR Digest

APRIL 25, 2025

Next on the chopping block, we have work-from-home policies. Intel just announced a 4-day office policy, effectively signaling that it was getting closer to abolishing work-from-home opportunities entirely. The Intel RTO mandate was announced by CEO Lip-Bu Tan in a letter to employees. Tech giants are gradually reigning in the liberties that were allowed to workers following the pandemic, and while a lot was said about the hybrid model being the future of work, employers no longer agree.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2025

A study found that the timing and emotional tenor of a leader’s communication can significantly affect their team members’ performance.

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HR Digest

APRIL 25, 2025

In a significant development for workplace compliance, Oracle Corporation recently settled a nearly decade-long pay dispute under Californias Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for $15.5 million. This case, initiated by two former sales employees, goes to show the complexities of wage laws and the growing influence of PAGA in holding employers accountable.

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CEO Insider

APRIL 25, 2025

Despite the increasing influence of women in philanthropy, they face unique challenges, including lack of recognition, visibility, and mentorship opportunities. Additionally, women may not always be engaged in conversations about estate planning and charitable giving, which limits their potential impact. GROWING INFLUENCE IN PHILANTHROPY Wealth Creation: As women achieve greater financial independence and success in […] The post How Advisors Can Help Women Grow Their Influence in Philanthr

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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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Go Hire - Leadership

APRIL 25, 2025

In this episode of GoHire Talks , I sat down with Matt Neylon , HR leader at The Mount Vernon School , to explore how HR teams can stop drowning in outdated, manual tasks and start saving serious time with automation and AI tools for HR. Matt shares his post-pandemic journeyfrom battling burnout in education to mapping processes with sticky notes to using lightweight tech like project boards and chatbots to overhaul onboarding and recruiting.

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