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LeadershipNow 140: June 2025 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here is a selection of Posts from June 2025 that you will want to check out: What Happens When Leaders Solve for the Wrong Problem? by @TerriKlass Making Sense of the Invisible Rules That Shape Our Lives by @MicheleJGelfand via @StanfordGSB Different Kinds of Smart by @morganhousel Why Curiosity—Not Avoidance—is Key for Managing Performance by @suzimcalpine FedEx Founder Fred Smith Delivered More Than Packages via @TheDaily_Coach How Much Do Your Audiences Remember?

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Quick Decisions: How to Collaborate When You Have to Decide Fast

Let's Grow Leaders

When urgency strikes, and you need quick decisions. Skip the swirl—not the people. You’ve got 20 minutes and you need to make a few quick decisions. There’s no time to wrangle a cross-functional roundtable or schedule a “quick” sync (you know, the kind that somehow lasts 47 minutes). So you do what most people do—you trust your gut, make the call, and brace for the fallout.

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Coaching Myths: 7 Fixes For The Skeptical Executive.

Rich Gee Group

Most leaders who hover over a “Book Your Executive Strategy Call” button hesitate for the same seven reasons - each is understandable - but every one has a data-backed counterpunch you can use to move forward with confidence. The Seven: 1. Cost Anxiety & Fuzzy ROI Sticker shock is real when calculate the hourly rate for executive coaching. Yet a Metrix Global study tracked a 788% ROI once productivity gains and retention were tallied.

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You Must Learn the Change Lifecycle

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell When a transformational initiative fails, it’s often said that it was because people don’t like change. That’s not really true. Everywhere I go in the world, no matter what type of group I’m speaking to, people are enthusiastic about some kind of change.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Why NYC Businesses Should Care About Bus Safety and Protect Employees on the Move

Women on Business

Brought to you by Law Office of Michael J. Redenburg: For businesses in New York City, keeping employees safe doesn’t end at the office door. Every day, thousands of workers rely on the city’s vast network of public buses to get to and from work, client meetings, and offsite job sites.

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The Personalization Advantage: Cutting Time-to-Competence in Half

The Regis Company

One-size-fits-all training is like giving everyone the same prescription glasses—most people end up with a headache. Yet many L&D programs still push generic content to diverse learners, wondering why engagement plummets and skills don't stick. You watch talented employees struggle through irrelevant modules while missing the specific development they actually need.

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AI and the Future of PR

The Horizons Tracker

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s 2025 Relevance Report , AI Activated , explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the public relations industry. The report, written as a guide for PR professionals, gathers views from over 40 leaders in corporate communications, tech, and academia on how innovation can drive success in the field.

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Enhancing Operational Security Through Smarter Infrastructure Practices

Strategy Driven

According to a recent study, only 29% of strategists believe organizations change plans quickly enough to respond to disruption. This alarming statistic reveals how unprepared most companies remain when faced with evolving security threats. As we navigate 2025, the security landscape continues to shift dramatically, with attacks growing more sophisticated and infrastructure increasingly complex.

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How Inclusive DEI Policies Boost Workplace Success with Evidence-Based Strategies

HR Digest

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies have become cornerstones of modern workplaces. When designed thoughtfully, inclusive DEI policies foster collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction. Research shows that effective DEI programs, grounded in evidence, benefit everyone, not just specific groups. This article explores how evidence-based DEI strategies create inclusive workplaces and drive organizational success.

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Best Ways to Adopt Artificial Intelligence in B2B Marketing

Strategy Driven

Oh, the pressure to achieve more with limited resources. Your new campaigns must reach the right accounts, resonate with multiple stakeholders, and grow quickly. However, you’ll often find traditional strategies falling short. Your processes are manual, inconsistent, and disconnected from actual buyer behavior. In this scenario, artificial intelligence can help you identify intent more quickly, recommend better actions, and streamline execution.

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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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“You need a bit of edge”: five leadership lessons from BT’s group chief executive

Chartered Management Institute

Article: “You need a bit of edge”: five leadership lessons from BT’s group chief executive Written by Dave Waller Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Allison Kirkby, group chief executive of BT, was the guest for our latest Leadership Lounge event. In a candid conversation, she shared a tale of hard work, setbacks and pushing beyond her comfort zone… In the second instalment of CMI’s Leadership Lounge series, CMI chief executive Ann Francke OBE CMgr CCMI sat down for a fire

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Millennials Reconsider Retirement Amid Climate Uncertainty

The Horizons Tracker

Faced with the escalating climate crisis, many millennials are rethinking how they plan for retirement, according to a study from the University of Arizona. “Millennials are the first generation to approach retirement savings with climate change as a pressing reality,” the researchers noted. Climate-based decisions The study, based on interviews with 50 participants aged 26 to 41, explored how climate change influences their financial decisions.

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How to Figure Out Where You Should Focus

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

True business leaders stay focused. This is crystal clear. But how can you make sure you are focusing on the most promising business opportunities that can lead your company to success? Today’s post is by Sharon Tal, co-author of Where to Play. In their best-selling book Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace present well known pieces of advice that lead you nowhere.

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The Joy Deficit

The Office Blend Blog

I would consider myself to be a happy person. Possibly a bit too optimistic about people & situations, which can pose an occasional problem. I’m largely driven by simple things, which might increase my chances of happiness. Yet, I will openly admit that I could be happier. My life has room for improvement, so to speak — and finding more joy would be beneficial.

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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“Leadership needs to be held to professional standards”

Chartered Management Institute

Article: “Leadership needs to be held to professional standards” Written by Dave Waller Monday 30 June 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Dr Ayham Ammora FCMI has held a range of senior executive roles across the energy industry and is now running for the role of chancellor at the University of Cambridge. Here, he shares his career highlights – and what drew him to CMI… Asked how he became a manager, Dr Ayham Ammora FCMI recalls making the shift from scientific resear

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Social Security Benefits July Schedule: Important Dates to Remember

HR Digest

The SS payment for July 2025 is scheduled to go out in less than 10 days, so if you want to know what to expect, we’re here to help. The Social Security benefits for July will allow recipients to breathe a sigh of relief and plan ahead for their expenses for the month, as many rely on the benefits for a majority of their expenses. The distribution of the Social Security payments will occur according to recipient birthdates, allowing for a more staggered distribution as the month proceeds.

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Ask the Amys: Sabotaging Bosses, Irritating Employees, and More

Harvard Business Review

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The Hidden Cost of Artificial Intelligence

The Horizons Tracker

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world—but at a growing cost to public health. A study from the University of California, Riverside, shows that the energy needed to power AI’s massive data centers is driving up air pollution, with deadly consequences. By 2030, pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators used by these centers could cause 1,300 premature deaths a year in the United States.

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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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The Rise of Agentic Collaboration - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MIRO

Harvard Business Review

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Stress Management is a Scam

Leadership Freak

Stress management is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. You’re still bleeding out. Deep breathing doesn’t correct unrealistic expectations. Taking a walk doesn’t resolve people-pleasing.

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How Physical Operations Organizations Are Using AI to Protect Workers and Increase Efficiency - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM SAMSARA

Harvard Business Review

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