Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. William Vanderbloemen on complaining: Complaining gives us a lot of positive reinforcement. It makes us think were smarter than the powers that be, and it helps us bond with a group. Ask anyone who is friends with their very first coworkers from decades ago.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 17, 2025

Most people wait to be chosen. Taylor Swift chose a "choose yourself" approach. At 13, she walked into Nashville writing sessions and called a suggested lyric trite. The professional songwriter she challenged was almost four times her age. How can you choose yourself like Taylor Swift Did?

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 17, 2025

“Employee voice”the freedom to share ideas and raise concerns without fear of backlashis essential to making workplaces safer and fairer. But even when managers say theyre listening, real change often doesn’t follow. A recent study by HEC Paris describes how employers sometimes give the impression of addressing worker concerns, only to dodge real action.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 17, 2025

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from 2017. It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. And it's likely to be among the select few options for best new leadership book of 2017.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 17, 2025

A study from Finlands University of Vaasa underscores the importance of well-being in the job performance and retention of expatriates. According to the research, strong organizational support and favorable working conditions can enhance expatriates well-being, leading to better performance and lower turnover rates. Conversely, challenging environments and clashes between work and personal life can diminish well-being, increase stress, and push expatriates to consider leaving their assignments e

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Women on Business

APRIL 17, 2025

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

There are ways to speak up without risking your relationship or standing.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 17, 2025

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping customer service and customer experience faster than we could ever imagine. But some are getting it wrong. While everyones racing to implement AI, many are missing the most important part keeping the human element alive.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2025

According to a 2025 TalentLMS study, 54% of American workers have experienced some sort of quiet cracking in the workplace. But what is quiet cracking? Quiet cracking refers to a persistent sense of dissatisfaction in the workplace that leads to disengagement, poor performance, and an increased desire to quit. This means over half of the American workforce is grappling with dissatisfaction and an increased uncertainty about their future.

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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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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

Three lessons for other digital platforms.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 17, 2025

Our reader poll today asks: What is your reaction to a team member asking you for a raise? I’m happy to discuss it and am impressed by their self-advocacy 85.17% I don’t like it at all. I’ll let them know when they’re due a raise 14.83% Listening to your team members needs. While the vast majority of you say youre welcoming of team members asking for a raise, for the 15% of you who are against it, ask yourself why.

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Roundtable Talk

APRIL 17, 2025

Have you ever walked away from a conversation or meeting with colleagues thinking I wish I said what I really thought, but the repercussions just arent worth it? If you answered yes, youre not alone. In my two decades working with leaders across diverse industries, Ive learned a crucial truth: psychological safety doesnt magically appear […] The post How Leaders Build Psychological Safety in Teams appeared first on The Roundtable.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2025

The question on Americans minds is, Did the Senate pass the no tax on overtime bill?. As of April 17, 2025, the No Tax on Overtime bill still remains a controversial topic. It has earned significant developments in Congress and yet remains still with no final resolution in sight. The HR Digest dives into burning questions such as the overtime tax bill status, explores whether the House passes the No Tax on Overtime bill, and the most asked When does the No Tax on Overtime bill pass?

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