Leading Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
W HEN the path ahead is clear, leadership feels easier. You can plan, predict, and rally your team around certainty. But real leadership shows up when the road disappears. In uncertain times, leadership doesnt collapse from lack of effort. It collapses because leaders mistake activity for clarity. In doing so, they lose momentum when it matters most.
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 2, 2025
Episode 301: What if the key to improving productivity is simply learning how to delegate without anything falling through the cracks? Delegation is supposed to free up your time and build your teambut if you’re constantly chasing updates or getting back subpar work, it can feel more like a trap than a tool. This episode tackles that head-on, giving you the exact steps to make sure delegation actually works the way it shouldclear, clean, and effective.
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Rich Gee Group
MAY 2, 2025
Listen to the interview As an executive coach, I see it every week - talented leaders who thought their jobs were ironclad suddenly find themselves on the outside of the building, faces pressed against the glass, wondering what happened. Comfort lulled them into complacency, and disruption hit before they even noticed the clouds rolling in. The WakeUp Call Meet Dana , a rockstar VP of Operations at a global manufacturer.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
APRIL 29, 2025
Whats more important than liking yourself and feeling content with who you are and what you do? That doesnt happen by accident. If you want to feel proud, you must earn it. This requires a conscious effort to choose a path that fosters pride and self-respect. Some believe wealth, power, and status are the key to that end. The fact is, achieving genuine fulfillment requires deliberate choices a commitment to strong moral character , steadfast personal values, and taking full responsibility for y
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Leading Blog
MAY 1, 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. Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee on prisons of our own making: When we are in a downward emotional spiral, feeling confused, unhappy, or ill at ease, we often end up playing and replaying mental tapes that actually accentuate our negative emotions and feelings of hopelessness.
Women on Business
APRIL 26, 2025
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Lead from Within
APRIL 29, 2025
Smart leaders arent using AI to replace thinking. Theyre using it to enhance it. While many organizations race to adopt new tools, the executives getting ahead are focused on one thing: making better decisions, faster, with more clarity and less friction. According to PwCs 2024 Global CEO Survey, 68 percent of leaders say decision-making has become more complex over the last two years.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 28, 2025
Everyone has a stupid moment even smart leaders. Some stupidity is accidental. Some is handcrafted with pride. This post shows you how to be less stupid. Spot yourself in the four flavors of stupid that trip up managers and teams. Discover simple ways to spot it, stop it, and laugh your way toward better decisions.
Chartered Management Institute
APRIL 29, 2025
Article: The growth mindset (and how to cultivate it) Written by Dave Waller Tuesday 29 April 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Personal development can make a huge difference to employees careers, performance and engagement. But it can be time-consuming and requires support too. Here, three managers share their take on planting the seeds of growth Andrew Stephenson CMgr FCMI is in no doubt as to the value of ongoing learning at Equiniti, the financial services compa
HR Digest
MAY 2, 2025
If theres one employee benefit thats more contentious than RTO policies, it’s the conversation surrounding paid leave. Securing more paid time away from work is one of the most cherished benefits that employees seek, and now the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act 2025 is drawing closer to giving them what they want. The new national paid family leave policy under consideration aims to expand access to paid family leave across the country through state-driven, innovative, and sustainabl
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
Innovation Excellence
MAY 2, 2025
GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Theres always lots of talk about culture and how to change it. There is culture dial to turn or culture level to pull. Culture isnt a thing in itself, its a sentiment thats generated by behavioral themes. Culture is what we use to describe our worn paths of behavior.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 29, 2025
Learn what "fail forward" means for your career path. Gone are the days of "learn, earn, retire." Today's career paths are unpredictable and adventurous. Share your thoughts about navigating changeand you could win 1 of 20 free copies of Jessica Lindls new book, The Career Game Loop.
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 29, 2025
Corporate leaders are increasingly expected to issue statements on a range of complex and often controversial political and social issues as they arise, explains author Matthew Kohut. As a result, chief executives run the risk of falling into the talking trap, and thus needing to comment on every issue du jour. However, those whose only strategy is to avoid risk by saying nothing do so at their own peril.
HR Digest
APRIL 29, 2025
What do organizations like Intel, Amazon , and Google have in common? Well, there are quite a few things, but today we have our eyes on workers unhappy about RTO policies. Workers across the country are returning to their offices unwillingly, forcing themselves to suit up and show up at work. Among the workers are a few who dont plan on taking the forced return sitting down.
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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.
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 28, 2025
Despite the wealth of evidence about the benefits of remote and hybrid working generated during the pandemic, an increasing number of employers are issuing return-to-the-office mandates. Many of these demands are driven by a belief that collaboration thrives when we’re face-to-face with our colleagues. Research from the University of Delaware explores whether the kind of relationships that underpin effective collaboration are undermined by remote working.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 30, 2025
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, works for roses, not people. People don’t like “any other name.” They like their own. Im terrible with names. It might be genetic.
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 28, 2025
Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person theyve encountered in their workplace. Experiencing difficult individuals in the workplace is common. So common that author Amy Gallo identifies eight archetypes , each representing a common type of difficult person likely found in most workplaces. We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regretrolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should speak
HR Digest
APRIL 29, 2025
The green bird is at it again, turning its entire company digital to better suit its design. Duolingos AI-first strategy is leading the way forward for the organization, and the pivot has been a long time in the making. CEO Luis von Ahn announced the AI transformation at Duolingo via a statement on LinkedIn, explaining that it was time for the company to make a big change similar to how it switched to a mobile-first platform in 2012.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 28, 2025
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to make training large language models, like GPT, 30% more energy-efficient without slowing down the process. This technique could save enough power to supply 1.1 million U.S. homes by 2026, according to projections from Wells Fargo. It could also help reduce the growing carbon emissions from data centers, which, by the International Monetary Funds estimate, could reach 1.2% of the global total by 2027.
Innovation Excellence
APRIL 27, 2025
GUEST POST from David Burkus Conflict within a team is an inevitable part of any work environment. The diverse perspectives, ideas, and solutions that team members bring to the table can often lead to disagreements and conflicts. However, it’s important to remember that team conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 30, 2025
Ive written for my leadership blog for more than a decade and so, Id like to start this piece off with something different.
HR Digest
MAY 1, 2025
The rush to adopt new and innovative technology is an inevitable part of the advancements being made in the modern world, but caution is equally necessary. A new study found that many companies now regret their AI-fueled layoffs. For workers, the regret around AI layoffs was almost instant as their jobs were cut in favor of tech tools that could better promise efficiency, but for business leaders, the impact has been slower to reveal itself.
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The Horizons Tracker
MAY 1, 2025
As AI continues to develop, its role in the workplace expands ever outwards. Few sectors have seen this more vividly than the gig economy, where workers are routinely managed by algorithmic managers they can neither see nor engage with. Previous research has shown that workers are generally okay with this arrangement providing they perceive the technology to be fair, but when that ceases to be the case, the relationship can quickly break down as there are so few avenues available to question mat
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 27, 2025
In Fierce Resilience , author Edward Beltran , CEO of Fierce Inc., presents a groundbreaking approach to reducing workplace stress and building resilience through conversation. As technology, isolation, and productivity pressures increasingly contribute to workplace stress, Beltran offers a science-based model that identifies and neutralizes individual stress triggers.
Chartered Management Institute
MAY 2, 2025
Article: Balancing act: how to juggle business development with service delivery Written by Ian Wylie Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Six insights to help independent consultants keep their eye on the medium to long term, without sacrificing service quality in the here and now For independent consultants, it can feel like walking a tightrope: balancing the need to deliver excellent service to current clients while working to secure future projects.
HR Digest
MAY 2, 2025
Apples Q2 2025 earnings, announced on May 1, 2025, have sent AAPL stock soaring. The i Phone giants earnings report revealed $95.4 billion in revenue and a 5% year-over-year growth. While the financial spotlight is now on Apples earnings and a $900 million tariff-related cost projection, all eyes are on the companys $500 billion U.S. investment plan, which includes server and chip factories.
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The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 28, 2025
A CEOs skill can indeed shape a companys performance, but much of this value depends on how well they fit the companys unique culture and needs. A recent study from Duke University offers a fresh way to measure CEO quality based on early-career data and years of employee and company records. Using a rich dataset from Portugal, the researchers tracked workers career paths before they became CEOs, identifying signs of high-performing leaders by comparing their pay and promotions to their peers.
Women on Business
MAY 1, 2025
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thoughtLEADERS, LLC
MAY 1, 2025
Our reader poll today asks: How do you handle “gatekeepers” at work? I work directly with them to persuade them to “open the gate” 59.68% I find other ways to get the information I need 25.81% I work around them to force them to work with me 9.68% I give up when they provide too much resistance 4.83% Collaborate with the Gatekeepers.
HR Digest
MAY 2, 2025
The Amazon earnings report for Q1 2025, released on May 1, brings to light a bold commitment to its workforce amid a strong financial performance and impending economic uncertainties. With Amazon stock rising to 4.6% in after-hours trading following a robust $155.7 billion revenue haul and $1.59 earnings per share, the e-tail giant has solidified its position on the throne.
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