Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2025

This Quick Gut Check That Can Save Your Team Hours of Rework You move fast. Decisions pile up. Calendars fill. But in the rush to deliver, its easy to overlook the moments that make or break real collaborationthe ones where people feel included, respected, and clear on whats happening and why. This simple collaboration checklist for leaders gives you a pause-and-reset moment before the next big move.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

A CHIEVING sustained success hinges on consistent and well-conceived preparation. If you fail to work hard and think hard during preparation, no amount of talent or performance under pressure is going to save you. This is something so simple and easy to understand, yet its a shortcoming I see over and over in sports, business, and life. I was the head coach of the University of Kentucky womens basketball team for 13 seasons.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

A few weeks ago, I had breakfast with a friend who spent twenty years as a senior engineer at Intel. Ten years ago, Apple lured him away to build a new engineering team. Knowing Intel has lost roughly 67 % of its market cap in the last five yearswhile NVIDIA has sprinted aheadI asked him, What happened? He didnt hesitate. They wouldnt risk killing the x86 cash cow, so the world passed them by.

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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

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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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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leaderCommunicator

APRIL 21, 2025

Put yourselves in the shoes of the average employee today. Chances are, theyve seen their share of company PowerPoints, heard the talking heads with leaders at town halls, and read lots of executive emails detailing company strategies. Its no wonder that employees are tuned out or disengaged, as many polls indicate. Much of whats communicated to employees is dry, procedural, and seemingly unconnected to the work they do every day.

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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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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 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. Rosabeth Moss Kanter on developing winning streaks: Experiencing troubles is not all bad. Rather than interrupting the cycle of success, responding to adversity might accelerate it. New threats become less threatening when people have successfully solved previous problems.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 23, 2025

In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization. Considering how easily this can happen, this is an episode youll want to check out if you want to ensure youre able to bring out the best in those you lead.

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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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Leadership Freak

APRIL 24, 2025

Emotional fatigue doesnt just drain your energyit steals your passion, clouds your judgment, and dulls your leadership edge. This post unpacks the warning signs and offers practical steps to restore clarity, energy, and effectiveness before burnout takes over.

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HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2025

HR Analytics has revolutionized the capabilities of the workplaces that have adopted these explorative systems, but some considerations have gone unexplored. Specifically, were talking about the relationship between HR analytics and data privacy. The link between HR data collection and privacy ethics is one that is often ignored, but the security concerns around HR tools must be addressed before we embrace the technology with open arms.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 24, 2025

Heres another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. Its The Leap to Leader , by Adam Bryant. As the creator of the iconic Corner Office column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn.

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The Regis Company

APRIL 24, 2025

Speed has taken center stage in L&D, but its often a headliner that overshadows what really matters: quality. Teams race to launch learning programs, only to end up with fast-tracked content that fails to create lasting impact. Its a familiar dilemma: get it done quickly or get it done well. But what if you didnt have to sacrifice substance for speed?

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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.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 21, 2025

Busy managers say they dont have time to coachbut coaching is what employees want most. The good news? Coaching saves time when done right. Learn 3 time-saving strategies and 10 powerful contrasts between coaching and traditional managers. Stop doing more. Start doing what matters most.

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HR Digest

APRIL 24, 2025

As IBMs Q1 2025 earnings renew market faith, its layoffs and cultural shifts signal a deeper transformation. What weve seen today gives a clear signal that its time HR professionals at IBM must steer through job cuts, a stricter return-to-office mandate, and a pivot to AI-driven innovation. On April 23, 2025, IBM released its Q1 2025 earnings, reporting $14.54 billion in revenue, a 0.6% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, surpassing analyst expectations.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 23, 2025

By Linda Fisher Thornton As you begin to build your image of your future plans, I have 5 pieces of advice to share that may be useful. I wish someone had shared these life insights with me when I was a new graduate beginning the next chapter of my life.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 24, 2025

The Hidden Revenue Engine GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Loyalty programs have evolved far beyond their humble beginnings as simple earn and burn points systems. While many still view them primarily as marketing tools to drive repeat business, todays loyalty programs have become sophisticated revenue engines that can significantly impact a companys bottom line.

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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.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 22, 2025

Spontaneous impulses feel natural, but they often sabotage leadership. You interrupt, defend, or avoid without thinking, and the damage builds up. This post explores five spontaneous impulses that dilute your influence. Lead with intention, not impulse. Small shifts now prevent big regrets later.

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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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Skip Prichard

APRIL 21, 2025

11 Steps to AI Leadership The future of leadership includes knowing how to build AI knowledge and culture into your company. You cant delegate this. Not anymore. As AI reshapes industries, senior leaders must do more than observe. You need to engage. Not just with the technology, but with the people, the process, and the purpose behind it. “AI is the defining technology of our time.” — Satya Nadella This is not about becoming a data scientist.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 23, 2025

Exclusive Interview with Brian Solis Effective leadership serves as the crucial catalyst for both successful innovation and the profound transformation of any collective entity, be it an organization, a team, or even a country.

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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 24, 2025

Change is coming and its getting a headstart with the new Microsoft performance policy. Determined to foster a culture of accountability and excellence, Microsoft has announced internal changes to how it approaches low performers. Early this year, the company executed an unsympathetic round of layoffs that eliminated a significant number of workers.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 24, 2025

Effective communication is the lifeblood of every healthy relationship, explain The Communication Code authors Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram , whether that relationship is at work or at home. And effective communication is essential for successful leadership. Fortunately, the authors' book provides a proven series of easy-to-implement skills, techniques and powerful strategies via what they call the Communication Code that anyone can use to make their communication, relationships deeper and

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 20, 2025

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard I recently worked with a European client to map their innovation challenges and opportunities, particularly focusing on how they align with global trends in leadership and team dynamics.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 23, 2025

Stop trying to be interesting. Start being curious. Powerful questions arent simply heard, theyre felt. In a world of scripted answers, leaders who improvise create connection. This post shares jazzy questions that turn small talk into spark talkand make you unforgettable.

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HR Digest

APRIL 23, 2025

In 2025, no one seems to be worried about quitting employees. Instead, the attention has heavily centered around ways to get rid of them faster instead of actively working on employee retention. Keeping good employees long term once used to be a matter of pride, but with the precarious economy balanced on a knifes edge, the art of retaining top talent has slipped off into obscurity.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 23, 2025

Experiential Intelligence provides a new lens from which to view what makes you, youand what makes your team and organization unique, says Soren Kaplan , author of the book, Experiential Intelligence. Kaplan explains that over 100 years ago, we established IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to predict success. Then we explored Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the theory of multiple intelligences, and mindsets that broaden the definition of smarts.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 21, 2025

Leaders who empower their team members get better results. They make faster decisions, have the ability to act, and create dramatically better experiences for customers. Here’s how you can empower your teams. Today’s post is by Dianna Booher, author of What MORE Can I Say? Happy families are all alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, observed the Russian philosopher and novelist Leo Tolstoy.

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