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The Uncanny and Mystical in the Workplace: How In-Groups and Out-Groups Shape Collective Change

Mike Cardus

Screenshot Is the uncanny and mystical pushed out or ignored in favor of logical and known processes within work? Reflecting on this discussion, I did notice that in many orgs the faint clue of uncanny-ness is within orgs, and will be rationalized in power points and ways to reduce anxiety, with structured or highly ritualized processes (i.e., board meetings, strategy presentations, PMO).

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Seven Ways To Be A Collaborative Leader

Eric Jacobson

Edward M. Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Growing in HR: What is a CHRO and What Do the Job Responsibilities Entail?

HR Digest

Everyone knows who CEOs are and what the job involves, but what do a CHROs job responsibilities involve? The role of Chief Human Resource Officer is a prized position that many HR workers aspire to reach, however, for freshers in the industry, it can be hard to understand what kind of career progression an HR role may entail. The CHRO leadership role in HR involves many key responsibilities that determine the function of the rest of the organization and the HR team, which is why it is essential

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3 Priorities of Servant Leaders

Leading with Trust

I find that when I speak about servant leadership , many people misunderstand what it means. Some say, “Oh, you mean being nice to people.” Others think, “That’s all about not micromanaging employees.” One of my favorites is, “Letting the inmates run the prison!” Really? Is a prison the best analogy for the workplace?

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Being Creative Can Make Us Make Poorer Decisions Afterwards

The Horizons Tracker

Generating creative ideas at work pushes employees to think broadly and explore unfamiliar concepts, which can lead to innovative ideas. But what happens after the brainstorming session ends? New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that brief creative tasks may negatively affect short-term health decisions. In a series of experiments with more than 3,400 participants, the study found that engaging in creative thinking led people to make more indulgent choices when

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Business And Life Lessons From Entrepreneur Miguel Leal

Eric Jacobson

What I like most about Miguel Leal s memoir, aside from its overall compelling and inspiring information, are the business and life lessons he shares. Those lessons are found throughout his recently released memoir, The House That Cheese Built. The book is a quintessential American dream story from a Mexican entrepreneur who shares the tale of building a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, complete with both success and failure, and always a vision of hope.

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Does The American Dream Lead To Opportunity Hoarding?

The Horizons Tracker

Opportunity hoarding has drawn more attention in recent years, especially after the 2019 Varsity Blues scandal, where wealthy parents used money and influence to get their children into elite universities illegally. While that case is an extreme example, a recent study from Northwestern University suggests these behaviors are part of a broader pattern where high-income families gain advantages, often at the expense of lower-income families.

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