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Aligning Your Organization’s Goals With Your Noble Purpose: The Missing Leadership Link

Tanveer Nasser

Why are some organizations able to thrive during periods of uncertainty while others struggle to find firmer footing? While its easy to assume it has to do with something distinctive about their product or service offering, the truth is that its something far more fundamental. While we all understand that.

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AI Agents Are Changing How People Shop. Here’s What That Means for Brands.    

Harvard Business Review

What retail companies need to know about AI agent optimization.

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How Leaders Strangle Engagement

Leadership Freak

Success requires engagement. Disengaged people do as little as possible to get paid. Theyre the walking dead. This post lists six things leader do to strangle engagement. Learn the ABCs of engagement to help your team thrive.

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When Hiring, Emphasize Skills over Degrees

Harvard Business Review

Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty explains how a skills-first mindset builds resilient teams and organizations.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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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Free ExpressTalks Webinar—Job Insights: An In-Depth Look at the 2025 Employment Landscape

Refresh

The landscape of work is evolving fast, and staying ahead means adapting your strategies to meet the challenges… The post Free ExpressTalks WebinarJob Insights: An In-Depth Look at the 2025 Employment Landscape first appeared on The Express Blog.

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To Grow Profitably, Take It Slow

Harvard Business Review

Because rapid growth can be unsustainable.

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How BMW Started Auditing Emissions Across Its Supply Chain

Harvard Business Review

Lessons from the automaker’s pilot audit of its signature “kidney” grille.

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how can I stop being frustrated with a coworker who’s making my job harder?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just got feedback from my manager that I need to work on communication with a coworker. I think it’s mainly about tone not content, and I agree with the feedback — I have admittedly been pretty short. I’m irritated and it’s coming across.

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AI Integration in HR: Educate, Equip, Expose and Elevate

AIHR

Global investment in artificial intelligence has jumped to $13.8 billion , increasing sixfold year over year. There has also been a notable increase in focus on building AI proficiency and skills, with organizations such as Ikea, JP Morgan, and Mastercard announcing large-scale AI upskilling initiatives. Despite increased investments in AI upskilling, many HR professionals report that companies have not sufficiently adopted AI in a way that demonstrates impact and return on investment.

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I work for a nonprofit that gets poor results for the amount of money we spend

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have worked in nonprofits for the entirety of my career (~15 years). Im a highly mission-driven person, so I am generally a lot happier in my work when I feel strongly connected to the nonprofits aims. As an example, Ive worked at both a public library and a private college, and I was much happier at the library even though the hours were longer, the pay less, and the work more menial just because I felt li

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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How to Break Big Problems Into Small Ones

Thought Leaders LLC

When you take big problems and spend the time break them into smaller and smaller ones, those smaller problems are much easier to solve. One of the first steps in any good critical thinking process is taking a very big problem and breaking it down into smaller ones that you can actually solve. The time you invest thinking through what the components of the problem are is going to pay dividends on the backend when you look at the possible solutions because you’ll have a better sense for wha

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can you fire someone for being racist?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Recently, my company hired someone who was extremely racist. He worked with me on his first day, where he dropped an awful racial slur six times. I was shocked so did a little social media sleuthing and found his horrifying Twitter page full of xenophobic and racist tweets and posts.

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615 | Emotional Boundaries for Leaders: How to Stop Carrying Stress That’s Not Yours

Chris LoCutro

On todays episode of The Chris LoCurto Show , were diving into something that affects leaders, team members, spousesreally, anyone whos ever felt responsible for someone elses emotions. Were talking about recognizing when youre taking on emotional weight that isnt yours, why its happening, and most importantly, how to stop.tackling the issue of carrying emotional weight that isnt yours.

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Employee Benefits That Matter: How Small Businesses Win Big With Their Teams

Vantage Circle

In today’s Start-up boom, as a small business owner, you’re constantly striving to stand out in a crowded market. You’re competing with larger companies that often have bigger budgets, more resources, and well-established reputations. But there’s one area where you can make a huge impact—your employee benefits package.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Free ExpressTalks Webinar—Job Insights: An In-Depth Look at the 2025 Employment Landscape

Refresh

The landscape of work is evolving fast, and staying ahead means adapting your strategies to meet the challenges… The post Free ExpressTalks WebinarJob Insights: An In-Depth Look at the 2025 Employment Landscape first appeared on The Express Blog.

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boss told me to bring my sick four-year-old to work, coworkers saw my NSFW phone screen, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. My boss told me to bring my sick four-year-old to work with me I want to start off by saying I am the absolute backbone of our store and everyone, including my boss, knows it. My boss has the flu right now and my four-year-old has been sick.