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The #1 Expression of Vulnerability

Leadership Freak

Vulnerability is an asset because it drives action. Arrogance blocks action. Proud people play it safe to protect status. Ego avoids failure to save face. Vulnerability is humble. Humility actspride reacts. Were not vulnerable when fear of failure controls us - were proud. Vulnerability confronts limitations and grows.

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Streamlining Spring MVC with Per-Module Connection Pools

Help Scout Leadership

At Help Scout, we invest a lot of time to ensure our applications make the best out of their databases. Click through to learn more about how we use a per-module datasource approach to help break down complexity.

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Optimize Your Job Search with Express

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Job searching can be tough, but having a partner like Express Employment Professionals in your corner can offer… The post Optimize Your Job Search with Express first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How Help Scout Fueled BoxHero’s Global Expansion

Help Scout Leadership

Help Scout has become an essential part of BoxHeros growth strategy. It empowered their global expansion, improved response times, and reduced operational costs all while providing a better experience for their customers.

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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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Optimize Your Job Search with Express

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Job searching can be tough, but having a partner like Express Employment Professionals in your corner can offer… The post Optimize Your Job Search with Express first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Boomeranging Back to Help Scout

Help Scout Leadership

Finding the right customer service tool can be a challenge, but for Mukama, returning to Help Scout wasnt just about switching back; it was about choosing a tool that truly supports their team and customers.

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AI, Leadership, and the Future: What We Know (and What We Don’t) | Nada Sanders

Peter Winick

The New Rules of Thought Leadership in an AI-Driven Future AI is changing everythingbut no one really knows what the future holds. The best leaders wont be the ones making bold, absolute claims; theyll be the ones embracing uncertainty, adapting quickly, and using AI as a tool rather than a crutch. This episode explores why humility, critical thinking, and human expertise are the keys to leading in a rapidly evolving world.

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How Ageism Is Undermining AI Implementation

Harvard Business Review

A new survey shows that mid- and late-career workers offer unique strengths when it comes to working with AI—but that companies often overlook their potential.

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A Leader Who Is Easily Offended Is a Leader Easily Manipulated

Lolly Daskal

A 2023 study from the American Psychological Association found that emotionally reactive individuals face a 60% higher risk of manipulation through misinformation and persuasion tactics. For leaders, this isnt just a weaknessits an open invitation for control. When your emotions dictate your responses, others can predict, provoke, and manipulate your decisions without you even realizing it.

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How Leaders Can Encourage Learning

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with INSEAD’s Gianpiero Petriglieri on a key skill of modern leadership.

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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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17 Best Talent Acquisition Certification & Courses To Hone Your HR Skills

AIHR

If you’re an HR professional looking to boost your recruitment skills, top talent acquisition certifications can be a great way to grow. These programs not only help you build expertise but also serve as a clear sign of your qualifications, preparing you to tackle modern hiring challenges. Technology is transforming talent acquisition. With AI and data-driven tools changing how recruitment works, gaining knowledge in these areas can help you stand out and bring more value to your role.

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how risky is it to post about politics on social media?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Am I shooting myself in the foot by engaging politically in a public way on social media? And how should I weigh the pros and cons? Will a future employer even check for my social media, and if so, what will they think? Can I just temporarily disable my social media during the job search, and will that be sufficient?

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Report: Leaders Need New Tools to Manage Politics and Work Life

Association Now Workplace

Divisive elections have compelled leaders to develop effective policies and procedures, and improve communication skills. The current political environment has put new pressures on leaders to respond to stress in the workplace, according to a new report. From Uncertainty to Resilience: A Leaders Wellbeing Guide for Navigating Political Transition , was released last month by Workplace Options , an office wellness services provider.

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is it unreasonable for me to not plan my staff’s schedules around their dogs?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I supervise a small team of seasonal staff in a resort community. Most of my team lives a short drive or 10-minute walk down the road from our main office and compound. About two-thirds of the work we do is based out of various buildings in the resort town, all within about a five-block radius (short walking/cycling distance or a short drive, though nearby parking is at a premium on busy summer days), which ar

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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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Mitigating Anxiety in the Workplace

Kotter Inc.

People across the world are dealing with a heightened state of uncertainty, and for many, a heightened sense of anxiety. Recent events are not helping. Politics are getting more polarized, natural disasters are increasing in strength and frequency, financial markets are negatively reacting to economic unpredictability, and the labor market is being shaken by everything from AI to new return-to-office policies.

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employee doesn’t eat, then gets hangry and irritable

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own a business and recently Ive had an issue with one of my employees. She will go all day without eating (because of what looks like poor planning) and then get very irritable with everyone and complains about being hungry. Ill offer to order her something or offer her the granola bars we have in the break room, but she brushes me off.

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Activation Readiness: Is Your Organization Truly Prepared for Transformation?

AlignOrg

Organizations invest significant time and resources into designing the right processes, structure, roles, measurement systems, etc. to achieve their strategic ambitions. But before transitioning from organization design to activation, a critical question must be asked: Is your organization truly ready to activate and sustain transformation? Too often, transformations falter because organizations push forward without a clear activation readiness process.

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is my boss crossing lines, coworker injecting medication at their desk, 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 is great in some ways but is he crossing lines? I’m trying to figure out if my manager is interested in me as more than a coworker, or if the lines he crosses are just a part of his personality. I’ve been with my company as a general manager for eight months, hired into a lower position and immediately promoted by this man.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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Life’s ‘Ultimate Questions’ and Why They Matter

UVA Darden

Lifes Ultimate Questions and Why They Matter fosterl Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:32 Image 25 February 2025 Business, Ethics & Society Lauren Foster We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. - Little Gidding by T.S. Eliot For Andy Wicks, thinking about big questions is part of his identity.

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High Functioning Team Training for Medical Leads

LSA Global

Redwood Shores, CA LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized High Functioning Team Training for Medical Leads that needed to shift in order to execute the company’s new growth strategy.