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The Race to Dominate Stablecoins

Harvard Business Review

Stablecoins — cryptocurrencies pegged to an external currency — have the potential to rewire the global financial system, and expose banking and finance to new digital competition. Now, there is intensifying competition among stablecoin issuers, prominent digital wallet providers, and traditional banks, each racing to establish their platform as the dominant one.

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I yelled at my employees and they walked out

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I lost my temper with several employees today. I yelled and cussed, but I did not say anything discriminatory. Before I lost it, multiple employees had done the opposite of what I instructed today. I reminded them of who they worked for. I yelled and used the “f” word.

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From Hubris to Intellectual Humility: Advantages for Modern Leaders

Leadership Freak

Intellectually humble leaders get better when things get harder. Humility isn't a feeling. It's a way of seeing yourself. This post explains the advantages of practicing intellectual humility. Read this post if you want to thrive in leadership.

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7 Reasons Why Playing It Safe Is Actually the Riskiest Leadership Strategy

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that many leaders fall into the trap of playing it safe. While it may seem like a cautious approach, playing it safe can actually be the riskiest leadership strategy. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, leaders who are unwilling to take calculated risks often find themselves falling behind and failing to seize valuable opportunities.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Why Dropping the E in DEI Is a Mistake

Harvard Business Review

The Society for Human Resource Management’s decision to remove “equity” from its DEI framework sets a dangerous precedent that flies in the face of decades of research.

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my employee refuses to reveal her online status

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a team of five people who are the consulting arm of a broader analytics team. We have the word “partner” in our role deliberately since we are the customer-facing portion of the team and responsible for being on the frontlines, understanding our customer needs, responding to questions and new requests, and being thought partners.

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is liquor inappropriate at a work event that offers beer and wine, visitors want to use our employees-only bathroom, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Is liquor inappropriate at a work event that offers beer and wine? This is a silly, low-stakes question, but I’m curious. I work very closely with another coworker and we frequently plan events for a specific network of professionals.

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The Right Way to Manage Emotions on Your Team

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Michigan Ross’s Lindy Greer and Christina Bradley on handling uncomfortable situations.

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I’m pregnant! how do I announce it at work?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My husband and I just found out that I’m pregnant, after trying for several years! I’m extremely excited, but also realized that I have no idea how to announce this at work. I’ve only been at my company for about 18 months and, in that time, no one else on my team has had a baby so I’m not sure how this is normally done.

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How EdTech Firm Coursera Is Incorporating GenAI into Its Products and Services

Harvard Business Review

How can Coursera continuously improve its GenAI-enabled offerings to stay competitive as the technology evolves?

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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3 Ways Reading Boosts Your Business

Thought Leaders LLC

Many leaders dedicate little time to reading. But consistent and broad reading can truly help you differentiate your business. Going from “good” to “great” can be as simple as building a regular reading habit. Today’s post is by Dr. Liz Alexander. The statistics weren’t unexpected, just shocking. When Mike Figliuolo posed the question, “How much professional reading do you do each month?

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Behind a Winning “Coolest Thing” Contest

Association Now Workplace

Now in its second year, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association’s competition is a helpful advocacy and outreach tool. Associations looking to expand their advocacy efforts and building public awareness have known that one popular move is to create a gamified experience. March Madness-style brackets and innovation contests can put a spotlight on a particular industry’s efforts both to legislators and the general public.

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Creating Champions: A Guide to Effective Customer Advocacy

Help Scout Leadership

Learn how to turn customers into loyal advocates with effective strategies for building lasting relationships, enhancing customer experiences, and fostering organic growth.

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Setting Employee Expectations as a Leader: A How-To Guide

David Grossman

When I reflect on the most successful leaders I’ve worked with over the years, they all possess a variety of outstanding communication skills. Yet one skill consistently stands apart – the leader’s ability to clearly set expectations for their teams. Leaders who are crystal clear – not only about what they expect from their teams but also about what their teams can expect from them – tend to be the most effective leaders overall, consistently winning over their employees and achieving their busi

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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How To Be A Conversational Superstar

Eric Jacobson

Each year, I select my pick for the best new leadership book released that year. As published earlier on my blog, my pick for 2023, was When Everyone Leads. Some years, among the many books about leadership that I read, there is another book that is so good, it becomes my runner up for the best new leadership book of the year. That runner-up book for 2023 was, The Communication Code , by Jeremie Kubicek and Steven Cockram.

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3 Tips to Hire a Great Manager

Refresh

Good managers are essential in driving companies forward and creating positive employee work experiences. Reaping these benefits starts… The post 3 Tips to Hire a Great Manager first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Examples of Using Lean Six Sigma as a Cost-Saving Strategy

Sweet Process

Last Updated on August 6, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Cutting costs without sacrificing quality is the holy grail for businesses. Lean Six Sigma – helps companies do just that. This methodology blends the principles of Lean manufacturing with the precision tools of Six Sigma to create a recipe for operational excellence. But what does […] The post Examples of Using Lean Six Sigma as a Cost-Saving Strategy appeared first on SweetProcess.

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How Long Does It Take To Break A Habit And How To Keep It Up

BetterUp

Jump to section How long does it take to break a habit? What is the 21/90 rule and is it true? 6 strategies for staying on track when breaking a habit Which habits are most difficult to break?

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

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586 | How the Top 1% Achieve Personal Growth and Professional Success

Chris LoCutro

Hey folks, welcome to another enlightening episode of The Chris LoCurto Show! Today, I’m diving deep into what makes top leaders and achievers truly successful. By understanding themselves on a deeper level and living with intentionality, they can navigate life with less stress and more happiness. This episode is packed with insights on how your past experiences shape your current leadership style, how to manage stress without guilt, and the importance of personal growth for both your prof

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