Tue.Dec 31, 2024

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The Simplicity of Success Explained

Leadership Freak

Fools obscure the obvious. The path to achievement is simple. Your definition of success is irrelevant; the steps are the same for everyone. There are three factors of success within your control. You cant control the fourth.

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Scientists Don’t Want to Get Scooped—and It’s Hurting Science

Kellogg Insight

Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.

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What’s the Most Impactful Thing You Learned This Year?

Harvard Business Review

Our readers share their best leadership advice from 2024.

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How a Weak Sense of Self Encourages Bad Behavior

Kellogg Insight

When people dont know who they are, they think their moral actions dont really reflect who they are.

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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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How To Enhance Your Leadership with “Personal Power”

Harvard Business Review

Communications expert Chris Lipp shares simple tools and strategies for cultivating courage and personal agency.

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What Drives Corporate Activism?

Kellogg Insight

When companies take a public stance on contentious social issues, the impetus often comes from within.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2024 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here is a selection of Posts from December 2024 that you will want to check out: I Have A Few Questions by @morganhousel Theyre relevant to everyone, and apply to lots of things Mitch McConnell & the Postwar World Order Are Sunsetting by @jamesstrock Entering its ninth decade, the postwar world order is decomposing before our eyes. A to Z on Why Your Strategy or Change Initiative Will Fail by @artpetty 2 Things To Write Before You Write Your Book by @WallyBock Great Advice How Trauma Really

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updates: my coworker says he’s my boss but he’s not, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. How do I reject a qualified former coworker? (#4 at the link) I have a brief update with a bit of a twist.

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607 | The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Small Business Leadership

Chris LoCutro

Welcome to The Chris LoCurto Show! Today, were diving deep into a game-changing topic for every leader: emotional intelligence. This isnt just another buzzword; its the foundation for leading your team and your business to success. Whether youre a seasoned leader or just stepping into leadership roles, emotional intelligence is essential for understanding yourself, your team, and the dynamics that drive success.

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coworker keeps making minor corrections to my work, CEO wants us the company logo on our butts, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Im on vacation. Here are some past letters that Im making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My coworker keeps making minor corrections to my work I am experiencing a weird feedback situation at work and don’t know how to handle it. One of my coworkers, Jane, frequently corrects me on how I’m doing my job.

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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 Build Resilient And Thriving Teams

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Wellbeing At Work is an essential read for leaders who want to create a thriving and resilient workplace culture. Doing so is critical when you consider Gallups research of a few years ago that found that one-third of Americans have shown signs of clinical anxiety or depression. To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving Gallup Net Thriving.

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updates: telling my boss I want his job, coworkers ask about my weight loss, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Should I tell my boss I want his job? (#5 at the link) I did take your advice and tell him that I’d like to be in a position like his.

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update: my awful coworker’s employees want me to help them

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer whose awful coworkers employees wanted her to help them? Heres the update. First, I decided to back down for a while. Soon after “the flop,” one of Johns better employees cut his losses, left a scathing exit interview, and took a job hundreds of miles away.

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