Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Its easier to fail casually than to give your best and fall short. Only the humble learn from responsible failure. Those who hide failure fail again. Those who never fail reach too low. The sooner you address what isnt working, the sooner trajectory changes. How to fail like a pro.
Help Scout Leadership
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
2025 marks 14 years in business for Help Scout, and we recently made the most radical decision in our history: Help Scout no longer charges per seat.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2025
If youre on the job hunt this year, youre not alone. More Americans want to leave their jobs… The post Signs Its Time to Break Up with Your Employer first appeared on The Express Blog.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The podcast’s producers handpick three of their favorite episodes.
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
Kellogg Insight
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Plus: insecure employees and a flagging culture. On this (rerun) episode of The Insightful Leaders Ask Insight, a conversation with Professor Harry Kraemer.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
A conversation with WSJ journalist Mike Colias on disruption and competition.
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Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The harsh reality facing today’s executives isn’t whether AI will transform leadershipit’s whether you’ll be relevant when it does. In my work with C-suite leaders across major corporations, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: while 82% acknowledge AI’s impact, most resist the fundamental changes required to thrive in this new era.
Scott Elbin
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Back in the early days of the COVID pandemic, I wrote a post on how to lead under volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous conditions. You may know those four words by their common acronym VUCA. To be honest, I didnt think that things could get any more VUCA than they were during the pandemic. Im beginning to think I was wrong about that. Practically every week over the past year theres been a new breakthrough or application in the field of artificial intelligence.
Alison Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My husband is a blue collar worker, and hes very experienced in his field. A little less than a year ago, he decided to switch jobs. He went from doing residential work in peoples homes to commercial work on big buildings. He had over two decades of experience doing the residential side of things, but very little commercial experience.
Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Most of us dont think about how we spend our professional timewe just try and keep up. But the secret to working smarter (not harder) lies in managing our most precious resource. Luckily, we have the best time-management techniquetimeboxingto help us. Sahil Bloom breaks down timeboxing categories even further in the work domain to ensure each type of work gets its due.
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.
Alison Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Ive been applying to new jobs for about six months and finally got an offer for a job that I was genuinely excited about; its for a position that would be a step up in both title and responsibility, would let me work on interesting projects, and even would let me use a skill I went to school for but havent really been able to use professionally up until now.
AIHR
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Employee churn leads to disruption in the workplace, increases in recruitment costs, and a loss of productivityall of which can negatively impact the organization as a whole and hinder the ability to meet shortand long-term objectives. A report by Gallup shows that 70% of the employees who claimed their departure was preventable expressed that a change in actions related to how they are managed could have changed their minds.
Alison Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I (a woman in my early 30s) work in a traditionally male environment, although there are a decent amount of women working there too. Recently my work has started focusing more on menopause support/awareness — there’s a menopause support group, recognizing signs and symptoms” posters in the women’s toilets, etc.
Brett Koehler
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
OAKLAND, CA February 4, 2025 Berrett-Koehler Publishers (BK) today announced three strategic promotions that strengthen its editorial and marketing leadership teams as the company continues to advance its mission of connecting people and ideas to create positive change in the world. Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, a 26-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to Vice President, Editorial.
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.
Alison Green
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. Should we give everyone the day after the Super Bowl off? I live in Chiefs territory and run a small business. My colleagues have requested that I close the office the day after the Super Bowl. I’m not inclined to grant this request, as our leave policies are very generous.
Chris LoCutro
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Tough conversations in business are inevitable, but when those conversations involve clients, the stakes are even higher. Unlike internal team discussions, where trust can be rebuilt over time, client interactions are often more limited, and a single misstep can lead to lost business. In todays episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, were diving into the art of handling difficult client conversations effectivelywithout damaging relationships or your reputation.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Rather than understanding DeepSeeks R1 as a watershed moment, leaders should think of it as a signal of where the AI landscape is right now and a harbinger of whats to come. They should consider five lessons: 1) were moving from models that recognize patterns to those that can reason, 2) the economics of AI are at an inflection point, 3) the current moment shows how propriety and open source models can coexist, 4) silicon scarcity drives innovation, and 5) in spite of the splash DeepSeek made w
Get Lighthouse
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
First and foremost, Id like to thank everyone who took advantage of our Lighthouse Lessons course close-out deals the last two weeks. Im honored to help more of you grow your leadership skills one last time. With spring not that far away, and reviews starting to move to the rear view mirror, its a great time to reflect on your skills as a coach, which is a theme of all the sections this week.
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.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Interruptions, both external and self-inflicted, are no longer the exception; theyve become our default mode. How can you strengthen your attention and stay on track? Here are seven simple techniques to help you cut down on interruptions and increase your focus: 1) Lay the groundwork; 2) Train your brains attention; 3) Direct your emotions; 4) Interrupt your autopilot; 5) Tune into your energy patterns; 6) Practice active listening; 7) Replenish your attention reserves.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
CEOs are seldom dismissed when the company they lead underperforms, in part because they wield considerable power over the board. So how can boards more effectively enforce CEO accountability in the face of poor performance? The authors recently analyzed boards of 865 U.S.-listed manufacturing firms between 2010 and 2020 and identified an often-overlooked source of accountability principles: the military.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Research challenges the Trump administration’s assertion that they are a “public waste.
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