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Painful Experiences: The Key to Your Future

Leadership Freak

The dark side of leading is being haunted by dark memories. Painful experiences shape you. Painful experiences are headwinds at first. When pain achieves its purpose, it propels you forward. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” Herman Hesse More.

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Interview Training for Hiring Managers: Your 17-Step Guide

AIHR

The majority ( 99% ) of hiring managers who have received interview training say they truly needed it. No matter the state of the job market, leaving a strong first impression on candidates can help attract top talent to your organization. That’s why your hiring managers must know how to interview candidates properly, with minimal bias, and ensure that even unsuccessful candidates have a positive experience.

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5 Unconventional Leadership Traits That Matter More Than You Think

Lolly Daskal

In the traditional leadership playbook. Skills like strategic vision, operational excellence, and technical expertise have long been considered the hallmarks of great leaders. However, as the business world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. I’ve observed a shift in what truly defines impactful, future-proof leadership. As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders and industries all over the world.

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20 AI-Powered Strategies to Supercharge Your SaaS Sales

Chief Outsiders

AI (artificial intelligence) is taking the entire technology sector by storm. And all SaaS vendors are adding AI functionality to their product offerings to stay competitive, as FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) syndrome takes hold. The same is happening in the SaaS industry ; smart tools can help your sales and marketing team make better and faster decisions, plan, and craft a better customer service approach.

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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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What Is Succession Planning? How to Get Started & Examples

Sweet Process

Last Updated on October 2, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. In many organizations, succession planning isn’t a priority. Research reveals that only 35% of organizations have an effective succession planning process. The process is only […] The post What Is Succession Planning?

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boss got invited to our rowdy beach weekend, coworker is uncomfortable around my service dog, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. One of our bosses got invited to our rowdy beach weekend I am good friends with three of my coworkers, let’s call them Billy, Goat, and Gruff. The four of us are distributed across three different teams, but we work together a lot on various projects and also hang out with some regularity out

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I get angry when my coworkers make mistakes

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2017. A reader writes: I’ve got a question regarding how much “mistake tolerance” is expected in the workplace. Just to give you some background, I’m a (tech) team lead, which, in my case, means my daily job is not very different from that of other team members, except for the part that I get to make tech

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Escalate Your New Hire’s Impact

AlignOrg

Five practices to enable new team members to contribute more quickly The article was originally published at www.inc.com. As leaders, weve spent many years focused on getting new hires onboarded and performing in their new roles as fast as humanly possible. There is solid research and a lot of experience that tells us that a formal, structured onboarding program is one big key to helping new hires hit the ground running.

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how can I tell if I’m a good manager?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve recently started managing a team of several employees. While I love the work, I’m not oblivious to the fact I’m still very new at managing people and have lots of room to develop. I once heard a speaker say that bad bosses are typically clueless about how they are perceived by their teams.

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What Is A Dark Empath And How To Deal With One

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a dark empath? Understanding the dark triad and dark triad personalities 8 dark empath traits What causes dark empathy?

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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 Handle Passive Aggressive Behaviors

Thought Leaders LLC

Passive aggression is challenging to deal with because it’s so hard to see until it’s too late. Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done. It also makes time at the office stressful and discouraging.

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Finding True Joy: The Power of Intentional Choices

Chris LoCutro

In a world full of distractions, demands, and noise, finding joy isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing the right things with intentionality. The choices we make each day—what we say “yes” and “no” to—shape our happiness and fulfillment in profound ways. Cutting the Guilt, Embracing Intentionality Here’s the deal: you don’t have to feel guilty about what you cut from your life.

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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #88: Why Toxic People get Promoted, What is Integrity?, a call to action, and more.

Get Lighthouse

In today’s edition, we cover an age old question of how toxic people rise in organizations so often, look at how to really define integrity in a way that's clear to everyone, check in on the possibility of a Lighthouse Leadership community starting, and ask you what you value most. Let’s dive in… Table of contents: Food for Thought on Why Toxic Leaders get Promoted Leadership Reflections on What is Integrity?

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Recognizing and Reporting Phishing

Refresh

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Each week, we’ll cover different cybersecurity topics to safeguard your online activities at… The post October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Recognizing and Reporting Phishing first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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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Finding True Joy: The Power of Intentional Choices

Chris LoCutro

In a world full of distractions, demands, and noise, finding joy isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing the right things with intentionality. The choices we make each day—what we say “yes” and “no” to—shape our happiness and fulfillment in profound ways. Cutting the Guilt, Embracing Intentionality Here’s the deal: you don’t have to feel guilty about what you cut from your life.

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Research: When Should Startups Scale?

Harvard Business Review

Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.

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I walked in on employees having sex — and I think there’s a sex club in my office

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2015. Is it real? Is it fake? I honestly don’t know. I normally don’t print letters that I think are likely fake , although the update made me less sure. Ultimately I don’t think it matters (as Carolyn Hax has said, every letter in an advice column is a hypothetical except to the person who wrote it) and the advice ca

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How Global Companies Can Succeed in China’s Competitive EV Market

Harvard Business Review

Automakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers.

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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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How to Compassionately Manage an Employee with a Terminal Illness

Harvard Business Review

Managing an employee with a terminal illness requires a balance of compassion and strategic action. When an employee receives a terminal diagnosis continuing to work might offer them a sense of normalcy and purpose. As the illness becomes a part of their daily life, work can be a respite by helping them maintain social connections and feel productive.

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Why Founders Need to Focus More on Sales and Marketing

Harvard Business Review

If you’re a founder — or aspire to be one — this episode is for you.

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How to Get Forecasting Right

Harvard Business Review

Effective forecasting is all about understanding the uncertainty that lies ahead, and not rushing to a conclusion.