Fri.Apr 11, 2025

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Waitflation: The Hidden Cost of Economic Paralysis

Chief Outsiders

The New Economic Fog Were not in a recession. Not in a boom. Inflation isnt gone, but its no longer spiking. And yet, everywhere you lookexecutives are hesitating. The markets are twitchy, customers are cautious, and leadership teams are frozen in Waitflation : the tense, uncertain space between reaction and resolution.

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Our Colleagues’ Decisions May Influence Us More Than We Realize

Kellogg Insight

The effect of peer influence raises some interesting and potentially troubling questions about the nature of expertise and decision-making.

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Skill Deterioration: Unemployment Takes Its Toll—Employment Insights from Express

Refresh

Express Employment ProfessionalsAmerica EmployedandCanada Employedseries explore the state of employment in North America, including everything from hiring expectations… The post Skill Deterioration: Unemployment Takes Its TollEmployment Insights from Express first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Should You Record That Meeting?

Harvard Business Review

Leaders should weigh how tools that record, transcribe, and summarize meetings affect team members’ psychological safety.

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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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Escape Toxic Self-Acceptance

Leadership Freak

Toxic self-acceptance corrodes life. Dont be so pleased with yourself that it justifies mediocrity. We approve of ourselves and disapprove of others. Lopsided approval makes us thrash through life like a flat tire. Addiction to self-love becomes self-deception. Others arent your biggest challenge. Self-leadership is harder than leading others. More.

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How Contracts Can Help Firms Navigate the Uncertainty of Global Tariffs

Harvard Business Review

Strategic contract management can help you adapt quickly to disruption instead of scrambling to recover from it.

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Tariffs and Your Next Chapter | From Cost Burden to Market Edge: Turning Tariffs into a Competitive Advantage

Chief Outsiders

Tariffs have been around for centuries. Commonly used to protect emerging industries or bolster national security, tariffs have evolved beyond trade tools into economic levers that can shift markets overnight. Tariffs have re-entered the conversation for mid-sized business leaders, especially those with global supply chains or international customer bases.

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How to Improve Your Listening Skills

Association Now Leadership

Leaders who listen earn more trust from those around them. But being good at that isnt as easy as it seems. It seems like news from the no-duh files: People trust leaders who listen to them. According to a survey released last fall by the consulting firm Zenger Folkman, listening and trust are highly correlated in the workplace : Leaders considered poor listeners wallowed in the 15th percentile in trust, while those excelling at it rocketed to the 86th percentile.

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open thread – April 11, 2025

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, pleasedo not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer.

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Manufacturing SOPs: Benefits, Writing Guide, & Digitalization Trends

Sweet Process

Last Updated on April 11, 2025 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. The manufacturing industry is booming. In 2025, the global sector is projected to reach an output of $49.3 trillion, with steady growth expected through 2029. […] The post Manufacturing SOPs: Benefits, Writing Guide, & Digitalization Trends appeared first on SweetProcess.

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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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weekend open thread – April 12-13, 2025

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Three Days in June , by Anne Tyler. The night before a woman’s daughter is getting married, her ex shows up on her doorstep with no place to stay (and a cat).

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