Fri.Apr 18, 2025

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An Unrushed Moment

Leadership Freak

I felt rushed most of my life. I blame it on pressure to get stuff done. Procrastination feeds pressure. People-pleasing makes it worse. Fear of failure is a destructive taskmaster. Ive learned that life begins in unrushed moments. Speed is good. Hurry is bad. John Wooden said, Be quick, but dont hurry.

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Why People-First Security Matters (No Matter Where You Work)

Help Scout Leadership

A solid technical implementation is necessary for security, but tools alone do not make a good security program. Learn how we take a people-first approach to security to keep data safe at Help Scout.

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Can Economic Troubles Be Better Predicted? A New Tool Says Yes.

UVA Darden

Can Economic Troubles Be Better Predicted? A New Tool Says Yes. fosterl Fri, 04/18/2025 - 16:04 Image 21 April 2025 Global Economies & Markets Lauren Foster In the fast-paced world of global finance, money is always on the move. At times, much of that movement is consistent and relatively predictable. Cash tends to migrate toward economies that promise higher growth and better returns.

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Wellness Tips to Stay Energized and Productive

Refresh

Practicing healthy habits at work can keep your mind and body performing their best. Stay at the top… The post Wellness Tips to Stay Energized and Productive first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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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Your Boss Thrives on Chaos. Here’s How to Protect Your Energy.

Harvard Business Review

Six ways to navigate the relationship.

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open thread – April 18, 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.

Manager 90

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weekend open thread – April 19-20, 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: Greta & Valdin , by Rebecca K. Reilly. Greta and Valdin are siblings and roommates, one dealing with his break-up with a much older man, and one trying to figure out love and her career.

Manager 81
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How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap

Association Now Leadership

A new survey finds that CEOs have less trust in boards effectiveness than the boards do. Good communication is essentialbut CEOs need to help. Are we back to the early days of Covid when it comes to governance? The rapid disruptions to the U.S. economy and industry regulations in 2025 have opened the question of whether associations need to be in crisis mode in response, and what role boards need to play.

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Leadership for an Uncertain World

Kotter Inc.

As uncertainty rises in the economic world, the political world, and nearly everywhere else, people running organizations are often tempted to calm the accompanying anxiety by being more directive. Usually this means placing more emphasis on more detailed planning, driven by the top of the house, to seemingly eliminate uncertainties. In fact, this is a bad strategy which increasingly undermines instead of supports great performance.

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The Leadership Blind Spot: Why Leaders Must Invest in Their Own Well-Being

Michael McKinney

S TUDIES show that executive mental health is in a precarious state: 55% of CEOs in a recent 2024 study, for instance, self-reported they were having issues with their mental health. Given how private leaders tend to be about the pressures theyre under, imagine how many havent come forward. Theres an unspoken truth in high-level leadership: CEOs and executives bear the weight of their organizations alone, whether they admit it or not.

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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.