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4 Tips on How to Avoid Being Lonely When Working From Home

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the growing trend of remote work and the challenges that come with it, including feelings of loneliness and isolation. Working from home can be a great opportunity for flexibility and productivity, but it’s crucial to take proactive steps to maintain social connections and avoid the pitfalls of loneliness.

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Stop Protecting Start Correcting: 4 Reasons Unnecessary Mistakes Persist

Leadership Freak

Elbert Hubbard was wrong when he wrote, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” The greatest mistake is the persistence of unnecessary mistakes. Read this post to learn how to break destructive patters.

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Preparing for Tomorrow: How to Thrive Amid 2024’s Economic Uncertainty

Chief Outsiders

It is no secret that the US economy is experiencing more turbulence than most jetliners – and that is saying a lot! If you have been following ITR Economics' monthly Trends Report™ , you are probably aware of ITR’s mild recession forecast for the industrial sectors and slower growth forecast for GDP this year. ITR is also predicting a 3.0% rate of inflation in 2024.

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husband doesn’t like my dedication to my job, which employee is lying, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Husband has issues with my dedication to my job and 1-2 work trips a year I am the manager at a small association, and I have the opportunity to fill the vacant CEO position soon. This promotion would significantly improve our financial situation, allowing us to afford more for our eight-year-old daughter and possibly retire by 55.

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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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Legitimate Power: What is It & How Leaders Should Use It

BetterUp

Have you ever wondered why the president is allowed to live in the White House? Or why does your manager have the right to assign tasks to you? These are both examples of legitimate power. In both instances, their power comes from their position.

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my employee doesn’t read her email

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I supervise a manager who is in most respects a great manager. She does an excellent job of coaching her team, but she has difficulty getting to all her emails in a timely manner. We’ve talked several times about the need to delegate and to review all emails within 24 hours, and strategies for working quickly through emails to get to the important stuff, and she’s getting better, but I still have t

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How to Close A Cover Letter (With 25+ Eye-Catching Examples)

BetterUp

Jump to section How to close a cover letter the right way Examples of cover letter closings for every occasion 5 dynamic cover letter closing examples Where should you include your contact information?

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America Employed: Headcount Holds Steady; Mandatory Wage Hikes

Refresh

America Employed explores the state of employment and unemployment in the United States. Learn more about the latest… The post America Employed: Headcount Holds Steady; Mandatory Wage Hikes first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Goal-Getter’s Guide: 5 Easy Steps to Daily Wins

Chris LoCutro

Owning a small business is like navigating a roller coaster. The ups and downs, twists and turns are part of the ride, but your goals shouldn’t feel like an endless loop. The secret to achieving big dreams lies not in grand, sporadic efforts but in consistent, deliberate actions. Here’s how you can ensure steady progress every day. Step 1: Clarify Your Vision First and foremost, you need to know exactly what you’re aiming for.

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Despite Anti-ESG Attacks, New Study Shows Investors See Climate as Critical to Business Performance - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASLANSKY+PARTNERS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Maslansky+Partners.

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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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the job interview bluff, the falsified ground beef, and other stories of people in holes who just kept digging

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we talked about people who found themselves in a hole and just kept digging. Here are 15 of the funniest stories you shared. 1. The lunch Early in my career I was interviewing for a position after having just left a bad company (I had to play games to get my paycheck, and then they bounced said check and got mad at me for mentioning it, and I wasn’t allowed to take lunch ever).

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17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams

Harvard Business Review

Managers sometimes turn to team-building activities to build connections between colleagues. But which activities and practices would work best for your team? And how can you put them into action most effectively? In this article, the author offers advice and recommendations from three experts. Their activity suggestions are intended to inspire ideas that you can then tailor to your team’s size, sensibilities, and circumstances.

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my coworkers are engaged but one of them is cheating … with my boss

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My question is regarding a rather sticky situation I am unwillingly involved in. In short, I think I am reliving an episode of The Office. I have two colleagues who are about to get married to each other, let us call them Joe and Kate. Unfortunately, I know for a fact that Kate is having sex with Peter, who is my direct manager.

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Inside the First Year as a CEO

Harvard Business Review

CEO performance reverberates well beyond the corner office, affecting everyone from employees to shareholders, governments to business partners. Getting a good start is critically important to medium- and long-term success, for both the CEO and the organization. But how can newly appointed CEOs succeed when the role is so different from any they’ve held before?

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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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Lessons from Maggie Lena Walker’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS senior lecturer Tony Mayo on Walker’s remarkable legacy of firsts as a leader.

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How Rakuten’s Shift to English Transformed Its Culture

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Harvard Business School professor Tsedal Neeley on the strong connection between language and globalization.

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