Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In a crowded marketplace, traditional attention-grabbing marketing tactics often come off as narcissistic and off-putting. Brands can create meaningful awareness by embodying heroic qualities—acting as guardians against injustice, prioritizing others’ needs selflessly, and serving as mentors and role models. Successful campaigns, like Carrefour’s defiance of archaic agricultural laws or Domino’s pothole-filling initiative, demonstrate these traits, leading to increased consumer trust and brand l

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Developing a leadership style that resonates with your team is about more than managing tasks and meeting objectives; it’s about connecting on a personal and professional level. This type of leadership involves understanding individual and collective needs, communicating effectively, and fostering an environment of mutual respect and encouragement.

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Implementation Manager Leadership Development 107

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: A staff member I manage, Marianne, is very good at her job. She’s easy to manage in that she’s on top of her work, understands the organization, and takes constructive criticism very well. She’s also the most aloof person I’ve ever met. Though she’s been part of our small team for years before I started, people barely know her.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s normal to feel unsettled when you get a new boss, and it can be especially disorienting if they come in and start making decisions that don’t seem to make sense. What should you do if you’re in this situation? Should you speak up or just take their new suggestions in stride? Start by assuming good intentions and take an active role in helping your boss understand the nuances of how the organization operates.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

Learn how leading companies leverage AI to transform the employee experience, at scale. We'll debunk myths and showcase practical tools to help you confidently integrate AI into your EX strategy. Learn to personalize experiences, automate tasks, and streamline processes for a holistic approach. Leave energized and ready to champion AI as the key to a thriving workforce.

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Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss told me to be less harsh but I think it was a miscommunication Yesterday, I had the rare honor of crying in front of my boss. He pulled me aside to gently ask me to reign in my big and sarcastic sense of humor because people have told him they find it dismissive.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Real-world examples of what these new tools can — and can’t — do.

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Strategic Planning 141

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As the business environment evolves, so does the role of the Chief People Officer (CPO). Long gone are the days when HR leaders were only there to handle and report on administrative and operational tasks. The CPO is a now crucial strategic leader responsible for ensuring the organization has the human capital it needs to succeed. Read on to find out exactly what the Chief People Officer role entails, the competencies all successful CPOs should have, and how to become one.

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Human Resources Inclusion Compliance Operations 77

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve read the many times you’ve talked about how to not annoy hiring managers or badger them , but I’m wondering if I’m finding my situation a little too annoying. We’re hiring for a very specific type of job that requires a skill set that we don’t have the time or resources to train someone on.

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Refresh

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

America Employed explores the state of employment in the United States. Learn about the latest insights, according to… The post America Employed: Reskilling Employees, Job Seekers Looking for New Gigs first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Chief Outsiders

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the healthcare, life sciences, and health tech sectors are undergoing rapid transformation driven by digital innovation. Social media and digital marketing have emerged as indispensable tools, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency, drive competitiveness, and engage with stakeholders in unprecedented ways.

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Marketing Compliance Media 61

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

Performance Management

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A conversation with Alphabet’s Astro Teller on taking big bets on new ideas and tolerating the fear of failure.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

I don't think I've ever seen a phrase go viral quite like Founder Mode did last weekend. Literally in a matter of hours there were hundreds of well known tech founders and investors giving their takes and interpretations. Not long after, people started making memes, and sharing videos, stories, and examples of the good, bad, and ugly of Founder Mode.

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Chris LoCutro

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This is a message that hits home for so many of us—especially if you’re working long hours, deeply invested in your business, and feeling the weight of leadership on your shoulders. I see this all the time in folks who are passionate about what they do but are constantly stressed out by the never-ending grind. If you’re someone who loves your business but feels overwhelmed because so much relies on you, let’s dive into something critical: how to stop depending on others for your happiness.

Energy 52

Energy Revenue Media 52

Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

People can behave poorly either in private or in public. This ranges from temper tantrums to intimidation and bullying. Use this approach to diffuse aggressive behaviors. 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.

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Project Management Manager 52

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, understanding SBO is critical. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in upskilling. You'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of Skills-Based Organization (SBO), tailored insights into your organization's current capabilities, and a toolkit of effective strategies.

BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Jump to section What is social awkwardness?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

How to determine if your existing growth formula is reaching its limit.

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