Wed.Jan 08, 2025

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Failure: Only the Weak are Brave

Leadership Freak

Failure is a beginning when you rise. Adversity contributes to success when it becomes your teacher. Failure and bravery: ". no living thing is happy without bravery." Seneca Only the weak can be brave. How to use failure to create success.

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How Founders Can Avoid the Deception Trap

Harvard Business Review

Entrepreneurs — and investors — must protect themselves from the slippery slope of overpromising.

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coworkers can’t believe I’m not wearing a coat, asking to work remotely after getting a tattoo, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. Coworkers are very concerned that I’m not wearing a coat I am a relatively young woman (late 20s) in a workplace in which many of my coworkers are twice my age or more, and the profession is heavily skewed female. I’ve been at this workplace for about four months.

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How to Build a Strategy for Coming Trade Battles

Harvard Business Review

A five-part response to address both short- and long-term impacts.

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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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I think my disastrous ex-employee is co-opting queer identity

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work in a country with strong job protection, have a boss who is reluctant to do performance improvement, and I just transitioned out of managing a team. One of my reports was a recent-ish hire Ill call Pam, who is mid-career but entry-level. Pam volunteers for an optional LBGTQ+ employee resource group.

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5 Leadership Traits That Set High-Potential Employees Apart

Harvard Business Review

If you’re an aspiring leader, this episode is for you.

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Strategies for Managing Talent Amid Uncertainty and Competition

Harvard Business Review

If you’re a manager, you may need a new strategy to hire and retain top talent.

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should employee use sick time for doctor’s appointments?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: As a relatively new manager, Im wondering about how to navigate sick time. Background: Were 100% remote. I have weekly standing meetings with employees; apart from that, I dont require details on what theyre doing through the day. When I know someone is at a doctors appointment for a few hours, is it appropriate to ask them to use sick time?

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Game Theory Meets Gut Instinct: Smarter Choices in Business and Beyond

UVA Darden

Game Theory Meets Gut Instinct: Smarter Choices in Business and Beyond fosterl Wed, 01/08/2025 - 10:46 Image 10 January 2025 Leadership & Management Catherine Burton When you make decisions, do you take time to methodically gather data and make the most rational and calculated choice possible? Or do you rely on your intuition and go with your gut?

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3 Ways to Help Your Team Deliver Their Work

Thought Leaders LLC

Keep these three leadership roles in mind when helping your team members deliver their work. One of the four major activities that will consume your leadership capital is helping your team deliver their work. A leader’s role in delivering the work requires themto monitor progress, correct work that needs fixed,and repair work that was done incorrectly.Consider these approaches to ensure your teamis delivering the work.

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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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15Five Welcomes Veteran HR Tech Executive Larry Dunivan to its Board of Directors

15Five

15Five, the performance management platform that drives action and impact for thousands of HR teams and their companies, today announced the appointment of Larry Dunivan to its Board of Directors. Dunivan brings a wealth of experience in the HR tech industry having held executive roles at Ceridian (now Dayforce), Mineral and Namely, among others. Larry is a tremendous addition to our Board of Directors, said Jim Morrisroe, CEO of 15Five.

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No Order Takers Allowed: Building a Champion Culture

Chris LoCutro

In todays fast-paced business environment, teams that thrive are those that dont just “do what theyre told.” They step up, take initiative, and create solutions. If you want to build a culture of champions, its time to eliminate the order taker mentality from your workplace and cultivate accountability, proactivity, and a learning mindset.

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Why Retailers Are Turning to Third-Party Marketplaces

Harvard Business Review

Some traditional retailers including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are adopting third-party marketplaces, which connect customers with external sellers and thereby offer customers a much broader selection. Many other traditional retailers are considering whether to follow suit. Making the choice isnt clear-cut. It involves weighing a host of benefits and challenges.

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Setting Boundaries in HR: 5 Ways To Do It Effectively

AIHR

As HR professionals become more embedded in business operations, the line between being a trusted advisor and the go-to problem-solver for everything can often blur. While the instinct to help and support stakeholders is part of what makes HR so valuable, it also makes establishing healthy and clear boundaries difficult. Too often, HR finds itself stretched thin, trying to strike a delicate balance between offering support at all levels and protecting the time, focus, and energy needed to remain

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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.