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How to Avoid the Jerk Boss Trap

Leadership Freak

Power blinds. Some become the jerk boss they never intended. The pressures of leading push people toward destructive behaviors. Some people become the jerk boss they never intended. Bosses dont become jerks overnight because they were awarded a fancy title.

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Why Small Firms Take a Pass on Profitable Opportunities

Kellogg Insight

And how they can be encouraged to buy in.

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The Power of the Chief of Staff: Interview with Maggie Olson of Nova Chief of Staff

SME Strategy

The Power of the Chief of - A Conversation with Maggie Olson- SME Strategy Consulting

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Podcast: How Should You Present Yourself at Work?

Kellogg Insight

Be yourself! No, not like that. On this (rerun) episode of The Insightful Leader, we help you navigate the competing advice about how much to share and hold back.

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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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Research: How Responsible AI Protects the Bottom Line

Harvard Business Review

Companies can’t afford to view ethical considerations as a luxury.

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Stop Calling Yourself a Leader If You Can’t Make These Brutal Choices Now

Lolly Daskal

Leadership isnt about popularityits about making the tough calls no one else will. If youre avoiding difficult decisions because theyre uncomfortable or unpopular, youre not leading; youre just occupying a title. True leaders embrace the weight of their choices, understanding that whats right often isnt easy. Avoiding these choices doesnt just stall progress; it creates confusion, lowers morale, and weakens trust within your team.

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my fiancé was my boss’s bully in high school

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am to be married next year and decided to send out save-the-dates early. I really like my coworkers and my boss and wanted to invite them to the wedding. When my boss received my save-the-date, they swung by my desk to congratulate me and we got to chit chatting.

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Stop Multitasking and Try Timeboxing

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with entrepreneur Marc Zao-Sanders on his favorite productivity tool.

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these are the 10 questions you should ask in your next job interview

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. One of the oddest things about interviewing people for jobs has always been how frequently candidates say they don’t have any questions when I ask what I can answer for them. This is a job theyre considering spending a large chunk of their waking hours at for the next however many years, and its likely to have a significant impact on their day-to-day quality of life and progression in their career.

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The Evolution of Luxury Brand Porsche

Harvard Business Review

How the German automaker is adapting to disruption and competition.

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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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a bunch of questions and answers about your resume

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m getting a flood of questions about resumes, so here are seven resume questions and answers. 1. Can my resume just list my last two jobs and leave the earlier ones off? The company I’m currently employed by is closing. It was sudden and, while not completely unexpected, it’s still a blow.

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Future-Proofing the Workplace: Organizational Strategies to Retain Women in STEM

AlignOrg

Published by AlignOrg in Partnership with ITWomen The Retention Challenge in STEM Women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to face significant challenges that hinder their career advancement and long-term retention. Despite efforts to close the gender gap, persistent issues such as pay disparities, career stagnation and burnout remain critical obstacles.

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616 | How to Address Underperforming Leaders Without Crushing Their Confidence

Chris LoCutro

Maybe youve got someone on your team whos struggling, and youre dreading the conversation. You dont want to demoralize them, but you also cant ignore the problem. So how do you have the conversation in a way that leads to improvement and not fear? That is what were diving into on todays episode of The Chris LoCurto Show. Leading people is one of the toughest things youll do in business.

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23 Examples of Hostile Work Environment: How To Spot the Signs

AIHR

Examples of hostile work environments are more common than wed like to think. 52% of employees have experienced or witnessed inappropriate, unethical, or illegal workplace behaviors, the most prevalent being bullying (51%), sexual harassment (40%), and racism (30%). As an HR professional, you should be able to recognize a hostile work environment so you can help affected employees and help your company build a respectful, inclusive workplace.

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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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coworker keeps a wall of embarrassing photos of former coworkers, boss says staff absences are too high, 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. My coworker keeps a wall of embarrassing photos of former coworkers I started a new job at a start-up a few months ago and one of my coworkers, who I work closely with, has a wall next to his desk where he has pinned up half a dozen enlarged photos of everyone who has left the company recently.