Tue.Dec 24, 2024

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The Santa Claus Leadership System

Leadership Freak

Santa Claus asks, What do you want? Leaders get further when they know what the people around them want.

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606 | Scaling Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Values

Chris LoCutro

“Chris, how do I grow my business without sacrificing my values?” Scaling your business is one of the most exciting journeys you can take, but its also one of the toughest. How do you grow without losing sight of what matters most? Thats the challenge were diving into on this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show. Whether youre just starting to think about growth or youre deep into scaling, this roadmap will help you make values-driven decisions that lead to sustainable success.

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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #100: Hidden costs, Measuring Your Word, Pros & Cons of Side Hustles, and more…

Get Lighthouse

Have you ever hid behind HR speak? Ever make a mistake and use legalese to cover instead of apologize? The fear and temptation to do that can be very strong. You dont want to get sued, youre worried about them being upset or retaliating, or your lawyer or HR department literally told you to do it this way or else. Unfortunately, this approach can cause a lot of damage.

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Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips for Healthcare Workers During the Job Search

Refresh

The winter months can be tough for everyone, but especially tough for healthcare workers due to long hours… The post Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips for Healthcare Workers During the Job Search 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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The Power of Small Acts of Inclusion

Harvard Business Review

A guide to building a culture around a common purpose.

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Why Are So Many Successful Leaders Terrible at Asking for Help

Lolly Daskal

The disconnect between leadership success and help-seeking behavior creates a critical vulnerability in organizational effectiveness. While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. Research demonstrates that leaders who master the art of requesting assistance build stronger teams and achieve superior business outcomes.

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the best office holiday party date story of all time

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A couple of years ago, someone shared what I consider to be the best holiday date story of all time, and it must be shared here again. Enjoy: When I was fresh out of college, a dude in my social circle invited me to his fancy work Christmas party. He was a teacher, so Id kind of assumed I was there as friend to act as a buffer between well-intentioned female colleagues who wanted to set him up with one another, with their daug

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Scaling a Family Business While Maintaining Founding Values

Harvard Business Review

HBS senior lecturer Henry McGee and CEO Jessica Johnson-Cope discuss building multigenerational success.

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update: the black woman who was told to monitor her tone and not dominate conversations

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who wrote about being a black woman in government who had been told to monitor her tone and not dominate conversations ?

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Best of IdeaCast: To Build Stronger Teams, Ask Better Questions

Harvard Business Review

Revisiting a conversation with HBS professors Leslie K. John and Alison Wood Brooks on the powerful communication tool.

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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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update: my interviewer said an employee was unhappy he was interviewing me

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose interviewer said an employee was unhappy he was interviewing her (#3 at the link)? Heres the update. What.

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New Managers: You Don’t Need to Know It All

Harvard Business Review

Becoming a manager doesnt mean that you have to have all the answers. And you shouldnt feel pressured to have them, either. When a team member comes to you with a question, instead of providing immediate solutions, you can facilitate the problem-solving process, which can help your team develop judgment and ownership. Its okay to take time to think before responding, as thoughtful deliberation is a sign of strong leadership.

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