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The Surprising Power of 10 Weaknesses

Leadership Freak

Weaknesses are tools, not flaws. Self-aware leaders use their sharp edges to shape a better future. For example, impatience when paired with emotional intelligence fuels progress. Channel weaknesses toward useful ends. Successful leaders understand the power of weakness. Here's how.

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The New Rules of Talent Retention with Global Talent Advisor Steve Cadigan

SME Strategy

The New Rules of Talent Retention with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First CHRO, Global Talent Advisor and Author of Workquake.

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Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work 

Refresh

Influence is a powerful tool in the workplace, but it’s not about wielding authority or demanding attention. True… The post Mastering the Art of Influence: Building Connections and Impact at Work first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How Costly Is a Resume Gap for Executives?

Harvard Business Review

An analysis shows the impact can linger for senior leaders.

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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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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2025

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2025 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Psychology of Leadership : Timeless principles to perfect your leadership of individuals, teams and yourself! by Sbastien Page The Psychology of Leadership offers a fresh take on leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Incentives for Sales Teams

Harvard Business Review

Salespeople with a purpose beyond making money outsell those who are focused exclusively on targets and quotas.

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Navigating the Hybrid Work Dilemma

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS professor Raj Choudhury on what research really shows about hybrid work.

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my boss’s constant self-deprecation and oversharing make me uncomfortable

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I want your help in understanding what, if anything, I can/should do about the way my boss talks about herself. I like my boss, but it’s exhausting! My organization recently went through huge layoffs, so everyone feels overworked and off-balance. As part of that I got a new boss.

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Calyx Global: Improving the Quality of Carbon Credits

Harvard Business Review

How one startup balances revenue growth and brand management.

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my interviewer wants a reference from my current boss

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently interviewed for a new job that I was really excited: its exactly what I want to be doing next in my career, at a company Ive heard good things about, and with a salary range that would be a significant boost from what I earn currently. After the second interview, the hiring manager asked me for my references.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Scrum for Cats: An Agile Framework that Fits the Feline Philosophy

Agile42

At agile42, we’ve always believed that Agile should adapt to its practitioners – not the other way around. After years of observing our feline colleagues (who, let’s be honest, already run our households with ruthless efficiency), we realized: cats are the ultimate Agilists. They iterate (paw at a toy, lose interest, repeat), self-organize (usually atop your keyboard), and deliver MVPs (Minimum Viable Playthings, like that weird moth they keep batting at on your television scre

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when someone tells you you’re too sick to be at work (but you’re not)

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: How should I respond when someone tells me that I am too sick to be at work and I should be at home? The context here, one of my directs popped her head into my doorway and said, You should really be at home today.” I am recovering from a cold/flu and have been out of the office for a couple of days because of it.

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620 | How to Build Predictable Revenue with Memberships with Stu McLaren

Chris LoCutro

Business owners, if youre tired of riding the sales rollercoasterbooming one month, stressing the nextthis episode is for you. I sat down with the king of memberships himself, Stu McLaren , to talk about how you can stop chasing new customers month after month and start building Predictable Profits through recurring revenue. This conversation was jam-packed with practical advice, mindset shifts, and real-life examples of business owners just like you who added stability and freedom to their busi

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The Role of Culture in Sustained Success: Lessons from Dynasty Teams

AlignOrg

Sustained success in both business and sports isnt about isolated victoriesits about building a culture that creates long-term competitive advantages. True dynasties arent just about having a roster of superstars. They’re born from a perfect harmony of leadership, strategic vision, and a relentless commitment to core values. Why do some organizations shine for a season and then fade, while others sustain success for decades?

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Report: Employee Trust in AI Growing Alongside Training

Association Now Workplace

According to an American Management Association survey, more workplaces have an AI strategy, but employees still fear a lack of a centralized approach. More organizations are embracing generative AI into their workplaces, according to a new report. But many employees say they need better training around how to use it. The American Management Association report, Organizations Make Progress Adopting AI, but Many Employees Feel Left Behind , was released last month and is based on a survey of more

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How To Use AI in HR Analytics: Your 2025 Go-To Guide

AIHR

AI in HR is now the norm in the field of Human Resources. In fact, 60% of C-suite level executives and HR decision-makers believe their HR departments will integrate more AI and automation into their functions and processes within five years, as doing so is expected to enhance HR practices and support organizational competitiveness and achievement. To help you gain a better understanding of how to use AI in HR analytics, this article discusses why it matters, how to apply it to your organization

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drunk coworker’s aggressive behavior outside of work, a retroactive pay cut, 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. Can I report my coworkers drunken, racist aggression outside of work? This past weekend, after a Saturday work event, a coworker invited me out for lunch and a few drinks to celebrate a job well done. We made a call to another coworker who lived in the area to join us.

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