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Creating great thought leadership is necessary but not sufficient

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and today I want to chat with you a little bit about the difference between what’s necessary to be a successful thought leader and what’s sufficient. So, it is necessary to constantly create and produce high quality—the highest quality of thought leadership that you’re capable of.

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How to Kickstart Your Post-Summer Career Development

Harvard Business Review

Using the end of the summer to reset your approach to development can create new energy for your career. Instead of feeling like another thing to fit in, it can be a new source of motivation that supports everything else you’re trying to do. The idea is to identify actions that will kick-start your learning in a way that’s easy to add into your day.

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CEO Succession Planning: Your 2024 Comprehensive Guide (+Free Template)

AIHR

CEO succession planning is more important than you may realize. According to Harvard Business Review , nearly $1 trillion of market value is wiped out every year in the S&P 1500 from poorly managed CEO and C-suite transitions. The researchers estimate that better succession planning could help the large-cap US equity market achieve 20% to 25% higher company valuations and investor returns.

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How To Effectively Prepare For Your Next Leadership Role in Six Steps

Lolly Daskal

The path toward effective leadership begins with intentional preparation and personal growth. As you aim to take on greater responsibility and influence. It’s essential to equip yourself with the right skills and mindset. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or seeking to expand your impact as a leader, adopting a structured approach to your development can mean the difference between success and struggle.

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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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Great Communicators Share These 7 Characteristics

David Grossman

When was the last time you heard a great speech? Listened to someone who captivated you with their personal story? Read something that was written so beautifully and powerfully that it challenged your thinking or moved you to action? For many of us, it may have been a while. That’s because outstanding communication is rarely practiced with the kind of diligence it deserves, even among leaders who count on inspiring their teams to achieve ambitious goals.

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How CEOs Are Using Gen AI for Strategic Planning

Harvard Business Review

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

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How To Develop A Leadership Style That Resonates With Your Team

Lolly Daskal

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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AI Adoption in HR: 3 Insider Insights and Adoption Personas Defined

AIHR

The race to adopt AI has intensified, and HR teams are caught in the middle as organizations look to leverage new opportunities for competitive advantage. HR is now responsible for integrating AI into its processes while also promoting AI adoption throughout the organization, especially given data privacy and ethical concerns. As the workplace continues its digital transformation, HR leaders need a clear strategy.

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The End of the Chevron Doctrine Is Bad for Business

Harvard Business Review

Recent Supreme Court decisions on regulatory powers will have a major impact on business investment — but not in the way most people think.

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let’s talk about times when speaking up as a group got something changed at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. We talk a lot here about times when you need to band together with coworkers to push back on something as a group — an unfair policy, a problematic process, or anything that you’ll have more luck changing if you speak up as a group rather than as an individual. (Here’s advice on how to do it.

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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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10 Useful Things You Need to Know About High-Potential Employees

Lolly Daskal

High-potential employees are a rare and invaluable asset to any organization. These individuals exhibit the ability to significantly exceed performance expectations and have the capacity to fill key leadership roles as they develop. Recognizing and nurturing high-potential talent can lead to substantial organizational growth, innovation, and long-term success.

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5 Telltale Signs That a Photo Is AI-generated

Kellogg Insight

For one, scour for details that defy the laws of physics.

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Why Loyalty Programs Fail

Harvard Business Review

And how to fix them.

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my boss told me to be less harsh, ex-employee didn’t check the mail, and more

Alison Green

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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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Dynamic Drive: The 7 Keys to Sustainable Success

Michael McKinney

T HERE is drive, and then there is Dynamic Drive. Dynamic Drive is about aligning what you do with who you are. Author Molly Fletcher says, “It’s about figuring out whether there are parts of your life where you are playing small or safe or are dissatisfied.” It’s about fulfillment. Dynamic Drive is about the journey. It’s about becoming. “Dynamic Drive is the process by which we implement and sustain intentional change.

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Navigating Leadership Accountability in Recognition Practices

Vantage Circle

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Without accountability, there is no trust, and without trust, there is no leadership. – Dave Ramsey CEO - Ramsey Solutions, Finance Expert, NY Times Bestselling Author Effective leaders are those who not only hold themselves accountable but also ensure that accountability permeates throughout their organization.

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Why Companies Should Consolidate Tech Roles in the C-Suite

Harvard Business Review

Recently, some organizations have begun to recognize the downside of C-level proliferation and decided to consolidate senior technology and data roles. These individuals — referred to as “SuperTech” leaders — are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.

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my husband’s boss was fired after he told the truth about her in an exit interview

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m writing on behalf of my husband, Bob, who recently left his job after two years. During his exit interview, he explained exactly why he was leaving. The reasons included his supervisor’s disorganized management style, expecting him to answer texts and phone calls at all hours, expecting him to log on to work immediately after a serious car accident, etc.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Leading Thoughts for September 12, 2024

Michael McKinney

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Harvard Professor Paul Lawrence on making morally significant choices: “It is as much within our power to make choices that lead to the destruction of species as it is to make choices which keep us on the track of continued life and development.

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OKRs for Employee Engagement: A Powerful Tool (With Examples)

Vantage Circle

Did you know, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) were initially popularized by tech giants like Google and Intel to drive business outcomes and enhance employee engagement. Since then, it has been adopted by companies across various industries, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations. The framework aligns individual efforts with organizational objectives, fostering a sense of purpose and measurable impact.

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Why VCs Should Use Net Promoter Scores with Founders

Harvard Business Review

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to provide innovative solutions to urgent challenges that require concentrated, collaborative effort. But to scale these solutions, founders need more than just capital — they need strong, effective support from their investors. As a result, in recent years, it’s become increasingly common for VCs to claim that they view startup founders as their customers.

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when is it OK to quit without notice?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve read your advice that two weeks’ notice before quitting is the professional standard , because it “provides time for you to wrap up projects and transition them to whoever will be covering them in the interim.” In general, I agree. But what about in situations where you couldn’t possibly “wrap up” anything with two years’ notice, much less two weeks?

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Your Fall Life Tune Up

Mark Sandborn

Fall is here and this is (as all times are) a good opportunity to tune up your business and your life. Here’s a list of ideas you can use improve every area of your personal and professional life: Personal Development Growth -Develop a learning agenda for the balance of the year. What one or two things do you most need to learn about? What one thing do you most want to learn about?

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Webinar | Ask the Scrum Trainer: Key Insights from our Webinar

Agile42

Recently, agile42 hosted an enlightening webinar, “Ask the Scrum Trainer: A Q&A for Aspiring Agility Aces,” featuring expert Agile coach and trainer, Regina Martins. This comprehensive session addressed a wide array of Scrum Master questions, tackling everything from the composition of Scrum Teams to the challenges of virtual environments.

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Research: How to Delegate Decision-Making Strategically

Harvard Business Review

Delegating work can help free up managers’ time and energy while empowering their employees to take on meaningful tasks. Yet, previous research has shown that delegating decision-making can cause employees to feel overly burdened. In a new paper, researchers examine the negative impact that handing over choice responsibility can have on delegator-delegate relationships.

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asking for a hotel room far from coworkers, asking about camera culture in an interview

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask for a hotel room far from my coworkers when traveling for a conference? I recently completed my professional degree and licensure in my field, and have been getting a lot of support from my employer in establishing myself.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

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The Six Most Important Skills Every Future-Focused Leader Needs

Lolly Daskal

The skills required for effective leadership are evolving rapidly. Driven by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and the increasingly complex business environment, mastering a specific set of competencies will be crucial for navigating this new reality. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, I have found that what got us here in leadership will not keep us there in the future.

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Maine Wasn’t Vacation Land When We Lived There

Leadership Freak

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Don’t Make This Common Networking Mistake

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to job searches, everybody knows how important networking is. But a surprising number of people fail to follow up with the people they’ve met with and sought advice from. That’s a problem, because it can alienate mentors and hold job seekers back. The authors discuss the main reasons for this lack of follow-up and then recommend a simple three-part plan for following up effectively.

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a resigning employee gave me the best gift

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a manager, and I’ve heard you speak many times about how the best gift to a manager is a personal note about how the work we’ve done is appreciated by those who report to us. I wanted to share an experience I have recently had that underscores your point.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

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.