Wed.Mar 26, 2025

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How To Be A Radical Listener To Create True Connections

Eric Jacobson

I just read the best book I have ever read about how to be a great listener. It is called Radical Listening by authors Prof. Christian Van Nieuwerburgh (PhD) and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. This book will expertly guide you to move from being an active listener to becoming a radical listener. Radical listening is a profound practice that moves beyond simply hearing words to actively co-creating meaning.

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Two Questions Your Boss Needs to Hear

Leadership Freak

Everyone asks, How can I get the boss on my side? Its the wrong question. Questions have direction. Where are your questions taking you? Here are two questions your boss needs to hear. Curiosity is influential.

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Is Leadership The Key Ingredient For Teams To Succeed?

The Horizons Tracker

In our increasingly complex world, it’s crucial that teams are able to communicate and collaborate effectively. Fundamental to a team’s success is good leadership, but in a world in which teams can be in-person, virtual, and everything in between, leadership is far from straightforward. Research from Rutgers highlights the key role leaders play in the success of a team, with the researchers discovering that leaders were often the biggest predictor of team effectiveness than any other

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Why Talent Drives Innovation

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard In any organization, having the right people in the right places at the right time is critical for success. This is especially true for innovation, which doesnt just depend on good ideas, projects, or technologies – it depends on the people who can bring these to life.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Why Employees Aren’t Responsible For Their Own Learning (Not Entirely)

The Horizons Tracker

The lifespan of skills is shrinking, driven by rapid technological change, shifts in the job market, and the need for continuous learning. Technology is advancing faster than ever, with new tools and systems constantly emerging. As a result, the skills required for many jobs are changing quickly, and workers must regularly update their abilities to stay competitive.

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Cover Letters Still Matter—Even If They’re Not Required

Harvard Business Review

In a competitive job market, a great one can make all the difference.

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How to Lead a Successful Turnaround

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with former Marvel head Peter Cuneo on what it takes to shake up a team or organization.

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Shallow Thinking

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton The question of the day is How does shallow thinking lead to ethical mistakes? By shallow thinking, I mean thinking that is limited in breadth and depth. Think about taking a stroll on the beach as you read the characteristics of shallow thinking below. How do these characteristics describe the kind of thinking that can lead to ethical mistakes and decision gridlock?

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How to Prepare For—and Lead Through—a Crisis

Harvard Business Review

A masterclass on leading through uncertainty.

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Beyond The Lone Wolf Myth – It’s Time To Redefine Leadership For The Modern Workplace

Tanveer Naseer

Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership. That leaders can simply issue declarations of ‘how things work around here’ without so much as an explanation or giving space.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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What Leaders Need to Know About Auditing AI

Harvard Business Review

How to bring clarity to a fundamentally non-linear process.

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Use New Lenses to Think Critically

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Looking at a problem from different angles may help you uncover a solution you never would have seen before. Another set of critical thinking toolsfor defining your problem is looking at the problemthrough new lenses.Can you change the point of view?Can you change context?And can you change reality?Let’s look at what those mean. Changing point of view.How is the problem defined from the perspectiveof the CEO, of the frontline staff,of customers, of adjacent groups?

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Seattle’s Tax Revenue Crisis: Payroll Tax Revenue Falls $47M Short

HR Digest

Is Seattle witnessing a tax revenue crisis in 2025? That’s what the recent Payroll Expense Tax (PET) numbers suggest. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the PET report for 2024 on March 25, 2025, and the numbers were found to be nearly $47 million short of the projected amount. The shortfall has been linked to the number of major companies relocating from Seattle to other regions.

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Highlights – 26 March

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Highlights 26 March Wednesday 26 March 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email The power of trust: in mentorship, music and the modern workplace 26 March View all 2025 CMI Highlights At CMI, everything we do hinges on sharing knowledge. But we recently decided to take a step back to get a sense of what others think. So we looked back over recent conversations with Chartered Managers, to collate their opinions on the power of mentorship.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Indeed Sees Surge of Federal Workers Job Hunting After DOGE’s Job Cuts

HR Digest

Employment and hiring trends always provide a very insightful peek into society at the time, and Indeeds surge of federal workers looking for work tells us a lot about the US job market right now. Popular job search portal Indeed gave us an in-depth look into federal employee job hunt trends and pointed us towards a 50% surge in February from workers at federal agencies under DOGE review.

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“I strive to connect on a personal level”: how Chartered Manager and software engineer Suzy supports her team

Chartered Management Institute

Article: I strive to connect on a personal level: how Chartered Manager and software engineer Suzy supports her team Written by Jamie Oliver Wednesday 26 March 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Suzy Masri CMgr MCMI shares how she fosters a supportive team environment and builds a sense of camaraderie Every day, I want to be a better version of myself, says Suzy Masri CMgr MCMI.

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AI in HR: What You Need to Know – Data Privacy and Compliance

Go Hire - Leadership

AI in HR is rapidly transforming the talent acquisition landscape, but how safe is your data in this tech-driven world? Maren Hogan , a HR techology discusses the evolving role of artificial intelligence in HR and talent acquisition, emphasizing both its potential and the dangers of unchecked AI tools. The conversation delves into data privacy, security concerns, and the importance of adopting robust policies when integrating AI in human resources.