Thu.Feb 27, 2025

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Leading Thoughts for February 27, 2025

Leading Blog

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. Craig Wright on the value of thinking opposite: The more a person can exploit the contradictions of life, the greater his or her potential for genius. Great artists, poets, playwrights, musicians, comedians, and moralists embed oppositional forces in their work for dramatic, and sometimes comic, effect.

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How to Make Recognition More Meaningful by Adding Affirmation to Your Appreciation

Great Results Team Building

Appreciation is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to build a winning team. In fact, Harvard Business Review reported that 69% of employees say they would work harder if they felt their efforts were better recognized. And Terryberry found that 92% of workers are more likely to repeat a specific action after receiving recognition for it.

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How to Run Toward the Battle

Leadership Freak

Ive talked with many leaders who were confused, angry, and ready to quit. Sometimes I say, Well, isnt this exciting. My smile confuses them. Some disagree. Others think I dont get it. Leaders run toward the battle, not away. Perceived capacity governs response.

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The Worst British Customer Experiences of 2024

Innovation Excellence

by Braden Kelley Every year The Guardian, a newspaper in the United Kingdom (UK) looks not just at companies delivering stellar customer service, but APPALLING customer service as well. In this article we’ll look at some of the organizations they highlighted in their latest iteration and what we can learn from them.

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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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How does your organization approach things when someone is on vacation?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How does your organization approach things when someone is on vacation? We proactively avoid bothering them and prevent them from engaging with work 18.22% We avoid bothering them unless theres a crisis 54.26% We email and message them but if they dont answer, thats fine 17.41% We email and message and expect responses in a reasonable time 6.47% What vacation?

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“Good care starts with good leadership”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Good care starts with good leadership Written by Beth Gault Thursday 27 February 2025 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email For Afolabi Erinle CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, becoming Chartered opened up new career opportunities and enhanced his professional recognition Good leadership is the foundation of everything, and high-quality care starts with good leadership, says Afolabi Erinle CMgr MCMI, a health and social care training manager

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Book Review: Happy Sexy Millionaire

Roundtable Talk

Book: Happy Sexy Millionaire By: Steven Bartlett Reviewed by: Ashley Michael The Premise: Steven Bartletts Happy Sexy Millionaire is a deeply personal and thought-provoking book that dismantles modern myths around success, happiness, and self-worth. Bartlett, best known as the founder of Social Chain and a host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, shares his […] The post Book Review: Happy Sexy Millionaire appeared first on The Roundtable.

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MrBeast and the Customer Experience Audit

Innovation Excellence

by Braden Kelley There is a reason why Walmart is flipping the typical retail salary model on its head to pay managers in stores MORE than some managers at its corporate headquarters. The stores pay for the HQ, not the other way around!

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Foundational Leadership Theories Explained

Niagara Institute

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to just naturally know how to lead and inspire others? It turns out that there are scientific theories that can help explain why this is, and how leaders can learn to follow their example.

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Use the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next Job

Harvard Business Review

What it is, when to use it, and how to craft responses with clear, compelling, and memorable examples.

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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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How Informal Financial Arrangements Can Tackle Poverty

The Horizons Tracker

Around the world, many people rely on informal ways of managing money, borrowing and lending within their social circles. A better understanding of these networks helps explain how local economies work and could play a role in reducing poverty. A study from MIT highlights a notable case of informal finance in East Africa, where money moves differently depending on whether peoples social groups are based on family ties or on age-based peer groups.

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How to Assess the New Legal Risks of Your DEI Policies

Harvard Business Review

What has—and hasn’t—changed in the legal landscape.

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Study Finds That Banks Should Lend More To Small Businesses

The Horizons Tracker

It’s a common belief on Wall Street that small businesses struggle to get loans or credit at reasonable rates due to their perceived high risk. However, new research from Harvard Business School suggests that small firms may actually be more fiscally cautious than banks realize. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees often hold back on spending their available credit to maintain a financial cushion, even when banks offer larger credit lines or long-term loans.

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Social Security Retroactive Payments Fuel HR Win

HR Digest

The Social Security Fairness Act isnt just an arbitrary headline, its a noteworthy shift that will benefit millions of frontline workers. Signed into law on January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act 2025 removed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WED) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) , unlocking a social security benefit increase for over 3.2 million public sector workers.

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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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Research Explores How To Gain Political Support For Climate Action

The Horizons Tracker

A study from the University of Washington shows that the U.S. House of Representatives is more likely to vote on climate action when it is linked with certain other environmental issues. Climate change is a deeply divisive topic in American politics, and while Congress hasnt passed many climate-related bills in the last 20 years, the House has voted on numerous bills related to climate.

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Social Security Fairness Act Tests HR’s Compliance Grit

HR Digest

The Social Security Fairness Act 2025 is live, and it comes as a double-edged sword for HR professionals. Signed on January 5, 2025, this social security fairness act update dismantled the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) , handing a social security benefit increase to 3.2 million public sector workers. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on February 25 that social security retroactive payments are landing into account now.

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Severance’s dark mirror, HR’s chance to build better than a cult

HR Digest

Tonight, as we unwind from a hellish week of layoffs, many will log into Apple TV+ at 9 PM EST to catch Severance Season 2, Episode 7. Ill be damned if I miss it! Chikhai Bardo, the episode everyones been picking apart since the Season 2 recap started trending. Mark Scout is still chasing ghosts of Gemma, his wife reborn as Ms. Casy in Lumons cult-like, sterile halls.