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The Changing Landscape of C-Suite Executive Tenures: Insights and Implications

N2Growth Blog

In recent years, the duration of C-suite executives’ tenures has become a subject of growing interest and discussion. The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. A study by Equilar reveals that the median tenure among S&P 500 companies has decreased by 20% from six years in 2013 to 4.8 years in 2022.

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Ethical Leaders: 10 Behaviors to Avoid

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton In the lifelong quest to become our best selves, we need to stretch and grow and learn from our mistakes. Being a flexible and willing learner, we will more easily stay competent as the world changes.

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2 Timely Lessons On Leadership Revealed From The Solar Eclipse

Tanveer Naseer

Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two timely lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for.

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Beyond the Wilderness: 4 Strategies When Life is Uphill

Leadership Freak

Moses spent 40 years in the desert. Nelson Mandel spent 27 years in prison. In the 1930, Winston Churchill was marginalized because he warned England about Hitler. The wilderness is an inner experience, not a place. 4 strategies when life feels uphill.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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2 Timely And Important Lessons On Leadership Revealed From The Solar Eclipse

Tanveer Naseer

Last week, my hometown Montreal was treated to the celestial spectacular of a total solar eclipse. And the sight was not only awe-inspiring, it brought to mind two important lessons leaders should be focusing on right now. The first lesson was inspired by the special eclipse glasses I ordered for.

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How To Successfully Overcome The Imposter Syndrome As A New Leader

Lead from Within

Stepping into a new leadership role is an exciting but challenging journey. As you strive to make a positive impact and lead your team to success, you might find yourself grappling with a common foe: imposter syndrome. This nagging self-doubt can undermine your confidence and hinder your ability to lead effectively. Impostor syndrome is stunningly common — research suggests that 70 percent of people will experience these feelings at some point in their lives.

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How to Set Commit Goals

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Learn what a commit goal is and what you should consider when creating one. When you set goals, I encourage you to set two kinds of goals. The first is a commit goal and the second is a stretch goal. A commit goal is something you’re committing to do for the organization. If you miss it, you can get fired. There should be extreme consequences for missing a commit goal.

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Why Most Change Programs and Improvement Initiatives Fail

The Practical Leader

I’ve just completed a two-day retreat with a fast-growing leadership team. They scored themselves at the lowest levels we’ve seen on our Team Dynamics Survey. Rarely do we see a leadership team as dysfunctional as this one. Their unique products and growing revenues were papering over many huge cracks and barely holding them together. The CEO and second generation owner of this family business was completely frustrated, very unhappy, and hated coming into work every day. 18 th centur

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Enhancing Business Efficiency with Professional Document Scanning Services

Women on Business

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Millennials Aren’t All Badly Off, But There Is A Growing Rich-Poor Gap

The Horizons Tracker

New research from the University of Cambridge challenges the notion that millennials, often portrayed as financially disadvantaged compared to their Baby Boomer parents, uniformly face worse circumstances. Instead, they grapple with a “vast and increasing” wealth gap stemming from the uneven financial outcomes tied to diverse life and career paths, compared to their Boomer predecessors.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Coercive Power At Work: Definition And Examples

Niagara Institute

There are many types of power that can be used in the workplace by managers, supervisors, or anyone in a position of responsibility. Some power comes from charisma, known as charismatic leadership , whereas another type comes from likability, known as referent power. There’s also a power skill that you may have encountered: where an individual uses his authority and influence over subordinates.

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Consumers In Two Minds About Automated Deliveries

The Horizons Tracker

As Amazon endeavors to accomplish 10,000 drone deliveries in Europe this year and Walmart sets plans to extend drone delivery services to an extra 60,000 homes in the United States, there’s a surge in research and development investments in drone delivery by various companies. Yet, the question remains: Are consumers prepared to embrace this shift as the new normal?

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Strategic Investments in Employee Onboarding

Strategy Driven

In Human Resources, strategic investments in employee onboarding have emerged as a vital component for enhancing organizational performance and employee satisfaction. The meticulous process of integrating new hires into an organization is a significant investment. Adopting technological advancements such as an onboarding calculator has proven invaluable in optimizing this process.

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5 Ways a Tyrant Leader Keeps Their Authority

Ron Edmondson

Tyrant leader. Ever served under one? I have worked for a few controlling leaders. The word “tyrant” in the title of this post means a cruel and oppressive leader. That may be a strong word, but I would almost place some of these within that definition. One particular season like this was hard for me and even harder for my wife. She saw me coming home emotionally drained at the end of each day.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Strategic Staffing: The Advantages of Partnering With Outsourcing Companies for Remote Employees

Strategy Driven

Strategic staffing has become crucial for organizations to stay competitive and agile. With the increasing prevalence of remote work, companies are reevaluating their traditional hiring practices and exploring alternative approaches to meet their staffing needs. One such approach that is gaining traction is partnering with outsourcing companies to leverage remote talent.

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Indonesia Collects Wealth as Apple CEO Tim Cook Explores Manufacturing Prospects

CEO Insider

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is considering the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, as revealed by CEO Tim Cook during discussions with President Joko Widodo, aimed at enhancing local content and fostering partnerships with domestic enterprises. Cook, who arrived in Jakarta after a visit to Vietnam, engaged in discussions with President Jokowi regarding the […] The post Indonesia Collects Wealth as Apple CEO Tim Cook Explores Manufacturing Prospects appeared first on CEOWOR

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November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter

Rapid BI

Evan Carmichaels’ November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter Evey month Evan Carmichael publishes a number of top 50 blogs or tweeters to follow. [link] November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter #1) @richardbranson – richardbranson – Founder of Virgin Group:@virgin #2) @DeepakChopra – Deepak Chopra #3) @tonyrobbins – Tony […] The post November 2011 Top 50 Business Coaches to Follow on Twitter appeared first on RapidBI.

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Yes “We” Can—How to Delegate Effectively at Work

HR Digest

One of the toughest challenges leaders—and managers by extension—face, is in learning how to delegate effectively. With the amount of work that floods into the office every day, there are always new tasks to address and additional problems that arise with each one. When managers are able to prioritize better and ensure they have time for their team, employees become more capable of getting through their work rather than settling for a scattered manager who leaves multiple assignments unfinished.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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5 Networking Tips for Introverts (and Anyone Else)

Harvard Business Review

Even if you’re an introvert who dreads the notion of networking, you can develop your skills to get out there and do it. Research by the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, a partnership between Lehigh University and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, identified make-or-break factors for developing networking skills. They include: the ability to adapt your thinking swiftly in response to changing situations; combating a tendency to focus more on avoiding errors and negative results and instead striving for pos

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When Your Colleagues Have an Outdated Perception of You

Harvard Business Review

As we grow or change, our identity transitions are often invisible — unless we do the work to help others see our changes. This can be particularly true for people who have worked at a company for a long time. If you’re feeling like your colleagues aren’t recognizing your growth, the authors recommend three strategies: 1) Get clear on the differences between how you are perceived and how you want to be perceived; 2) Let go of work you may still be doing that was associated with your previous rol

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How to Stay Ahead of a Cybersecurity Breach with the Right Resilience Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM COMMVAULT

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor Content from Commvault.

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Crisis Leadership Lessons from Polar Explorer Ernest Shackleton

Harvard Business Review

Discover lessons in building a team, learning from bad bosses, and cultivating empathy.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Disruptive Innovation in the Era of Big Tech

Harvard Business Review

How does the landmark theory apply to tech start-ups, three decades after its introduction?