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Wisdom From Three Stoics for Leaders

Leadership Freak

The wisdom of today was discovered centuries ago. These quotes from the Stoics reflect the relevance of ancient wisdom to leaders today. The reason learning is hard. The path to tranquility. The reluctance to confess faults.

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What Role Does Exclusion Play in Hate and Violence? Part 2

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Moral exclusion includes using an insider mindset and thinking that others (who are not members of the group) as not worthy of protecting. If you're not yet familiar with moral exclusion, this post may be helpful background on differences in world views and selective inclusion.

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4 Steps To Transform Negative Self-Talk Into Driving Force For Success | Leadership Espresso Shot 58

Tanveer Naseer

I’ve spoken with many highly successful people over the course of career and there’s one interesting characteristic I’ve noticed they all share in common. Each of them exudes this quiet confidence about themselves and their abilities. And to repeat, not just confidence, but quiet confidence, meaning they don’t try to be the smartest person in the room or the one who gets all the attention.

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4 Important Reasons Why Collaborative Leadership is Taking Over

Lead from Within

Collaborative leadership is emerging as the dominant approach in today’s dynamic and interconnected business landscape. This style of leadership emphasizes teamwork, shared decision-making, and collective problem-solving. It is quickly becoming the preferred way to lead organizations for several compelling reasons. In this blog, we’ll explore four key factors that highlight why collaborative leadership is taking over as the dominant leadership style.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Driving Performance: Enhancing Productivity Through Development Initiatives

Women on Business

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Founder Personality Matters For Startup Success

The Horizons Tracker

The numbers are clear: Most new companies don’t make it. But what sets the lucky few who not only survive but thrive apart from the rest? While luck and circumstances do play a role, a recent study from UNSW Sydney shows that when it comes to startup success, it all boils down to the personality of the founder or the team. Successful startup founders have unique personality traits that set them apart from the average person.

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How Leaders Create Respectful Cultures

The Horizons Tracker

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers worldwide are feeling more stressed and worried. Surprisingly, about half of American employees seem uninterested in their jobs. Recent research from the University of Missouri reveals that how leaders communicate can make a big difference in creating a work environment where respect and recognition are valued.

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Stop Stressing, Start Typing—How to Politely Ask for an Update

HR Digest

It’s been a week past the deadline and the IT team hasn’t updated the website like you requested. You don’t know how to politely ask for an update without implying that they’re falling behind on their tasks. You’re hoping they will finish the task soon but, in the end, the work doesn’t get done. Two days later, you’re in trouble for taking so long to get a minor issue fixed.

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Research: How Women Can Build High-Status Networks

Harvard Business Review

Despite the potential career benefits of building high-status networks, research has long shown that women face greater obstacles in establishing these networks compared to men. The authors’ research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, not only underscores what we know about the unique challenges women face in building high-status networks; it also offers a strategic roadmap for overcoming these challenges.

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We Judge Those From Our Own Group More Harshly

The Horizons Tracker

We may assume that in group/out group dynamics would prompt us to be generally kinder to those in our own tribe. Alas, research from Cornell suggests the opposite might actually be the case, and we’re harsher on those from our own group. The researchers suggest that at the heart of this seemingly dichotomous finding is morality, as morality tends to bind groups together.

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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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GenAI Could Make Online Conversations More Civil

Harvard Business Review

Online conversations are famously fraught, which creates challenges for people communicating on online platforms, including those used for workplace collaboration. New research suggests that these platforms might want to consider using generative AI to help cool down heated discussions and prepare employees for difficult conversations. The author discusses research that he and his colleagues have conducted on this topic and discusses the ways in which the community platform Nextdoor has started

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How to Decide If AI Should Be Part of Your Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Should your company be betting on AI as a growth strategy now? How do you distinguish genuine opportunities from speculative fads and make an informed decision on whether AI is your next big bet? In this article, the authors cover five steps to help your company answer this question. After thoughtful analysis, your decision ultimately boils down to this: Does the current state of AI align with your business strategy?

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When Scaling Your Start-Up, Don’t Lose What Makes It Special

Harvard Business Review

Focus on preserving three things: strategic business intent, a strong connection to customers, and a stellar employee experience.

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When You Make the Leap to Manager

Harvard Business Review

Organizational behavior expert Alison Wood Brooks takes questions from listeners who are struggling as first-time bosses.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Lessons from the Bud Light Boycott, One Year Later

Harvard Business Review

Why did the Bud Light boycott affect the beer brand’s sales when many other boycotts have only marginal or short-term impact? An analysis of sales data confirms that Bud Light suffered a sustained downturn in sales, more pronounced in Republican-leaning counties in the U.S. And it explains several factors that determine how vulnerable a brand is to a boycott.