Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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Navigating The Misinformation Maze: Leadership Strategies For Decision-Making In A Post-Truth World

Tanveer Naseer

In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves and their organizations from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast, Ive invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and.

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Systems Thinking: Using The 5 Whys

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton In my Applied Ethics Class, I introduce my students to the Five Whys. This is a simple and valuable tool for getting to the root cause of problems. We may think we understand why something happened but when we fix whatever we think is the sole cause we dont always get the intended result. The reason for that is that problems tend to have multiple causes.

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How to Tame Your Monkey Mind

Next Level Blog

For ten years Ive been asking audiences of leaders this question: In the last year, has it been easier or harder to control your level of mental chatter? In every year of the last ten, the answer has been harder. It would seem, then, that the leadership curve on mental chatter is up and to the right. For example, a group of sixty-five leaders I spoke to this past week on the connection between effective self-management and positive leadership outcomes posted these overall results in a self-asses

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From Resistance to Reinvention

Innovation Excellence

Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Transform Innovation Capability GUEST POST from Noel Sobelman For large, established companies, driving innovation is more than a strategic priority, its a necessity for survival in competitive and fast-changing markets. Yet, fostering innovation in a legacy organization can be a daunting task, especially when cultural inertia stands in the way.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical chops might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Join seasoned executive Chandra McCormack for a breakdown of how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace culture that energizes rather than exhausts.

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Triggers: When Someone Pushes Your Buttons

Leadership Freak

A babys giggle, an insult, and being trusted with new responsibilities all have one thing in common. Theyre triggers. Frustration triggers me to talk louder. I choose to do the opposite. I ask questions and soften my tone. Thats my goal, at least. Turn triggers into advantage.

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Can HR Turn the IRS Stimulus Check Deadline Into a Financial Wellness Win?

HR Digest

The IRS stimulus check deadline is fast approaching, and theres $1400 on the line. Not only is this an opportunity for millions of Americans to claim their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credits, but it’s also a chance for employers and their HR teams to support and promote financial wellness among their workers. The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder for those who havent filed their 2021 tax returns to do so by April and recover a stimulus check in the process.

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California Career Passports: Your FAQs guide to jobs training program

HR Digest

The golden state of California is making waves with its innovative approach to workforce development. At the heart of this significant move is the Digital Career Passport, a key component of Governor Gavin Newsoms bold vision to redefine how people gain skills and work. But what exactly are Career Passports? How do they fit into the education plan in California?

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Do You Challenge How Your Business Operates?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Thinking critically about the way your business runs can help you generate new ideas to run things better. When you go to generate new ideasto run things better,you need to think criticallyabout the way your business runs.I like to look at three things:a business model blowup,a revenue blowup, and a cost blowup. On the business model blowup,fundamentally rethink about how you go to market,even rethink what your market actually is.

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Highlights – 9 April

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Highlights 9 April Wednesday 09 April 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Why EDI matters (and how everything is connected). Plus, new CMI research into moving the needle on gender wage disparity 9 April View all 2025 CMI Highlights The UK has made solid progress when it comes to the impact of the legislation requiring gender pay gap reporting, but persistent inequalities continue to hamper businesses and economic growth.

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How Self-Discovery Changed My Life: Embracing Neurodivergence and Authenticity

My Own Coach

Discover the profound journey of self-discovery and the unexpected moments that bring clarity and peace. Unveil the power of authenticity, the impact of neurodivergence awareness, and the strength found in vulnerability. Embrace your true self and live a life of genuine connection and empowerment. Dive into a transformative story that reveals the beauty of understanding and accepting who you truly are.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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How People Are Really Using Gen AI in 2025

Harvard Business Review

The top 100 applications for LLMs, according to users.

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Mattel’s DEI Stance Is Changing: What Is HR Taking Away from This Story?

HR Digest

Mattel may have made a killing on its diverse Barbie line and the movie of the same name that took the world by storm, but it’s also joining a long line of businesses in their pro-diversity pullback. Mattels DEI policy has taken a hit, winding back the companys commitments to the goals it had once prided itself on. A new report by Bloomberg Law explained that as a result of potential DEI investor concerns, Mattel removed all references to these initiatives from its two recent investor fili

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When One of Your Employees Is Working Against You

Harvard Business Review

Some employees don’t just cause problems—they create them on purpose.

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Pharma tariffs are coming, will your workforce pay the trice?

HR Digest

A Gen Z philosopher once mused, The math isnt mathing.. As pharma tariffs loom , potentially 25% of higher, the U.S. drug import tax is poised to disrupt pharmaceutical trade. For CHROs and HR leaders, it means less profit margins and throttling of wages across the American workforce. These U.S. pharma levies is brewing a retention crisis on American soil that cant be tamed.

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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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The Tariff Wars Just Upended Your Supply Chain. Here’s How to Adapt.

Harvard Business Review

Steps leaders can take to prepare for short- and long-term challenges ahead.

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Researchers Call To Rethink The Norms Of Human-Machine Interactions

The Horizons Tracker

A new study from Trinity College Dublin argues that we need to rethink how humans and machines interact to address todays pressing social problems. From fake social media accounts to self-driving cars, trading algorithms, and AI chatbots, the study highlights the importance of understanding the growing role machines play in society. Researchers from Ireland, the UK, the US, and Germany reviewed cases where algorithms, bots, and robots work with or against humans, whether by competing, coordinati

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Bringing Innovation to an Underserved Market

Harvard Business Review

The feminine care market saw little to no innovation for decades—until Thinx, Inc. came along.

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Researchers Develop A Tool For Spotting The Right Mindset

The Horizons Tracker

Achieving ambitious goals requires more than passion and support; it calls for a mindset open to change and improvementa “growth mindset,” as experts describe it. But how do we know if we possess this mindset? And how can a coach or teacher gauge if someone has the right outlook to excel? A team from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology believes they’ve created a way to measure it.

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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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The Health Risks Posed By A Polarized Society

The Horizons Tracker

News coverage of the 2024 election has largely focused on political divides, but a study from New York University highlights a lesser-known impact of polarization: health risks. Political divides dont just disrupt the passing of health-promoting laws; they also influence personal health choices, like getting a flu shot, and spread distrust in health advice, making it easier for misinformation to take hold.