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Evaluating Leadership Potential: Beyond Performance Metrics

N2Growth Blog

Identifying and promoting leaders is one of the most consequential decisions an organization can make. However, many organizations make the mistake of equating high performance with leadership potential. Effective leadership requires a unique set of skills, including emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to inspire others. This article explores how organizations can distinguish between performance and leadership potential and adopt structured approaches to identify the right cand

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Shifting Mindsets to Compete in an Ecosystem-Driven World

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 1980 Harvard professor Michael Porter published Competitive Strategy, which recommended that firms create advantage by driving efficiencies throughout the value chain and mastering competitive forces by maximizing bargaining power. These concepts drove corporate thinking for decades.

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12 Toxic Behaviors to Avoid at all Cost

Leadership Freak

You can do many things right, but one destructive behavior pollutes them all. Toxic behaviors poison teams. Eliminating destructive behaviors lifts your potential. Keep the good. Jettison the bad. Here's my list of 12 toxic behaviors you must avoid. Which three are the worst?

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29 People Who Taught Us Life Lessons In Courage, Integrity And Leadership

Eric Jacobson

The 29 profiles you will read in Robert L. Dilenschneiders new book, Character , are about people who are exceptional exemplars of character. Theyre inspirational because they used their abilities at their highest levels to work for causes they believed in. Because of character, they influenced the world for good. The dictionary defines character as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual, the distinctive nature of something, the quality of being individual in an interesting

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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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Delegate Like a Brave CEO

Leadership Freak

It's time for another great book giveaway on Leadership Freak! "No More 24/7" CEOs enable businesses to run efficiently when they arent there. Business owners burn out when they constantly work in the business instead of on it. They end up overwhelmed, stagnant, and unable to grow. Catherine Roe is giving away 20 copies of her book!

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The Science Behind Employee Happiness And Organizational Performance

Eric Jacobson

Confusion often abounds as to what workplace wellbeing actually is and what it entails, explain the authors of the new book, Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters: The Science Behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance. Workplace wellbeing is how we feel at work and about our work, share Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and George Ward. It has evaluative, affective, and eudaimonic components.

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How To Lead Your Boss

Eric Jacobson

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. So, that is why Mackenzie wrote her book to teach you how to take actions that ultimately will improve your impact on the job and increase your happiness and fulfillment in your career. Mackenzie's quick-read strategies focus on these four key areas : Part 1: You First offers techniques to take ownership and accountability for creating a career and

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Positive ESG Messages Can Backfire

The Horizons Tracker

Its become common for companies to show off their social responsibility. Google highlights its solar-powered data centers, Apple talks about using recycled materials, and Walmart mentions its support for local communities. But new research from Berkeley Haas shows that these positive messages can backfire. The study finds that when companies promote their good deeds, it can trigger negative memories in consumers, reducing support for policies that help businesses, especially in a crisis.

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FBI warning: North Korean hackers may be your newest hires

HR Digest

The rise of remote work has reshaped how companies operate. But with this shift comes a chilling new risk. One that would see your company employing North Korean hackers. Recent warnings from the FBI spotlight a growing threat in America. Hackers from North Korea are now posing as legitimate remote workers to infiltrate US employers. This is no longer a cybersecurity scare story.

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Research Explores How The Philippines Manages Emigration

The Horizons Tracker

Each year, more than a million Filipinos leave the country to work abroad, a trend that concerns the Philippine government. Migration has long been a key part of the countrys economy, with around 10 million Filipinos now living overseas. Many go abroad temporarily to earn money and send it home, while others leave for good. To manage this migration, the Philippines set up several government agencies in the 1980s.

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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 Is an Exempt Employee? An Updated Guide for 2025

HR Digest

What is an exempt employee? If youre searching for an answer to this question, youre likely trying to understand the employment system in the US and whether you fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or not. As complex as it might feel at first glance, it’s quite simple to determine who qualifies as exempt and who doesnt. The employee classification rules make it easier to clarify the conditions of employment, particularly for non-exempt employees and the wages and other guarantees

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The Neuroscience of Unlearning: Why the Best Learners Are Experts at Forgetting

Experience to Lead

Summary: Unlearning old ideas and ways of working is a critical yet challenging skill for adult learners. Neuroscience reveals that the complexity of our brains makes unlearning harder. L&D functions are presented with a unique opportunity: to support people as they overcome the cognitive, emotional and social barriers associated with unlearning. —— In the medical field, many educators say that half of what students learn will eventually be proven false.

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Developing Leadership Programmes in the NHS

Chartered Management Institute

Case Study Developing Leadership Programmes in the NHS Debbie McArthur is Head of Apprenticeships and Leadership Development at East Suffolk North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Despite a successful career in education and training, it wasnt until she completed the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with CMI that her confidence was unlocked. Standing in your power When youre working with highly intelligent, experienced doctors and senior leaders every day it can be daunting - so its easy to feel

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Home Office Goals: How to Create a Space You Can Get Stuff Done

Women on Business

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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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How Should Gen AI Fit into Your Marketing Strategy?

Harvard Business Review

Three questions to answer.

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HP layoffs to target factory, support, HR and legacy tech roles

HR Digest

HP is dropping the axe in 2025, and its not looking pretty. As part of its multi-year Future Now plan, HP layoffs in 2025 are set to roll out with a fresh wave of job cuts. The upcoming layoffs will wrap up a broader goal of slashing 4,000 to 6,000 jobs by the end of fiscal 2025. But, whos in the crosshairs? From factory floors to HR desks, heres what we know about the upcoming layoffs at HP and why its trimming the fluff.

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When You Oversell Your Abilities and It Backfires

Harvard Business Review

The risks of overconfidence—and five ways to rebuild your credibility.

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Auto Industry Layoff Predictions Spark Concern Among Workers

HR Digest

Mass layoffs are a common part of the cycle for a majority of large-scale businesses, so it’s no surprise that the auto industry is facing layoff predictions just like the world of tech. Some of these downsizing efforts are a part of the industrys annual attempt to reorganize resources and cut out unnecessary expenses to tighten up the team, but in 2025, the auto industry job cuts are also being linked to the economic changes occurring across the U.S.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Essentials: Asking Purposeful Questions

Harvard Business Review

Advice from a conversation expert on showing up with curiosity and confidence.

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