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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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How To Write A Character Reference Letter For A Friend Or Family Member
A character reference letter can make or break an applicant’s chances. Here’s how to write a great one. Before the days of background checks, how could prospective employers determine if they were hiring a good worker or a ‘bad apple’? They had to rely on character reference letters, sealed with…
What HBCUs Teach Us About Inclusive Excellence
Happy HBCU Week! Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continue a record of unparalleled success at graduating Black leaders despite a history of being underfunded. Finally, their practices and strategies for training and supporting diverse student talent are being recognized and elevated as models for organizations seeking to exemplify inclusive…
Nikole Reed’s Path To Leadership Success
Leadership may not always look like a destination, but it most certainly is a journey. It’s a journey paved by one’s ability to tap into one’s inner leader while inspiring others to do the same. It’s also a journey that requires one to lift as one climbs, and that’s precisely…
1984 And George Orwell Live Again In Putin’s Russia
Soviet citizens reading George Orwell’s 1984 were amazed that the British author never set foot in the USSR yet described the country so well. A timely book by Masha Karp, a former Russian Features editor for the BBC World Service, shines a light on an unexplored topic—George Orwell and Russia.…
Why It’s Crucial To Understand The Soul Of Your Business
At the heart of every company is a mission, a purpose that propels the products or services offered. But a purpose is lifeless without people who believe in it. Without people who are passionate about what they are giving their time and talent to. These people, some called leaders, contribute…
Mental Health Support Is Key To Cutting Student Absence, Says Report
Increasing support for young people’s mental health is key to reducing student absence rates, according to a new report. School attendance rates have plummeted in the wake of the pandemic, with almost a quarter of students in England now classed as persistently absent, missing at least 10% of their education.…
Encouraging Developments & Forward Momentum
By Matthew Bishop A mix of gridlock and optimism landed on Manhattan’s streets last week as political, business, and civil society leaders from around the world arrived for the annual deliberations at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week. While the progress discussed in these meetings has not…
How Generative AI Tutors Can Improve Online Education
The availability of online higher education marks an extraordinary moment in the history of learning. Those who sell what are essentially correspondence courses, are understandably driven by quotas: they need to fill virtual seats to maintain or increase revenue. Students want easier – and cheaper – access to degrees and…
What Age Can A Child Refuse To Visit With A Parent Or Self-Emancipate?
Refusal to Visit a Parent At age 18 in all of the United States, a child can decide not to visit the other parent without consequence to themselves or the favored parent. Children who are considered legal adults (age 18 in most states) may always refuse to spend time with…
The Strategic Importance Of Agency In Today’s Organizations
In today’s organizations, agency can stand out as a cornerstone for driving innovation, decision-making, and problem-solving. But I find that all too often, it doesn’t. Agency, as I define it, is when team members are empowered to make decisions and take action that results in positive outcomes. This empowerment is…
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…