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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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Instantly Spot Great Leaders With The Word-To-Wisdom Ratio
"We are no longer looking for all-knowing, command and control leaders of the past. These traditional leaders are no longer fit for purpose and frequently fail to put people at the center of their decision-making. These leaders, who often see themselves as the smartest person in the room, are unable…
Tokki CEO And Founder Jane Park
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how central meaningful connection is to the human experience. Connection is everything—our health and well being quite literally depend on it. Speaking from my own experience, being in the business of helping others connect is a uniquely rewarding endeavor. But…
10 Kid-Approved Foods That Are Better For Your Body And The Planet
No matter where you go, store shelves burst with tantalizing snacks designed to get kids begging their parents to buy. But too often, these treats are ultra-processed foods filled with sugar and harmful additives known to do serious damage to our health and to the planet. As children worldwide head…
Reasons To Exit The Flexible Work Echo Chamber
I recently received an email note from a CEO who apparently had watched my TED Talk on the Future of Work on a recent Singapore Airlines flight. There obviously must have been slim pickings in the onboard entertainment category on his flight. Nevertheless, his comment, which I paraphrase, was instructive:…
6 Creative Ways To Beat Job Search Burnout
Unemployed U.S. workers are experiencing a tremendous case of job search burnout, according to research from staffing firm Insight Global. More than half of those surveyed (55%) said they’re completely burned out from undergoing a long, drawn-out job hunt. In addition, recently unemployed full-time workers say they have applied to…
Jocko Willink’s Communication Tactic To Inspire And Lead Teams Like A Navy SEAL
“One of the most critical steps that all leaders must take is to communicate the why,” says former Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink. I spoke to Willink about his new program on the streaming platform MasterClass. Over ten episodes of the class titled “Critical Leadership Training,” Willink covers a range…
11 Signs Of Toxic Environments
Psychological abuse is four times more prevalent in the workplace than sexual harassment alone. Related, workplace stress is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Workplace bullying has been dubbed a silent epidemic and is a public health threat affecting over 79 million employees in the United…
A Successful Partnership In Colombia Continues
In partnership with UNICEF, the Halü Foundation and the indigenous Wayúu people of northern Colombia, the Baxter International Foundation is helping bring safe water and sanitation to thousands. The results offer a roadmap for increased success. By Tom Walker The ancestral lands of the indigenous Wayúu people in northern Colombia…
Remaining Clear-Headed In The Midst Of Chaos
As Jocelyn, a senior leader of a large international bank, entered the coaching session, her whole appearance radiated stress. Rapidly, she started talking, revealing a recent upheaval that caught her completely off guard: “Last week, a new CEO was appointed, and the first thing he did was fire my boss.…
5 Steps To An Engaging Presentation For Your Management Interview
While most entry-level or non-managerial positions may not require them, jobs that are higher spec and demand strategy, stronger communication skills, and leadership ability, usually require the candidate preparing for the interview to also create and deliver a presentation to the interview panel. The presentation can be based on any…
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