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1 Surprising Way to Ensure You Grow Your Leadership Skills

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 306: What if the most powerful feedback tool to grow your leadership skills isn’t in your manager’s hands—but yours? Let’s face it—leaders often struggle to get the kind of feedback they actually need to grow. Either it’s anonymous, vague, or just too expensive to implement consistently. But what if you could skip the formalities and get real, useful insights directly from the people you work with every day—without spending a dime?

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The Weekly World News version of the future

Seth's Blog

What if someone is just making stuff up? Years ago, I worked with the supermarket tabloid to make an ironic, shouty, somewhat funny book that has turned out to match much of the discourse we find surrounding us. When we flew down to Florida to meet their team, I was amazed to discover that this nationwide newspaper, read by millions, was created by three people in a storage closet.

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The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor

The Creative Life

One of Britain's best-known artists on creative routines, meditation as a tool, and what he does with work that doesn't yet work. The post The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The opportunity to innovate in senior housing

McKinsey

The senior-housing industry has huge potential. Sam OGorman examines three approaches that could make senior housing more appealing, expand its reach, and enable better and more affordable care.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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The Easiest Client in the World

The Coaching Blog

Maria looked to be the easiest client in the world. She provided plenty of information before our first session; she announced the clear goal of creating and running a retreat for women writers; she arrived at our first session enthusiastic, open, and apparently ready to work. What more could a coach ask for? But I knew better than to suppose that we were going to have smooth sailing.

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FInd the Fun at Work: How Smart Leaders Prioritize Play During Tough Times

Let's Grow Leaders

The Find the Fun Habit: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Bring It to Life This Week Weve all been on that team where everything feels heavy. The deadlines are looming, the to-do list is growing, and the energy? Flat. But heres the good news: you can find the fun at work and get the results you need. Thats the spirit behind Find the Fun the habit of bringing levity, energy, and even a little play into your process.

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Which inbox?

Seth's Blog

It’s easier than ever to fall into an inbox mindset. There are things to do, and we do them. Inbox zero is the unattainable goal that fills our days. But it avoids the real question, which is: which inbox are we emptying? There’s the inbox of urgent texts. Or the inbox of slightly less urgent emails. Or the inbox filled with spam, perhaps hundreds of thousands of emails that aren’t really an inbox.

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Investing in innovation: Three ways to do more with less

McKinsey

In times of disruption, many organizations freeze their innovation spending despite its critical importance for long-term growth. Here’s how to avoid that trap.

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The Recognition Deficit: Why So Many Feel Unseen at Work

Up Your Culture

In this episode, were exploring why more than a third of employees say they dont receive enough recognition from managers or peers. Well be breaking down why recognition remains so underutilized, what it costs your culture, and how to make it part of your daily rhythm. And here to help Beth make sense of it all is Kelly George, Culture Coach here at Up Your Culture.

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How to Make Active Listening Your Go-To Habit

Let's Grow Leaders

Listen Actively:Because Sometimes the Most Powerful Phrase You Can Say Is Nothing In a world full of deadlines, devices, and drive-by updates, deep, active listening has become a rare (and powerful) act. Its easy to half-hear while scanning Teams, thinking about your next meeting, or mentally composing your grocery list. But when you truly tune in? Thats when the real magic happens.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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How HBS Online Can Sharpen Your Team’s Skills

Harvard Business School Online

Team upskilling is essential in todays fast-paced business environment. HBS Online offers flexible courses that provide practical skills and foster collaboration, supporting your organizations growth.

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Books (and more)

Seth's Blog

Brad Feld has been contributing to and leading the tech community for more than thirty years. His books have always been inspiring and useful, but his new book takes it to a higher level. Adam Becker has written two books that I recently devoured. The first is philosophy, history and political drama, all woven together to explain, perhaps for the first time most people will truly understand, how quantum mechanics works (and doesn’t).

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Data in the age of AI: A conversation with Mark Birkhead of JPMorganChase

McKinsey

Mark Birkhead, chief data officer at JPMorganChase, shares how his team is leveraging AI to extract strategic value from the banks massive data estateall while meeting strict data governance standards.

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Embracing Change: Guiding People Through It with Purpose and Confidence

Up Your Culture

Change. For some people, its exhilarating. For others, its downright unsettling. But one thing is certain change is constant. And in todays workplace, it seems to be arriving faster than ever. Whether its a shift in leadership, a redefined mission, new technology, or an organizational restructure, change touches every level of a company. And how we manage that change can either strengthen engagement or leave it in pieces.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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“Get Off Your Butt” Isn’t Sales Coaching (But Here’s What Is) with Video

Let's Grow Leaders

Sales Coaching for Habit Change, Not Just Hopeful Conversations We were at the ATD (the global Association for Talent Development) conference, chatting with folks at our booth, when a sales manager stopped by, clearly frustrated with unsuccessful attempts at sales coaching and seeking better solutions. He laughed, “Alright, I’ve got some powerful phrases for you.

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Why Good Humans Become Bad Bosses with Jamie Woolf

Crestcom

What causes a well-intentioned, capable leader to become the kind of boss that leaves employees feeling disengaged or demoralized? That’s the central question of this episode of The Leadership Habit podcast. Host Jenn DeWall sits down with Jamie Woolf —CEO of Creativity Partners and former Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios—to explore the concept of power blindness and the common derailers that turn good humans into bad bosses.

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Are You Caring for Your Mental Health Properly?

She Owns Success

If you’re committed to taking care of yourself, one of the most critical areas to prioritize is your mental health. Whether youve struggled with your mental health challenges or youve supported loved ones with their struggles, most of us have been touched by the impact of mental health struggles in some way. Its not something you can put on the back burner; looking after your mind needs to be an ongoing practice.

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Value creation in Indian agriculture

McKinsey

Indian agriculture is thriving. Understanding its complexitiesand its areas of opportunityis critical for agribusinesses looking to be a part of its growth.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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50+ Business Plan Statistics You Should Know in (2025)

Upmetrics

Ever wondered why some startups explode with success while others fade away? The answer often lies in a simple, overlooked toola business plan. Dive into surprising business plan statistics revealing how having a solid plan doubles your funding chances and boosts growth rates. Dont risk guessing.

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The Power of a Good Apology at Work: The Surprisingly Strong Habit That Builds Trust

Let's Grow Leaders

Why You Should Apologize at Work (and How to Do It Without Overdoing It) Nobody enjoys messing up. But you know what makes it worse? That uncomfortable stretch of silence when someone misses the mark and refuses to acknowledge it. If youve ever wondered when or how to apologize at work, the answer is: probably sooner than you think. A well-timed, sincere apology doesnt weaken your credibilityit strengthens your relationships, fast-tracks trust, and keeps collaboration moving forward.

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On burning bridges

Seth's Blog

Building a bridge is far more difficult than maintaining one. While it’s tempting to imagine that we’re always racing forward, it’s far more likely we’ll benefit from traveling over this bridge again one day soon.

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7 Simple Ways to Improve Patient Retention in Your Dental Practice

She Owns Success

Patient retention might not always be the first metric dental practices track, but it often makes the biggest difference. You can have new patients booking daily, but if they dont return, the cycle becomes draining, both financially and operationally. Thankfully, you dont need to overhaul your practice to see improvement. Small refinements in service and communication can go a long way.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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When can AI make good decisions? The rise of AI corporate citizens

McKinsey

As agentic AI begins to influence decisions at scale, forward-looking organizations need to reimagine governance, trust, and operating modelsor risk falling behind.

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You Know You Need AI,  Now What? A Practical Guide to AI Implementation

ChaiOne

Learn how to implement AI with Strategy in your business. Use the Agentic AI Canvas to identify use cases, align teams, and turn awareness into action.

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How to Collaborate with AI (and keep your job, voice and sanity)

Let's Grow Leaders

AIs Not Coming for Your JobBut It Might Draft Your Next Email Youve seen it comingAI is a daily part of your workflow. Its summarizing reports, drafting emails, organizing data…even suggesting how to phrase that sensitive message to your boss. And if youre like most human-centered leaders we talk with, you might wonder: is it possible to collaborate with AI and stay human?

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Debt vs. Equity Financing: What’s Best for Your Business?

Upmetrics

Debt financing means borrowing money and paying it back with interest. Equity financing means raising money by giving up a share of ownership. In this blog, we explain the difference, compare pros and cons, and help you choose the right option for your business.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

Technical degrees 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. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Sustainable Development

She Owns Success

Many women entrepreneurs want to grow their businesses but struggle with high costs and waste from traditional packaging. In the United States, only around 30% of packaging actually gets recycled, which hurts both profits and the planet. This post shares how sustainable packaging solutions like biodegradable and recyclable materials can help women in business lower costs, boost sales, and support green technology.

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Drew Ungerman on patient-centric care, leadership, and technology

McKinsey

McKinseys Drew Ungerman discusses how healthcare leaders can improve patient care and use technology in a way that complements clinicians work and enhances care delivery.

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Mind Maps for Project Management | Improve Planning & Workflow

Ayoa

What Is the Use of a Mind Map in Different Fields? Mind maps for brainsprinting and idea generation. The post Mind Maps for Project Management | Improve Planning & Workflow appeared first on Ayoa.

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Use This Strategy Alignment Model to Guide Better Client Decisions

EOS Worldwide

As a business coach or EOS Implementer, you’re constantly helping leadership teams make better decisions, gain clarity, and get everyone rowing in the same direction. But sometimes, even the most.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?