Wed.Jun 04, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The greatest gift to the business: A strong technology architecture

McKinsey

Starbucks Coffee Company CTO Deb Hall Lefevre explains why architecture is strategy for modern businesses looking to compete in the technology age.

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Clear at the Top, Muddy at the Bottom

EOS Worldwide

In business, vision is essential. Yet, even the best vision will fall flat if you dont clearly communicate it throughout the organization. Leadership may be aligned at the top, but.

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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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Do US consumers care about sustainable packaging in 2025?

McKinsey

The rising cost of living and global geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping US consumers sentiments towardand preferences aroundsustainable packaging in 2025 and beyond.

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