Tue.Aug 23, 2022

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Systematic Desensitization: When Anxiety is the Obstacle to your Client’s Goal

International Coaching Federation

Certain tasks or situations can create a lot of anxiety for clients, which can then become an obstacle to achieving their desired outcome. Anxiety around the scope of the goal, about what others will think, of success, failure, of letting themselves or others down. . What happens? . The client avoids and/or postpones the task or situation, which often reinforces the avoidant behavior, which then leads to further anxiety, and thus creates a vicious cycle and habit loop of procrastination. .

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Freelance, side hustles, and gigs: Many more Americans have become independent workers

McKinsey

Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.

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Watching the sausage get made – Presentation to the NOS-HS network on career guidance policy

Adventures in Career Development

I’ve been participating in a very interesting Nordic network which is focusing on the policies, politics, systems and organisations involved in the development of career guidance. The network is funded by NOS-HS and led by the University of Helsinki. Today we’re meeting in Helsinki to discuss the role of policy in career guidance and to explore possibilities for further research.

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Building the next big experiences

McKinsey

Brian Solis, Salesforce global innovation evangelist, sees curiosity and empathy as integral parts in delivering new experiences in the metaverse. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Why So Many Women Relate To Sanna Marin

Forbes Careers

Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland has women all over the world dancing right along with her. Here's why so many women can relate to her.

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6 Types of Sustainable Debt

Harvard Business School Online

If you want to invest in socially and environmentally friendly projects, here’s everything you need to know about sustainable debt, its different types, and its challenges.

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How to Connect with a Mentor (Design your Own Apprenticeship Part 3)

Your Work, Your Way

In a previous post , I outlined how you can plan for a mentorship / apprenticeship to learn a new set of skills or change occupations or industries. Finding and setting up a mentorship is a key part of creating your plan. Here’s how to get started. If you’ve followed the advice in the previous post, you’ve already created a plan with a specific set of skills you want to master, prioritizing those that are most important to your future success.

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5 Ways To Manage Your Career Ahead Of A Recession

Forbes Careers

Concerns about the economy and job security are escalating, but ironically disruption can create opportunities for your career—if you can manage the ups and downs.

Career 96
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Optimizing health system supply chain performance

McKinsey

COVID-19 required health systems to lean on their supply chain functions more than ever before, highlighting the function’s importance and opportunities to improve its performance and strategic value.

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3 Reasons People Are Unhappy At Work And How Redefining Success Can Help

Forbes Careers

Too many people are dissatisfied with their professional lives—and it shows. It’s time for a fresh take on the traditional definition of career success.

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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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Building an open metaverse

McKinsey

CEO John Hanke says the promise of the metaverse is massive, but there are technological and financial hills to climb. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.

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Follow These 5 Steps to Make Your Next Difficult Conversation Easier

Forbes Careers

As a police sergeant, defensive tactics instructor and member of the regional crisis negotiation team, Din Jenkins in no stranger to difficult conversations and high-stakes scenarios. He shares his 5 step approach to making any tough conversation easier. Read more.

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Rapid throughput improvement at mature semiconductor fabs

McKinsey

A shortage of automotive chips has shut down OEM production lines. How can fabs rapidly increase wafer output as vehicle demand surges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Why is Professional Development Important?

Harvard Professional Development

Professional development is an important aspect of continuing your career growth and striving to reach your goals. This blog post will explain what professional development is, its benefits to both employers and their employees, and how to seek different opportunities out to reach your full potential. What is Professional Development? Professional development is gaining new skills through continuing education and career training after entering the workforce.

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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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The McKinsey Crossword: Gender Parity | No. 90

McKinsey

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Passion Economy Unicorn Epidemic Sound’s Founder On How They’re Soundtracking The Internet

Forbes Careers

The model is unique in an industry which traditionally split royalties in a multitude of directions.

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Gaming for a cause

McKinsey

Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda shares his expansive vision for the Japanese entertainment and video game company, one that includes solving societal problems and greater user empowerment. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.

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DHS Proposal Could Pave The Way For Permanent I-9 Remote Virtual Inspection

Forbes Careers

A new rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security authorizing alternate procedures to inspect identity and work authorization documents could change how employers manage Form I-9. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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How to Write a Self-Assessment (With Examples)

BetterUp

Bettering yourself — and your organization — starts with a look inward.

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The Merger & Acquisition Leader’s Sub-Playbook #7 - Change Management

Forbes Careers

Think in terms of integration leadership, change management, communication, announcement cascade, and adjustments.

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Writers and achievement: endurability and tenacity, not just talent

The Creative Mind

“Writing itself, if not misunderstood and abused, becomes a way of empowering the writing self. It converts anger and disappointment into deliberate and durable aggression, the writer’s main source of energy.” Author Dani Shapiro recalls “In the late 1980s, when I was a graduate student working on short stories and flirting with the idea of […].

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How To Conquer Fear, Show Simple Courage And Increase Your Impact

Forbes Careers

The world needs ordinary heroes - those who show simple acts of courage daily.

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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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Understanding locus of control is key to harnessing happiness

BetterUp

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How The CPO Of Sam’s Club Develops Great Leaders

Forbes Careers

Christopher Shryock began his role as the SVP and Chief People Officer of Sam’s Club nearly two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic. Responsible for all aspects of human resources for Sam’s Club, Shryock had (and still has) his work cut out for him.

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The Importance of Taking Breaks: Increase Your Focus

BetterUp

Jump to section. Breaks and work performance: two sides of the same coin. When should you take a break? A different break for every need. Don’t lose self-control. See breaks as part of your workday. Taking longer breaks to prevent decision fatigue. Work hard, rest hard.

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Friends vs special interests: Which is more fulfilling?

Penelope Trunk

Melissa wants you to know that she did not edit the post about how doctors are the most annoying of all the professional women I coach. I did not, in fact, write that in the post. Melissa points out that it’s what I was trying to write, but I got distracted piling on all the links she’d normally be taking out. I tell her I think I’m at a turning point and maybe I want to just do research full time and stop writing stories about myself.

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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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6 Factors That Promote Resilience: Face Challenges Head-on

BetterUp

Jump to section. 5 key components of resilience. 6 contributing factors to resilience. Is resilience a skill or a character trait? What are the characteristics of a resilient person? 4 examples of resilience. How can positive thinking help foster resilience? What factors promote resilience at work? For the future: The role of health in resilience.

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The Reasons Why An IRS Agent Could Be Paying You A Visit

Forbes Careers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will receive an $80 billion cash injection over the next decade, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law by President Joe Biden on Aug. 16. The significant boost in resources has many wondering what a beefed-up IRS could mean for Americans.

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Creating a New Manager Training Program? Don’t Forget These 5 Things

BetterUp

What it means to be a manager has radically changed in the last couple of years.

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Survive vs. Thrive

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Mareva Godfrey, Parenting Coach, UNITED STATES. How Do You Survive vs. Thrive? If we are fortunate to live long enough, all humans at some point will experience a setback so powerful that it rocks their world. For many, these are the events or circumstances out of alignment with their “normal” life, propelling them to “survive, get through, put one foot in front of the other, seek the light at the end of the tunnel, get out of the dark hole” while waiting for time to pas

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!