Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
“Greg” called to share his news, “You know that situation with my boss is going a lot better! I decided to go on the offense and just keep him over-informed. He loves it. Now he stays off my back and I can do my work.” Bingo. Another “bad boss” tamed. 5 Ways to Tame a Bad Boss. Sure I’ve met some loony tunes over the years.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Migration has become a flashpoint for debate in many countries. But McKinsey Global Institute research finds that it generates significant economic benefits—and more effective integration of immigrants could increase those benefits.
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Strategy+Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
You can identify early signals of pending failure, or sustained success, from a prospective CEO's behavior. Narcissism and dismissiveness are warning signs of hubris; humility and inquisitiveness are indicators of prospective success.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. Ah, the dreaded b-word. Call me bold , call me brash , but this is one b-word I stand firmly behind. Bragging is an unavoidable career necessity. Yet, it’s developed quite a bad rap—and perhaps for good reason. After all, no one wants to be one of those people.
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Penelope Trunk
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Last night my husband and I woke up in the middle of the night to talk politics. We didn’t talk about how surprised we were. We went through the list of people we know who voted for Trump but wouldn’t admit it. We know a lot of them because we don’t live in California or New York. We live in The Rest of The Country. If you live on the coasts you probably don’t understand what it’s like to be surrounded by Trump voters, so I’ll tell you.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Morgan (a family friend who also happens to be a millennial) was practically screaming in frustration as we began our mentoring session, “Arghhh, Karin, I’m just so frustrated. They want me to do all this crap… none of it seems important, and it’s getting in the way of my real work.” It would have been tempting to just take Morgan’s word for it– that the “crap” she was being asked to do made no sense.
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Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
“Nicole” called me looking for help on employee engagement. “Karin, I’m looking at our employee engagement survey and 80% of the respondents said they haven’t had a one-on-one meeting with their boss in the last year. How is that possible? And what do we do now?” Sadly, it’s not the first time I’ve run into such a situation.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
With all the stress and pressure, sometimes it feels really hard to cultivate a feeling of gratitude at work. You might feel stuck. Or passed over. Or taken advantage of. Or just wanting someone to say “thank you” for all you’re doing–for goodness sakes. Or (it’s okay, let it out first). Life it tricky. Gratitude is never simple.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
“Greg” called to share his news, “You know that situation with my boss is going a lot better! I decided to go on the offense and just keep him over-informed. He loves it. Now he stays off my back and I can do my work.” Bingo. Another “bad boss” tamed. 5 Ways to Tame a Bad Boss. Sure I’ve met some loony tunes over the years.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
With all the stress and pressure, sometimes it feels really hard to cultivate a feeling of gratitude at work. You might feel stuck. Or passed over. Or taken advantage of. Or just wanting someone to say “thank you” for all you’re doing–for goodness sakes. Or (it’s okay, let it out first). Life it tricky. Gratitude is never simple.
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
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
The fintech sector is being shaped by shifting market conditions, new regulations, and changes in consumer demands and behaviors.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Online food-delivery platforms are expanding choice and convenience, allowing customers to order from a wide array of restaurants with a single tap of their mobile phone.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Companies must be prepared to tear themselves away from routine thinking and behavior.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Everyone wants to be “agile” these days. Here’s how successful companies put together the teams and the capabilities to actually make it happen at scale.
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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.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
How will the world satisfy its need for energy? McKinsey research offers a perspective.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
As the high-tech and automotive worlds merge—with four disruptive technology trends driving change—a complex ecosystem is creating new rules for success.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Clear measurement standards, high-grade operations, specialized products, and more training for entrepreneurs can make impact investing a more influential practice.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
By digitizing processes and making organizational changes, governments can enhance services, save money, and improve citizens’ quality of life.
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.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
What I learned about empirical analysis, dominant hypotheses, and the value of a clean workshop while crossing Australia on my bike.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Personalization drives growth. But to scale it, companies need to do four things.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Healthcare companies are developing new digital technologies to give consumers more control over the care they receive. That could upend the industry’s move toward greater consolidation and scale.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Slower economic growth in the United States has wrought a vicious cycle that has hobbled many American households. Targeted investment and policy action could turn it around.
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!
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
The individual charged with leading change must have multiple capabilities.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
With machine-learning technology, retailers can address the common—and costly—problem of having too much or too little fresh food in stock.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
The heady growth of new music-streaming services in the region may contain lessons for other industries.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
By working closely with their suppliers, consumer companies can lessen their environmental and social impact and position themselves for strong growth.
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McKinsey
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Modeling afforded a number of insights about why high-technology companies fail. It is much harder to change decision-making procedures than we realized when system dynamics started. Whether in school or management education, the focus will be on “generic structures.”.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Environmental projects are woefully underfunded. Improving their risk-return profiles and structuring larger investment products could unlock private capital to narrow the gap.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Cross-functional collaboration and customer-focused design thinking can help companies reap more value from the energy and resources they use.
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
A simple idea: update your operating model to be able to build small, self-contained teams that create change quickly and efficiently.
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