Sat.Jun 24, 2017 - Fri.Jun 30, 2017

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Before You Forget, Stop and Do This Immediately

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever met a truly humble person– someone who’s entire life is a sacrificial commitment to a cause they deeply believe in? As I spoke with Sister Louise in Thailand about her 50-year commitment to helping women and children out of extreme poverty and danger, I was blown away by her selfless mission. Although she’s Catholic her focus is not about a conversion of her 95% Buddhist community– it’s about “saving (with a little “s”) lost sheep.

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High-performing teams: A timeless leadership topic

McKinsey

CEOs and senior executives can employ proven techniques to create top-team performance.

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Strategy Talk: How Can I Make My Company More Innovative?

Strategy+Business

Successful innovation in big organizations demands three essential behaviors.

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The Successful Creative Mindset with Joanna Penn

Lateral Action

This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative Podcast is Joanna Penn, a best-selling, award-nominated thriller writer, as well as a publishing expert and host of The Creative Penn Podcast. Joanna is here to talk about mindset for creatives – specifically, the attitudes and ambitions that distinguish creatives who struggle from those who succeed – […].

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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 trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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My son was accepted to Juilliard!

Penelope Trunk

This is my son on registration day at Juilliard. We are so excited. But not surprised. That’s what happens when you work this hard. You are not surprised. I am told it’s rare for a kid to get into Juilliard on the first try. Kids audition for three, four, five years before they get in. And that’s what we would have done. So we sort of, in the back of our heads, thought this is just what we are doing.

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What CEOs are reading in 2017

McKinsey

Leaders of some of the world’s biggest organizations share which books will keep them occupied in the weeks ahead.

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5 reasons why Chinese cinema shouldn't fear Hollywood

World Economic Forum

President Trump and President Xi's recent agreement to increase China's Hollywood film imports might seem like bad news for the local cinema industry – but greater competition might push it out of its comfort zone.

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A machine-learning approach to venture capital

McKinsey

In this interview, Hone Capital managing partner Veronica Wu describes how her team uses a data-analytics model to make better investment decisions in early-stage start-ups.

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The closest look yet at Chinese economic engagement in Africa

McKinsey

Field interviews with more than 1,000 Chinese companies provide new insights into Africa–China business relationships.

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Making it in America

McKinsey

The United States needs to regain its competitive edge in manufacturing while also grappling with its two-tiered labor market and finding ways to make economic growth more inclusive.

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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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Economic Conditions Snapshot, June 2017: McKinsey Global Survey results

McKinsey

Global executives see geopolitical issues as a rising risk to growth, but they remain more buoyant than downbeat in their outlook for both the global and domestic economies.

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The real story behind US companies’ offshore cash reserves

McKinsey

The healthiest thing to do is bring the cash home. But the details of who holds it and what would happen to it should shape the repatriation debate.

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Finding a strategic cybersecurity model

McKinsey

Protecting critical and sensitive information is of paramount importance in business and government, but plans must be in place to handle inevitable breaches too.

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Reinvention or regrets? Hong Kong faces a fork in the road

McKinsey

On the 20th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, the territory needs to move faster to position itself for the future.

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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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How to achieve and sustain the impact of digital manufacturing at scale

McKinsey

Although manufacturing leaders see the potential of digital, few have a clear strategy to capture its value. Three principles can help turn optimism into action.

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Happy 50th Birthday, ATM

Strategy+Business

Banking's greatest technological innovation offers timeless lessons in improving customer experience.

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Struggling to Be Heard: How Women Can Overcome Bias

Strategy+Business

Under a microscope in business school and the workplace, women tend to withdraw. Here are ways to surmount that and other barriers to the C-suite.

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European healthcare—a golden opportunity for private equity

McKinsey

A review of investment opportunities in Europe.

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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 road to renewal: How to rebuild America’s infrastructure

McKinsey

America’s approach to planning, financing, building, and maintaining public infrastructure is fragmented and inefficient. Here is how to improve it.

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