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5 Top Leadership Articles for the Week of September 11, 2017

Let's Grow Leaders

Each week I read a number of leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like […].

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Four Ways to Break Career Stagnation

Career Advancement

“I believe ambition is not a dirty work, it’s believing in yourself and your abilities. Imagine this: what would happen if we were all brave enough to believe in our own ability, to be a little more ambitious. I think the world would change.” ~ Reese Witherspoon ~. Aaron felt like he was stuck. The job just seemed like a treadmill. The same thing over and over.

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Memo to the CEO: Are you the source of workplace dysfunction?

McKinsey

Rudeness and bullying are rife, says Stanford professor Bob Sutton. Wise leaders figure out how to fix their teams and organizations; and they start by taking a long look in the mirror.

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Are You Overly Invested in Work?

Eat Your Career

The philosophy behind Eat Your Career is that work can be a nourishing , enriching life experience. That’s a tall order, I realize. I really do believe that work is a very important part of life. When you’re not happy with your career, it can impact all other areas of life. Your mental, physical and emotional health can suffer. Your relationships and financial security can suffer.

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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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One Easy Way to Encourage Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

I took my bike to the cycling shop for a quick repair before heading out for a beautiful Saturday afternoon ride in Breckenridge. Recognizing me from the last time, the manager asked where I’d been riding so far this summer. I shared, […].

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Burn Your Rule Book and Unlock the Power of Principles

Strategy+Business

Clear and simple shared objectives nurture employee energy, ideas, and commitment.

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The 5-step road map to a profitable and enduring brand

Inventive Problem Solving

Very few companies ever find a way to build profitable and truly enduring brands. Has your business? In a world where price often dominates the discussion and a sea of options and choices flood the market how do you create and sustain a point of differentiation for your brand in the eyes of prospects? In a world where confusion and suspicion about products and services is ever present how do you drive customer loyalty and retention?

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7 Ways to Lead Friends and Former Peers

Let's Grow Leaders

Betrayed Joe stomped into the meeting room, slammed the door shut, and yelled at me, “How could you let this happen?” He had just been fired by the company president. I snapped back, “Me?? I’m not the one who didn’t show up […].

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How to Succeed in the Booming Business of Medicare Advantage

Strategy+Business

Medicare Advantage, the program through which Medicare recipients purchase private insurance for out-of-pocket costs, is poised for significant growth. But given structural changes in the market -- in particular a rising focus by the government on reimbursing for the quality of care and consumer preference for plans with high quality ratings -- only a small number of payors will benefit from this growth.

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What it really takes to capture the value of APIs

McKinsey

APIs are the connective tissue in today’s ecosystems. For companies who know how to implement them, they can cut costs, improve efficiency, and help the bottom line.

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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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My fascination with resilience starts with 9/11

Penelope Trunk

After the World Trade Center fell, those of us who were there were divided into therapy groups. Sorted by trauma. People who lost a parent in one group. People who escaped down a stairwell in another group. I was in the group of people who got hit by flying body parts. The first thing I noticed in group is that some people told their story over and over again.

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The road to artificial intelligence in mobility—smart moves required

McKinsey

Is AI all hype? No. But automotive OEMs need to take five steps to overcome challenges and position themselves to succeed.

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Additive manufacturing: A long-term game changer for manufacturers

McKinsey

To get the most out of additive manufacturing, companies need to think beyond prototyping and understand what the technology means for production.

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Urban commercial transport and the future of mobility

McKinsey

Commercial traffic clogs city streets, contributes to pollution, and drives up the cost of doing business. But there are many ways to do better.

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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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The art of project leadership: Delivering the world’s largest projects

McKinsey

Four mind-sets and eight leadership practices distinguish successful leaders of ultralarge projects.

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Impact investing finds its place in India

McKinsey

The country’s market for purpose-driven finance could grow to $6 billion to $8 billion in 2025. What’s shaping the landscape?

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Digitization: The next stop for the apparel-sourcing caravan

McKinsey

Stepping up digital efforts in purchasing could help apparel companies transform. A survey of sourcing executives highlights trends and opportunities.

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Five ways to unlock win–win value from IT-services sourcing relationships

McKinsey

IT purchasers and providers can achieve win–win outcomes by altering their sourcing routines. Here’s how they can be more strategic about the principles and practices they follow.

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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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Financial globalization hits a more stable, inclusive stride

McKinsey

After the global financial crisis, a number of countries stepped back from the world stage, choosing to instead focus on domestic capital while being more selective about foreign investments.

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What Southeast Asia needs to become a major player in artificial intelligence

McKinsey

For artificial intelligence to take hold in Southeast Asia, the region needs more defined business use cases, better data ecosystems, and more concerted talent-development efforts.

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Seven rules for spinning analytics straw into golden results

McKinsey

While IoT-enabled advanced analytics could be worth trillions to manufacturers, turning insights into outcomes requires more than just the right technology.

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The Philippines growth dialogues: Doris Ho and Suraj Moraje

McKinsey

In the first installment of a new series, two Filipino leaders discuss the country’s future economy and society.

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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?

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Rewiring contracts for collaboration

McKinsey

Too many construction projects are traditionally founded on risk, not collaboration—a root cause of the sector’s low productivity. At the 2017 GII Summit, McKinsey partner Michael Della Rocca joined leaders from Atkins, Bentley Systems, and King Abdullah Economic City to discuss how relational contracting and shared incentives can create better outcomes for infrastructure and capital projects.

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Companies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone

Strategy+Business

With skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.

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Navigating risks in project finance

McKinsey

When it comes to infrastructure and capital projects, managing risks and incentives correctly can be a major enabler for opening up new funding streams and creating bankable project pipelines. McKinsey senior partner Roberto Fantoni sat down with leaders from Macquarie, Arup, HSBC Singapore, and MTR Corporation at GII 2017 to discuss the challenges at stake and the opportunities to overcome them.

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How to Keep Perceived Bias from Holding Back High-Potential Employees

Strategy+Business

Why do some groups fail to rise in companies? Because even though individuals have high potential, there is perceived bias against them. This problem can be solved. Results in a nationwide survey suggest three powerful solutions: an inclusive team culture; placement of employees from different backgrounds in top positions; and sponsorship of diverse people by senior executives.

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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.