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The Performance Potential Matrix Demystified: 5 Behaviors Keeping You Out of Box 9

Let's Grow Leaders

You know your boss is headed into the talent review meeting. You’ve updated your resume, had the heart to heart, and said your prayers. And then… the response, “it went fine… just keep up the good work… oh, and be patient.” If that’s ever happened to you, it’s probably because of a “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” type oath amongst the execs having the conversation.

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Independent work: Choice, necessity, and the gig economy

McKinsey

The McKinsey Global Institute examines all the ways people are earning income, as well as the challenges independent work presents.

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Nilofer Merchant's Required Reading

Strategy+Business

The "Jane Bond of Innovation" recommends a reading list for value creation.

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My forbidden fantasy: Voting for Trump

Penelope Trunk

I am not voting for Trump. And I think Hillary is a liar and I’m voting for her anyway. Also, I love Ivanka so much I can’t stop Googling to find more tidbits about her. And I read in many places that Chelsea is a brat and neither she nor her husband can figure out a real job to do. And, I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that Trump is like a car crash and I love looking.

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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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An integrated perspective on the future of mobility

McKinsey

A number of social, economic, and technological trends will work together to disrupt mobility, potentially creating three new urban models by 2030.

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Digital innovation in Asia: What the world can learn

McKinsey

Companies in the region are transforming their digital operations to great effect and building some of the world’s most successful tech giants.

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Can inbound tourism fuel Japan’s economic growth?

McKinsey

The country struggles to attract Western visitors, tourists focus on limited destinations, and capacity is already stretched. Addressing these challenges could significantly boost the world’s third-largest economy.

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How B2B digital leaders drive five times more revenue growth than their peers

McKinsey

By focusing on the right digital practices, B2B companies—currently trailing B2C companies in digital transformation—can create long-term value. Here are five areas where digital leaders excel.

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Western Europe’s consumer-goods industry in 2030

McKinsey

To succeed in the next 15 years, manufacturers will need to stretch their operating models in new directions.

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MGI Essay Prize: Crowdsourcing ideas for revitalizing growth in Europe

McKinsey

After receiving several hundred essay submissions on how to pump life into Europe’s economy, the judges awarded prizes in a McKinsey Global Institute contest.

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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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Where, how much, and how: Answering the hardest questions of resource allocation

McKinsey

The challenge of resource allocation is determining where the resources will bring the most value, how much money and talent to redistribute, and how to put those shifts effectively into action.

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Will car users share their personal data?

McKinsey

Surveyed consumers in China, Germany, and the United States say yes, if they see value in return.

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Warehousing value: An interview with Sky Deutschland’s Sebastian Hauptmann

McKinsey

A new perspective revealed hidden value in warehouse operations—and a new way of working with logistics-services providers.

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Customer Loyalty Isn't What It Used to Be

Strategy+Business

The Internet and digital tools such as advanced search engines, review sites, price comparison apps, and social media platforms have changed how consumers make purchasing decisions. And the traditional means through which companies built up loyalty -- points and perks programs and advertising -- are no longer as effective as they once were. Smart marketers recognize that in today's highly interconnected, information-rich world, they must listen and learn from customers' actual experiences and ra

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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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When Customer Loyalty Programs Backfire

Strategy+Business

Customers who don't hit the target to qualify for a reward are apt to hold it against the company and make fewer subsequent purchases.

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A Java-Based Media Platform

Strategy+Business

Starbucks undergoes a media makeover.

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The Organization Man and Woman

Strategy+Business

A look back at a classic study of 1950s-era corporate culture sheds light on how companies can make the workplace more hospitable to strivers of all genders.

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Branding Evolution

Strategy+Business

Starbucks undergoes a media makeover.

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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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A Diabetes Prevention Moonshot

Strategy+Business

We must discard several misconceptions and reimagine how our society confronts this deadly, and expensive, disease.

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