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Leveraging Stories, AI, and Media to Empower Entrepreneurs | Ruth King

Peter Winick

From Books to Bots: A New Era in Thought Leadership Ruth King, the Profit & Wealth Guru, shares how she turned decades of small business financial expertise into best-selling books and a groundbreaking AI tool. By leveraging stories, media, and technology, she’s scaling her impact and empowering entrepreneurs to build wealth and achieve lasting success.

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Nervous About Public Speaking? Here’s How to Use Notes Like a Pro.

Harvard Business Review

Speaking in front of a smaller group is different than speaking on a large stage. Hearing your own voice over the speakers, being elevated above your peers with all eyes on you in an unfamiliar environment — these factors pull you out of your comfort zone and can trigger a fight or flight response, which can manifest itself as your mind going blank, either in the middle of the presentation or while fielding tough questions from the audience.

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Train Your Brain to Work Creatively with Gen AI

Harvard Business Review

When most people prompt generative AI, they do so within the paradigm of how they think about what could or should come next. For example, when searching Google, users may ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurant “near me,” or insert specific criteria based on filtered output, such as “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” That approach is often carried into prompting.

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Nurses Group Creates Advocacy Initiative

Association Now Leadership

The American Nurses Association hopes to leverage members’ legislative connections to support its goals on Capitol Hill. The American Nurses Association has launched a new initiative designed to help state-level experts in the profession to play a bigger role in Federal-level lobbying. The Nurses Action Society, announced November 13 , is “designed to empower the association’s members to engage with federal officials and advance the public policy priorities of the nursing profession,” according

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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How Gratitude Transforms Burden to Opportunity

Leadership Freak

Ingratitude reflects the person you don’t aspire to become. You’ll never be great and ungrateful at the same time. Gratitude changes you. Expressing gratitude shifts your thinking from burden to opportunity. Discover more and share your insights on today's post.

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my boss called me a “rando,” security camera is pointed at my desk, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. aIt’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss called me a “rando” I’d been working at my company for a couple months, consistently contributing and even receiving recognition from other departments. So, I assumed I had a solid reputation. During a team meeting, my boss was discussing a recent project which I had a significant part in.

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Business Tapped Out of the Climate Fight. Here’s How to Get Back In.

Harvard Business Review

Despite the business community’s potential to be a powerful ally in the climate fight, it has largely been sidelined by free market ideologies that promote voluntary corporate sustainability over necessary regulation. To truly address climate change, businesses must go beyond individual sustainability efforts and engage in movement-building and political action.

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Remote Employee Monitoring Software- 10 Best in 2024, Reviewed!

Vantage Circle

Introduction Remote work has become more than just a modern convenience; it has become the backbone of countless businesses today. Effectively managing a remote workforce involves far more than merely tracking hours worked. It’s about fostering a culture of trust, enhancing productivity, and maintaining security—all while ensuring that employees don’t feel stifled or micromanaged.

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Emotional Regulation: Skills, Exercises, & Strategies to Regulate

BetterUp

Emotion regulation is a critical skill that helps us navigate the ups and downs of daily life. We all feel frustration in traffic, sadness when we miss loved ones, or anger when someone lets us down. These emotional responses are normal, but for some, managing emotions becomes a challenge, with highs and lows that feel overwhelming.

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I have no idea what to get for the office gift exchange

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve signed up to participate in my office’s gift swap, where everyone is supposed to bring a wrapped gift and we’ll each pick one to open. I think it’s a Yankee Swap, where people will pick one at a time and then can either keep what they opened or “steal” someone else’s gift.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Are your assets idle?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I wanted to share with you today, and that’s this: Are your assets sitting idle most of the time? Let me unpack this a little bit. In most businesses, in fact, in almost any business, one of the objectives of the business owner or the CEO or the board is to leverage the assets, to make sure assets are never idle, to make sure assets are being deployed i

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So You Want to Be a Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

Product management can be a great stepping stone for ambitious early career professionals, and it’s not just for those with an engineering background. With real-world examples and personal experiences, the authors of this article explain what product management is about, the critical skills a PM needs to have, as well as how to start out and match your strengths to different types of PM roles.

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The Surprising Leadership Phrase That Reveals Low Emotional Intelligence?

Lolly Daskal

Many leaders unknowingly undermine their influence through the words they use. While most leaders focus on strategy, decision-making, and driving results, they often overlook the subtle cues in their communication that reveal their emotional intelligence. There is one common phrase that instantly exposes a leader’s lack of empathy and connection: “That’s just how it is.” In my work as an executive leadership coach, I have guided leaders through understanding how their language

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How Bad Will It Get? A Warning from my Cousin—in 1933

Brett Koehler

When I was doing research for my book Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths—And How We Can Stop (BK Publishers, 2019), I came across a surprising description of a distant cousin of mine sounding the alarm about Nazi Germany—in 1933! (This was six years before they started WWII). His name was Sherwood Eddy, a Protestant missionary and YMCA national secretary, who traveled a lot and taught in Asia, Russia and Germany.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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coworker keeps snarking on the way I fold paper, “non-religious” holiday attire, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker keeps snarking on the way I fold paper I work in a public library. One of my duties is to fold paper, such as brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, etc. My coworker whose responsibility it is to create, edit, and print those documents will hand me a large stack and then be overwhelmed by the urge to criticize my technique.

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Beyond the Listening Tour

Association Now Leadership

New CEOs are wise to have a lot of stakeholder conversations before making changes. But they’ll need to decide what to listen for, and when it’s time to act. Culturally, we admire change agents: People who disrupt the status quo, break things, reimagine what the future looks like. In associations, leaders are often encouraged to be the sworn enemy of phrases like “but we’ve always done it that way.

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5 Power Questions So Revealing They Will Change Your Leadership

Lolly Daskal

Many leaders focus on giving answers, yet the most profound leadership moments come from asking the right questions. Leadership transforms when you master the art of inquiry—pushing beyond surface conversations to uncover deeper truths. Though often overlooked, strategic questioning remains one of your most potent leadership tools, revealing insights that drive real change.

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You Are Not Your Mental Health

Nir Eyal

For many people, receiving a diagnosis of a mental health issue is a revelation, a kind of validation that explains the confusing symptoms they’ve endured, sometimes for years. Suddenly, the world feels a bit more manageable because now, there’s a label for their experience. For the first time in a long time, they feel understood. Take my friend, Thomas (not his real name).

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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I just found out my BFF has been my employee’s therapist for years

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have been the direct supervisor of Bob since 2022, but I was also previously his supervisor in another position, I have worked with him in some capacity for almost 10 years. In many ways, he has been my closest friend at work: we work together on many projects and I often talk to him about things going on outside of work and in other relationships.

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Leading Thoughts for November 28, 2024

Michael McKinney

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Environmental scientist Donella Meadows on nonmaterial needs: “People don’t need enormous cars; they need admiration and respect. They don’t need a constant stream of new clothes; they need to feel that others consider them to be attractive, and they need excitement and variety and beauty.

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3 Essential Vitamins Tell the Story of U.S. Dependence on China

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to protectionist trade policies, the United States and other Western countries had better look hard before they leap. An unpublished study found that the United States is heavily dependent on China for the supplies of three essential vitamins: folic acid, or B9; niacinamide, or B3; and biotin, or B7. While there are potential solutions that could reduce this reliance, they could not be implemented quickly and they would be expensive.

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Exit interview: What to ask and how to prepare for it

Vantage Circle

Every departure has a story to tell and an opportunity to learn, and exit interviews stand no exception to this. Often underutilized, these interviews are a valuable tool for organizations that have the potential to uncover strengths, address weaknesses, and explore areas for improvement. They give employees a unique chance to share unfiltered feedback before leaving.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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What Is Self-Management? Skills, Tips, & Examples for Success

BetterUp

Learn how self-management can improve your productivity, time management, and stress management at work. Get actionable tips to build essential skills.

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the potluck magician, the apricot thief, and other stories of holidays at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s more holiday stories! Tradition dictates that as we head into the holiday season, we must revisit holiday stories previously shared by readers. Here are some favorites. 1. The magic I once worked at a small nonprofit with a lot of team spirit — people truly seemed to love staff gatherings, staff outings, etc.

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The Seven Frequencies of Communication

Michael McKinney

W ORDS have power. And how we communicate those words determines their resonance. It is the frequency the speaker uses that connects with us or not. Understanding the frequency with which you are trying to communicate is crucial to reaching and connecting with others. Erwin McManus has provided the map to help us understand how we are heard by others and, importantly, how we can identify what frequencies resonate with those we are speaking to.

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When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather

Harvard Business Review

Extreme weather events pose significant challenges for gig couriers, impacting their performance, income and health. Research with one food delivery platform in China showed that heat waves drive up order volumes for couriers, but also cause more delays and higher health costs. These couriers could end up working hard in heat for an entire summer and only make around $6 in extra money.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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The Loose Lug Nuts Fiasco

Leadership Freak

My wife told me it sounded like loose lug nuts. I said it must be the brakes. I didn't listen to my wife because I know more about cars than she does. Here are some useful lessons from the loose lug nut fiasco.

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Ways To Say No Politely That Won’t Leave You Feeling Guilty

BetterUp

Jump to section 50 different ways to say no politely When you should say no Why is it so hard to say no?

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the bacon monitor, the baby boom, and other tales of holidays at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Over the years, readers have submitted a tremendous number of amusing stories about holidays at work. Here are some of my favorites. 1. The thief and the hero At a temp secretarial job back in the day, the owner had a buffet set up for the employees as an appreciation lunch for completing a particular project (which was why I was there to temp since it was an all-hands/emergency situation).

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Your Team Hates Meetings—Because You’re Running Them Like It’s Still 1995

Lolly Daskal

If your team dreads meetings, it might not be the idea of meetings they hate—it might be the way they’re being run. Many leaders haven’t evolved past the outdated meeting practices of the 1990s. Endless talking, rigid agendas, and one-way communication no longer work. Today’s teams need meetings that are dynamic, inclusive, and productive. If you’re running meetings like it’s still 1995, it’s time to rethink how you bring your people together.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.