Fri.May 12, 2023

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AI Can Be Both Accurate and Transparent

Harvard Business Review

Historically, tech leaders have assumed that the better a human can understand an algorithm, the less accurate it will be. But is there always a tradeoff?

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6 Things Not to Do When Leading a Video Meeting

Lolly Daskal

Video meetings have become an integral part of our daily lives. As a leader, it’s important to ensure that these meetings are productive and efficient. Here are six things you should avoid when leading a video meeting: Fail to plan: It’s important to have an agenda and clear goals for the meeting. This will help you stay on track and ensure that the meeting is productive.

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18 Key Leadership Competencies for 2023 Success

AIHR

Developing a diverse leadership bench is essential. In fact, companies that actively implement training and mentoring initiatives to develop leadership competencies are 3.4 times more likely to be rated as a best place to work. However, only 40% of organizations rate their leader quality as good or excellent. That’s why upskilling leaders and managers is one of the key HR trends.

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How Change Proficiency Delivers Value In Uncertain Times

Chief Executive

Today’s global economy is experiencing an unprecedented level of turbulence and transformation. Rapid technological advancements, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have converged to create a volatile, uncertain and constantly changing economic landscape. Oftentimes, companies handle times of uncertainty and a tenuous economy by taking what might be considered a more conservative approach.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Jobs for Marketing Graduates

BetterUp

Jump to section Is a marketing career worth it? How to get a marketing job: Start with an undergraduate degree 7 hard and soft marketing skills Benefits of marketing for organizations 9 jobs for marketing majors Should I get a master’s degree in marketing?

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The Untapped Merit Of Military Spouses

Chief Executive

As corporate leaders, we strive to hire employees who have specific proficiencies and talents for each role, but beyond that, we should also seek individuals who uphold our corporate values, are role models of leadership and can gracefully adapt to changing circumstances. Military spouses are committed to the mission, dedicated to developing strong relationships and hold core values that are desirable attributes for any organization.

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Real-Time Leadership: Creating the Space Between Stimulus and Response to Make Wise Choices

Michael McKinney

M AKING the most of every moment requires that we slow down and create some space between the challenges that are thrown at us and how we react. When faced with high-stakes challenges, we too often rely on our instincts and pattern recognition that we have developed through years of experience and plow ahead. When the challenge or opportunity is new, relying on our instincts can take us in the wrong direction.

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16 Comms Pros Share Soft Skills Possessed By The Most Masterful Communicators

Forbes Leadership

Whether you’re writing up a proposal to convince venture capitalists to invest or filming an interview with the CEO of your company, communication is a two-way street—and having the soft skills to persuade others to help achieve your objectives is key in this field.

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AI: A Guide To The Uncanny Valley

Chief Executive

Editor’s Note: We’re all looking to get smarter, faster about what to do with generative AI. That’s why Chief Executive has put together a great afternoon of learning and strategizing-the C-Suite’s Guide to Generative AI: Practical Applications and Uses, June 26. Get a leg up. Join us > From the Turing Test to I Robot to 2001’s H.A.L. to Siri, it’s seemed a question of when, not if, we would share our world with “thinking machines”—none of which seems to have prepared the world for the las

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Taylor Launches Responsibly Harvested All-Hawaiian Koa Guitars

Forbes Leadership

Taylor Guitars has shifted the body construction of its 700 Series to all-Hawaiian koa. In order to accomplish this, Taylor created an innovative Hawaii-based forest stewardship program. CFO Barbara Wight discusses her commitment to sustainability and turning Taylor into an employee-owned company.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.

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20 Dangerous Traps Intelligent Leaders Stumble into by Accident

Leadership Freak

Remarkable leadership takes more than talent and intelligence. Intelligent leaders sabotage themselves. Intelligent leaders go blind to reality and fall off cliffs.

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17 Key Factors To Consider Before Becoming A Franchise Owner

Forbes Leadership

Ensure that the franchisor has a strong brand reputation, a history of proven success and an effective support system in place to help you thrive.

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On the Job Podcast S7:E2: A Mother to the Rescue

Refresh

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 2: A Mother to the Rescue As a thrill seeker and born caretaker, Aysia Bly found her dream job as a pediatric flight nurse where she p

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18 Social Media Tips Comms Pros Would Share With New Teammates

Forbes Leadership

While younger generations of professionals entering the communications field might be digital natives, they may not yet understand the best ways to engage with customers and prospects on social media in a brand’s voice.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Savannah Bananas’ Jesse Cole: ‘At Heart, I Am Still Just A Kid Trying To Make My Dad Proud’

Chief Executive

Many of Jesse Cole’s warmest memories include two things: his father who raised him after his parents divorced, and baseball, which the two of them played in the backyard and Jesse played competitively through college. When he got the chance, the son bought a baseball team of his own in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the tens of thousands.

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Why Paralympian Jessica Smith Says She Wants People To See Her Disability

Forbes Leadership

Jessica Smith is a retired Australian Paralympic Swimmer, public speaker, children’s author and Cofounder & Chief Operating Officer at the inclusive talent agency TOUCH Dubai.

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How to Budget: Learn to Manage Your Money

BetterUp

Jump to section Why is budgeting important? 5 steps to build a budget plan 7 budget tips for mastering your money What’s the 50/30/20 rule?

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What 20 Leading Coaches Do To Stand Out In A Crowded Market

Forbes Leadership

As the field of professional coaching grows more competitive, highlighting a few key differentiators can help a coach truly stand out to prospective clients.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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4 Tips for Performance Management in Matrix Style Organizations

15Five

Running a matrix management structure and feel like your performance management could use a boost? Unfortunately, there’s never one clear answer to improving employee performance, and a matrix structure is often confusing. But by understanding the challenges of running a matrix organization and following our recommendations for better performance management, you and your employees will feel more aligned, connected, and functional.

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Crisis At Southern Border Provides Timely Lessons For Business Leaders

Forbes Leadership

It’s usually easier and less expensive for corporate executives to learn from the crisis management mistakes of others than to repeat those same mistakes. Your crisis at the U.S. Southern border —where 60,000 migrants are reportedly poised to cross into the county from Mexico—is a case in point.

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Get A Return On The High Cost Of Meetings

Forbes Leadership

Having better meetings isn’t hard. To realize significantly better results, you just need to make small adjustments to what you do before, during, and after they happen.

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Venture Capital Investments In Family Offices: Strategies For Turbulent Markets

Forbes Leadership

As venture capital investments continue to attract interest from investors seeking high-growth potential, family offices remain significant players in the VC landscape, despite challenges such as the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and ongoing high-interest rates.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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Networking Post-Baby – 5 Steps To Rebuilding Career Momentum After Maternity Leave

Forbes Leadership

Networking post-baby poses specific constraints. The good news is that there are lots of ways to nurture your network, so there will be something that fits your new post-baby routine.

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Start Your Job Search Now Before The Summertime Slowdown

Forbes Leadership

If you haven’t initiated your job search yet, you should do so right now, as there isn’t much time until the summer doldrums. You want to get your foot in the door before it closes.

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5 Brilliant Questions To Ask In An Interview To Impress Your Future Employer

Forbes Leadership

What questions should you ask to impress during a job search? Interviews are an important step in the hiring process.

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Could The IRS 10-Year Strategic Operating Plan Lead To More Equitable Tax And Enforcement Practices?

Forbes Leadership

Here is what you need to know about the IRS 10-year strategic operating plan and how it can form more equitable tax policies and practices.

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The Five Golden Rules To Master Hybrid Work Management

Forbes Leadership

Managers have no experience with making the transition to hybrid work and then managing hybrid teams. Naturally, they try to shoehorn what they know - office-centric management methodologies - into hybrid-centric work. Then, they feel burned out when the results don’t measure up to expectations.

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It’s A Family Affair: Mary J. Blige’s Strength Of A Woman Summit Empowers Women In Business

Forbes Leadership

Mary J. Blige says attendees can expect amazing entertainment, performances, comedy, and panels with women speaking and helping each other.

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How Marketing Automation Can Help To Close More Sales

Forbes Leadership

In this article, I'd like to share some important things to keep in mind when working with marketing automation tools.

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Mozilla Touts ‘Significant’ Accessibility Performance Boosts In Firefox 113 Update

Forbes Leadership

The new version, Firefox 113, includes an under-the-hood revamp to the software’s accessibility code such that the browser plays nicer with assistive technologies like screen readers.

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Mindset Matters: Mental Health, Emotional Agility, And How We Embrace Change (Part Two)

Forbes Leadership

This column continues the series around mental health and explores the ideas around emotional agility and its impact on modern business practice.

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3 Secrets To Elevate Your Reputation At Work

Forbes Leadership

Wanting to make a good impression at work? Here are three surefire ways to elevate your workplace reputation.

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