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4 expert tips to propel your neurodivergent superstars

Suzi McAlpine

Did you know that 15-20% of the population globally are neurodivergent? Chances are, you’ve led, will lead or are currently leading someone neurodivergent. Or maybe it’s you personally that finds it challenging to work in a traditional or neurotypical way? Recently I asked The Leader’s Digest subscribers what leadership topics they wanted me to explore.… The post 4 expert tips to propel your neurodivergent superstars first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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10 Practices for the Leader as Coach

Leadership Freak

Leaders who love telling people what to do can’t coach. The use of authority creates conformity. The leader as coach ignites vitality. Here are 10 essential qualities of the leader as coach.

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7 Effective Ways to Develop Your Talent for an Unpredictable Future

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. In today’s business environment, the only constant is change, and being equipped to navigate the unpredictable is essential. According to McKinsey’s study, it highlights the concerns of executives, with a staggering 87% believing that their organizations will face disruption due to digital trends.

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Possible: How to Transform Any Conflict

Michael McKinney

C ONFLICT will always be with us. We’re human. William Ury says, “We actually need more conflict, not less—if we are to learn, grow, evolve. The problem is the destructive way we handle conflict—destroying relationships, lives, and resources. Thankfully, we have a choice.” In Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict , Ury explains how to embrace conflict and transform it constructively to bring out the best in us—not the worst.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical chops 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. Join seasoned executive Chandra McCormack for a breakdown of how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace culture that energizes rather than exhausts.

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3 Steps to More Compassionate Self-Leadership

Michael Hyatt

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face,” Mike Tyson said. Sometimes, that punch isn’t literal. It’s life dealing you a blow. And it doesn’t even have to be major to knock the air from your lungs—just well-timed. I turned on my phone for the first time since my brother and I […] The post 3 Steps to More Compassionate Self-Leadership appeared first on Full Focus.

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5 Things Leaders Say

Leadership Freak

The first step to becoming a leader is in the heart. You learn to love people. A person who loves people turns their focus outward. The second step to leadership is practicing things leaders say. Words without heart are meaningless irritants.

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Four Essential Behaviors for Every Leader

Michael McKinney

H UMAN BEINGS are complex. Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. In the face of all this complexity, there are four basic behaviors that leaders can adopt that will drastically improve their leadership and, by extension, the experience of those they lead. 1.

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Finding Peace Amidst Chaos | Dr. Davron James

Peter Winick

Embracing Self-Awareness for Personal Growth and Peace A conversation with Dr. Davron James about her journey in Thought Leadership and the power of being in the moment and finding Everyday Peace. Join us for a riveting episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership as host Bill Sherman welcomes Dr. Davron James, a renowned public speaker, life coach, and the host of the weekly live radio program, “Everyday Peace” on the Unity Online Radio Network.

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A Conversation with Glen Van Peski

Leadership Freak

Glen wasn’t thrilled with my use of “obsessed”. Glen Van Peski said, “Always thinking about better ways to do things. can be frankly annoying to people.” We talk about, having enough, drive to be better, bacon, and more.

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6 Ways to Transform Your Business with This Game-Changing Strategy

Lolly Daskal

In the realm of leadership, there’s a profound responsibility that rests on the shoulders of every leader – the responsibility to drive transformative change within their organizations. This responsibility takes on a new dimension with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a catalyst poised to usher in the next wave of transformative technology.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Leading Thoughts for April 25, 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. David Rock on listening for potential in others: “When you listen for potential, you’re assuming that others have the capacity to answer the question for themselves; you then respectfully see how you can best make yourself useful.

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When You're on Thin Ice

Ed Batista

I don't work with clients who are being forced into a coaching engagement against their will. In those situations coaching is usually viewed as a last-gasp desperation measure or as a way to mitigate legal risk, and in either case the odds of success are low. But it's not uncommon for a new client to have sought coaching in response to a major setback that has jeopardized their professional future, or for a current client to unexpectedly encounter a similar situation.

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A Colossal Failure to Anticipate

Leadership Freak

It's a colossal failure to anticipate when you solve the same problems repeatedly. You maximize the present when you anticipate the future. Failure to anticipate is an ineffective leader's path to glory. Here are 5 ways to develop the skill to anticipate.

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5 Successful Ways Leaders Can Increase Employee Engagement

Lolly Daskal

Employee engagement is the heartbeat of any thriving organization. It’s the driving force behind productivity, innovation, and overall success. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of leaders who prioritize and nurture employee engagement. Here are five effective and thought-provoking strategies that leaders can implement to enhance employee engagement within their teams and organizations.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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5 Questions Every CEO Needs to Ask About AI

Chief Outsiders

"66% of CEOs and the C-Suite are dissatisfied (or ambivalent) with their organization’s progress on AI." Whether to employ AI as a business tool is no longer in question. A recent BCGX Radar Report cited that: 89% of CEOs and the C-Suite rank AI and Gen AI as a Top 3 Tech Priority with 51% ranking it as the #1 priority. 66% of CEOs and the C-Suite are dissatisfied (or ambivalent) with their organization’s progress on AI because of: A lack of talent/skills An Unclear AI and Gen AI roadmap and inv

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Strategic Business Growth: Putting “Social” Back in Social Media

Jackie Nagel

Understanding the vast extent of social media’s penetration into our daily existence is truly astounding. It seems not that long ago, we were fully engaged in face-to-face interactions, sharing thoughts and laughter in person. We took the time to write letters, carefully choosing our words, sealing them with a stamp, and sending them off with a sense of anticipation for a reply.

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Maintaining Momentum: How Government Leaders Can Make The Most Of The Revolving Door Of Limited-Term Roles

John Kotter

In government institutions, maintaining momentum as a leader can feel impossible as election cycles, appointments, and rotations take place alongside natural turnover.

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Why Your Company Can’t Survive Without an AI Ethics Committee

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing.

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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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The Benefits of a Unified Sales and Marketing Strategy

Chief Outsiders

It used to be that companies could achieve growth by simply focusing on sales or having sales and advertising be complementary marketing tactics. But today, macro and micro pressures along with evolving landscapes across industries have resulted in a more competitive landscape. Tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) provide a level of sophistication, and these tools can help business leaders bridge strategies and tactics across different business units.

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your non-compete agreement is now illegal (or it will be in 4 months)

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday banned non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers, saying that they stifle wages. The ruling not only makes non-competes illegal, but it also requires employers to to inform employees with existing non-competes that they are null and void. An exception was carved out for senior executives; the ruling would allow non-competes only for that small group.

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15 Service Desk Software Options Every IT Team Should Consider

Help Scout Leadership

Learn what service desk software is, why your IT team should make the investment, and a few interesting options if you’re ready to take the next step.

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How Much Evidence Do You Need to Make a Decision? Depends on Your Mindset.

Kellogg Insight

When a choice is framed as a responsibility, we’ll go the extra mile to be accurate—even when it costs us.

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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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Earn the Right to be Heard as a Brand

Chief Outsiders

How to Build Trust With Your Sales & Marketing Today’s business’ decision makers are savvy. They can sniff out inauthenticity a mile away. This means marketers have to put in the work to build rapport with a prospect and earn the right to be heard. So many brands jump into conversations and ask for something immediately. While you might get lucky now and then, more times than not, you will actually have to build trust and provide value before a true connection is even a consideration.

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my boss wants us to meet with a spiritualist to fix the negative energy in our building

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work at a small nonprofit and recently the employee with the longest institutional knowledge just left her position because of the years of abuse, micromanagement, and overwork she endured. Now, the executive director is trying to set up an all-staff meeting with a “spiritualist” so that she can figure out why there has been so much negative energy in the building.

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22 Impactful Customer Service Survey Questions to Ask in 2024

Help Scout Leadership

Discover key customer service survey questions to enhance your business and drive customer satisfaction.

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How to Set a Stretch Goal

Thought Leaders LLC

Once you’ve established your commit goals, you should also set stretch goals. Learn how to use the one-third, two-third method to set a stretch goal. In addition to setting a commit goal, you should also set a stretch. A stretch goal is what’s going to push people to achieve more. It still needs to be achievable when you go back and look at SMART goals, but it won’t have a guarantee of success.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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Education Requirements To Pursue an HR Specialist Career

AIHR

If you’re thinking about moving into a human resources specialist role, it’s essential to consider HR specialist education requirements. On average, there are about 78,700 openings for HR specialists each year in the US. Knowing what organizations are looking for and what you need to be successful can help you stand out from the crowd and get the job you want.

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friend drama may collide with job hunt

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a friend, Jane, who I used to be close to, but in the past few years she’s been very hot and cold, going through periods of being almost clingy and then turning on a dime to become unresponsive or even kind of annoyed that I’m talking to her. This has been emotionally difficult and I’ve decided I need to dial back the friendship.

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Why Customer Satisfaction is Important for Your Business

Help Scout Leadership

Discover how to boost customer satisfaction with tips on personalization, CSAT surveys, and proactive engagement.

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Best and Worst Ways Companies Handled Crises in 2023

Thought Leaders LLC

Here’s a rundown of the businesses that flourished (and failed) in 2023 and how companies should plan to face crises in 2024. Today’s guest post is b y Thomas Mustac, Publicist — Otter PR The way a company handles a crisis can be a defining moment for the organization, either endearing them to their market or destroying the company altogether.

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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.