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#meeting-preparation

7 hours ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook described John Ternus as 'a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful.'

Apple

Graphic design

fromMedium

15 hours ago

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.

World news

fromThe Conversation

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.

Relationships

Why Partnerships Fail, and How to Break the Cycle

Partnership failures often stem from unexamined trust patterns and early relational dynamics, impacting long-term alignment and evaluation of partnerships.

Wellness

8 hours ago

6 New Books That Treat Wellness Like the Business Strategy It Is

Entrepreneurs need better filters for information, focusing on practical tools for health, clarity, and stamina.

Social media marketing

13 hours ago

How to Rebuild Your Brand's Trust After a PR Crisis

Mistakes don't damage brands; poor responses to mistakes do.

Higher education

Online Community Development

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.

Leading Through Identity: Mobilizing a Shared Sense of "Us"

Identity leadership enhances organizational success by fostering belonging, improving team cohesion, and aligning goals with employee values.

fromForbes

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

#team-dynamics

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest

Super teams excel through clear focus, trust, and continuous learning, rather than just having superstars.

3 weeks ago

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest

Super teams excel through clear focus, trust, and continuous learning, rather than just having superstars.

3 weeks ago

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.

Soft Skills Are Back ... And May Be Here To Stay!

Soft skills are increasingly important in the AI age, reflecting a shift similar to the post-millennial era's clash between generations.

#communication

fromwww.theguardian.com

Typography

How can you tell if your boss has a big ego? Their email habits are a definite tell | Emma Beddington

Lowercase communication reflects power dynamics, suggesting privilege and casualness, but may sacrifice clarity in professional settings.

fromInc

Why Constant Communication Is Backfiring on Your Team

Hyper-responsiveness in communication undermines team performance by sacrificing depth for speed, leading to stress and reduced creativity.

Typography

fromwww.theguardian.com

How can you tell if your boss has a big ego? Their email habits are a definite tell | Emma Beddington

Lowercase communication reflects power dynamics, suggesting privilege and casualness, but may sacrifice clarity in professional settings.

fromInc

Why Constant Communication Is Backfiring on Your Team

Hyper-responsiveness in communication undermines team performance by sacrificing depth for speed, leading to stress and reduced creativity.

The Habit You Don't Realize Is Hurting Your Productivity

The human brain cannot multitask; it switches tasks, leading to attention residue that hampers productivity.

UX design

fromMedium

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

Software development

The hidden risks of vibe coding: 4 steps to protect your organization

Vibe coding democratizes software development but poses significant cybersecurity risks due to unknown origins of AI-generated code.

Mindfulness

Smoothing Your Interactions

Smooth movements reduce anxiety in horses and humans, enhancing trust and learning.

Humor

Meetings, egos, 'circling back': The 'corporate ick' that drives workers away

Corporate jargon and performative behaviors in the workplace are causing frustration among employees, reflecting a desire for authenticity and human connection.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

10 Problem-Solving Training Techniques Every Organization Should Use

Problem-solving training equips employees with skills to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions quickly.

Media industry

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.

fromeLearning Industry

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

Leadership development focuses on judgment and behavior, not just content, and must adapt to real-world challenges.

Relationships

Online Community Development

When Your Career Is Stable, but Your Relationships Arent't

Maintaining external functioning amidst internal distress is a strength, but it shouldn't be endlessly sustained or ignored.

Good Things Take Time - Including Business Relationships

Networking is a long-term strategy that requires patience, commitment, and the cultivation of genuine relationships for lasting success.

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.

fromBig Think

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.

fromCMSWire.com

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.

fromBig Think

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.

The perfection trap that's holding your business back

Embracing imperfection and sharing struggles fosters genuine connections in real estate, rather than solely showcasing polished successes.

fromdaverupert.com

Software development

When moving fast, talking is the first thing to break

Prioritizing speed in projects leads to communication breakdowns and technical debt, undermining collaboration and system integrity.

We need to kill the bloated 100 slide 'Frankendeck'

The 100-page slide deck, or 'Frankendeck', hinders decision-making by overwhelming executives with unnecessary information.

fromInfoWorld

16 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.

Careers

UX design

5 signs your team isn't aligned even if they're all nodding

Illusion of alignment in teams leads to miscommunication and inefficiency, causing frustration and wasted energy.

fromInc

Why So Many Workers Say the Office is Making Them Look Worse

Employees are increasingly blaming poor office air quality for negative health effects and appearance changes, leading to resistance against in-person work mandates.

Mindfulness

This Is How Silence Makes Work Meetings Meaningful

Teamwork improves with a balance of intentional talk and silences, fostering better decision-making and alignment among team members.

fromMedium

Advance Planning for AI Project Evaluation

AI evaluations are essential to determine effectiveness and impact on business and customers.

When Apologizing to Customers Hurts More Than It Helps

Proactively addressing service failures enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.

fromSilicon Canals

The quiet power of emotional intelligence at work - Silicon Canals

Higher emotional intelligence significantly impacts workplace outcomes, with individuals earning $29,000 more annually and accounting for 58% of performance.

5 ways to take breaks at work even when you're time crunched

Modern workdays are designed for productivity, leaving little room for recovery, yet short breaks can be integrated into daily routines.

Growth hacking

Every leader wants to change the world. Here's how to tell if you're actually doing so

Tech leaders often claim to change the world, but true social impact requires evaluating both positive and negative consequences.

fromWIRED

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

5 Undeniable Truths About People and Why They Matter

People thrive in communities by embracing differences and sharing personal stories.

fromThe Drum

Agency leaders debate: Does marketing call for narrower expertise than ever before?

The debate between generalism and specialism in agencies continues, with leaders questioning which approach is more beneficial for success.

The Future of Work Isn't AI - It's How Leaders Make AI Humane

Leaders must integrate AI while honoring human experiences and maintaining quality standards in the workplace.

fromHuffPost

How To Talk To A One-Upper Without Losing Your Damn Mind

One-uppers often feel threatened by others' achievements, leading them to compete for attention in conversations.

How Pricing Decisions Change When the CFO Is in the Room

CFO involvement in pricing enhances cost visibility, improves margins, and ensures alignment between finance and commercial teams.

9 hours ago

My Company's CEO Died. Everything That's Happened Since Has Me Reconsidering My Future.

Making a confident decision is more important than the choice itself.

A leader's guide to getting AI right

Companies must educate themselves on AI to effectively engage with its evolving tools and strategies.

fromTalentLMS Blog

18 hours ago

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.

fromHuffPost

Learning To Tolerate This 1 Thing Will Make You Better In Every Conversation

Improving conversational skills requires curiosity, genuine interest, and practice to overcome awkwardness and foster meaningful interactions.

How to build a high-performing team during the AI era

AI and automation enhance productivity, but human judgment and leadership are essential for high performance and effective team dynamics.

fromIndependent

Dear Vicki: What should I do with staff who say 'that's not my job' when asked to do side-work?

Enforcing standards in a gastropub requires balancing expectations with staff engagement to prevent turnover.

fromApp Developer Magazine

Stop Using Business Jargon: 5 Ways Buzzwords Damage Job Performance

Fluent jargon and corporate speak correlate with weaker job performance and decision-making abilities.

fromTechRepublic

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

2 weeks ago

How (and why) to give your team time to think

Teams are optimized for activity over creativity, leading to a lack of innovative breakthroughs.

#organizational-culture

How One Unrehearsed Moment Shifted My Company's Culture

Leaders shape organizational culture through their actions, not just words, by demonstrating ownership and accountability.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Culture isn't what you say. It's what you do

Culture is demonstrated daily through actions, not just defined in documents.

How One Unrehearsed Moment Shifted My Company's Culture

Leaders shape organizational culture through their actions, not just words, by demonstrating ownership and accountability.

fromwww.housingwire.com

more#organizational-culture

Culture isn't what you say. It's what you do

Culture is demonstrated daily through actions, not just defined in documents.

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.

fromAbove the Law

Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around - Above the Law

AI systems can make errors in decision-making that experienced humans would avoid, highlighting the need for better training and supervision in law.

A Novel Approach to Navigate Hard Conversations at Work

Young employees perceive feedback as personal attacks, requiring leaders to adapt their approach to prevent conflict and support their emotional needs.

3 weeks ago

A New Executive Has Taken On a Common Office Problem. She's Made It So Much Worse.

Fridge management policies imposed by a new manager are causing stress and conflict among employees.

Fostering this one simple quality can dramatically improve your team's performance

Disengagement costs organizations significantly, while passion at work enhances creativity, collaboration, and overall performance.

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

Careers

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

This Is an Essential Part of Modern Work. Our CEO Refuses to Do It.

A CEO's lack of industry knowledge and poor communication skills create significant challenges for her organization.

more#workplace-issues

fromForbes

New Executive Leadership Challenges Emerging-And What's Driving Them

Executive coaching has evolved to address new leadership challenges such as hybrid team management, decision fatigue, and the need for clarity and connection.

Flourishing is a team effort. Here are 5 tips to grow together

Everybody wants to flourish-to experience joyful, meaningful, shared growth. The problem is, we've been trained to approach the most important parts of our lives as if they are games to win, when they're more like gardens to be grown. Flourishing isn't about being smarter-it's about taking simple actions that foster the ecosystem of your life.

Books

fromeLearning Industry

It Takes Two To Tango: Creating A Long-Lasting Relationship Between C-Suite And L&D

C-suite and L&D partnerships require alignment of expectations to ensure successful training development and business performance.

#meeting-effectiveness

I've facilitated 1,000+ meetings. Here's why most of yours are failing-and how to fix them

Most meetings fail because leaders treat them as necessary evils rather than high-stakes collaboration moments; defining clear intended outcomes transforms meeting effectiveness.

Remote teams

How to design meetings that move things forward (not waste your time)

I've facilitated 1,000+ meetings. Here's why most of yours are failing-and how to fix them

Most meetings fail because leaders treat them as necessary evils rather than high-stakes collaboration moments; defining clear intended outcomes transforms meeting effectiveness.

more#meeting-effectiveness

Remote teams

How to design meetings that move things forward (not waste your time)

Business

5 Eye-Opening Lessons I've Learned From the Boardroom

Board members must watch decisions' long-term consequences, prioritizing organizational health over immediate control and resisting efficiency pressures that externalize costs.

Why your best ideas get ignored during meetings

Being right too early in group settings undermines influence because people resist ideas imposed on them rather than discovered collaboratively, and groups rely on social shortcuts instead of evaluating substance.

2 weeks ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.

Business

2 months ago

What to do when your colleague keeps making excuses

Address chronic underperformance promptly by setting clear expectations, holding individuals accountable, and taking constructive action to preserve team workload, morale, and trust.

2 months ago

What the bedroom can teach the boardroom about healthy, thriving relationships

After more than two decades as a psychosexual therapist, I have learned to listen carefully for what people are not saying. When vulnerability is close to the surface, uncertainty shows up quickly. Am I doing this right? Do I belong here? What am I allowed to ask for, and what will it cost me if I do? At its core, psychosexual therapy is not really about sex.

Relationships

2 weeks ago

When Executive Presence Backfires

Executive presence is essential for senior leaders, characterized by confidence and decisiveness, influencing career advancement and performance evaluations.

fromForbes

Collaboration Requires Good Tools, But A Lot Else Besides

Organizations must customize collaboration technology to their specific operational needs rather than adopting one-size-fits-all solutions for hybrid work environments.

2 months ago

The Case For Becoming a Project-Based Org

Well, our guest today argues that the best way is by moving to a more project-driven model of work, up and down the organization from the corporate level to individual teams. He wants us to both ruthlessly prioritize as well as stay fluid so that we're identifying strategic goals, assembling teams to go after them, evaluating as we go, and then either continuing, shifting, or disbanding based on our outcomes.

Business

3 signs your meetings have a culture problem

Corporate meetings have become increasingly frequent and unproductive, requiring leaders to redesign them as opportunities to build organizational culture through genuine connection and candid communication.

5 ways to design better meetings and improve your work calendar

Treat meetings as products requiring intentional design, testing, and optimization rather than default calendar events, transforming organizational productivity and reducing the $1.4 trillion annual cost of ineffective meetings.