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5 hours ago

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

22 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

AI can streamline organizational structures by flattening management layers and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

22 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

#organizational-culture

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Psychology

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Psychology

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Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

Clear Job Responsibilities Helps You Grow Faster - Here's How

Deliberate governance design is essential as companies grow to avoid confusion and inefficiency.

Leaders share 18 common innovation mistakes

Innovation requires dedicated focus and understanding beyond just new tools or technology.

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.

Startup companies

21 hours ago

Leaders share 18 common innovation mistakes

Innovation requires dedicated focus and understanding beyond just new tools or technology.

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Information security

Boards Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity

Boards recognize the need for cybersecurity investments, yet the worsening cybercrime situation suggests governance may be deteriorating.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Information security

Boards Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity

Boards recognize the need for cybersecurity investments, yet the worsening cybercrime situation suggests governance may be deteriorating.

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.

Remote teams

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

Founders should prioritize hiring for revenue impact over visibility in early marketing roles.

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.

fromHyperallergic

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.

Arts

Boston real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

Online Community Development

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

Boathouse's New Chief Strategy Officer Says It's Time For Agencies To Take The Reins Of Measurement | AdExchanger

Sonia Chung emphasizes the need for agencies to develop their own data infrastructures to reduce dependency on major tech platforms.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

Leading While Autistic

Autistic leaders thrive in organizations that embrace diverse talent, challenging stereotypes about autism and leadership.

Women in technology

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.

Non-profit organizations

How Dissolving Your Nonprofit Can Strengthen the Sector | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofit leaders must sometimes choose to dissolve organizations intentionally rather than forcing survival in a weakened state.

Relationships

The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness

Constant busyness at work deteriorates personal relationships and collaboration, ultimately undermining high performance.

Higher education

fromPsychology Today

Should You Serve on the Board of Your Alma Mater?

Higher education is essential for the U.S. economy and requires significant institutional change to adapt to current challenges.

#leadership

Psychology

Yes, it's possible to lead without dominating. Here's how

US Elections

I interviewed the CEOs of Reddit, Colgate-Palmolive, and 6 other top companies about leading for the long run. Here's what they said

Podcast

The truth about being a CEO, according to Alex Cooper

Bootstrapping

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

Bootstrapping

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

Psychology

Yes, it's possible to lead without dominating. Here's how

Modern leadership requires balancing authority with openness, fostering shared ownership while delivering results, and avoiding the pitfalls of dominance.

US Elections

I interviewed the CEOs of Reddit, Colgate-Palmolive, and 6 other top companies about leading for the long run. Here's what they said

Leaders must demonstrate conviction through tenacity and long-term commitment, especially in uncertain and challenging circumstances.

Podcast

The truth about being a CEO, according to Alex Cooper

CEOs and industry leaders share candid insights about leadership without corporate jargon.

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Effective management focuses on execution through a straightforward approach: face reality, investigate issues, fix them systematically, and own the outcomes.

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

Shifting from solving to questioning fosters team ownership and accelerates growth.

more#leadership

#sustainability

Environment

Building a Sustainability Strategy Around Customers

Sustainability should be viewed as a source of innovation rather than a constraint for companies.

Public health

How will corporate CSR thrive?

Environment

Building a Sustainability Strategy Around Customers

Sustainability should be viewed as a source of innovation rather than a constraint for companies.

Public health

How will corporate CSR thrive?

more#sustainability

fromBusiness Matters

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

From Tactical Units to Boardrooms: Frank Elsner's Evolving Career

I've always been interested in structure and teamwork. Growing up, I was very active in sport. I wrestled competitively and was ranked in the province. That taught me discipline and the importance of working together towards a common goal.

Canada news

#entrepreneurship

Fundraising

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.

Fundraising

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.

more#entrepreneurship

Boards Need to Rethink How They Advise CEOs

Boards need to adapt discussions despite having experienced members, as CEOs struggle to prioritize amid disruption.

#management

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.

Our whole way of thinking about leadership is a century out of date

Modern management practices rooted in outdated principles treat employees as costs rather than valuable contributors, hindering motivation and performance.

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.

Our whole way of thinking about leadership is a century out of date

Modern management practices rooted in outdated principles treat employees as costs rather than valuable contributors, hindering motivation and performance.

more#management

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

Startup companies

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.

C-suite execs are paying surgeons big money to look fresh-faced, approachable, and less irritable

C-suite clients are getting treatments to age themselves down, with a focus on looking energetic, young, and full of vitality. Plastic surgeons report a significant increase in demand for facial procedures among executives.

Healthcare

fromForbes

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.

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

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

Remote teams

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.

Non-profit organizations

AI in the Nonprofit Sector Is a Question of Governance, Not Just Technology | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofits face a critical choice in shaping AI governance or risk external control over its implementation and impact.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.

Women in technology

Growth hacking

The 7 Core Principles That Made Our Company a Market Leader

Seven leadership principles can drive business and personal growth, applicable across industries.

#ai-governance

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

Artificial intelligence

The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

Artificial intelligence

The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member

more#ai-governance

When Executive Presence Backfires

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

12 Fortune 500 CEOs worked for Pepsi. Delta's Ed Bastian explains why it's a leadership factory | Fortune

PepsiCo has significantly influenced the development of business leaders, including Delta's Ed Bastian, through its talent-focused culture and leadership grooming practices.

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.

fromTheregister

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.

fromTheregister

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.

more#corporate-jargon

Fundraising

Using AI for Fundraising Still Requires Human Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

AI should support strategy in nonprofit fundraising, not replace the essential human elements of trust and relationship building.

Non-profit organizations

fromHarvard Gazette

Two new Corporation members - Harvard Gazette

Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae will join the Harvard Corporation as new members, effective July 1.

6 hours ago

The cofounder shakeup at xAI is vintage Elon Musk

Ross Nordeen's departure from xAI marks the eighth cofounder exit in three months, raising concerns about the company's stability ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

fromSlate Magazine

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.

fromThe Drum

Agency Leaders Debate: Who owns the future?

The future of the marketing industry hinges on the balance between big tech companies and consumer importance.

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smarter ways to manage daily operations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Flexible working and digital tools enhance daily life management and improve work-life balance.

#ai-adoption

5 hours ago

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

AI success is a leadership test-and the 100 Best Companies lead the way | Fortune

Leadership is crucial for successful AI adoption; without trust and support, employees remain hesitant despite having access to technology.

fromMedium

Artificial intelligence

When Not to Use AI: Strategic Restraint as a Leadership Skill

Leaders must prioritize responsible AI adoption, focusing on strategic deployment rather than indiscriminate implementation to avoid pitfalls.

AI won't fix your company

The gap in AI adoption within organizations stems from people issues, not technology, emphasizing the need for a supportive culture.

5 hours ago

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

AI success is a leadership test-and the 100 Best Companies lead the way | Fortune

Leadership is crucial for successful AI adoption; without trust and support, employees remain hesitant despite having access to technology.

fromMedium

When Not to Use AI: Strategic Restraint as a Leadership Skill

Leaders must prioritize responsible AI adoption, focusing on strategic deployment rather than indiscriminate implementation to avoid pitfalls.

AI won't fix your company

The gap in AI adoption within organizations stems from people issues, not technology, emphasizing the need for a supportive culture.

Greg Abel's First Big Move as Berkshire CEO Had Warren Buffett's Personal Approval

Greg Abel has continued Warren Buffett's strategies, including restarting share buybacks and signaling potential changes in Berkshire's investment in Kraft Heinz.

fromAbove the Law

Strategic Planning For Marketers: Your Critical Role In Strategy Development And Implementation - Above the Law

Legal marketing professionals significantly influence law firm strategic planning by focusing on external market dynamics and competitive positioning.

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.

Growth hacking

2 weeks ago

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.

A former Amazon VP explains the simplest way to get promoted

Solve problems for your boss to increase your value and chances for promotion.

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.

The biggest mistake CEOs make with AI has nothing to do with the technology | Fortune

Advanced generative AI tools will transform industries rather than destroy established software companies.

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 Leaders Can Build a High-Agency Culture

Larry Culp became GE's first outsider CEO in 2018, inheriting a crisis with plummeting stock and excessive debt.

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

Fueling Creativity: The CFO's Role

Financial leadership in creative industries should focus on building and supporting culture rather than merely managing numbers.

fromJohnjwang

Artificial intelligence

Why are executives enamored with AI but ICs aren't?

Executives embrace AI for its non-deterministic nature, while individual contributors remain skeptical due to their focus on deterministic tasks.

fromSecuritymagazine

Succeeding A Legendary Leader

Succeeding a beloved leader in an organization presents unique challenges due to inherited reputations and expectations.

2 weeks ago

How Investing in Culture Will Help You Win the Next Decade

Treat culture as infrastructure rather than a marketing line item; cultural investments build trust and reduce future brand awareness costs through authentic resonance.

4 weeks ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.

4 weeks ago

After 10+ Years as a CEO, These 5 Issues Still Challenge Me

CEOs gain critical business insights during informal activities like walking their dog, enabling reflection on industry trends, growth strategies, AI adoption, and team building.

fromInc

CEOs Who Stay Silent Are Losing Trust-and Business

Trust now depends on leaders openly sharing their thinking rather than polished corporate messaging, as AI-generated content has commoditized traditional branding approaches.

#ceo-succession

Business

You've lost the CEO succession race. Here's your multi-million dollar bonus | Fortune

Business

The Questions CEO Candidates Need to Ask

Business

The Benefits-and Challenges-of an Insider CEO

Business

You've lost the CEO succession race. Here's your multi-million dollar bonus | Fortune

Business

The Questions CEO Candidates Need to Ask

Business

The Benefits-and Challenges-of an Insider CEO

more#ceo-succession

Have CEOs Lost the Plot?

CEOs are struggling to find their footing these days. Their role seemed clearer during Covid, when many executives rose to the challenge of becoming inspirational figures. They led their businesses while guiding their employees through a challenging shared experience. That was the case as well for many U.S. CEOs in 2020 when George Floyd's murder shocked the nation, and employees looked to their leaders for guidance and assurance.

Marketing

fromApaonline

The Threats of CEO Activism to the Democratic Process

Right-wing CEO activism surged after 2024, intensifying concerns about threats to democratic processes and shifting scholarly attitudes toward CEO political speech.