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#skill-based-matchmaking

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

9 hours ago

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

Careers

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

fromHR Brew

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.

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.

Philosophy

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

9 hours ago

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.

Online Community Development

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.

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.

Agile

fromMedium

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.

Business intelligence

AI Strategy Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Plan From Pilot To Scale

A clear AI strategy roadmap is essential for transforming pilot projects into scalable, impactful enterprise-wide initiatives.

Growth hacking

10 hours ago

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

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

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

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.

Productivity

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.

Productivity

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.

Productivity

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

How to Cultivate Adult Friendships

Negative beliefs about rejection hinder relationship building, while consistent interactions and practicing social skills foster connections and reduce anxiety.

fromBustle

11 hours ago

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

How to Cultivate Adult Friendships

Negative beliefs about rejection hinder relationship building, while consistent interactions and practicing social skills foster connections and reduce anxiety.

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

National Hockey League

fromPuck Prose

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

fromTalentLMS Blog

Learning Paths: What They Are & How They Build Skills

Skills clarity is essential for effective training; learning paths bridge the gap between training and measurable capabilities.

Mental health

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

20 hours ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.

#linkedin

fromSocial Media Examiner

Social media marketing

Report shows document posts on LinkedIn see more engagement

Online marketing

LinkedIn Is Rewriting the Rules of Visibility : Social Media Examiner

LinkedIn content is increasingly being indexed by AI tools, impacting lead generation and engagement strategies.

Board games

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

Social media marketing

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

5 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.

Social media marketing

fromSocial Media Examiner

Report shows document posts on LinkedIn see more engagement

Native document posts on LinkedIn generate the highest engagement, surpassing image and video content.

Online marketing

LinkedIn Is Rewriting the Rules of Visibility : Social Media Examiner

LinkedIn content is increasingly being indexed by AI tools, impacting lead generation and engagement strategies.

Board games

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

LinkedIn has appointed Thomas Snyder as its first principal puzzlemaster to enhance user engagement through daily puzzles.

Social media marketing

5 days ago

6 Simple LinkedIn Engagement Strategies When You Don't Know What to Post

Consistent engagement on LinkedIn is crucial for building relationships and brand awareness, even with minimal effort.

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.

Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.

Business

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.

Bootstrapping

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.

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

fromAol

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Sales sequences with targeted messaging and multiple touchpoints significantly increase response rates and help convert leads into booked meetings.

There's a specific kind of loyalty that keeps people in jobs, cities, and friendships years after the reason they stayed has disappeared. It's not inertia. It's that leaving would require admitting the time already spent wasn't building toward something, and that admission costs more than staying another year. - Silicon Canals

People remain in unfulfilling situations due to the fear of admitting past investments were unproductive, not because of passivity or fear of change.

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.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

Writing

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.

Games

fromFuncheap

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.

Media industry

What's the Endgame of Increased Productivity?

AI technology offers limited utility for knowledge workers despite some helpful applications.

Graphic design

fromItsnicethat

in 1 week

"You may need to step down in order to segue"

A degree is not necessary to become a designer; understanding fundamentals and tools is essential.

#job-market

Careers

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

fromThe Atlantic

Higher education

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

Careers

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.

42% Of Employers Paused Hiring To Recruit Within. 3 Reasons Your Job Application Is Going Nowhere

Employers prioritize internal hires and proof of immediate value over external candidates in a risk-averse job market.

more#job-market

#artificial-intelligence

10 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

Business intelligence

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

fromBusiness Matters

6 days ago

Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

fromFinancial Planning

fromHarvard Business Review

AI for advisor marketing - without alienating clients

Consumers prefer human-created ads over AI-generated ones, emphasizing the importance of a human touch in marketing.

Artificial intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

10 hours ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.

Business intelligence

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

fromBusiness Matters

6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.

fromFinancial Planning

AI for advisor marketing - without alienating clients

Consumers prefer human-created ads over AI-generated ones, emphasizing the importance of a human touch in marketing.

fromHarvard Business Review

more#artificial-intelligence

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected loneliness and a realization of the lack of genuine friendships built outside of work.

AI chatbot use can hinder students' knowledge retention

Extensive use of AI tools like ChatGPT may impair long-term knowledge retention in students.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

"The Thinking Machine," AI, Higher Ed Professional Staff Work

AI is transforming professional staff work in higher education, enhancing collaboration and productivity through tools like Claude Cowork.

fromComputerworld

11 hours ago

AI chatbot use can hinder students' knowledge retention

Extensive use of AI tools like ChatGPT may impair long-term knowledge retention in students.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

"The Thinking Machine," AI, Higher Ed Professional Staff Work

AI is transforming professional staff work in higher education, enhancing collaboration and productivity through tools like Claude Cowork.

AI Is Now Deciding Which Emails Get Seen. Here's How to Stay in the Inbox in the Gemini Era

Email remains a dominant communication tool, but AI is changing how messages are prioritized and seen in inboxes.

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.

Marketing

Here's How To Be Irreplaceable When AI Can Displace PR

A strong personal brand is essential for PR professionals to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI disruption.

Remote teams

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.

Psychology

I'm 34 and I just realized I've been performing competence at work for seven years because somewhere along the way I confused being impressive with being safe, and the exhaustion I thought was burnout was actually the weight of never once letting anyone see me learn something for the first time. - Silicon Canals

Performing competence can lead to self-erasure and social rewards, masking genuine capability with a polished exterior.

Growth hacking

The 3-Step Talent Audit That Keeps Your Leadership Team Aligned and Performing

Treat talent as capital to enhance team performance and strategic alignment.

fromWarpweftandway

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.

Philosophy

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

#microlearning

Microlearning In LMS: How To Transform Corporate Training

Microlearning enhances corporate training by delivering content in short, focused segments, improving engagement and knowledge retention.

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

Microlearning In LMS: How To Transform Corporate Training

Microlearning enhances corporate training by delivering content in short, focused segments, improving engagement and knowledge retention.

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

more#microlearning

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

When the CEO held a virtual town hall in 2020 and said there needed to be layoffs, I knew I would be one of the first to go because I served zero purpose at that point.

Marketing

Psychology

A Note to Generation Z as You Prepare to Graduate

Soft skills are learnable, and building on strengths accelerates growth.

I snail-mailed my resume to potential employers with a 'cringey' note. It worked.

Camille Manaois applied for 56 jobs, faced challenges with AI filters, and resorted to sending handwritten letters to HR to stand out.

fromMedium

11 hours ago

Most Developers Are Using AI Wrong.

Using AI in coding can create an illusion of speed, leading to a lack of understanding and ownership of the code.

What Is Lifelong Learning? Definition, Key Principles, And Examples Explained

Lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth in a rapidly changing world.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

fromwww.theguardian.com

I handed over my dating life to AI. I don't think she'll see me again

Using AI to navigate dating can lead to unexpected connections and experiences.

fromHubspot

1 month ago

How AI improves email deliverability beyond send times

AI email deliverability optimization enhances inbox placement by aligning with mailbox provider metrics like authentication, engagement, and sender reputation.

Psychology

4 days ago

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

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

5 days ago

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.

I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after being laid off, finding job security and satisfaction in her new career.

fromDear Media

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.

I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after being laid off, finding job security and satisfaction in her new career.

more#career-change

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

AI Pushing Students to Consider Changing Majors, Data Shows

Nearly half of college students are reconsidering their majors due to concerns about AI's impact on the job market.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

Are Your Training Results Improving Production, Or Just Looking Good?

Learning program metrics like completion rates and satisfaction do not guarantee business value or effective skill application in the workplace.

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Attrition and Career Ladders

AI displacement may lead to more conversations about job loss and career ladder challenges for newcomers.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

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

AI as Personal Coach? Maybe. Three Ways to Make It Useful

Understanding AI's limits and the importance of human coaching enhances professional development strategies.

Designing An Effective Onboarding Plan: Strategies For L&D Professionals

An effective onboarding plan is a strategic tool that enhances employee productivity, engagement, and retention from day one.

fromSlate Magazine

I'm Going to Face an Inevitable Question at Job Interviews. The Answer Will Cost Me.

Addressing job loss due to performance issues requires honesty and focus on future opportunities.

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.

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Careers

AI can't replace these 5 skills, says LinkedIn CEO: 'Young people' need them now

Human skills, particularly curiosity and courage, are essential in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.

Create Your Unicorn Career, Explore the Multiverse

Harness your superpowers and embrace infinite opportunities to create a fulfilling career.

The right way to ask questions about AI in your next job interview

AI is transforming workplace dynamics, making it essential for candidates to assess employers' genuine integration of AI during interviews.

4 days ago

17 ideas on coaching new managers

Not every employee should move to management; coaching individual contributors is essential for their growth and success.

4 days 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.

fromMoneyLion

6 days ago

Remote Job Tips From Professional To Land Gig

Remote and hybrid jobs are increasingly sought after, requiring candidates to tailor applications and showcase relevant experience to stand out.

3 ways to take the 'work' out of networking

Make it easy for your network to help you by reclaiming control of your job search.

Cross-Training Employees: Why It Matters And How Organizations Can Implement It Successfully

Cross-training equips employees with skills beyond their primary roles, promoting operational resilience and organizational success.

How to Create Your "Unicorn Career"

Create Your Unicorn Career for joy, meaning, and financial success, even in uncertain times.

Want a promotion? Ask yourself these three questions

Timing and readiness are crucial for successfully pursuing a promotion.

2 weeks ago

The 5 most important work relationships you should prioritize for career growth besides your boss

Career advancement relies on a network of relationships, not just on a single boss's support.

Want a promotion? Ask yourself these three questions

Timing and readiness are crucial for successfully pursuing a promotion.