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Playing Not to Lose is How You Lose
Two World Cup matches. One leadership lesson: playing not to lose is how you lose. Here's what football is teaching strategic leaders this season.
When the Layoffs Are Over, the Culture Work Is Not
Job cuts may solve a budget problem. They can also create a culture problem. What courageous leadership looks like for the people who leave, stay, and lead through it.
A Productive Summer Your Team Will Fondly Remember
Engagement is down. Absenteeism is up. And summer is already here. It’s too late to redesign your workforce planning strategy, but it’s not too late to make this season mean something. Here’s what leaders can still do right now to create a productive summer atmosphere, and what to build for next year.
The Business Case for Wellbeing Goes Beyond Burnout
Wellbeing is an unsung hero of an operating metric. These five leadership questions reveal what employee wellbeing is really saying about your culture, strategy, and performance.
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