Each week, I collect the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Travis Bradberry:
“8 Paradoxical Habits of Wildly Successful People” (4-26-24).
“They’re polite, yet completely unafraid to rock the boat. Successful people are, what I like to call, ‘graciously disruptive.’ They’re never satisfied with the status quo. They’re the ones who constantly ask, ‘What if?’ and ‘Why not?'”
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Marcel Schwantes:
“1 Cultural Virtue that Will Boost Your Employee Retention”
(4-22-24).
“Plenty of research points to a powerful cultural virtue leading to happier workplaces and more loyal employees who produce better work. It comes down to one word: kindness.”
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The April 2024 McKinsey Classics newsletter introduces this article:
“Decoding leadership: What really matters” (1-1-15).
“Leaders who are supportive understand and sense how other people feel. By showing authenticity and a sincere interest in those around them, they build trust and inspire and help colleagues to overcome challenges.”
Nestor:
“Rethinking Talent Acquisition with Talent Matching” (4-29-24).
“Instead of relying solely on job titles or qualifications, skills-based matching focuses on individuals’ competencies and capabilities, allowing for more accurate and personalized talent placements. This shift from a static, role-centric mindset to a dynamic, skills-centric approach enables organizations to adapt swiftly to changing business needs and market demands.”
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David Burkus:
“Motivating Your Team Doesn’t Have To Be Hard” (3-17-24).
“People want to do work that matters, and they want to work for leaders who tell them they matter.”
