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One of the biggest ever reviews of human behaviour change has been published, with some eye-opening implications for how we design & deliver learning experiences

High stakes, strong wills, and increasing uncertainty can make decisions at the top of your organization fraught. The backing of a board can mobilize an organization, but a significant divergence of vision and values may lead the board to stall progress on an organization’s highest priorities — and even unseat a CEO. Executives must proactively and productively make covert disagreements overt and foster a healthy dialog with board members. First, they must be the thermostat in the room, raising tough topics and pushing productive conversations. Second, they must inform the room of a full situation and its status early and often. Third, they must identify and break down early signals of conflict among members. Fourth, they must keep the long view in mind, even in a short-term crisis. Finally, they must avoid polarities in decision-making, encouraging all members to consider the upsides and downsides of all options.

THIS SPEECH should be sent to every 16-26 year old you know.. no seriously, grab the URL and send it to your family group chat, your teacher friends and… | 312 comments on LinkedIn

To cook seafood perfectly, here are our recommended internal cook temperatures for wild salmon, Pacific halibut, Pacific cod, and more.

Ambitious 20-somethings are trying to knock down the stereotype that they aren’t into hard work.

Not getting a promotion you were promised can bring up a whole host of feelings, from frustration to resentment. In this article, HBR’s advice columnist Amy Gallo answers a question from a reader who is facing this situation and offers advice and resources for how to work through their disappointment while keeping their career growing.

Under mounting legal and political pressure, companies’ DEI tactics are evolving.

Movement is movement, right? Not exactly. Here’s what your body is looking for in addition to your morning walk or yoga session, according to experts.

Ethan Mollick at the University of Pennsylvania has become the go-to authority on the new technology

Beyoncé's ex-digital strategy head shares what he learned from the star and his experience engaging with her fan community, the Beyhive, online.

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing businesses of their own.

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Ultraexclusive conferences are booming. In Sicily, Aspen and Stockholm, Elon Musk and Margot Robbie mingle with bank leaders and media moguls. ‘There’s always another VIP level.

Comparison culture is hurting your career. Try adopting these five mindsets to have a healthier attitude at work.

Until just recently, a solar eclipse wasn’t a tourist event.

These are the 5 biggest lessons I had to learn when I first became a nonprofit executive director. And understanding them changed everything.

Becoming the only staffer with certain skills or information might feel like insurance. To some bosses, it’s a red flag.

There are many use cases for generative AI, spanning a vast number of areas of domestic and work life. Looking through thousands of comments on sites such as Reddit and Quora, the author’s team found that the use of this technology is as wide-ranging as the problems we encounter in our lives. The 100 categories they identified can be divided into six top-level themes, which give an immediate sense of what generative AI is being used for: Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting (23%), Content Creation & Editing (22%), Personal & Professional Support (17%), Learning & Education (15%), Creativity & Recreation (13%), Research, Analysis & Decision Making (10%).

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The term is used too often to describe people with whom we disagree or who disappoint us, a psychiatrist argues.

This video hits on one of the biggest issues in the “game” & we couldn’t recommend it more for those in charge .. please really lean in on this video⁣ | 406 comments on LinkedIn

There are gorgeous campsites scattered around national parks, but some are better than others. These are the best national park campsite.

Gary Waters/Getty Images “I won’t do it,” he said. “I don’t care who they are; I won’t buddy up to people I don’t like and respect just because I want something from them.” This came from a senior manager at a Fortune 500 company. It was a theme we hear over and over from managers […]

To build better companies, leaders need to experiment more, quit ‘living in fear of opening Pandora’s box,’ says Wharton management professor Adam Grant

The blanket norm of mute-unless-you’re-speaking is crippling our virtual group interactions. Read more on how to de-sterilize your virtual gatherings and create intimacy.

Creating better support systems for neurodivergent workers starts with having the right vocabulary.

Did you miss the Audio Event with Alex B Sheridan on "How to Boost your Brand with Video on LinkedIn™"? Don't worry, we've got your back! Here are +10 key… | 110 comments on LinkedIn

Our research makes one thing clear: women are still not equal at work.

Sticky notes in meetings, co-workers’ input and AI evaluations will keep workers constantly informed of their performance.