Big business still needs to improve this key type of diversity

By Stacey Abrams & Lara Hodgson | Fast Company | February 15, 2022

Last year, corporate business leaders pledged to support businesses led by people of color and women with investments and programs to the tune of millions of dollars. Many of …

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The 5 types of entrepreneur: Which one does your firm need most?

By Meredith Somers | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | February 15, 2022

Fight or flight responses have kept humans alive for millions of years, but another trait that’s ensured our existence is entrepreneurship.

“All humans are born entrepreneurs; we wouldn’t …

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Z Corp. founder’s second act: Preparing female execs for board roles

By Meredith Somers | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | February 14, 2022

A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when …

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How to scale a startup

By Kara Baskin | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter

Care.com co-founder Donna Levin played a key part in that company’s growth, and the passion was personal. Levin’s work plans were curtailed when her son was 11 weeks old and had …

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This Is the Email Smart People Send When They’re Rejected for a Job

By Kat Boogaard | The Muse

You went through the numerous rounds of interviews. You established great rapport (and—dare you say—even a friendly bond) with your potential new boss. You reached the final stages of the hiring process and you knew …

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Coaching Founders And People Transitioning to CEO

By Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School

Carol Kauffman, PhD, PCC, speaks to Joy Howard about coaching founders and people who are transitioning into the CEO role. Watch the video below:

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10 Ways to Be a Better Boss to Remote and Hybrid Employees

By Kristi DePaul | The Muse

Do you wish you had a “remote boss” Magic 8-Ball that would give you all the answers about managing folks you rarely see in 3D? You’ve got burning questions on everything from collaborating as a …

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6 Tips to Help You Ace Your Video Interview

By The Muse

Video interviews have become more and more common, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do you prepare for a video interview? Since you can be seen, but you’re not in the same place …

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Does your company suffer from broken culture syndrome?

Whether it’s caused by culture clash, cultural inertia, or total toxic collapse, broken culture syndrome can sink an organization. But there’s a cure, if leaders take action.

By Douglas Ready | MIT Sloan Ideas Made to Matter | January 10, 2022

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Why You Should Show Off Your Awards on Your Resume (and the Right Way to Do It)

By Regina Borsellino | The Muse

When you’re writing your resume, it’s all about standing out from the pack. Sure, you have the experience and skills you need for the job, but so do many other applicants. How do you really …

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