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March 2019

Speak your customers’ language

We can learn from Apple’s culture. Unfortunately, the Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The company’s forays[…] Read More

Purpose perspectives from author Daniel Pink and HR executive Kevin Cox

We must align individual and organizational purpose. If you really want to see purpose in action, consider the[…] Read More

For impactful feedback, context and tone are required

Many feedback interventions fail. Some subtleties can make all the difference. You’re not alone if you think that[…] Read More

Future prospects for the Financial Planning and Analysis business function

Embrace the human element and worry less about AI. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial group within a[…] Read More

Rethinking how we measure potential

Success in the new world requires agility, adaptability, agency and humanity. Many organizations use the popular nine-box grid: a[…] Read More

Do we really need to get the “last word” during a conversation?

Liz Mellon looks at the very concept of the ‘last word’ and our enduring urge to have the final[…] Read More

The state of emotional intelligence among sales leaders

Ben Laker and Rita Trehan uncover the rise and fall of great sales leadership. It’s a truth acknowledged in[…] Read More

Women perform well under pressure

We all know the stereotypes of male courage under pressure, and yet research shows women are actually better[…] Read More

December 2018

Four lessons in marketing from the Olympics

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