5 Things Founders Can Do to Improve Company Culture and Attract Top Talent

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5 Things Founders Can Do to Improve Company Culture and Attract Top Talent     Retentionis the name of the game. Continued here

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Change Management Requires a Change Mindset     Every organization of every size struggles with change in some way. While midsize companies are no exception, their size offers a competitive advantage. Unlike small companies with limited resources, or large companies saddled by bureaucracy or “this is how we do it” norms, midsize companies are in the sweet spot for rethinking how to relate to change and uncertainty effectively. Helping your team develop and strengthen their change mindset should be a priority. Team discussions about one’s orientation to change could unlock hidden superpowers and create new pathways for internal mobility. This article discusses how to integrate scenario mapping into your strategic planning process to boost your “flux capacity” (your tolerance for change) and contribute to the kinds of futures you’d like to see. Continued here

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Boost Your Productivity with Generative AI     With the emergence of tools like ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, and Google Bard, most of us have been left stunned by the power and potential of Generative AI. But what exactly is this new technology and how is it going to impact your work? Whether you’re someone who’s been raised on tech or are just getting comfortable with it, here’s how to increase your chances of success in an AI-enhanced world. Continued here

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Is a Nonprofit Job Right for You?     Ten years ago, a friend introduced me to someone looking to fill a role at their nonprofit. It was a global human rights organization, launching its first office in India. At the time, I was running my own consulting firm and had previous experience in the corporate world, but this was uncharted territory. Continued here

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How to Build Resilience During College--When it Matters Most     Remember as a kid when you couldn’t score that crucial penalty goal at a football game? Or when your project was not selected for the annual school exhibition? Do you also remember how you coped with each of those times? Whether you sulked in your room for the rest of the week, or put in place a more rigorous training schedule, you inched towards developing coping mechanisms to ride out tough times. Now at college, as you move closer to starting your careers, revisiting some of these experiences from school can bring you a step closer in identifying your ability to be resilient. Continued here

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1 Big Reason for the Success of Trader Joe's     Imagine paying people like TJ's does. Continued here

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How Your Brand Should Think About the Digital Fashion Revolution     Ways to understand the emerging digital fashion world. Continued here

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Home Depot Has to Pay $72.5 Million for Employees to Stand Around and Other Things     When you control an employee's time, you must pay them. Continued here

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After Thousands of Canceled Flights, United's CEO Just Sent an Email to Employees. This 1 Sentence Is a Master Class in Leading People     The most important thing you do as a leader is how you take care of your people. Continued here

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Know People--Especially Bosses--Who Refuse to Apologize? Science Says This Is Why      And why, if you're a leader, apologizing for certain kinds of mistakes can make all the difference. Continued here

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Why You Need to Spend Time With Your Customers in Stores     When Biolyte CEO Jesslyn Rollins realized the expensive marketing agency she hired didn't understand her brand, she went face-to-face with customers in stores and changed the entire campaign. Continued here

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Instead of Giving Advice, Share Your Experience     Instead of suggesting specific actions, share similar experiences and help others find the solution that works for them. Continued here

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Survey: Small-Business Owners Hopeful Despite Economic Concerns     Optimism is up for small businesses, with record-high expectations for revenue and hiring in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates. Continued here

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Commit to the LGBTQ+ Community When Hate Is On the Rise     As a dramatic spike in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment and legislation occurs in the United States and in other countries around the world, there’s a growing disconnect between well-meaning executives and their constituents. Just as LGBTQ+ employees and communities, civil rights advocates, and socially conscious consumers are looking to employers to take action, many companies are walking back their previous support. However, a majority of consumers continue to expect that corporations maintain their commitment through action, and continue to reward companies that do so with their support and patronage. Amid a hostile social and political environment, companies must root their actions in their organization’s purpose, value proposition, and values, to embed pro-LGBTQ+ support in their organization’s identity for the long run. The author recommends three steps to do this: 1) Connect LGBTQ+ inclusion to your customer base, operations, and values; 2) Collaboratively design initiatives that benefit LGBTQ+ communities; and 3) Take a purposeful stand and defend it. Continued here