Wed.Mar 20, 2024

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Research: How Women Can Build High-Status Networks

Harvard Business

Despite the potential career benefits of building high-status networks, research has long shown that women face greater obstacles in establishing these networks compared to men. The authors’ research, published in the Academy of Management Journal, not only underscores what we know about the unique challenges women face in building high-status networks; it also offers a strategic roadmap for overcoming these challenges.

Research 101
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Skin Care Brands Benefit from Experts

Business Consulting Agency

For skin care companies aiming to establish a successful brand, launch innovative product lines, and navigate the competitive beauty industry, partnering with business experts can be a strategic advantage. Business consultants specializing in the beauty and skincare sector offer invaluable expertise, strategic guidance, and tailored solutions that empower skin care brands to achieve growth, market penetration, and brand differentiation.

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GenAI Could Make Online Conversations More Civil

Harvard Business

Online conversations are famously fraught, which creates challenges for people communicating on online platforms, including those used for workplace collaboration. New research suggests that these platforms might want to consider using generative AI to help cool down heated discussions and prepare employees for difficult conversations. The author discusses research that he and his colleagues have conducted on this topic and discusses the ways in which the community platform Nextdoor has started

Research 101
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Breaking Through the Dreaded Blank Page Syndrome

Chad Barr

Every Wednesday, like clockwork, I gear up to craft my newsletter. This ritual begins with a moment of reflection on the week’s highs and lows, a practice that usually sparks a stream of ideas. Failing that, I dive into my treasure trove of topics saved in Evernote. This method never fails to inspire… until it did. This week, I hit a wall.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How to Decide If AI Should Be Part of Your Growth Strategy

Harvard Business

Should your company be betting on AI as a growth strategy now? How do you distinguish genuine opportunities from speculative fads and make an informed decision on whether AI is your next big bet? In this article, the authors cover five steps to help your company answer this question. After thoughtful analysis, your decision ultimately boils down to this: Does the current state of AI align with your business strategy?

Strategy 101

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When Scaling Your Start-Up, Don’t Lose What Makes It Special

Harvard Business

Focus on preserving three things: strategic business intent, a strong connection to customers, and a stellar employee experience.

Culture 100
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The worst person on our team

Seth Godin Blog

A common shortcut to cultural divisiveness is to find the single worst person in a different group and highlight and attack their behavior. By making it clear and obvious that this is what THEY (the plural) want and who THEY are, it’s easy to walk away from a larger we. Their worst troll becomes their mascot. And in a media-fueled culture that thrives on division, this is a convenient shortcut.

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When You Make the Leap to Manager

Harvard Business

Organizational behavior expert Alison Wood Brooks takes questions from listeners who are struggling as first-time bosses.

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Podcasts, international covers and more

Seth Godin Blog

I just received copies of the new reprints of four of my books in the UK: I’m really pleased at how the books have stayed relevant and also delighted at what a good job the publisher did with the reissues. Also, the Italian version of This is Marketing just went back for its 14th printing. You can find all of my books here , and the most recent one is here.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Lessons from the Bud Light Boycott, One Year Later

Harvard Business

Why did the Bud Light boycott affect the beer brand’s sales when many other boycotts have only marginal or short-term impact? An analysis of sales data confirms that Bud Light suffered a sustained downturn in sales, more pronounced in Republican-leaning counties in the U.S. And it explains several factors that determine how vulnerable a brand is to a boycott.

Sales 101