Thu.Sep 05, 2024

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4 Pillars of Innovation Every Organization Needs

Harvard Business

Innovation doesn’t just come from serendipity. Leaders who nurture great ideas rely on concrete mechanisms to ensure that they see the right ideas, give them breathing room to development, and connect dots throughout their organizations. In any company, the challenge with innovation is seldom the volume of ideas. The challenge lies with having ideas that are related to emerging trends, involve more than the company can do on its own, require nurturing, and are cross-functional in nature.

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Small Businesses Reducing Workers for the Last Four Months

MishTalk

ADP data shows small businesses with 1-49 workers have been reducing workers for four months. Those with 25-49 workers have shed workers for 7 straight months.

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When a Coworker You Don’t Like Becomes Your Boss

Harvard Business

When a colleague you dislike or who dislikes you becomes your new leader, it’s natural to feel anxiety or despair, worry about the fallout, and think about leaving. But five strategies can help you transform this challenging situation into career growth: distinguish your feelings from the facts; shift from ambivalence to active inquiry; acknowledge and bridge personality differences; leverage shared values and desired outcomes; and, if needed, address your conflicts directly.

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Fed Beige Book Shows Flat or Declining Economy in 9 of 12 Fed Districts

MishTalk

The economy is cooling must faster than most recognize. The Fed’s Beige Book provides more evidence.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to Support an Employee in Distress

Harvard Business

Recent research has a counterintuitive finding: People who have suffered troubles at work may not be effective in helping other employees experiencing similar distress. Those who have not endured the same thing are more likely to be more effective. In trying to help employees in distress, leaders should focus on each person’s experience, not their own; validate their pain; and get the facts and ask questions to learn how they might help the employee.

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Empathy at a distance

Seth Godin Blog

… is almost as difficult as empathy up close. That person that’s not like you, from way over there, the one that’s on the other team–it’s hard to imagine what they’re dealing with. They don’t believe what you believe, they haven’t experienced what you’ve experienced. And the person right next to you, the one you’re sure you know so well–they are also dealing with a story and a situation that you can only guess at.

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Spotlight on US Treasuries, Where Are Long-Term Bond Yields Headed?

MishTalk

My guess is bond yields are heading much lower between now and September 11.

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88% of Workers Are Stressed – Laughter Yoga Can Help

Cheryl Cran

Recent research from World Economic Forum states that 88% of workers are stressed. People who are stressed have less ability to do their work effectively, have trouble staying focused and less of an ability to deal with ongoing change. In a National Library of Medicine study it found that laughter yoga can help people with […] The post 88% of Workers Are Stressed – Laughter Yoga Can Help appeared first on NextMapping.

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ISM Services Index Up Slightly But Employment Weakens to Nearly Flat

MishTalk

The ISM services index was essentially unchanged but production and employment weakened with new orders rising.

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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.