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Charisma and Its Limits: Communication Styles in the 2024 Presidential Election

The way we tell stories may be an indicator of the way that we lead.
3 min read
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Series: Podcast Highlights

Leading with Purpose: Insights from President Ted Carter (Part 2)

President Ted Carter of The Ohio State University discusses his vision for the university, emphasizing the institution’s role as a leader in higher education.
1 min read
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Series: Podcast Highlights

Leading with Purpose: Insights from President Ted Carter (Part 1)

President Ted Carter of The Ohio State University shares his leadership insights, drawing from his extensive experience in the U.S. Navy and his role in academia.
2 min read
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Exploring the Art of Debate to Make Better Leadership Decisions

Leaders who encourage more structured debate might find that better, more thoughtful decisions are made.
2 min read
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Navigating Leadership Challenges: Boeing’s Path to Redemption

Various safety debacles have exposed failures in Boeing's safety culture, values within the organization, and poor crisis management, eroding public trust.
1 min read
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Balancing optimism with toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side becomes too much

A healthy dose of hopeful optimism is a good thing. In fact, the Mayo Clinic (2023) promotes positive thinking, a precursor to optimism, as being good for your overall health and well-being. Positive thinking is also a key part of stress management. But what happens when the pendulum of positive thinking swings too far in the other direction?
2 min read
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Series: Talent Management Insights

INSIGHT: How to Design Effective Employee Engagement Surveys

When crafted and executed properly, employee engagement surveys provide leaders with critical insights into the thoughts and experiences of their teams.
9 min read
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To Judge or Not to Judge

The line between making a judgment and judging can be blurry at times.
3 min read
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Reflecting on Gratitude Received at Home Makes You a Better Leader at Work

Leaders are not just defined by their roles at work. They are deeply shaped by their personal lives as well.
3 min read

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