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During times of crisis, guiding our teams into the future is crucial.
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Strategic planning is critical for any organization that wishes to achieve its mission. Read the first submission of this three-part series:
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As the worldwide labor force is growing older, it’s important for leaders to retain talented and experienced employees.
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Rather than taking new ideas to people who will uniformly support them, leaders should take their ideas to people who will debate them, look for potential blindspots and help them consider alternatives or contingencies.
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What can nudging others' behavior teach us about leadership? Check out this Staff Pick of the Month on "Nudge" to learn more.