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Venting: The not-so-silent culture killer
We’ve all been there. We experience frustration with a certain situation, or we simply disagree with a decision. Oh, how tempting it is to find a sympathetic ear and vent “to get it out”! Naturally, as we vent, our stories… Continue reading
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Developing resilience in the face of adversity
Adaptability to ever-changing circumstances and the ability to recover quickly from adversity are two characteristics that define resilience, which happens to be one of the most transferable and desirable skills you can foster. As a leader, helping your team members… Continue reading
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How to use ChatGPT for your startup
There’s no content shortage regarding AI in general and ChatGPT in particular. And there certainly is a healthy level of skepticism and trepidation but also a sense of excitement about the possibilities. If you’re looking to leverage its capabilities for… Continue reading
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Diversity in diversity
My previous post outlined some thoughts to consider when hiring career changers. One of the benefits of this approach is that you’re bringing fresh perspectives to your company. If you limit your team to individuals who have only worked in… Continue reading
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Hiring career changers
Since the outbreak of the pandemic more than two and a half years ago, people have been quitting their jobs at a never before seen rate. Last year, more than 47 million people left their employers in order to pursue… Continue reading
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When your behavior doesn’t match reality
In order for you to achieve both your short term and your long term business goals, you have to have a deep understanding of who you are as an organization. It’s imperative to have ambitions and to envision what you… Continue reading
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Ideas for weekly company updates
Even though we are a relatively small company, where everybody has plenty of opportunities to interact with anyone in the organization and to ask questions, we always want to identify ways in which we can increase transparency. For instance, we… Continue reading
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7 signs that a candidate is not prepared
The result of a successful interview is not necessarily a new hire. It’s knowing if a candidate is or isn’t a good fit for your company. Since better interviews lead to better hires (as you’re weeding out the individuals who… Continue reading
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Re-learning things after the pandemic
After working remotely for 15 months, we recently returned to the office, albeit for only two days per week for most team members. While it has been wonderful to work together in the same room again, I could definitely sense… Continue reading
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A few more thoughts on returning to the office
A few months ago, I outlined some of the main reasons why we were going to return to the office once it’s safe to do so, including more impactful communication, increased empathy, inspiration, better integration of new team members, and… Continue reading
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