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4 Great Books on How to Implement AI in Business, Automation, and the Future of Work

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Diversity in the Japanese Workplace Then & Now

Career & Life Advice for All Ages from Alan Patricof

Team Management

5 Leadership Lessons for a Better Career and Company

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Communication · Jul 27, 2022

A Journalist’s Advice on Concise, Authentic Communication in the Workplace

By W. Tanner Kirk, Jonathan Soble

Authentic communication is paramount to to concise, engaging messaging in today's office environment.

Authentic communication is paramount to to concise, engaging messaging in today's office environment.

Technovate · Jul 20, 2022

Moonshot Innovation: How to Lead Business Process Transformation

By Dr. Jorge Calvo, Melissa McIvor

Moonshot innovation is a transformative process that requires a unique approach to leadership, teamwork, and culture.

Moonshot innovation is a transformative process that requires a unique approach to leadership, teamwork, and culture.

Sustainable Business · Jul 13, 2022

Why Companies Need Sustainable Technology for a Sustainable Future

By Kingsley Nlewedim

Learn ways your company can incorporate sustainable technology practices into its business model.

Learn ways your company can incorporate sustainable technology practices into its business model.

Critical Thinking · Jul 11, 2022

5 of the Best Books on Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

By W. Tanner Kirk, Brian Cathcart

These books on critical thinking and problem solving will help you become a better decision maker.

These books on critical thinking and problem solving will help you become a better decision maker.

Communication · Jul 06, 2022

How to Effectively Handle a Multiparty Negotiation

By Tanya Ileto Diaz

Multiparty negotiation can be difficult to manage, but not impossible if you understand the stages and motivations of everyone at the table.

Multiparty negotiation can be difficult to manage, but not impossible if you understand the stages and motivations of everyone at the table.

Team Management · Jul 04, 2022

5 Reasons Being a Leader Is Hard (and How to Prepare)

By Melissa McIvor

Leadership is hard. Here are 5 reasons why being a leader isn't exactly what you might expect—and how to deal with that.

Leadership is hard. Here are 5 reasons why being a leader isn't exactly what you might expect—and how to deal with that.

Machine Learning · Jun 29, 2022

How to Lead with AI Insight

By Dr. Giulio Toscani

Leaders need AI insight to meet business goals in the modern age. There are three things that make AI successful in a company: inclusive solutions, relevancy, and empathy.

Leaders need AI insight to meet business goals in the modern age. There are three things that make AI successful in a company: inclusive solutions, relevancy, and empathy.

Team Management · Jun 27, 2022

How to Avoid Management Bias in the Workplace

By Melissa McIvor, Tadahiro Wakasugi

There's no longer a place for management bias in the workplace. Here's how to replace it with authenticity, critical thinking, and compassion.

There's no longer a place for management bias in the workplace. Here's how to replace it with authenticity, critical thinking, and compassion.

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Videos · Mar 25, 2022

How to Find Success as an Asian Female Entrepreneur

The journey towards success is often lonely. That’s why Nina Cataldo and cofounder Kristy Ishi started the Brave & Bold Mastermind Program. Discover how community can help aspiring female entrepreneurs across Asia realize their dreams.

The journey towards success is often lonely. That’s why Nina Cataldo and cofounder Kristy Ishi started the Brave & Bold Mastermind Program. Discover how community can help aspiring female entrepreneurs across Asia realize their dreams.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion · Mar 02, 2022

3 Ways to Raise Your Cultural Awareness

Want to raise your cultural awareness? These three businesswomen share their expert tips.

Want to raise your cultural awareness? These three businesswomen share their expert tips.

Career Skills · Jan 21, 2022

3 Tips to Make the Most of Your Mentor

What's in a mentor? Here are 3 tips to find and make the most of yours!

What's in a mentor? Here are 3 tips to find and make the most of yours!

Career Skills · Nov 10, 2021

How to Write a Resume That Gets You Noticed

Sending out countless job applications with no response? Maybe it's time to learn how to write a resume that gets you noticed.

Sending out countless job applications with no response? Maybe it's time to learn how to write a resume that gets you noticed.

Communication · Nov 05, 2021

How (and Why) Storytelling Is a Necessary Job Skill

No matter your profession, everyone can benefit from storytelling skills. Journalist Jonathan Soble shares why it matters and how anyone can improve.

No matter your profession, everyone can benefit from storytelling skills. Journalist Jonathan Soble shares why it matters and how anyone can improve.

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