Personal Development

 

Compassionate Leadership is Necessary – but Not Sufficient (HBR)

Compassion is the quality of having positive intentions and real concern for others. Compassion in leadership creates stronger connections between people. It improves collaboration... More

Home Alone: When Remote Work is a New Normal (SAP Insights)

Millions learned they could work at home during the pandemic. That knowledge, as well as the demands of remote working, means leaders must step up to help their people succeed.... More

The Future of Leadership: Letting Go of the Past (SAP Insights)

Pandemics and other global crises demand that we look beyond solutions that worked in the past, says futurist Bob Johansen.... More

How to Pay it Forward to Young Talent While Remote (Fast Company)

Without the option of a casual desk drop-by, nurturing early-career talent takes creativity. Here are a few strategies to inspire you.... More

How Unstructured Play Can Get More Girls Into STEM (Raconteur)

Messing around with spare parts ignited an early passion for STEM in Selena Deckelmann, who believes that manual play and creating communities could be the secret to diversity in t... More

STEM Passions Must be Cultivated Early in Girls (Raconteur)

Rachel Higham’s childhood was full of the joys of science and tech, so she knows how important it is to get kids excited about STEM. Internalised misconceptions, however, are sto... More

How to Keep Women in the Workforce During the Pandemic (Forbes)

We may be losing some of our best leaders to caregiving duties, and the pandemic is sending us backwards when it comes to gender equality. Women’s careers often take a backseat w... More

How to Make Friends With Coworkers When Everyone’s Working From Home (FastCompany)

It’s still possible to bond with your colleagues, but you may have to change your approach. ... More

This AI Expert From Senegal is Helping Showcase Africans in STEM (Forbes)

Adji Bousso Dieng will be Princeton's School of Engineering's first Black female faculty. Not only has Adji Bousso Dieng, an AI researcher from Senegal, contributed to the field of... More

Will the WFH Revolution Leave Female Leaders Behind? (Chief Executive)

CEOs have a rare opportunity to rebalance the scales for male and female workers and cultivate a thoughtful, family-friendly perspective.... More

Why Career Coaching is Good for Business (SAP Blog)

While there is no clear answer as to when the pandemic will subside, there are strategies to manage the mental distress brought on by it and overcome that productivity wall. Coachi... More

ZOO Digital’s Beth Ward Talks Localization, Film (MESA)

"I’m really interested in the translation of children’s animated films. There are so many more things you need to take into account when translating children's films. For examp... More

3 Important Lessons on Sustainable Well-Being in Leadership (Thrive Global)

CEOs and employees are both at greater risk of burnout during times of crisis, so now more than ever, self-compassion is crucial.... More

On Brand With Lauren Weinberg, Global Head of Marketing at Square (Muse)

Helping small businesses during Covid, and how a career in data led her to champion creativity.... More

How Strategist Laurie Yoler Served on 20 Plus Company Boards Including Tesla (Forbes)

Despite the low statistics on women representation on company boards, Laurie Yoler, experienced board director and strategist, has broken barriers and served on 22 boards: public, ... More

Gaming the Impossible: Jane McGonigal Wants You to Save the World (Verizon Blog)

This world-renowned game designer has the tools you need to regain confidence in times of chaos, visualize your future and create positive change.... More

#WFH Diaries: Suzanne Kamenir of The Walt Disney Co. (Muse)

Even as parts of the world are beginning to open up during the pandemic, most folks are still working from home. We're continuing to check in with people in the creative industry t... More

Karlie Kloss, SAP’s Alicia Tillman on What Happens When We Press Pause in Our Daily Lives (Thrive Global)

Karlie Kloss, founder of Kode With Klossy, and SAP’s Alicia Tillman discuss challenges and solutions for teams that are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.... More

How to Stay Sane While Working From Home With Kids (FastCompany)

When shelter-in-place orders went into effect in most of the country in March, parents across industries had to scramble to find childcare. For those of us lucky enough to not only... More

After the Pandemic, the Office Dress Code Should Never Come Back (The Atlantic)

In theory, the question of what to wear to work shouldn’t pose an unanswerable dilemma. Most workplaces have at least some kind of dress code, and for many of those who greet cus... More

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