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Fight Ageism, Fuel Growth with Inclusive Hiring & Retention

Harmonious Workplaces

In 2022, at the age of 46, I interviewed for a marketing executive position with a tool manufacturer. After five or so interviews, the hiring manager stated that they wanted a “digital native.” The interview ended. I interviewed with several members of the team, including the parent of one of the executives. MarketWatch.

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The real reason people are quitting

Brimstone Consulting

“This is not the end of management and hierarchy, rather it’s a shift where companies involve the workforce in the design and maintenance of an organizational culture.”. In 2021, one of the top factors employees cited as reasons for quitting – not feeling valued by their organization. So, why the attention now?

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

This interview is THAT powerful. If you're an org looking for leadership, culture, experience, and transformation, connect with Jim. Today, Jim is a consultant to large-scale organizations and C-Suite leaders looking for a transformation in leadership, culture. You will not want to miss this episode. Jim MacPhee [link].

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8 New Leadership Books

Brimstone Consulting

The following list includes books published in 2021 (and one in 2020). Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan (2021). Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance by Erica Dhawan (2021). Think Again by Adam Grant (2021). 8 Insightful New Reads.

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Consultant Profile Series: Dane Sequeira

Tom Spencer

When you are interviewing with consulting firms, what made you look at Boston Consulting Group compared to some other big firms or specialty firms? Overall, it was a better cultural fit for me. Now that you have been through the process, what is BCG’s specific culture? Both interviewers listed this as a strength for me.

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75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 2024

Buzzsprout

Celebrity interviews Having celebrities on your podcast is a huge draw to new listeners and can help you get featured on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can add this question to the end of interviews as a segment or structure the whole episode around this one question. Pop Culture Happy Hour Culture Gabfest 39.

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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Based on several interviews with consultants, here is the picture painted for me on what to expect for consulting in South Africa. South Africa experienced a hard and extended lockdown in 2020, and 2021 shows no signs of being much different. The cultures and perspectives will add life to your professional network.