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‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

Fast Company Tech

A viral TikTok video showing an empty book signing for an elderly author tugged at millions of heartsuntil it was exposed as an alleged marketing stunt. The book in question, Just Cuz , was reportedly written by Barbara Miller as a tribute to her late husband, Marv.

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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

Fast Company Tech

The design of an organization directly shapes the effectiveness, decision-making, and moral authority of its leaders. Ambiguity as the Enemy of Accountability Ambiguity in roles, decision-making authority, or performance expectations is another byproduct of poor design. When the choreography of design falters, leadership stumbles.

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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

That’s is one of the determinations in a new report from Independent Sector, The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofit Leaders About Advocacy. The Pursuit of Influence sheds light on what motivates or deters organizations from taking an active role in public policy advocacy.

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FCC revokes China Telecom's authority to operate in the US, cites national security concerns

TechSpot

The FCC conducted an investigation (with the assistance of Executive Branch agencies) into the company's operations and determined that, despite its protests, China Telecom is "subject to exploitation, influence, and control" by the Chinese.

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5 ways get what you need at work without a title change

Fast Company Tech

She is the author of Trust Yourself. Through real-life stories and research-backed strategies, she breaks down 10 key conversations that help you build influence, set boundaries, and operate from a position of power. Whats the big idea? Do you feel stuck navigating office politics, micromanagement, or being overlooked at work?

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How To Be Indispensable At Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Bruce Tulgan s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. Tulgan is a bestselling author, an adviser to business leaders throughout the world, and a keynote speaker.

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Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence

The Verge

However, a new data investigation by The Verge finds that the powerful podcaster’s influence has waned since he went behind Spotify’s wall. Comedian Annie Lederman saw a drop of nearly 50 percent on her most recent guest appearance, as did podcaster and author Michael Malice.

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