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How great leaders use curiosity to drive innovation

Fast Company Tech

Curiosity isnt just a good personality trait or an indulgenceits a leadership superpower. Yet, despite its transformative potential, it remains one of the most undervalued tools in leadership today. Curiosity-driven leadership requires psychological safety. Embrace Failure as Discovery. Leaders must model this openness.

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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That’s one of the perks of leadership. Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Helping others to rise can be even more rewarding.

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Why the climate tech industry needs outsiders

Fast Company Tech

As more professionals from traditional tech and business sectors seek out purpose-driven careers, climate tech offers a unique blend of meaning and market opportunity. Industry leaders must actively recruit people with transferable skills, and investors must see the value in teams that blend technical knowledge with business acumen.

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How The Best Leaders Energize People Every Day

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. And shows you how to inspire those you lead.

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What separates AI leaders from laggards

Fast Company Tech

Escape prototype purgatory with a blended team. Members pay annual dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience.

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5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search

Fast Company Tech

But these tools often generate generic content based on keywords, which can make your application blend in with the rest. Share posts that demonstrate your expertise and thought leadership. Yes, with a single ChatGPT prompt, you can have a rsum draft in 30 seconds. But if you stop there, youre hurting your chances.

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Changemaker Spotlight: JD Trueblood, Turtle Creek Association

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The strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities you develop in the corporate world are invaluable in the nonprofit sector. Unfortunately, past leadership had not defined a direction for the organization. The Turtle Creek Corridor truly has it all, blending natural beauty with the vibrancy of city life.