When Global Ambitions Meet Local Realities: Leadership Lessons from 2024

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Change Management, Team Culture, Culture, Organizational Transformation, Alignment, Employee Experience

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As we reflect on the defining business stories of 2024, one particular story stands out as a powerful reminder of the complexities inherent in global expansion.

This past summer brought us a compelling New York Times report about a leading chip manufacturer's challenges in Arizona - a story that continues to resonate because it touches on fundamental truths about leadership, culture, and organizational transformation.

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Did You Buy a Version of Someone Else’s LD Program?

By Spurgeon James posted in Behavior, Leadership, Call Centers

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It was only my first day at work, but I could already tell that my boss wasn’t happy to see me. 

I had been hired by an organization to help improve their leadership development (LD) programs. On my first day, I was asked to meet with a senior executive who would oversee my work. 

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The Inquisitive Leader: Embracing the Power of Inquiry

By ALULA posted in Leadership

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In an era of rapid change, the most dangerous phrase in business is, “We've always done it this way.”

Yet, many leaders struggle to adapt, stuck in outdated approaches. But what if you could break free from the status quo and lead your team into a brighter, more innovative future? 

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There’s no Light at the End of the AI Tunnel, Unless You Planned for It

By Brian Crowley-Koch, Ph.D. posted in Digital Transformation, Change, AI

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Wasn’t AI supposed to make our working lives easier? 

A recent survey by Upwork Inc., one of the world’s biggest online freelance worker marketplaces, found that while 96% of C-Suite leaders said they expected AI to boost productivity, 77% of employees reported that AI had “added to their workload” and half said “they have no idea how to achieve the productivity gains their employers expect.” 

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Train Your Brain with the Power of Prompts

By ALULA posted in Behavior, Change

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Unlock Your Mental Potential This National Train Your Brain Day 

We've all heard "use it or lose it" when it comes to physical fitness, but did you know your brain follows the same principle? Just as you train your muscles, you can train your brain.

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Organizational Resilience: Easy to Get, Hard to Keep

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Culture

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The Billion-Dollar Question 

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizational resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's a key driver of success. Consider this: companies with high organizational resilience outperform their peers by an average of 30% in long-term shareholder returns. 

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AI and the Human Factor: Overcoming Challenges in Adoption

By Brian Crowley-Koch, Ph.D.

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Battling Burnout: A Leader's Guide to Self-Care

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Culture, Workplace Mental Health, Workplace Health

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Ever feel like you're running on empty? Like you've given 110% to everything and everyone, but somehow, it's still not enough?

Welcome to the club, fellow leaders. We've all been there, and let's face it—burnout is a real B. 

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Steady Trust: How Tom Frosina Empowers Leaders

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Trust, Leadership Unscripted

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"There isn't a playbook for every challenge," says Tom Frosina, Operations Leader at TD Bank. 

Tom knows that leadership isn't about following a script. Instead, effective leaders must be able to adapt, innovate, and empower their teams to succeed.

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Quick Chats, Big Impact: The Art of Mastering the Daily Check-In

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Culture, Communicating with Teams

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As a leader, your days are jam-packed —meetings, emails, putting out fires, rinse and repeat.  

It's enough to make your head spin. With all the demands on your time, it can be tempting to skip over those daily check-ins with your team. But trust us, that would be a costly mistake. 

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