The fit factor

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #74

From the Coaches

Randy Block explores the issue of implicit bias in hiring, discussing how "fit" is often used to exclude candidates who don't resemble the existing team in The "Fit"​ Factor In The Hiring Decision Reinventing Diversity.

Ragini Parmar discusses how philanthropy positively impacts recruitment, retention, and employee morale in fast-growing companies in How Doing Good Makes Doing Great Easier.

Katie Anderson interviews Mark Graban about his new book "The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation," discussing topics like continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, and the role of kindness in leadership in Interview with Mark Graban: The Mistakes That Make Us.

Jody Michael suggests that adopting a survivor mentality can lead to stronger leadership and a more significant impact within organizations in Choose To Be A Survivor Rather Than A Victim

Dr. Rick Goodman delves into the concepts of time management and attention management, exploring how they differ and why the latter is becoming increasingly relevant in Time Management vs. Attention Management: What’s the Difference?

Deb Coviello stresses the importance of embracing change, arguing that 90% of change is beneficial in Why change is scary (and how to beat your fear).

From the Operators & Investors

Debbie Reed talks about employee engagement and burnout, challenging the overused buzzwords that have become abstract in meaning in Addressing Engagement and Burnout in Two Easy Steps

Bill Gates shares his thoughts on the future of software and artificial intelligence (AI), predicting a significant shift in how we interact with computers in AI is about to completely change how you use computers.

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