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Improving B2B energy propositions: Four trends reshaping the industry

McKensey

Energy is becoming increasingly strategic for businesses. Suppliers and service companies can improve their offerings to cater to their customers evolving needs, thereby capturing additional value.

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How Colorado’s formerly incarcerated people battled extreme weather behind bars

Work Life

Incarcerated people in Colorado are exposed to climate-related extreme heat and cold, plus flooding and wildfires. Because theyre unable to escape these hazards, their health suffers and some die. I remember it being summer, and theres no way to get away from the sun. And I remember people just burning, said one formerly incarcerated person. My [cellmate] at the time, he was out there all day.

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Geopolitics and the geometry of global trade: 2024 update

McKensey

Trade reconfiguration continues along geopolitical lines.

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What Happens When Leadership Meets the Power of Personal Branding

Success

When leadership crosses paths with personal branding, magic happens. Suddenly, a leader isnt just the person behind the titletheyre a living, breathing force that commands trust and sparks inspiration. Its the difference between a boss who sends out memos and a visionary who ignites a movement. The art of merging who you are with how you lead has the power to transform your career and the entire culture of your organization.

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Spending out of control?  These 3 tricks will help you rein it in

Work Life

Years ago, a friend was alarmed to discover $2,000 missing from her bank account. She couldnt imagine how someone had managed to steal from heruntil she had the dawning realization that she was that someone. Over the course of a very stressful six-week period, she had blown two grand in dribs and drabs, never shelling out more than $45 at a time. My friends situation is a textbook example of why understanding your spending is crucial to budgeting.

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Ep 308: What Exactly is a Chief of Staff? (with Maggie Olson)

Go Burrows

Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maggie dives into the basics of the Chief of Staff role, the differences between EA, CoS, COO, and CEO, the main responsibilities, and who makes a great Chief of Staff. CONNECT WITH MAGGIE Maggie on LinkedIn Nova’s Resource Library Nova Chief of Staff Certification Course More conversations with Maggie on The Leader Assis

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Feeling lonely? Here are 5 strategies to build meaningful connections

Work Life

Natalie Kerr and Jaime Kurtz are social psychologists and colleagues in the department of psychology at James Madison University. Kerrs work has been published in many academic journals, and she also writes for Psychology Today. Kurtz has also appeared in a variety of psychology journals, and previously authored The Happy Traveler,Positively Happy, and two Audible Original programs.

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Want to be a full-time influencer? Consider freelancing

Work Life

More people than ever aspire to become influencers on social media, given YouTubes proliferation as an entertainment source and the popularity of Instagram and TikTok. Some 57% of Gen Z aspire to be influencers, according to a 2023 survey of 1,000 U.S. respondents. It makes sense after seeing influencers earn big payouts while having more freedom and flexibility to work on their terms.