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The dark side of ambition

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Ambition fuels leadership by pushing individuals to take responsibility, imagine alternatives, and mobilize others toward a vision. As Gordon Gekko infamously said, Greed is good a provocative mantra for the high-octane world of finance, but a dangerous philosophy when applied indiscriminately. Greed erodes the social contract.

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Developing a mindset of resilience during changes and crises

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Certainly, extreme stress related to job security and finances can affect one’s physical health. For example: The changes or crises themselves What other companies in your industry do Government regulations. What’s the demand for my skill set ? If the worst happens, how will I pay my bills and provide for my family ?

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Bring company core values to life – from poster to practice

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When it comes to posters about safety procedures, complaint-reporting processes or government notices, there may be possible legal ramifications for not putting the poster’s language into practice. The values you select should be consistent across your entire company, whether it’s the finance department, sales, customer service or operations.

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Handling disengaged employees who are ‘shelter in job’

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When a storm’s bearing down on an area and it’s unsafe or unfeasible to evacuate, we’ve all heard meteorologists and government officials advise residents to shelter in place until the danger passes. How transparent is leadership? You can also use them to gauge the feasibility or popularity of a major change or new idea.

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Organizational structure – how to create or rebuild one

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An organizational structure is: An explanation of workflow and responsibilities A day-to-day guide governing employee tasks, interactions and reporting A quick means for employees to understand where they need to go for help or answers for specific issues. You and your senior leadership team should have ultimate decision-making authority.

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Employee benevolence programs: What are they, and why do they matter?

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A set of guidelines should govern how your employee benevolence program operates. Finance the fund. Your nearest community foundation may have experience in corporate benevolence and is often a good place to start your search for the right nonprofit partner. Develop the program guidelines. How are funds distributed (e.g.,

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Now more than ever, corporate boards need to balance innovation and trust

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They challenge leadership to define proof-of-concept milestones, KPIs, and risk thresholds. Beyond traditional finance and legal literacy, durable boards now include: – Digital natives who understand AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. This is today’s blueprint for accountable, future-ready governance.