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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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I interviewed Hugh for, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” a book I wrote with my business partner Kevin Ordonez. We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. Replace Squinting With Scanning The CEO’s job is to run the organization. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. It becomes the staff’s job to bring that vision to life.

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Eye-Opening Workplace Statistics From Gallup That Business Leaders Need To Know

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Gallup is the go-to resource for learning about the attitudes and behaviors of employees and customers. And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. Among workers in the U.S., 90% of U.S.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. However, the benefits of exploring your inner dynamics extend far beyond business. “The first. Find trusted advisors.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

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A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. If you don’t have the budget to provide these resources, you probably need to rethink staffing and business models. What hours are people expected to be “on the job”? Remember Management by Walking Around?

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Are You Done With Digital Transformation?

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Digital transformation involves adopting a vision that continues to expand along with business and market possibilities. The willingness to see from a different perspective and the courage to innovate should also characterize your attitude to digital initiatives. Adaptation and resilience were watch-words during the pandemic.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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The technology promises to upend the way business operates. It’s certain that jobs, which are ubiquitous in the current economy, will disappear in the same way that file clerks and gas station attendants have vanished. Abilities rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior remain essential for success in business and life.

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