By Deanna Jones Old habits don’t die. They just get better branding. We talk about agility, empowerment, and trust—but many organizations still run on control.It’s just more subtle now.Control hides behind dashboards, endless check-ins, and “alignment” meetings. But the mindset is the same: people need to be managed into performing. That might have worked when […]
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By Deanna Jones Every leader says they want to hire the “right person.” Someone passionate, driven, a great culture fit. But too often, we look for the perfect résumé instead of the person whose natural talents align with the work itself. We chase credentials instead of curiosity. Here’s the truth: most people already have what
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Diversity isn’t a cost. It’s an investment. Some companies are quietly retreating from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, spooked by politics, budgets, or backlash. Others are moving in the opposite direction. They understand what the market will soon prove: in a world this unpredictable, doubling down on DEI isn’t moral idealism. It’s strategic foresight.
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