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The month after Elon Musk’s iconic “the bird is freed” tweet announcing his purchase of Twitter, the social media platform’s worldwide headcount was drastically reduced. Musk’s stated goal in doing this was to increase Twitter’s efficiency, but the manner in which he implemented the layoffs was widely condemned as exhibiting a lack of sympathy for staff. Instead, Twitter should need leadership that shows greater compassion and empathy. Compassionate CEOs have been shown to improve morale and output among employees while also improving the public profile of their companies and brands. A compassionate leader is one who cares about their team…

Decisions and decision-making processes are within your purview if you hold a leadership role, whether at work or in the community. It’s wise to get input from the individuals you’re leading whenever possible. While voting may seem like the most direct approach to a conclusion, it isn’t the most inclusive one. Even worse, voting may stifle debate and discourage original thought. Participation increases when decisions are made formally by consensus. For over twenty-five years, I have advocated for and taught leaders how to use formal consensus decision-making. Ethical sphere of influence Caring for and respecting the individuals in your group…

The capacity to inspire one’s team to work together toward a single objective is often seen as a hallmark of leadership. Some may see this as a call to heroic action. When Nelson Mandela passed away, the whole globe seemed to stop. The fact that he fought for civil liberties and then became a political prisoner, that he became the first black president of South Africa, and that he won the Nobel Peace Prize is enough to make him a remarkable leader on its own. Those who hold this view often equate leadership with management. However, despite the common use,…

The powerful, gutsy, and uncompromising leadership of Nicola Sturgeon of Scotland and Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand has earned them global acclaim. Both ladies have broken barriers to reach the top in their fields. Sturgeon has held the position of first minister of Scotland longer than anybody else (and she is the first woman to do so). Ardern is the first head of state in New Zealand to have a child while in office, and only the second in the world to do so (after Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan). Both presidents were prominent and steady as they guided their nations…

For those who have been out of the job for some time, a returnship may be the perfect chance to get back into the game or restart their careers. The purpose of returnships is to help seasoned professionals who have been out of the industry for a long time re-up their skills and re-enter the workforce successfully. Internships for the working professional are similar internships for college students. Maybe you had to be away from us so you could take care of the kids. Over the last several years, many mothers have chosen to take time away from their careers…

More than two million exercise bikes manufactured by Peloton are being recalled due to a potential safety issue with the seat component. Bike owners have been urged to cease using their vehicles immediately and get in touch with Peloton for a free fix. There have been many cases of people being hurt when the bike’s seat comes loose, including “a fractured wrist and lacerations,” according to the manufacturer. Bicycles sold in the United States between January 2018 and May 2023 are affected by the recall. On Thursday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission of the United States government issued a recall…

stry’s recent difficulties, he replied, “I think we’ve been really resilient and have learned to trade our way through it.” He continued by saying that the construction industry was seeing a “new norm” in terms of prices, and that it was taking customers some time to adjust. March’s economic downturn “underscores its fragility,” according to KPMG economist Yael Selfin, despite falling energy costs, better supply conditions, and rising consumer confidence. While a recession is unlikely at this point, increased borrowing rates have created vulnerabilities that will likely slow business and consumer activity this year.

Despite international attempts to phase out the technology, Ferrari plans to keep making vehicles with internal combustion engines until the late 2030s. The head of the Italian factory said it would be “arrogant” to tell consumers what they may and cannot purchase. The shift toward electric vehicles creates a significant marketing problem for Ferrari and other luxury manufacturers. However, in 2025, the business plans to release its first electric supercar. The roar of an eight- or twelve-cylinder internal combustion engine has long been a major selling point. But electric vehicles produce far less noise. However, in two years the business…

Six months after his contentious acquisition of the social media platform, Elon Musk has selected a new chief executive of Twitter. The billionaire said that former NBCUniversal head of advertising Linda Yaccarino will be in charge of the site’s commercial operations. In six weeks, she will begin working, he added. Mr. Musk will continue to serve as executive chairman and CTO. Tweeting, “Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app,” he confirmed the choice a day after he had fuelled suspicion by saying that he had found a new employer without disclosing…

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have sold one of their San Francisco mansions for $31 million in a private transaction.  According to Zillow, it is the priciest sale in San Francisco this year. The 1928 building, which is on the border between the Mission District and Dolores Heights, is a spacious residence with four bedrooms and four baths. Although the sale officially concluded on July 1st, documentation of the deal is just now being accessible to the general public.  Records with PropertyShark indicate that the Facebook-cum-Meta co-founder, then aged 38, and his wife, then aged 37, acquired the house in…