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Research: Executives’ English Skills Affect the Outcomes of Earnings Calls

For better or worse, English is now the language of global business.

Do You Really Know Why Employees Leave Your Company?

Three ways to find out what exit interviews won’t tell you.

New Laws on Data Privacy and Security Are Coming. Is Your Company Ready?

The consequences of weak security are about to go way beyond bad PR.

8 Ways Marketers Can Show Their Work’s Financial Results

CMOs who do it will thrive.

Finding (and Keeping) Your Company’s Soul

Ranjay Gulati, professor at Harvard Business School, says the most successful organizations tend to have one thing in common: a soul. Moving beyond culture, the “soul” of a growing start-up — or a more established company — is built on clear business intent, a strong connection to customers, and a stellar employee experience. Gulati says that leaders must think hard about preserving all three elements of the soul even as they scale and never lose sight of what makes their company special. He’s the author of the HBR article “The Soul of a Start-Up.”

To Be Happier at Work, Invest More in Your Relationships

Both inside and outside the office.

How to Do Strategic Planning Like a Futurist

You don’t need a time line; you need a time cone.

Research: For Crowdsourcing to Work, Everyone Needs an Equal Voice

When a few people dominate, you don’t get the best results.

Managing High-Stakes Situations: 5 Lessons from the Pentagon

Ash Carter on why it takes a strong communication plan and a transparent culture.

Finding Balance as a Dual-Career Couple

Optimize your time and energy — as a unit.