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6 Common Leadership Styles — and How to Decide Which to Use When

Harvard Business Review

In this article, the author outlines the six leadership styles Daniel Goleman first introduced in his 2000 HBR article, “Leadership That Gets Results,” and explains when to use each one. But what if you feel like you’re not equipped to take on a new and different leadership style — let alone more than one?

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What is Cause Analysis? Definition, Benefits, and Tools

Kainexus

While this article will focus on finding and resolving the root causes of business problems, cause analysis is something we apply to common problems in all areas of life. For example, if your car doesn’t start, you have a few options. You might take a bus to work instead or ask a friend to give you a lift.

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4 Reasons Why Managers Fail

Harvard Business Review

Further analysis found that 48% of managers are at risk of failure based on two criteria: 1) inconsistency in current performance and 2) lack of confidence in the manager’s ability to lead the team to future success. This article offers four predictors of manager failure and offers suggestions for organizations on how to address them.

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Research: How to Close the Gender Gap in Startup Financing

Harvard Business Review

A global analysis of previous research over the last three decades shows that women entrepreneurs face a higher rate of business loan denials and increased interest rates in loan decisions made by commercial bankers. This article reviews these hurdles, and offers three recommendations for change.

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How to Decide If AI Should Be Part of Your Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

In this article, the authors cover five steps to help your company answer this question. After thoughtful analysis, your decision ultimately boils down to this: Does the current state of AI align with your business strategy? If it does, the investment in this tech wave could propel your business to new heights.

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Comparative Analysis of Different Brand Positioning Approaches

Flying Fish Lab

In this article, we'll compare three distinct strategies—value-based positioning, emotion-driven positioning, and competitive positioning—that intricately shape the narrative of corporate branding.

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Is Your Job AI Resilient?

Harvard Business Review

They conducted an in-depth analysis of over 160 million jobs in order to produce analytical insight to help leaders navigate this change. This article covers analysis on which jobs will be most affected by AI, including which stand to benefit the most from augmentation by AI.