October 1, 2025
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How to use the Ikea Effect

Have you ever felt a sense of pride in something you created, even if it wasn't perfect? This is the essence of the IKEA Effect, where personal effort enhances our appreciation for what we make. From assembling furniture to knitting a scarf, the value we place on our creations often surpasses that of professionally made items.
September 25, 2025
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Managing Superstars & How to Remember Your Precious Memories

Hiring a superstar can be a game-changer for your organization, but it comes with significant risks. From power asymmetry to culture clashes and dependency issues, integrating these high achievers requires a thoughtful approach. Discover how to design a supportive environment that allows superstars to thrive while maintaining team cohesion.
September 17, 2025
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Skills Age Like Milk Not Wine

Skills age like milk, not wine. In a world where AI is reshaping the workforce, organizations must resist the urge to fill knowledge gaps with outdated frameworks. The most successful companies invest in understanding their terrain, adapting to change, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
September 5, 2025
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The CEO Mindset Building Kit

Organizations today require a fundamentally different mindset from their leaders. As the power balance shifts toward employees and consumers, CFOs are increasingly stepping into CEO roles, bringing valuable skills but also facing significant challenges. To thrive, they must transition from inward focus to outward sensing and embrace innovation over mere cost discipline.
September 2, 2025
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Book Review: When More Is Not Better

In California’s Central Valley, almond trees dominate the landscape, producing over 80% of the world’s almonds. While this seems like a farming triumph, there’s a hidden cost: these vast monocultures rely on honeybees for pollination, leading to their decline.
August 30, 2025
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Why CFOs Are Becoming the New CEOs — And What It Takes to Make the Leap

In a rapidly changing business landscape, the journey to the CEO seat is no longer a straightforward climb. Instead, it requires a winding path of immersive experiences and unconventional leadership development. More CFOs are being considered for CEO roles, bringing valuable skills like risk discipline and a deep understanding of value creation.
August 11, 2025
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Indian IT Outsourcing Industry Will Do It Once Again

Indian IT outsourcing is under threat as the sector contends with shrinking market share, automation of lower-skill jobs, increased global competition, and a critical need to reinvent both talent pipelines and business models. The evidence from 2025 shows momentum shifting toward specialized skills, AI-driven operational models, and a requirement for […]
July 31, 2025
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Sirens’ Call, ‘Mann-ifesto’, CEOs’ Readline List

This issue is all about the Attention Economy. I read The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes and have the key ideas summarized for you. The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes Chris Hayes is an American political commentator, author, and Emmy Award–winning host of MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes. He’s […]