Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 8

90% of HR professionals report that they don’t feel “adequately supported at work.”
And as Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek described at HR event, Beyond Borders, New York, “If your HR person isn’t engaged, how can any of your employees really be engaged?” #HR #engagement

The C-Suite is called to step in as HR burns out

HR is at a breaking point. The C-Suite holds the fix.

www.hrdive.com

1 1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 5

Nearly half of leadership transitions are seen as disappointments within two years. Your first 90 days as an executive don’t just set the tone; they define your tenure. #Leadership #Executive #Strategy #CareerGrowth #First90Days

How executives can fast-track their impact in the first 90 days

Leaders are often judged quickly on their ability to deliver. Here’s how to make the right choices—fast.

www.fastcompany.com

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 4

Mirror mentors—even if they’re just your cubicle neighbor or fellow job seeker—can help you expand your mindset, sustain momentum, and grow as a leader. They reflect back who you are, where you can go, and won’t let you settle for less. #mentor #leadership

What’s a 'mirror mentor'? The new professional development tool to help you snag your next role

Often we turn to traditional mentors (senior professionals) for help in the job search, but our peers are an overlooked source of support.

www.fastcompany.com

2

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Job hugging" signals deeper organizational disconnection, not employee loyalty. It’s a leadership cue to shift from toxic retention to empowering engagement. Let’s lead not with the fear of employees leaving—but with the vision of them thriving. #leadership #jobhugging #retention

The Era of ‘Job Hugging’ Is Here, and It’s Keeping You in That Awful Job

In 2025, people are clutching onto their jobs like a child hugs a teddy bear. There’s even a cutesy little name for it: job hugging.

www.vice.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 2

In 2025, business acumen isn’t just a bonus for HR—it’s the number one must-have skill. Nearly 90% of chief people officers ranked it their top priority, because without it, HR risks being sidelined rather than steering business strategy. #leadership #HR #business

Business acumen is the skill for chief people officers in 2025

The Chief People Officers Outlook has highlighted business acumen as the number one skill for HR leaders in 2025. Four leaders give their take.

www.weforum.org

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Those who lead well pause to consider not just what they mean, but the many ways their words could be heard," he said. "They utilize stories that resonate because they care deeply about what people take away, not just about being heard." #leadership #communication

Simple Thinking Allows You To Gain Mastery

It's important to cherish awareness and pure simple thinking in your work. Starting simply opens the door to adding more skills.

www.investors.com

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Aug 31

Our recent survey found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of executives trust AI’s input over that of friends or colleagues. Even more striking, 44% said they would allow generative AI to override a decision they had already planned to make. #leadership #AI #GenerativeAI

AI's rise to the C-suite: how algorithms earned a seat at the table

Executives Are Using AI For Decision-Making

www.techradar.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Aug 30

New FT reads explore how power works at home, the art of group dynamics, and embracing uncertainty. Thought-provoking business book picks to inspire leaders. #leadership #books #uncertainty

Business Books: What to read this month

Power in the home, working in groups, and getting comfortable with uncertainty

www.ft.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Success can cause people to unlearn the habits that made them successful in the first place.”
— Satya Nadella
#leadership #growth #success

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Aug 28

Receiving and offering positive feedback is essential for growth. Good leaders know that feedback, even when it’s hard to receive, can be a powerful learning tool. They solicit the feedback of their staff, take it, and apply it to make themselves better. #feedback #leadership

5 Bad Leadership Habits That Make You Look Really Unprofessional

It can take up to 25 minutes for people to return their attention to a project after an interruption.

www.inc.com

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Aug 28

Leading with curiosity both refines a leader’s clarity and expands the team's collective strength, making leadership a dynamic, inclusive endeavor rather than a solo sprint. #leadership #curiosity

The working leader’s dilemma

Using curiosity to lighten the load

www.digitaljournal.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · May 7

A MIT Sloan study found that employees in high-trust organizations were 260% more motivated to work, 50% less likely to look for a new job and reported 41% lower burnout. Yet Gallup's data still shows that just 21% of employees strongly agree they trust their company's leadership. #leadership #trust

Trust Is a Business Metric Now. Here's How to Earn It. | Entrepreneur

In today's workplace, trust isn't a soft skill — it's a strategic advantage.

www.entrepreneur.com

1 2 3

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 24

"The majority of the issues we're going to run into in the coming years are people issues, not technology issues," said Kian Katanforoosh, founder and CEO of Workera. "We're going to have really good technologies coming in, but people are going to struggle to catch up." #AI #leadership

The great AI skills disconnect - and how to fix it

Exclusive: A new Workera report shows business leaders and employees are deeply split on AI upskilling. Bridge that divide, or else.

www.zdnet.com

1 1 3

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 22

Focusing on the human side of the offering, including how a solution solves real-world customer pain points and makes people's lives easier, makes it relatable. One key lesson learned is that a compelling narrative can make even the most complex offering relatable. #leadership

3 Game-Changing Business Insights from My 25-Year Journey | Entrepreneur

The business world moves fast, and you're already behind if you're not keeping up!

www.entrepreneur.com

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 14

The simple truth is that leadership (and life, really) is about people and relationships. And you can start with the proven fact that great leaders are real people. Or, if you prefer — they are authentic. #leadership #leader #authenticity

It's Official: How to Be a Servant Leader Comes Down to 6 Behaviors, Says Research

The best leadership philosophy in the world, simplified to its most basic tenets.

www.inc.com

2 4

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 13

The most successful business leaders aren't those who make everyone happy—they're the ones who make the tough choices and keep their teams focused on a strategic direction. #leadership

440. Strategic Sacrifice: The Courage to Disappoint

Great leaders sacrifice good ideas to chase great ones.

thebusinessleaderdaily.substack.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 11

There’s a real gap in leadership pipelines. Only 20% of companies feel confident that they have strong future leaders lined up. #leadership

Companies want scalable leadership development. Here’s how to do it right

From AI to micro-learning to mentorship, here’s how organizations are making leadership training work at scale.

www.fastcompany.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 9

“People make up answers and explanations when you’re not telling them anything,” he says. “So say, ‘Look, we don’t know what’s going on here. We think our business seems to be fine. We can’t control these other events, and we have no plans to do anything dramatic except wait and see,’” he says.

What business leaders should say to investors and employees when their stock is crashing

Tariffs have sent the markets spiraling, and leaders need a communication plan.

finance.yahoo.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 8

Incentivize employees to use data. “This is where a lot of companies fall down, and I kind of am surprised by it,” Shapiro said. Fostering a culture of curiosity and accountability can go a long way toward building high-performing data teams. #leadership #data

How to make data indispensable to your organization | MIT Sloan

Effective data leadership starts with modernizing data technology — and calls for taking action, no matter how daunting.

mitsloan.mit.edu

3

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 7

Their studies show that companies view low-wage workers as people who will be in the job only for a short time. Instead, the researchers find that these employees are loyal and want development and a clear path to career advancement. #leadership

Why Your Frontline Employee Turnover Is High

And the hidden costs of neglecting this crucial part of your workforce.

hbr.org

1 1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 4

"I find inspiration in conversations with clients and everyday people—listening to their challenges, their passions and how they interact with culture. The best ideas don’t come from a boardroom but from understanding real-world perspectives." – Bill Hobbs, Epiphany Collective

Nine Unique Places Business Leaders Can Find Inspiration

Inspiration may not always come from the most obvious of places.

www.rollingstone.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 3

A recent report suggests that leaders are finding themselves stuck in a wait-and-see cycle, unsure how to navigate these tensions and make the complex choices necessary to balance the business and human outcomes that will move their organizations forward. #leadership #uncertainty

Turning tensions into triumphs: Helping leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity

Deloitte’s 2025 Human Capital Trends report aims to help leaders with the decision-making that drives organizational success and human performance

www2.deloitte.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Apr 2

One of the best lessons I learned during my MBA was the power of teamwork. In almost every course, we had to work together as a group instead of on our own. Whether it was a presentation or a group project, we had to assign roles, communicate and figure out how to work as a team. #leadership #mba

I Thought I Knew Business — My MBA Proved Me Wrong | Entrepreneur

An MBA seemed like the perfect way to level up my business skills — and spoiler: it absolutely was.

www.entrepreneur.com

1

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Mar 31

Playing for the team’s success, rather than your own success, is just one of the many mindset shifts required to make the leap to leader. When Donovan promoted people he told them: “We’re asking you to be very different.” #leadership

Becoming a leader: Is “killing your old self” a good idea?

Adam Bryant makes a key observation about rising to the challenges of leadership — and your change-resistant former self won’t like it.

bigthink.com

Leadership @leadership.bsky.social · Mar 29

“You pause, listen, and ask questions to really understand other people’s perspectives without judgment,” she told Inc. “When you lead with empathy, the improvements are measurable, including employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and even retention rates.” #leadership #empathy

How Empathetic Leadership Equals More Successful Business Habits

Businesses with high empathy scores come out with a lower employee turnover, higher customer loyalty rates, in addition to increased profits.

www.blackenterprise.com

2 5