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The leader you want to hire
When seeking to hire a leader, highlight the connection between the role and what gives that person a sense of purpose, writes Alaina Love.
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After the exit: What leaders still owe when their startup is acquired
When exiting a startup, make sure you’re protecting the business, relationships and people you leave behind, writes Alaina Love.
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What Spain’s World Cup triumph can teach leaders about building a high-performing team
To create high-performing teams, teach them how to think, decide and perform together, writes Alaina Love.
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How great leaders build a circle of truth
As leaders gain success, they run the risk of losing access to truth tellers, unless they build their own circle of truth, writes Alaina Love.
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The class of 2026 is entering a workforce being rewritten in real time
New graduates entering the workforce need leaders “who can help them develop an internal compass strong enough to handle uncertainty,” writes Alaina Love.
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Leadership lessons from The Boss
At a recent event, Bruce Springsteen showed that “enduring leadership is grounded in humility, generosity, humor, legacy and gratitude,” writes Alaina Love.
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Overcome the “Sunday scaries” by fostering mental health at work
You can avoid the “Sunday scaries” by identifying top priorities for the week and remembering the purpose of your work, writes Alaina Love.
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What a legendary actor taught me about leadership
Actor Robert Duvall taught team development coach Alaina Love that good leadership means leaning into the questions to discover a deeper truth.
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You can’t integrate systems without integrating people
Acquisitions can make employees nervous, but good leaders can put systems in place to keep them informed and on board, writes Alaina Love.
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The 1 gift high-performing leaders give themselves
High-performing leaders are those who take the time for reflection to gain clarity, humility and conviction, writes Alaina Love.