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When values matter most

Your ideal hires, Alaina Love explains, are people who embody your company’s values. When employees make your values their way of being, your company is more likely to retain customers.

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Retaining your best talent during economic uncertainty

As economic uncertainty grows, leaders must find ways to retain their top talent. Alaina Love offers five lessons learned from other lean times.

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What you owe the leader who develops you

When a leader develops your skill by offering chances for advancement, Alaina Love outlines what you owe them in return.

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Podcasts

Passion Archetypes: Alaina Love’s Blueprint for Effective Leadership

Dr. Stephen Oliver (“Dr. O”) speaks with Alaina Love about the inherent passions that stimulate you to learn new skills, think more creatively and thrive in your work.

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Are you trapped in a singular story?

When leaders get caught up in a singular story, it can lead to them missing valuable input from others, writes Alaina Love.

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Grooming your successor: When talent and temperament matter

In choosing a successor, leaders must weigh both skill and experience against the temperament of a potential new leader, writes Alaina Love.

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What to do when your top performer resigns

If you have a top performer on your team, chances are good they may resign at some point. Alaina Love offers five ways to handle it.

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Honoring a leadership legacy

It’s important to leave a leadership legacy you can be proud of. Alaina Love writes about a colleague and a friend who broke the mold.

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Expanding the “inner rings” in your organization

Creating “inner rings” can help leaders foster a culture of inclusion, writes Alaina Love, who provides tips on building your own.

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Why your company needs humble leaders

Humble leaders who are authentic and approachable can foster a deeper trust with their teams, writes Alaina Love.