Leader effectiveness

I’ve never been able to sit through a full episode of The Apprentice. President-Elect Donald Trump’s management and communication style flashes me back to my own three-month stint working with a boss like that. It gives me an instant migraine. advertisement advertisement But my own reaction isn’t just a matter of personal preference. The business world is moving decisively toward management models that conflict with Trump’s pugnacious leadership style. Collaboration, active listening, vulnerability, and empathy are all traits companies, recruiters, and hiring managers say they value–and increasingly have a hard time finding. There are even signs that in many cases, these “soft skills” are outweighing technical expertise, simply because they have a greater net impact. And the balance may tip even more in that direction the further people advance in their careers. Political beliefs aside, all parents and educators should be able to … [Read more...] about How Parents Can Raise Empathetic Leaders In Trump’s America

The two Manchester clubs will clash at the Etihad Stadium as the first Manchester Derby of the season gets underway this weekend with more than just bragging rights up for grabs. Pep Guardiola will know that anything less than a victory for the Blue half of Manchester could have drastic effects on their title challenge as the reigning champions already trail Liverpool by 11 points.Liverpool who have only dropped points once this season and are still unbeaten after 15 games travel to Bournemouth where they will be up against the Cherries who are just two points off the relegation zone.Everton meanwhile, will be looking for a change in fortunes after sacking manager Marco Silva as they welcome Frank Lampard's Chelsea at Goodison Park. The Toffees are currently third from bottom on the table with the threat of relegation looming over the club. Second-placed Leicester  travel to Aston Villa while Arsenal will look to end their nine-game winless streak as they travel to take … [Read more...] about On the Ball podcast | EPL gameweek 16 preview: Manchester derby could decide title race; Chelsea, Leicester aim to keep pace with leaders Liverpool

Oil prices rose sharply on December 6 and were on track for weekly gains as a meeting of OPEC and its allies agreed to extend output cuts by 500,000 barrels per day in early 2020.The additional cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia - a grouping known as OPEC+ - will last throughout the first quarter next year. The group will meet again in early March for an extraordinary meeting to set its policy.OPEC will shoulder around two thirds of the additional cuts.Close Brent futures were up around 2% to $64.59 by 1456 GMT and are on track to rise nearly 4% on the week. related news Ola aims to double scale of business in Australia, New Zealand by 2021 Bajaj Auto brings Husqvarna premium motorcycle brand to India Michael Bloomberg on his Democratic rivals: 'Trump will eat 'em up' West Texas Intermediate oil futures rose around 2% to $59.49 a barrel. They are set to rise nearly 8% on the week.The cuts next year are in addition … [Read more...] about Oil on track for big weekly gain as OPEC+ agree output cuts

The parties in Jharkhand, especially those in the Opposition, seem to have taken a leaf out of the recent elections in Maharashtra and Haryana — they have been focusing more on local issues than national ones.During the elections in the two states— which did not yield expected results for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — observers have stated that for the voters, local issues mattered more.So even as the BJP stressed on abrogation of Article 370 and triple talaq during its rallies, what mattered more, say opposition leaders, was agrarian distress and the government's handling of floods.Close Opposition leaders in Jharkhand are reportedly banking on this while highlighting the issues that have a direct effect on the voters. related news Day after being set afire, Unnao rape victim dies at Safdarjung Hospital Jharkhand Election Phase 2 Voting 2019 LIVE: Polling underway in 20 assembly constituencies Radhakishan Damani to trim stake in D-Mart parent … [Read more...] about Jharkhand Assembly Election: A tussle between local and national narratives

Technology designed for women exploded in 2016, with new products hitting the market ranging from wearable trackers for expectant mothers to networking apps to help female professionals get ahead. “The online consumer market of women is a new phenomenon” in part because investors are waking up to the opportunity, says Anu Duggal, founding partner of the Female Founders Fund, a firm that invests in women-led startups. “The purchasing power of women is massive and becoming clearer.” advertisement advertisement Many of the female founders that made our list struggled for years to raise capital, but were able to convince investors in their vision through persistence and creativity (and of course, a solid business pitch). Miki Agrawal from Thinx, a period underwear maker, tells us she requested that one of her male investors wear a maxi pad during an entire meeting to get him to empathize with what women experience. Others like Morena Simatic, cofounder of … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Innovations That Made Women’s Lives Better In 2016