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Trust Is Built in the Small Moments: How to Lead with Consistency

October 27, 2025 No Comments

Trust is one of the most important currencies in the workplace, yet it is often misunderstood. People tend to equate trust with honesty, assuming that as long as they tell the truth, trust will follow. While honesty is essential, it is only one part of the equation. Trust also involves dependability, discretion, empathy, and how well you follow through on what you say. These qualities are shaped not by big promises, but by the repeated behaviors that others observe over time.

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Leadership Links #19

October 21, 2025 No Comments

Porsche names Michael Leiters CEO for 2026, Santos loses its CFO, Heathrow lines up a new chair, Michael Dell calls for manufactured urgency, and Hyundai Motor India installs its first Indian CEO with a major investment plan.

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Resilience as a Team Sport: Why You Can’t Bounce Back Alone

October 20, 2025 No Comments

When we talk about resilience in the workplace, we often imagine the lone professional who endures pressure with grace, bounces back from failure effortlessly, and thrives in high-stress situations without missing a beat. This narrative may be inspiring, but it is also misleading. Resilience is rarely built in isolation. Instead, it is shaped and sustained by the relationships and support systems that surround us.

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NI Holdings’ New CEO: Turning Board Confidence into Execution

October 16, 2025 No Comments

NI Holdings, a provider of specialty insurance and business services, has appointed Cindy Launer as President and CEO effective October 10, 2025. She succeeds Seth Daggett, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Launer is no stranger to the organization. She has served on the company’s board of directors and previously stepped in as interim CEO, giving her an established reputation within both leadership and operational circles.

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Leadership Links # 18

October 14, 2025 No Comments

This week’s edition focuses on execution under pressure and the structures leaders use to turn strategy into results. Virgin Atlantic selects a proven operator to steer reliability and premium experience. ANZ lays out a tougher, clearer plan that ties costs to outcomes. FedEx finalizes a freight spin-off team to unlock cycle-specific focus. Volkswagen Group confirms a CEO to scale SEAT and CUPRA through electrification. HBR closes with a practical playbook for when old success conditions vanish.

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The Power of Everyday Forgiveness: Letting Go Without Letting Down

October 13, 2025 No Comments

Forgiveness is often seen as a deeply personal virtue, something reserved for close relationships or moments of profound hurt. In the workplace, however, forgiveness plays an essential but often overlooked role in leadership. When conflict, mistakes, or unmet expectations arise, the ability to forgive allows a leader to reset the tone and restore trust. This doesn’t mean ignoring problems or letting people off the hook. Instead, forgiveness gives us a way to move forward without letting the past permanently stain the relationship.

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Jonathan Steinberg Announced as Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day at the 2026 SAM International Business Conference

October 10, 2025 No Comments

The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to announce Jonathan Steinberg, Director of Research and Analytics at EurekaFacts, as a Keynote Speaker for Educational Research & Measurement Day during the 2026 SAM International Business Conference, taking place March 16–21, 2026, at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island.

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Leading Across Silos: Building Coalitions That Actually Work

In many organizations, the biggest obstacles to progress are not technical or strategic. They are relational. Silos form naturally when teams become focused on their own goals, processes, and language. While specialization has its advantages, it often leads to missed opportunities, duplicated efforts, and miscommunication. The leaders who succeed in these environments are those who know how to build coalitions, not just manage tasks.

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November 3, 2025 No Comments
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Corporate Culture Messaging in Times of Political Change

In an increasingly interconnected and polarized world, corporate culture does not exist in isolation. It sits at the intersection of leadership, stakeholder perception, and broader political realities. A recent study from the University of New Mexico has added empirical weight to what many executives already sense intuitively: when national leadership or political orientation changes, organizations often shift how they describe and project their internal culture. These shifts are visible in earnings calls, public statements, and marketing language, reflecting how organizations attempt to navigate changes in the broader political and social environment.

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October 30, 2025 No Comments
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Spotlight on Leadership: Jamison Lewis

The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to recognize Jamison Lewis, a remarkable leader whose dedication, academic excellence, and service have made a lasting impact on both the SAM community and the broader world of higher education.

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October 29, 2025 No Comments

Leadership Links #20

This week’s edition looks at how leadership adapts culture, continuity, and strategy in changing environments. A new academic study shows corporate culture messaging shifts with national politics. A real estate CEO’s temporary medical leave puts succession and operating rhythm to the test. Fresh board appointments signal strategy in motion. Sector outlooks remind leaders that risk and business model design are converging. Even publishing tech events now point to rapid reinvention of customer experience.

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October 28, 2025 No Comments

Trust Is Built in the Small Moments: How to Lead with Consistency

Trust is one of the most important currencies in the workplace, yet it is often misunderstood. People tend to equate trust with honesty, assuming that as long as they tell the truth, trust will follow. While honesty is essential, it is only one part of the equation. Trust also involves dependability, discretion, empathy, and how well you follow through on what you say. These qualities are shaped not by big promises, but by the repeated behaviors that others observe over time.

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October 27, 2025 No Comments