Will AI Bring Out the Michael Phelps on Your Team?
Leorimar Pareja Williamson Leorimar Pareja Williamson

Will AI Bring Out the Michael Phelps on Your Team?

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In the world of competitive swimming, one doesn't need to look far to grasp the significance of names like Michael Phelps. They represent more than just skill; they symbolize determination, consistent effort, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Similarly, in the corporate realm, these qualities separate an ordinary team from an extraordinary one. But what if there was a catalyst, something that could propel even the average performer towards that Phelps-like brilliance? The answer might just lie with Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a floatie for your average performers.

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How does skydiving relate to your career?
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How does skydiving relate to your career?

What does skydiving feel like, both literally and figuratively? I've done it twice, physically, and now, once professionally. Here's my story

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Hitting the Pause Button: The Untapped Leadership Skill in Our 24/7 World
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Hitting the Pause Button: The Untapped Leadership Skill in Our 24/7 World

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We all have seen how businesses and individuals alike are re-evaluating traditional employment concepts and diving deep into the essence of work itself. The focus has shifted from rigid job descriptions to a more fluid exploration of skills — a lens that prompts the question: what can you genuinely bring to the table? when it comes to leadership roles, behavioral skills might just have the upper hand over technical expertise.

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Childcare: The Black Swan in Employers' Benefits Offerings
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Childcare: The Black Swan in Employers' Benefits Offerings

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In the world of company benefits, I see childcare perks aligning with the 'black swan' metaphor — unexpected and rare, but with profound implications for talent attraction and retention. Let me explain why.

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Why "Quiet Quitting" Never Worked for High Performers: The Scuba Diver Analogy
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Why "Quiet Quitting" Never Worked for High Performers: The Scuba Diver Analogy

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"Quiet quitting" doesn't make headlines anymore - the labor market has shifted once again, and we're trying to learn from the lessons of the past two years. However, the "quiet quitting" phenomenon may still linger. As a high performer myself, I'm here to explain why it doesn't work for high-performing individuals and teams and why you may want to check the engagement of this key segment of your workforce.

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From Pay Ranges to Predictive Analytics: The surprising commonalities between Pay Transparency and AI in HR.
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From Pay Ranges to Predictive Analytics: The surprising commonalities between Pay Transparency and AI in HR.

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In the rapidly evolving world of HR, pay transparency and AI integration stand out as two of the most transformative and popular trends—at least, according to my LinkedIn feed.

As I've delved deeper into each topic, I've discovered more similarities between them than you might initially expect. Here are my top five

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