Articles by:
Ladan Nikravan
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Why Don’t They Teach Corporate in College?
When it comes to millennials in the workplace, there’s no shortage of gaps. There’s a soft skills gap. There’s an information gap. There’s a gap between what Gen X and boomer managers want and what millennials are providing. Many analysts think these…
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Women as Leaders, Learners and Teachers
We’re midway through Women’s History Month, but it doesn’t seem like much as changed since Congress declared its national observance in 1987. A recent study showed that 35 percent of job gains for women have been in the low-wage sector. Women make u…
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What Is Work to a Millennial?
It’s no secret that today’s workforce isn’t into working 9 to 5, coming to a physical office each day. But I was shocked when I read a piece by Ira Wolfe, which details a conversation he overheard where a millennial said his life would be over if he …
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A Ticket to a Better Life
Alfonz Ruth grew up in poverty in Baton Rouge, La. — well below the lowest line of what the United States sees as the median income, he said. But his […]
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Learning After Law School
Challenged with a tough job market, the legal profession is experiencing fundamental changes. Jody Rosen Knower, Sidley Austin LLP’s chief training and professional development officer, makes sure her lawyers stay on top.
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All the World’s a Stage for Learning
To help make the connections between theory and practice, some learning leaders are taking top talent out of the office and into alternative leadership development arenas.
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A Beef With Jerky
Employees want to work for good bosses, but many bosses lack emotional awareness and don’t know how to inspire people to perform their best.