Being on an Olympic-level rowing team taught Mike Donohue, the senior vice president of global sales at Gupshup, the value of building trust to create a tight-knit team that can handle differences while focusing together on the goal at hand. "The difference between a good company and a great one lies in cultivating a supportive and efficient team. The results come later," Donohue writes.

Top performers need mentors who focus on their specific needs, encourage continuous learning, introduce them to new challenges, help them understand emotions and nurture their relationships with other professionals, write Ruth Gotian and Andy Lopata, who wrote books about mentoring. "Effective mentoring can help high achievers avoid stagnation, discover new passions, and expand their influence, ultimately creating a culture of high achievement within their teams and organizations," they write.

Restaurateur Danny Meyer's two favorite interview questions for job candidates are designed to reveal authentic aspects of their personalities. The founder of Shake Shack asks about the biggest misperception others have of them and about significant life events before age 12, noting that the approach gives him a chance to show his own vulnerability and start building trust.

With the office vacancy rate remaining elevated, some downtown areas are creating resort-like workspaces to attract employees. This transformation, known as hotelification, involves redesigning offices with hotel-like amenities and a hospitality experience that anticipates and addresses people's needs, according to architect Amy Campbell of Gensler.

Newly appointed CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria's Secret are joining a broader trend of remote work among top executives. Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, will work from Newport Beach, California, while spending significant time at the Seattle headquarters. Similarly, Hillary Super, the new CEO of Victoria's Secret, will move to New York, away from the company's base in Columbus, Ohio. This trend of remote leadership is becoming more common, contrasting with the stricter in-office requirements for other employees.

Determining the right amount of retirement notice to give is a complex decision with multiple factors to consider. While giving three to six months' notice is standard and can help employers manage transitions and allow retirees to prepare financially and mentally, it also carries risks. Extended notice periods can expose employees to age-related discrimination or premature termination.

While an MBA offers career flexibility and advancement, its costs and time investment lead many to consider other paths. Alternatives include leadership development programs, certifications like CFA, CPA and CMA, and executive courses. Mentorship and practical experience can also enhance career growth, offering a cost-effective way to gain skills.

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