Time management in business can be used to exercise leadership, says JoAnn Corley. Managing interruptions, mapping out a schedule or business day, effectively prioritizing projects and staying on track are all key to getting work done for you and your team.

Humanize your company by consistently investing in employee development, paying good wages, upholding fair standards and supporting local communities, writes Josh Bersin. "In today's world, every supervisor, manager and leader is a sponsor of the company mission and we need to provide the tools and support to help them do this well," Bersin writes.

Generation Z is joining the workforce and bringing its own expectations for development and learning in the workplace. To welcome Gen Z to the team, focus on ongoing training that can lead to different career paths, continuous learning to develop employees' skills, and diversity and inclusion, according to Dave Weisbeck.

To build a recognizable brand, diversity of thought should be encouraged in the workplace, according to Nimrod Hoofien. To gain unique perspectives in a company, three changes Hoofien suggests are being more open to "red flags" on resumes, focusing on individual skill development and keeping the future in mind rather than prioritizing the past.

Maple Ridge Events CEO Robyn Bass encourages women to have confidence in their skills and surround themselves with others who complement their drive. "Women supporting other women, giving each other the opportunity to thrive and succeed is the culture I promote with my teams," says Bass.

Farmers in Russia believe cows produce higher quality or more milk when they are happy. Some Moscow-area farmers fitted cows in customized virtual reality headsets and let them live in a virtual world of a dreamy farm, and early results have suggested it worked.

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