Around 50% of US employees would report their company for not testing workers or verifying vaccine status, according to a survey by Blind, an anonymous professional social network. Tech employees are the most likely to report their employer, while employees at financial institutions and banks are the least likely.
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Hearing a young financial leader's story of ill treatment and imminent departure to the competition reminded Michelle Ray that leaders must regularly invest in talent, examine their blind spots and encourage organizational transformation. "Whether it is a lack of gender or cultural diversity, a massive generational shift or your employees' voices speaking up on a host of social and economic issues, you need to pay close attention to the new realities," writes Ray, CEO of Lead Yourself First Enterprises.
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A Census Bureau report found around 8.6% of the US population, or about 28 million Americans, were uninsured for all of last year. Among those with health coverage, 66.5% had private health insurance, while nearly 35% were enrolled in public programs.
Psychotherapist and author Joe Sanok shares 24 conversation starters that can lead to deeper and more meaningful connections with coworkers. "[S]tarting an interaction marked by respect and trust can create positive energy, engagement and, ultimately, a more interesting relationship," Sanok writes.
UCLA linebacker Bo Calvert talks about the concussions and depression that nearly derailed his career and how perseverance led him to new knowledge and success. Head coach Chip Kelly praises Calvert's intelligence and relentless drive, calling him "one of the real true leaders" on the team.
True leadership is like a star -- it’s always present, but it shines best in the dark.
I thought of that as I read today’s Chatter story about UCLA linebacker Bo Calvert’s battle with concussion injuries and depression and how they nearly ended his football career. What struck me was the maturity and leadership that he demonstrated amid his struggles. When depression hit him hard, he reached out to his parents -- in particular his father -- for support; he didn’t shut them out. When he was suspended in his sophomore year, he embraced his new role on the scout team and used the experience to grow his football knowledge. When the days were long, the routine relentless and the team had more losses than wins, Calvert maintained his blind belief and persevered.
And it all paid off earlier this month when Calvert recorded his first collegiate sack in UCLA's win against Louisiana State University. (Forward to 2:25. It's beautiful.)
Real leadership never gives up. It stays the course. It allows itself to be humbled. It looks for opportunities to learn and grow. It shows up every day ready to work.
And that’s why it wins.
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