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Rethinking the "Toxic Boss" Label Click to view Rethinking the "Toxic Boss" Label
“Toxic boss” is a label that gets thrown around more and more frequently, sometimes casually, sometimes jokingly, and sometimes fearfully. There are many situations where a manager’s behavior has a significant negative impact on someone’s life. This is real—and central to...
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How Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertain Times: Be Prepared, Agile, and Empathetic Click to view How Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertain Times: Be Prepared, Agile, and Empathetic
In early March 2020, I left home on a multicity business trip. On Monday, we agreed not to shake hands at our meeting. There were bottles of antibacterial hand gel placed around the conference room. I ate dinner alone on Tuesday because we weren’t sure about gathering in groups....
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How Leaders Can Address Burnout at Its Root Cause Click to view How Leaders Can Address Burnout at Its Root Cause
Strong leadership creates the conditions for people to thrive. When burnout surfaces, it’s often a signal of deeper issues in how work is structured and supported. Wellness perks and quick fixes like vacation time can miss the mark.
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Elevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem ApproachElevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem Approach
There’s a common experience when leading or observing groups of learners from non-finance roles participating in a...

Katelyn Watkins
Jul 23, 2024
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Why Business Acumen in Young & Frontline Leaders Is Key to SuccessWhy Business Acumen in Young & Frontline Leaders Is Key to Success
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, the ability to make high-quality decisions at speed is essential....

Krista Campbell
Jul 9, 2024
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What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?
The cost of capital is an indication of the cost a business incurs to finance itself, and it’s an important metric for...

Ned Wasniewski
Oct 30, 2023
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Insightful Ideas: Best of 2022Insightful Ideas: Best of 2022
It's that time of year! And, no, we don't mean hot cocoa, sweater weather, mistletoe, and menorahs (though we hope you...

Julie Danielson
Dec 13, 2022
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When Time Is Money: Understanding Financial ReportingWhen Time Is Money: Understanding Financial Reporting
I teach financial acumen to senior leaders all over the world. Although financial regulations, cultural practices, and...

Laurel Tyler
Sep 13, 2022
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Equip Your Leaders with the Business Acumen Skills to Manage InflationEquip Your Leaders with the Business Acumen Skills to Manage Inflation
We’ve read about it. We’ve heard about it. And we feel it. Inflation is at a 40-year high in the United States. And...

Ned Wasniewski
Jul 13, 2022
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Focusing on the Small PictureFocusing on the Small Picture
When a client reaches out to us to discuss the creation of a Business Acumen leadership development course, they...

Laurel Tyler
Aug 31, 2021
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Business Acumen CuratedBusiness Acumen Curated
Having an increased literacy in business acumen concepts helps leaders and individuals alike make sense of the...

Krista Campbell
Aug 17, 2021
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Simulations as a Practice Field for BusinessSimulations as a Practice Field for Business
At Insight Experience, we believe in the value of using the business simulation methodology to teach business acumen...

Krista Campbell
Aug 3, 2021
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