<![CDATA[Leadership &: & Then Some (A Weekly Recap)]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/s/and-then-some-a-weekly-recaphttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TdMV!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e67a5ff-ee4e-4070-8311-b6673d565953_1188x1188.pngLeadership &: & Then Some (A Weekly Recap)https://www.leadershipand.org/s/and-then-some-a-weekly-recapSubstackSat, 11 Apr 2026 05:46:16 GMT<![CDATA[This Week in Leadership: Skills, Gen Z & Green Collar Workers]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-skills-genhttps://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-skills-genSat, 07 Jun 2025 12:30:49 GMTHappy Saturday and welcome to June’s first roundup.

As we cross the halfway mark of the year, the conversation around leadership is shifting toward the skills that matter most, the workforce of tomorrow, and the changing definitions of work itself. From Gen Z’s rising influence to the growing relevance of green-collar jobs, here’s what’s trending this week in leadership.

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  1. Soft Skills Are the ‘Needle Movers’
    Jennifer Dulski, CEO of Rising Team, tells Business Insider that soft skills—adaptability, relationship‑building, learning agility—are now the “needle‑movers” in Big Tech career growth. Read more here.

  2. Gen Z Is Bringing New Skills to the Workforce

    "Gen Z brings fresh perspectives, adaptability, and a hunger to make an impact, but it's on all of us to nurture their potential.” - James Uffindell, CEO of Bright Network

  3. We’ve Heard of Blue Collar and White Collar—What’s Green Collar?

    Tamara Parisio latest article, The Green Collar Future of Work, delves into the evolving landscape where traditional blue-collar and white-collar roles converge. She introduces the concept of the "green-collar" worker—individuals who blend hands-on expertise with intellectual agility, embodying adaptability in our rapidly changing economy. Read it here.

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]]><![CDATA[This Week in Leadership: Work, Shift, Replace]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-work-shifthttps://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-work-shiftSat, 31 May 2025 15:16:11 GMTHappy Saturday! Welcome to your weekly digest of leadership, AI, organizational culture, and the evolving world of work. This edition spotlights the accelerating impact of AI on white-collar jobs, Gen Z's redefinition of workplace norms, and the latest leadership strategies for navigating these shifts.

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  1. AI's Accelerating Impact on White-Collar Employment
    Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years. Read more here.

  2. How Tech Workers Really Feel About Work Right Now
    Lenny Rachitsky's latest Substack post delves into the sentiments of tech workers regarding their current work, revealing a complex mix of optimism and concern. Read below ↴

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    How tech workers really feel about work right now
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  3. Deloitte Survey Reveals Gen Z's Career Priorities
    Only 6% of Gen Z respondents aim for leadership roles, with a greater emphasis on work-life balance and learning opportunities, indicating a shift in career aspirations. Read the research here.

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]]><![CDATA[This Week in Leadership: Fear, Bias & Burnout]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-05242025https://www.leadershipand.org/p/this-week-in-leadership-05242025Sat, 24 May 2025 11:30:48 GMTHappy Saturday! The leadership world is abuzz with fresh questions about AI’s impact on careers (even at the top), evolving hiring practices, and what it really takes to lead in a shifting landscape. From CEO fears to ageism lawsuits to burnout recovery, here’s what’s trending this week in Leadership &.

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1. CEOs Fear AI—For Themselves
A new survey shows nearly half of global CEOs fear AI could replace their own jobs within 5 years. What does that mean for the org charts of tomorrow, and how can leaders evolve instead of panic? Read More.

2. LinkedIn’s AI Dilemma: Are Entry-Level Jobs at Risk?
We’ve all seen AI-generated resumes and the shrinking space for true entry-level talent. It’s a wake-up call to rethink pipelines, hiring practices, and access. Read More

3. Workday Faces AI Bias Lawsuit Over Age Discrimination
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against Workday to proceed as a collective action, with plaintiffs alleging that the company’s AI-powered hiring tools discriminate against older job seekers. Watch Video ↴

4. From Burnout to Alignment: The Missing Link in Leadership Today
As burnout continues to affect leaders across industries, this piece explores a crucial but overlooked antidote: alignment. It unpacks how reconnecting with purpose, values, and vision isn’t just good for wellbeing, it’s essential for sustainable leadership.

]]><![CDATA[& Then Some (A Weekly Recap)]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-bc4https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-bc4Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:31:15 GMTHey there,

Another week, another round of leadership insights that challenge the norm.

🔥Featured reads from Leadership &

  1. VUCA & BANI Walk Into a Bar in 2030 - “AI-driven workplaces, decentralized organizations, and an increasingly fluid global economy will demand a different kind of leadership.” Read More

  2. Moral Leadership and How It Gives You a Competitive Edge - “64% of HR leaders believe their organization's current leadership development programs are ineffective” Read Article.

  3. Alexa, Schedule My Midlife Crisis - “70% of employees say their personal sense of purpose is largely defined by their work. But only 18% believe they get to live that purpose at work. That’s a staggering gap.” Read below ↷

🌍Other news & conversations

  1. BetterUp, a virtual coaching company, has introduced AI-based coaching tools designed to make professional development more accessible in the hybrid and remote work era. Read the article.

  2. Do our pets impact our emotional wellbeing? How about conversations we have with ChatGPT? Read more.

  3. AI isn’t replacing recruiters—it’s amplifying them. Martyn Redstone, urges talent leaders to embrace AI as a core skill, audit their tools, and upskill teams fast. The future isn’t human or AI, it’s both. Read the manifesto here.

  4. Authors have voiced ethical and legal concerns regarding Meta's use of their works to train generative AI models without permission or compensation. Do we need an AI ethics board? ​Get the full article here.

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]]><![CDATA[& Then Some (A Weekly Recap)]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-1b3https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-1b3Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:31:16 GMTHey there,

Another week, another round of leadership insights that challenge the norm. We covered everything from the dying career ladders to balancing yours and your teams wellness.

A BIG thank you to all of you who read and supported our 1st Monthly Edition!

🔥Featured reads from Leadership &

  1. How Leaders Balance Their Own Mental Health and Their Teams - Put your oxygen masks on first. Read More

  2. Taking the Scary Out of Management Titles - Let’s rebrand the term ‘management’ plus who likes balloon animals? Read Article.

  3. The Death of the Career Ladder - “[For employees] nearly 47% are not focused on traditional progression” Read below ↷

🌍Other news & conversations

  1. A study on AI and productivity out of Austrailia uncovers “The potential of AI goes beyond just timesaving and cost-cutting. Organisations can strategically leverage AI to uncover new insights, enhance client relationships, and tap into long-term opportunities.” Read the article.

  2. Passive aggressive hellscape—Is your office feeling like it’s a conflict away from blowing up? Check out what Jefferson Fischer has to say on the topic.

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  1. VUCA, BANI & Futurecasters—both a historic look and a futuristic look at frameworks and leadership styles we need to evolve to support the next decade.🔒

  2. We cover HOW Institutes research and our take on Moral Leadership. “Studies show that 70% of workers derive their purpose from their jobs, yet a third are dissatisfied.” 🔓

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]]><![CDATA[& Then Some (A Weekly Recap)]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-e66https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recap-e66Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:30:47 GMTHey there,

Another week, another round of leadership insights that challenge the norm. From managing toxic team members, the rise of a new leadership style and can ChatGPT be your newest emotional companion?

🔥Featured Reads from Leadership &

  1. What the F*ck Is Resilience—And Why Is Everyone Telling Me I Need It? – The real meaning of building resilience without burning out. Read more.

  2. A New Leadership Style Has Entered the Room – We’re all familiar with the traditional leadership styles but make way for the rising leadership model that we need more than ever. A holistic approach to leadership. Check it out.

  3. The Vicious Cycle of a Toxic Team Member – Toxic team members often hide their negativity behind charm or competence, but over time, their behaviors start to stand out. Here are some red flags to watch for. Dive in.

🌍Other News & Conversations

  1. Recently OpenAI, in collaboration with MIT Media Lab conducted studies to better understand how interactions with ChatGPT affected user’s emotional well-being. Read the research.

  2. New Gallup study shows that Americans are working less hours. Decreasing from an average of 44.1 hours to 42.9 hours and it’s tied to workers focusing on their well-being (yay!). Read the report.

  3. Zillow’s Chief People Officer, Dan Spaulding, shares that the company's remote-first "CloudHQ" model has significantly boosted recruitment, improved employee satisfactions and boosted productivity since its implementation. Read more here.

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]]><![CDATA[& Then Some (A Weekly Recap)]]>https://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recaphttps://www.leadershipand.org/p/and-then-some-a-weekly-recapSat, 22 Mar 2025 16:01:00 GMTHey there,

Another week, another round of leadership insights that challenge the norm. From rethinking career paths to embracing your quirks online, here’s what’s been top of mind:

🔥Featured Reads from leadership &

  1. 5 Non-Traditional Leadership Books That Will Change How You Manage and Lead – Looking for leadership inspiration beyond the usual bestsellers? These unexpected reads will challenge how you think about influence, decision-making, and team dynamics. Read more.

  2. Solopreneur, Portfolio Careers, and Fractional Work—Oh My! – More leaders are stepping away from traditional career paths and embracing flexibility. Here's why portfolio careers and solopreneurship are gaining traction. Check it out.

  3. Why Being Called a “Rockstar” at Work Should Give You the Ick – High performers get labeled "rockstars," but is that really a good thing? A fresh take on performance, expectations, and leadership culture. Dive in.

🌍Other News & Conversations

  1. Why CEOs Are Turning to Selfie Videos to Build Trust – Forget polished PR statements—leaders from Blackstone, Spotify, and Diageo are now using selfie-style videos to connect with employees and investors. The goal? To seem more relatable and transparent. But does it actually work? Read the full story.

  2. The Power of Being Weird on LinkedIn – In a sea of corporate jargon, those who embrace their quirks stand out. More professionals are finding that sharing unconventional, personal stories helps them build stronger connections and even grow their careers. Is LinkedIn ready for more weirdness? Check out the conversation.

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