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The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most Landing a job as a CEO today is no longer all about industry expertise and financial savvy. What companies are really seeking are leaders with strong social skills. That’s what the authors discovered after analyzing nearly 5,000 job descriptions for C-suite roles. Their explanation for this trend? Business operations are becoming more complex and tech-centered; workforce diversity is growing; and firms face greater public scrutiny than ever before. Those conditions call for leaders who are adept communicators, relationship builders, and people-oriented problem solvers. To succeed in the future, the authors argue, companies will need to focus on those skills when they evaluate CEO candidates and develop in-house talent.
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WorkEarly Prime Day Apple deals include the USB-C Apple Pencil at a record-low priceAlthough being able to charge the peripheral with a USB-C cable is handy, this version does lack some of the fancier features of the Apple Pencil Pro (which you can also snag on discount now for $116) and second-gen Apple Pencil. While you can attach it to the side of iPads with magnetic holders for safekeeping and convenience, there's no support for magnetic charging. Pressure sensitivity isn't available and you can't use Apple's nifty double-tap feature. However, the company says the USB-C Apple Pencil does support pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency and tilt sensitivity. WorkA timeline of the UK's history with the Chagos IslandsThe UK agrees to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter dispute over Britain's last African colony, although it will retain control over the military base on Diego Garcia, which it operates jointly with the US.
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WorkThe final agenda for the Space Stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchAria Alamalhodaei covers the space and defense industries at TechCrunch. Previously, she covered the public utilities and the power grid for California Energy Markets. You can also find her work at MIT’s Undark Magazine, The Verge, and Discover Magazine. She received an MA in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Aria is based in Austin, Texas. Work WorkFPV Ventures, Mill, and Bullish will be onstage at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchJoin these thought leaders at Disrupt 2024 to uncover how to rise above the hype and make informed, strategic decisions for your startup. Don’t follow the crowd; learn how to lead it. Get your tickets here at a discounted rate and be part of the conversation that will redefine what it means to build and invest in lasting ventures. 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WorkSamsung's FAST TV Plus service is going all in on K-dramas“K-Content is no longer niche – it’s one of the fastest growing and most watched categories globally, and Samsung TV Plus is uniquely positioned to deliver an unparalleled experience in this space with an endless offering of premium K-Content,” Salek Brodsky, Senior VP and General Manager of Samsung TV Plus, wrote in a press release. WorkFind a new life in death in The Sims 4's Halloween-themed expansionThe Life & Death expansion pack is available for pre-order for PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series X|S. If you pre-order, you’ll receive some creepy collectibles including the Lasting Legacy Family Portrait, the Mournful Melodies Music Box and the Plumed Elegance Mask. WorkWorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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