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Empathy, Strategy, and AI: The Manager’s New Frontier

As more companies embrace a “bossless” culture (i.e. eliminating middle management roles in pursuit of agility and efficiency) and turn to AI to fill the resulting gaps, it’s crucial not to overlook the enduring value of human leadership. Managers, though often stretched thin and under-recognized, […]


Using AI As Your Career Thought Partner

Written by Lauren Beam (‘07), Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University In case you haven’t noticed, AI is everywhere. Just do a quick Google search and the first result to pop up is an “AI Overview” with high-level information […]


How to Develop a 5 Year Career Plan

Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]


How to be Irreplaceable in the Era of AI

With the rise in new AI technologies, many professionals are trying to keep up with these changes and learn new skills. In fact, some employees are concerned that AI could eventually replace their job roles in the future. How do you become irreplaceable in the […]


Creating a Plan to Grow Your Professional Skill Set

In this webinar recording, Wake Forest alumnus Ryan Smith (’13) shares tips on how to create a plan to upskill and be intentional about moving to the next step or role in your career trajectory. Ryan discusses the everchanging world of work and the core […]


The 6 Skills Every Manager Should Develop

This article from Time highlights a conversation with author Rishad Tobaccowala about his new book Rethinking Work, which included an overview of key skills and practices of the best managers in the future of work. According to Tobaccowala, “Those are the […]


This One Skill Is a Key Sign You’ll Earn Money on a Side Gig

Side gigs have been a popular way to earn extra money, explore passion projects, or bring balance to one’s life for many years. For many, these pursuits are founded on one’s ability to build a connection and maintain an ongoing relationship with one’s customers. And […]


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