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Did Elon Musk intentionally give a Nazi salute on stage? That’s the debate. And I think it completely misses the point: Who wants to be led by someone who would make a mistake like that, even accidentally? Watch the clip.
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Friday Roundup
Copyrighting Work Done with AI (AP)
The US Copyright Office issued guidance about work done with AI. If the ‘artists work is perceptible’ you can protect work you’ve done with AI. The Lockean notion of ‘mixing one’s labour’ comes to mind.Deutsche Bank Pays for Teamwork (Bloomberg)
The bank is changing their performance rating system to prioritize non-financial outcomes like teamwork – and the change won’t impact the total available bonus pool. This nod to a more balanced scorecard that emphasizes collaboration is smart.Only Those Who Do Not Seek Power are Qualified to Hold It? (Stanford)
A new study at Stanford Business School highlights that while ambitious individuals see themselves as strong leaders, their colleagues often disagree. The findings suggest that organizations should broaden their leadership pipelines to include those who may not actively seek leadership roles but possess the skills to excel.I’m Doing My Manager’s Job (Podcast)
The final episode of season one – I’m Doing My Manager’s Job – is out now. I think ‘Edgar’ can either 1) Do nothing, 2) Play Defense, 3) Play Offense, 4) Quit. Guess which I recommend?There Are Not Distinctively Effective Leadership Styles (LinkedIn)
Love this post from Rob Briner breaking down this new article which argues that there are many viable approaches to effective leadership. Despite what consultants will tell you, you’re better off ignoring whatever the current flavor-of-the-fortnight is and instead focus on doubling down on competencies in line with organizational values build relationships with followers.The Best Soccer Players Look Like Great Executives (Journal)
A study of elite players from Brazil and Sweden reveals that success isn’t just about physical skills—it’s also about superior cognitive abilities and distinct personality traits. Top players exhibit stronger memory, decision-making, and planning skills, along with higher conscientiousness and extraversion. These findings could revolutionize talent identification in soccer.
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