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5 Leadership Books To Read In April 2024

We’re almost to April 2024. How did we get here that quickly? We’ve already sprung forward, gotten through most of the winter, and are trying to figure out where a quarter of the year has gone.

With April just around the corner, it’s time to share with you some of the great books I recommend. This month will be a little eclectic; you may even wonder why some of the books are recommended. Yet, they’re all a blast to read and will help you better understand leadership and your people.

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5 Leadership Books To Read In April 2024

1. The Ability To Endure by Michael Chitwood:

Michael Chitwood is the founder of Team World Vision. This organization is near and dear to my heart because of its mission to bring clean water to those who lack access to it.  Read more...

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PR Strategies in Crisis: How Professionals Steer Brands through Turbulent Times

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies.

Public relations professionals play a pivotal role in shaping brand perception in our interconnected and fast-moving world, especially during times of crisis. Tasked with leading their respective organizations through challenges that threaten reputation, trust, and ultimate business success, PR professionals serve as invaluable assets during turbulent waters or times of change that threaten brand success.

In 2020, experts estimated the PR market at approximately $88 billion; by 2025 it could surpass a value of $129 billion and cement its place in business success.

This article investigates effective public relations strategies during crises, outlining key approaches that professionals use to maintain brand integrity and come out unscathed from challenging circumstances.  Read more...

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

A Reel Leadership Article

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book.

Walking out of the theater after seeing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, all I can say is WOW. That movie took me back to the feelings I had when I saw the original Ghostbusters movie. It was a nostalgic romp.

Taking place after Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire continues the story of Phoebe Spengler (Mckenna Grace), Trevor Spengler (Finn Wolfhard), Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd, and Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon). They’ve now moved to New York and into the old firehouse the original Ghostbusters used.

Ghostbusters in jumpsuits with their proton pack blasters ready to shoot

There’s teenage angst as Phoebe is told she’s too young to be a Ghostbuster. There are laughs and cheap thrills, and there are even returning Ghostbusters that will make you cheer.

But what’s happening in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?   Read more...

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5 Questions To Consider About AI In Business

A thousand questions are swirling about Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business leaders. Some of these questions revolve around the ethicalness of the technology. Others involve how to use AI in the best way possible.

No matter how many questions we ask about AI, there will always be more. However, I think critical questions need to be asked, thought through, and figured out when using AI in your business.

In this article, we will share those questions. Maybe an idea or a new question will pop up along the way. Great, consider those as well!

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5 Questions To Consider About AI In Business

1. How can I ethically use AI?

There’s a lot of grey area when it comes to artificial intelligence. We know that AI scraps existing data sets from the internet, extrapolates the data, and gives it to us in a new way.  Read more...