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David Kahn

@davidkahnphd

HR Exec | Speaker | Author — https://shorturl.at/y8APQ

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Thrilled to announce that my new book is officially out! Check out #DontDrinktheKoolAid, a recovery guide for toxic work environments, leaders, and career paths. Order your copy now! #BookLaunch shorturl.at/m9koN

davidkahnphd's tweet image. Thrilled to announce that my new book is officially out! Check out #DontDrinktheKoolAid, a recovery guide for toxic work environments, leaders, and career paths. Order your copy now! #BookLaunch

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Sarah Keohane Williamson discusses the importance of resisting short-termism, rethinking investor relations, and reframing incentives. mckinsey.com/capabilities/s…


David Kelley suggests that creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create. ted.com/talks/david_ke…

davidkahnphd's tweet image. David Kelley suggests that creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few. Telling stories from his design career and his own life, he offers ways to build the confidence to create.

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Why do some teams thrive while others fail? A researcher of team dynamics and former trumpet player shares how to strike the right chord and build a winning team. mckinsey.com/featured-insig…


When a leader feels insecure, out of control, or threatened, they may fight back hard — and leave their team walking on eggshells. Here’s how to address the problem if you’re a fearful fighter or work with one. sloanreview.mit.edu/article/fight-…


The world’s most valuable airline is 100 years old. The CEO explains what it takes to keep ahead in one of the very toughest industries. mckinsey.com/capabilities/s…


Seth Godin spells out why, when it comes to getting our attention, bad or bizarre ideas are more successful than boring ones. ted.com/talks/seth_god…

davidkahnphd's tweet image. Seth Godin spells out why, when it comes to getting our attention, bad or bizarre ideas are more successful than boring ones.

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Most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but research suggests a strategy that could help: Finding harmony in goals boosts motivation and well-being, as well as the chance of achieving your aims chicagobooth.edu/review/find-co…


How do top performers get the most for their lackluster assets? A systematic review of an asset’s full business potential, bottom-up planning, and transformation implementation are critical. mckinsey.com/capabilities/m…


A new book reveals what makes some CEOs truly iconic—as well as what aspiring leaders stand to learn from their experiences. mckinsey.com/capabilities/s…


When leaders listen through #Painstorming, they surface unspoken fears, needs, and insights for lasting change. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/listen…


Unfair or pointless work tasks are driving more employees to mentally check out, turning to the internet to cope with stress, sleepless nights, and next-day burnout, new research shows phys.org/news/2025-10-p…


“The future of learning isn’t about adding more training on top of work; it’s about reimagining work itself as inherently developmental,” write #BryanHancock #HeatherStefanski mckinsey.com/featured-insig…


A recent study finds that when it comes to encouraging partners to adjust their behavior, expressing gratitude can be a great way to foster their motivation. bps.org.uk/research-diges…


Positive work cultures are two-way streets, not a train on a one-way track colliding into you #DontDrinktheKoolAid #ToxicWorkplace koolaidculture.com

davidkahnphd's tweet image. Positive work cultures are two-way streets, not a train on a one-way track colliding into you #DontDrinktheKoolAid #ToxicWorkplace

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People are so predisposed to detect connections that sometimes we find patterns where they don’t exist. And research finds that even when we know a given outcome is based purely on luck, we still behave as if we have some influence over it. chicagobooth.edu/review/lucky-b…


Many leaders think they’re great at battling corporate fires. The truth? There’s much to learn about planning, roles, tools, and communication from real firefighters sloanreview.mit.edu/article/handle…


Companies are feeling agentic AI growing pains. Here’s what CEOs can do to move past them and position their companies to succeed. mckinsey.com/capabilities/q…


What do such Strategy Champions have in common? They excel at designing bold strategies—and are even better at mobilizing their execution. mckinsey.com/capabilities/s…


Many leaders think they’re great at battling corporate fires. @mitsmr discusses how there’s much to learn about planning, roles, tools, and communication from real firefighters. sloanreview.mit.edu/article/handle…


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