Alina Petrov
Leadership Writer
As a Leadership Writer at Career and Company, Alina Petrov delivers in-depth analysis on leadership, workplace culture, and executive strategy. Her writing focuses on organizational behavior, change management, and strategic planning, helping professionals navigate complex corporate environments. By examining team dynamics and executive decision-making, she provides readers with actionable strategies to foster collaboration and drive organizational growth.
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Want Better Discipline? How Botos Trading Academy Gets It Done
For many active traders, the greatest challenge isn't analyzing charts or identifying trends; it's mastering their own mind. According to trading resource Scanz, psychology can account for as much as 80% of a day trader'…
Sponsored by Botos Trading Academy · Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Leadership Skills Demand Soars, Threatening Talent Pipelines
Even among high-potential executives, significant differences emerge in both the initial levels and the trajectory of eight distinct leadership competencies over time, according to pmc .
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Kadan Homecare Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award
Kadan Homecare, an Atlanta-based provider, has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Winner, a rare feat in the often-strained homecare sector.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min read
AI erodes Gen Z leadership skills, creating future gap
Nearly 57% of Gen Z professionals already use generative AI at work, fundamentally altering the foundational tasks through which junior employees traditionally learned and proved themselves...
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min read
How Do Principles of Effective Delegation for Leaders Work?
Real delegation in 2026 involves more than simply assigning a task; it means entrusting an employee with full responsibility for an outcome, along with the necessary authority to achieve it.
Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Michele Fink Appointed VP Talent Management at Corning
Michele Fink has been promoted to Vice President, Talent Management at Corning Incorporated.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Topsoe Appoints Elena Scaltritti as New President and CEO
Elena Scaltritti will assume the role of Topsoe's President and CEO on March 5, 2026, though her official appointment becomes effective June 1, 2026, establishing a unique, multi-month leadership tran
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Broken Leadership Pipeline: Companies Risk Stagnation
To fund AI initiatives and boost agility, companies are eliminating the very middle management layers that have historically served as the primary training ground for their future senior leaders.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Mindful Workplaces Cut Productivity Loss by 15%.
Knowledge workers lose an average of 2.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Should Your Broker-Dealer Hire Intention.ly? Answering the Key Questions Before You Decide
This article questions whether broker-dealers should hire specialist marketing agencies like Intention.ly, arguing that their deep understanding of financial services and fintech offers a significant advantage over generalist firms. It introduces the concept of a "Growth Engine" as an integrated system designed for predictable, sustainable growth in a highly regulated industry.
Sponsored by Intention.ly · Aug 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Hybrid work is key for innovation and talent retention.
Despite widespread evidence supporting flexible work models, corporate giants like Amazon, JPMorgan, and Starbucks are demanding staff return to the office four or five days a week.
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Davenport University launches new First Responder Leadership curriculum
Members from the Grand Rapids Police Department, Cascade Township Fire Department, and the Lowell Fire Authority are among the first to participate in Davenport University's new First Responder Leader
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Federal bill advances police leadership training curricula
In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the Promoting Police Leadership Act unanimously passed the Senate in June, setting the stage for a federal overhaul of police leadership training.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Compassionate leadership: The paradox of alleviating suffering
In a surprising twist, the very act of a leader showing compassion can inadvertently create new, complex paradoxes for both themselves and their teams, often intensifying the very workplace suffering
Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Essential Competencies for Midwife Leaders
Despite global frameworks, such as the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) outlining progressive proficiency levels for midwife leaders, structural and cultural barriers actively limit their
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min read
UNCW Launches New Leadership Institute to Advance Skills
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, 18 participants, dubbed 'Seahawks', are embarking on a 9-month leadership journey costing $750 for materials and meals, according to northcountrynow .
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min read
5 Ways SHARE Delivers Essential Technical Education to the Enterprise Computing Community
In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, the skills gap presents a significant challenge. According to research from Texas State University, 55% of employees report needing more development opportunities to improve thei…
Sponsored by SHARE · Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Here's How Bliss Marketplace Solves the High Cost of Retail Space for California Makers
California makers face immense challenges with the high cost of traditional retail space, leading many to struggle financially. Bliss Marketplace offers a revolutionary vendor mall model, providing an affordable, predictable, and community-driven alternative to long-term commercial leases.
Sponsored by Bliss Marketplace · Aug 10, 2026 · 8 min read
Empathetic AI Leadership in 2026: Bridging Tech and Human Connection
In 2026, the greatest risk posed by AI in the workplace isn't its misuse, but its passive acceptance.
Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read
5 Different Ways Tallymark Monitors Business Tools to Catch Bookkeeping Exceptions Automatically
For founders and one-person finance teams at early-stage startups, financial mismanagement can be a silent threat. According to industry analysis from Biz2Credit, issues like undetected fraudulent activities and crude ac…
Sponsored by Tallymark · Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min read