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HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…

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Sasha Chapin is an award-winning writer, writing coach, and recovering chess enthusiast. Sasha is the author of All The Wrong Moves; he publishes on Substack and has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Hazlitt.

Is writing a priority for you this year? Do you want to work on a book or be more consistent with publishing your blog or newsletter?

Many of the blocks to consistent writing are psychological, not practical. Sasha shares techniques for narrowing the gap from your brain to the page and making the writing process more enjoyable.

For the video recording, resources mentioned, and conversation transcript, visit https://forcingfunction.com/podcast/sasha-chapin.

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#Trading #Entrepreneur #Business #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Chris Sparks

Forcing Function Hour

Awaken Your Inner Writer with Author Sasha Chapin

Forcing Function Hour

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Is writing a priority for you this year? Do you want to work on a book or be more consistent with publishing your blog or newsletter?

Many of the blocks to consistent writing are psychological, not practical. Sasha shares techniques for narrowing the gap from your brain to the page and making the writing process more enjoyable.

For the video recording, resources mentioned, and conversation transcript, visit https://forcingfunction.com/podcast/sasha-chapin.

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#Trading #Entrepreneur #Business #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Chris Sparks

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