August 2026
The August 2026 edition of Workforce Alchemy — The Magazine, featuring Jonathan Maxim (Viral App Launch) on hiring, executive credibility, communication, leadership identity, growth strategy, AI adoption, and modern compensation.
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Full table of contents →Is Your Hiring Process Being Gamed?
An advertisement recently caught my attention because it was both clear and revealing. It promoted a book designed to help candidates succeed in interviews by teaching them what hiring managers want to hear, how to position weaknesses, and how to avoid raising concerns. The message was not misleading, and that is precisely why it stood […]
Behaviors That Quietly Destroy Executive Credibility
Many business executives think authority comes from speaking more forcefully, proving expertise, or controlling the room. In practice, credibility is usually lost through much smaller behaviors. A leader apologizes before asking a question. They over-explain a recommendation. They defend themselves too quickly when challenged. They keep difficult tensions alive because they want to avoid discomfort […]
‘It’s Out of My Control’ Is a Bad Excuse
Last month I was in Las Vegas for a major convention. I stayed at a very nice hotel, and each night I tried to fall and stay asleep. I emphasize the word tried because, unfortunately, there was non-stop, 24-hour-a-day road construction outside the hotel, as the city of Las Vegas is preparing for the Formula […]
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