Wed.Oct 12, 2011

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The Secret to an Efficient Process

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership Incubation Helps Self-Reflection In September 2011 I finally identified the root cause. The incubation period was long but finally I understand the real reason why I had such a hard time completing a project in 2010. It was an extraordinary project that provided a great learning opportunity. This self-reflection has helped increase my level of [.

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Why Relationships Matter to Inspiring Leaders

Persuasive Powerhouse

Today’s guest post is from Jack Zenger. More information on him and his organization can be found below the article. Geoffrey Cohen summed it up well when he said, “The need to belong, to associate, is among the most important human motives. We are almost certainly hardwired with a fundamental motivation to maintain these [.

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8 Secrets to Rising Above the Pack

Leadership Freak

Malcolm Gladwell explains the deepest fear of all is being rejected by our peers – “social risk.” I’m watching the recording of Gladwell’s presentation at the World Business Forum (WBF), “We are hardwired to want the approval of our peers … we want to do what everybody else is doing.” The problem: People pleasing makes [.].

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Do You Ever Worry?

Kevin Eikenberry

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale had this to say about worry. “If you can worry, you can visualize success.” So let me ask you this. Do you ever worry? Assuming your answer is yes, since 99.44% of people worry. (Ok, so that is actually how much moisturizing cream is in Dove Soap – but [.].

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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What Do You Make of This?

Next Level Blog

It’s amazing how much the Lloyd Bridges question, “What do you make of this?” comes up in day to day life. For instance, when an organization is going through a big change, “What do you make of. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Understanding Leader Bias: 5 Sources

Leading in Context

5 Sources for Understanding and Avoiding Leader Bias 1. "The Vision Renewal Process: How to Achieve Bias-Free Leadership" Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D. Worforce Diversity Networ.

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Great accomplishments require hope, love, & forgiveness

Tony Mayo

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in our lifetime; therefore, we must be saved by hope. … Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone; therefore, we are saved by love. No virtuous act is quite as virtuous from the standpoint of our friend or foe as it is from [.].

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Planning: How To Create Plans That Get Work Done, Ease Your Stress & Make You Money

Mike Cardus

We all say that Planning is effective and necessary BUT we do a really bad job at planning. Many people see planning as just one step “ Goal-Setting ”…then wonder why no progress was made on the plan. Option 1. Here is what you get; A step by step model for Creating and Executing Effective Plans ; that if followed and you do the work will generate profit for your team and/or you.

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Twitter Log XXIII

Tony Mayo

I use Twitter to share brief messages, not more than two per day. You can have them delivered to your cell phone by text message (SMS) or view them when you visit your free Twitter web page. Create a Twitter account and “follow” TonyMayo. Here are my recent tweets (messages): There is no [.].

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For Your Own Talent Management & Career Ascendancy – Choose Your Boss Well

First Friday Book Synopsis

Tribal Leaders are talent magnets, with people so eager to work for the leader that they will take a pay cut if necessary. Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright ———– Ok, I’m ready to give the biggest and most important career advice I [.].

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Corporate Leaders: What Will Be Your Epitaph?

LDRLB

Memo To: CEOs and Aspiring CEOs. From: John Bell. Re: Your Epitaph as a CEO. If you’re already in the C-Suite, I suggest you take a few moments to contemplate your epitaph. When your days on the throne are over, do you want to be remembered as Jack Bighead or Andy Goodfellow? The Epitaph of Jack Bighead: A master dealmaker, the tenacious Jack Bighead believed a good deal was one in which the other side got screwed.

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Great by Choice: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck – Why Some Companies Thrive Despite Them All Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen Harper Business/A HarperCollins Imprint (2011) Additional and even more valuable revelations about “the principles that distinguish great organizations from good ones” For as long as I can remember, Jim Collins has been a research-driven [.].

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Corporate Leaders: What Will Be Your Epitaph?

LDRLB

'Memo To: CEOs and Aspiring CEOs. From: John Bell. Re: Your Epitaph as a CEO. If you’re already in the C-Suite, I suggest you take a few moments to contemplate your epitaph. When your days on the throne are over, do you want to be remembered as Jack Bighead or Andy Goodfellow? The Epitaph of Jack Bighead: A master dealmaker, the tenacious Jack Bighead believed a good deal was one in which the other side got screwed.

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The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators

First Friday Book Synopsis

You really should take advantage of this exceptional gift from Harvard Business Review and be sure to tell your friends about it. Here are the details. COMPLIMENTARY LIVE AUDIO WEBINAR Co-conductors: Clay Christensen and Hal Gregersen Renowned innovation expert and HBS Professor, Clay Christensen, and Hal Gregersen, INSEAD Senior Affiliate Professor, share secrets to cultivating [.].

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Countermeasures: Rebecca Costa & Me

Steve Farber

The other day, I had the great pleasure (sounds like a cliche, but it’s true!) of being interviewed in the Countermeasures studio by the exceedingly brilliant, Rebecca Costa. She’s a sociobiologist ( look it up ) and the author of the phenomenal book The Watchman’s Rattle: Thinking Our Way Out of Extinction. We talked about Extreme Leadership, and how The Radical Leap applies everywhere from the corporate world, to social movements (like Occupy Wall Street, for example), to edu

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Mark Cuban Led the Way in CEO Blogging

First Friday Book Synopsis

Books that predict the future are interesting, although perhaps preparing for it, and creating it, usually provide greater returns. Nevertheless, a new best-seller does just that. Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd recently published an HR-focused book, The 2020 workplace: How innovative companies attract, develop, and keep tomorrow’s employees today.

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Fatal Five Failure Factors of Culture Change Efforts

The Practical Leader

Author and futurist Alvin Toffler’s powerful phrase “hinge of history” is an apt descriptor for our times. Our highly integrated global village is going through huge and massive shifts. We’re now in the midst of a major pivot point. The “ Shift Happens “ video (my last post) vividly illustrates these dramatic and accelerating changes.

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101 Ways to Networld

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here are ten of 101 ways Melissa G. Wilson suggests to help you become much more successful, no matter what the economy is (and isn’t) doing. They are especially helpful during tough times. Wilson is certain you will benefit from the strategies, based on decades of research and development as well as success and failure, [.].

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Ask the Experts: I own a small business and many employees have young families. I would like to offer flexible working, but I am worried about loss of productivity. Do

Chartered Management Institute

I own a small business and many employees have young families. I would like to offer flexible working, but I am worried about loss of productivity. Do you have any advice?

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3 Tips for a Successful Business Pitch

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. Before you make a pitch, remember that investors are more likely to support an entrepreneur who’s professional, well prepared, and knows her numbers. Here are three tips to [.].

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Book Review: Zilch

Chartered Management Institute

The book is full of useful advice, based on extensive relevant, practical, experience. Review by Professor Bruce Lloyd, London South Bank University FCMI.

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The Thought Leader Interview: Sylvia Nasar

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is the introduction to an interview of Sylvia Nasar by Rob Norton as part of “The Thought Leader Interview” series featured by strategy+business magazine, published by Booz & Company. To read the complete interview, check out other resources, sign up for free email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * [.].

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Ask the Experts: Can flexible working work in a small business?

Chartered Management Institute

I own a small business and many employees have young families. I would like to offer flexible working, but I am worried about loss of productivity. Do you have any advice?

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5 Reminders When You are the Community’s Pastor

Ron Edmondson

There are times when a pastor is launched into the role of being a community pastor. An influential person in the community or a popular youth dies and you are asked to do the funeral. Tragedy that attracts media attention occurs involving church members. Natural disaster and your church is heavily involved in the recovery. You are asked to speak at a very public event.

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Storytelling like Steve Jobs

My Own Coach

'In this past week, I have seen and read some amazing tributes to Steve Jobs, and wish to honour his memory by recognising one of his greatest skills - storytelling. When you watch his presentations, he shows clearly how to use narrative and storytelling to capture his audiences imagination, passion and enthusiasm. Now, it is true that not everyone has Steve Job''s presence or can tell a story quite the same way he did.

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Book Reviews: September/ October 2011

Chartered Management Institute

Please find below a list of books reviewed for the September/October issue of Professional Manager, in order of PM star rating.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Helping Church Leaders Fund Their Vision

Ron Edmondson

You may have seen the news recently that Joe Sangl has acquired the stewardship company Injoy Stewardship Solutions (ISS) – the company founded by Dr. John C. Maxwell. For the past five years, Joe has focused on helping equip people to become personally financially free through his I Was Broke. Now I’m Not. ministry. Joe is a great friend and I’m excited to support him in his new venture.

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Why training does not work

Rapid BI

Training is seen as the solution. it can be but it is not a universal solution to poor management!

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The Secret to Dealing With Difficult People: It's About You

Harvard Business Review

Do you have someone at work who consistently triggers you? Doesn't listen? Takes credit for work you've done? Wastes your time with trivial issues? Acts like a know-it-all? Can only talk about himself? Constantly criticizes? Our core emotional need is to feel valued and valuable. When we don't, it's deeply unsettling, a challenge to our sense of equilibrium, security, and well-being.

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How much longer will our education system fail businesses?

Chartered Management Institute

Today the unemployment figures were announced, with the highest ever number of young people unemployed. Together with the Young Enterprise charity research, published yesterday, this shows that our education system continues to fail our future employees. Related Content: 'Paid internship' proposed by Liberal Democrats Job market 'showing signs of recovery' Government 'backs young Britain' to gain skills in recession Unemployment hits 12-year high Decline in jobs �

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DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.