Sat.Aug 06, 2011

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New Research: Friendly Workplace = Longer Life

Michael Lee Stallard

During our speeches and workshops we conclude the section where we present research from a diverse fields of knowledge that makes the case for connection to thrive at work and in life by stating: “ connection = life&# whereas “disconnection = death &# (we point out that this applies to both individuals and organizations). Now we have additional research about the effect of connection on individuals in the workplace to prove it.

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You Can Lead Your Way into Leadership

Leadership Freak

Much of my leadership career I had a leadership title but did little leading. I didn’t understand leadership. Stop aspiring to become a leader its a waste of time. Leaders don’t aspire to leadership – they lead wherever they are. Always see yourself as a leader even when you’re following. All leaders follow. Leaders don’t [.].

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Best of the Web Leadership Articles

Michael Lee Stallard

Author/speaker Jason Seiden just posted a “best of the web&# collection of articles on leadership that includes the post I recently wrote about the CEO of Starbucks. Here’s what Jason wrote: For the uninitiated, the Leadership Development Carnival is collection of blog posts, normally maintained by Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership by Dan , about leadership development.

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Enduring success

Lead on Purpose

One of the key traits of great leaders is their ability to move forward despite the difficulties they face. They not only find ways for their own progress, but also find ways to help others along the way. Enduring success happens over time, bit by bit, day by day. The true definition of success is duration. Finding the will and the inner strength to keep going is crucial to progress.

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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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Why do YOU do what you do?

Jason Womack

I wrote about this story in my book today (chapter 7!). Earlier this year, I met Tony, who started asking people WHY and documenting their answers with pictures. If you have a moment, visit his site ! When I saw this picture afterward, I sent Tony a handwritten thank you card. I was so happy that he caught me this way. Not just with what I wrote, but with how I was in that instant.

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Camp Inquiry + Create-Learning in the News

Mike Cardus

For the 3rd year Christine and I have spent time at Camp Inquiry working with staff and campers on critical thinking and reflection skills. This year many of the staff and I were interviewed by the East Aurora Bee. You can see the photo of the campers involved in Hoopdom and some quotes from me. Plus I LOVE the title “Young and Skeptical”. Click on the article to see a larger readable version. michael cardus is create-learning.

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A Secret Your Husband Keeps…But Needs You to Know

Ron Edmondson

Ladies, here’s a secret your husband probably won’t share…. He needs your unconditional respect…in fact…he needs you to be his biggest fan…. Your support feeds his God-given ego…. Sure, that ego can be abused… But just as you need his unconditional love, he needs your unconditional respect… I realize you nor he is capable of perfectly fulfilling those individual needs… But at least you know the secret now… You see… Doing well for the woman he loves is perhaps one of

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Strategy’s strategist: An interview with Richard Rumelt

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an interview of Richard Rumelt co-conducted by Dan P. Lovallo and Lenny T. Mendonca and featured by McKinzey & Company’s McKinsey Quarterly (November 2007). To read the compkete interview, please click here. * * * A giant in the field of strategy ruminates on strategic planning, diversification and focus, and [.].

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Six Ways To Make Collaboration Work

You're Not the Boss of Me

The other day, I went with my granddaughter to the playground and watched her as she dove happily into play with the other children. I envied her ability to simply become part of the group. It was lovely to see the easy cooperation that danced among them as they shared the various pieces of playground equipment and discussed the merits of this climbing apparatus over that.

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Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit James M. Strock Three Rivers Press (2001) “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt I selected the quotation for the title of my review because it expresses so well Theodore Roosevelt’s core values throughout his life. He was a [.].

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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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The Difference Between Positive Feedback Versus Praise

Eric Jacobson

There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, report

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Three Integrity Questions for Leaders

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerot from an article written by Alaina Love and featured by the BloombergBusinessweek website (August 6, 2011) To check out all the resources, sign up for email alerts, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * Completing ethics training is just the beginning of an introspective process U.S. businesses [.].

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New Book Shows Executive Coaches How To Work With Leaders

Eric Jacobson

Five New York City-based executive coaches and trainers have banded together to write the new book, Becoming An Exceptional Executive Coach. Although the book is intended to give all coaches at whatever level fresh ideas about how to improve their skills, it also provides business leaders interesting in hiring a coach an inside look at what to expect from an executive coach.

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You can be an outstanding Professional Manager

Chartered Management Institute

Related Content: Decision Making and Overcoming Indecisiveness Open Book Management – Pros and Cons, Transparency & Accountability The Power of No.w. 500 million users on Facebook, CMI is too!! Video marketing spend to increase by 50%. You are not watching this post, click to start watching.

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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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Today's Quotes For Leaders

Eric Jacobson

I really like these motivating and inspiring quotes from the September 2011 issue of Men's Health magazine: The best way to predict the future is to invent it -- Alan Kay Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm -- Ralph Waldo Emerson A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty -- Winston Churchill I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody -- Bill Cosby The greatest accomplishment

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Scripture Memorization, Week 32

Ron Edmondson

It’s hard to believe we are in the 32nd week of the year…isn’t it? Here is this week’s memory verse: “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14. Can I ask you a question? What are you trying to handle on your own, and God would love for you to get out of the way, surrender to His will, and let Him handle?

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