Tue.Dec 06, 2011

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Compensation and Class Warfare

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Career Development Leadership Development I recently interacted with someone on Google+ related to a post showing “average CEO pay in the US” compared to other nations. It stated flatly that the pay was 475 times the pay of the average worker. So I questioned the source. The source is a blog called Payscale.com and another he cited was the [.].

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How to Create a Culture of Greatness

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest post by Jon Gordon. “To build a winning a team and a successful organization you must create a culture of greatness.” It’s the most important thing a leader can do because culture drives behavior, behavior drives habits and habits create the future. As the leaders at Apple say, “Culture beats strategy all day long.” When you create a culture of greatness you create a collective mindset in your organization that expects great things to happen—even during challenging times

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The 2011 Global Top 25 Companies for Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

Last month Aon Hewitt, The RBL Group and Fortune announced their Global Top Companies for Leaders list. It's been two years since the last list, not to be confused with the competing " Best Companies for Leaders " list sponsored by Businessweek and Hay Group. I like to look below the hood of these rankings, to see if there's anything new to learn when it comes to leadership development.

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The Road to Wisdom

Persuasive Powerhouse

. We are all familiar with leaders who have knowledge. Knowing about the technical side of things, the “book smarts” kind of knowledge, are good things for getting along in the world. But how many of us know leaders who have wisdom; that deep “knowing” that ties together what they’ve learned in all areas of their life that’s used for the common good?

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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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Leadership Development Carnival, Part Two

Kevin Eikenberry

Here is our second installment of our Leadership Development Carnival. Today I want to start out by featuring some great new leadership thinkers who have not been previously highlighted in a Leadership Development Carnival. If their blogs are new to you, I hope you’ll take a moment to comment on their posts, retweet a link [.].

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Business Pitches Unravelled

Women on Business

With high unemployment rates and economic insecurity reaching more than 1 in 5 Americans, many people are turning their sights to self-employment and small businesses. When starting a small business you need to convince investors that funding you is the start of a beneficial relationship. The following will help you with getting past your nerves and some guidelines for making the best pitch possible and winning your investors.

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0212 | Les McKeown

LDRLB

'Les McKeown (not the one from the Bay City Rollers) is is the President & CEO of Predictable Success. He has has started over 40 companies in his own right, and was the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds more organizations worldwide. Since relocating from his native Ireland to the US in 1998, Les advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth.

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Is Innovation now Status Quo?

Mills Scofield

Heretical isn’t it? I’m just starting to wonder if some StatusQuo-itis isn’t seeping into innovation discussions. Seems more people are sounding a bit more prescribed than experimental in their advice and counsel. I hear more ‘should’, ‘ought’, ‘the’ than ‘could’, ‘can’, and ‘a’; more ‘ best practices’ than ‘here’s a way’ There are some great ways to do spur creativity and inno

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First, the Plan – then the Execution

First Friday Book Synopsis

“If you don’t want to go to Plan B, have a good Plan A.” Alex, on Nikita “I love it when a plan comes together.” Colonel Jon “Hannibal” Smith, The A-Team ——— Here’s Chapter Eight of Toy Box Leadership: Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved as a Child by Ron Hunter Jr. & Michael E. [.].

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Proven: Follow a Systematic Approach For A Huge Change In Bottomline Results

Six Disciplines

A key premise behind Six Disciplines has been to help people and their organizations develop a process for planning and execution. The desired end result is different for each of our clients, but it's usually centered on growth, higher productivity, improved profitability and greater overall goal accomplishment. We are often asked by prospective clients what is the ROI on the Six Disciplines process.

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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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Steve Jobs, and the latest from Steven Covey – for the January, 2012 First Friday Book Synopsis

First Friday Book Synopsis

We will launch the 2012 First Friday Book Synopsis with the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve Jobs, my selection for January. I am well into the biography, and it is, as all good biographies are, a terrific look into the life and times of Steve Jobs. Where did he come from? It is impossible to [.].

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0212 | Les McKeown

LDRLB

Les McKeown (not the one from the Bay City Rollers) is is the President & CEO of Predictable Success. He has has started over 40 companies in his own right, and was the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that advised on the creation and growth of hundreds more organizations worldwide. Since relocating from his native Ireland to the US in 1998, Les advises CEOs and senior leaders of organizations on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth.

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Past, Present, Future Planning Steps Video

Mike Cardus

1. Respect for the Past we all have one, so do teams and companies. 2. Acknowledging the Present right here, right now; let’s look at what we have right now and what can be done with it, how can it be changed, what stays the same. 3. Developing Solution Steps for the Future the reason for planning, once number 1 and 2 are agreed upon and shared. Support and commitment to the plan happens.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager

Eric Jacobson

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Some during the course of the 18 months made the same book recommendations a couple times.

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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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In a “Keep Learning” World, TED is Custom Made for those Life-long Learners

First Friday Book Synopsis

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending TEDxSMU (thanks to a generous, unexpected gift from a First Friday Book Synopsis regular. Thanks, Dan). It was our “local” version of the TED conference, held each spring, and now viewed by millions (literally! millions!) of people online. Click here – (a good place to start – [.].

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7 Ways to Hear “I have a problem with you leader”

Ron Edmondson

It was a hard years as a leader in some ways. So much for having an “open door policy” This year several members of our staff told me where I was letting them down. Next year I’ll close the door. Not really, but this was a year, like many before, where staff members said to me, “I have a problem with you.” They may not have used those exact words, but the point was clear; I’m an idiot at times.

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Steve Jobs, and the latest from Steven Covey – for the January, 2012 First Friday Book Synopsis

First Friday Book Synopsis

We will launch the 2012 First Friday Book Synopsis with the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve Jobs, my selection for January. I am well into the biography, and it is, as all good biographies are, a terrific look into the life and times of Steve Jobs. Where did he come from? It is impossible to [.].

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From Wild Fires to Bonfires #management

Management Craft

One of my clients used this phrase and I thought it was a great way to describe what great managers do better than struggling managers. Great managers: they spend more time building relationships and teams (bonfires) and less time reactively fighting daily fires (wild fires) because they have built strength and independence and ownership. Managers who struggle are often consumed by their daily to-do list (wild fires) and spend less time around the corporate bonfire.

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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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First, the Plan – then the Execution

First Friday Book Synopsis

“If you don’t want to go to Plan B, have a good Plan A.” Alex, on Nikita “I love it when a plan comes together.” Colonel Jon “Hannibal” Smith, The A-Team ——— Here’s Chapter Eight of Toy Box Leadership: Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved as a Child by Ron Hunter Jr. & Michael E. [.].

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Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 16 – System Development

Strategy Driven

Organizational performance measures work together to illustrate a complex picture of performance; cascading up and down the organization and horizontally across it. Subsequently, it is important that the characteristics of performance measures within the system be well aligned to enable multi-indicator information development and data flow. (See Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice – Common Construction Characteristics and the StrategyDriven whitepaper Organizational Performan

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In a “Keep Learning” World, TED is Custom Made for those Life-long Learners

First Friday Book Synopsis

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending TEDxSMU (thanks to a generous, unexpected gift from a First Friday Book Synopsis regular. Thanks, Dan). It was our “local” version of the TED conference, held each spring, and now viewed by millions (literally! millions!) of people online. Click here – (a good place to start – [.].

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A guide to setting up and facilitating an action learning programme

Rapid BI

A guide to setting up and facilitating an action learning programme Action learning is a powerful method of learning; a group of 6 or 7 people meeting on a regular basis to discuss work related issues support one another and take action. The process is non-directive, non-judgemental, supportive, and confidential. Set members present a current [.].

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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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If I could do my 20?s over again…

Ron Edmondson

Back in September my friend Greg Darley , with BackStage Leadership , asked me to do a guest for the BackStage Leadership blog. He gave me the title…If I could do my 20′s over again… Here’s an excerpt from that post: I’m 47. I’ve done a few things right and a lot of things wrong. I spend a lot of time these days, for whatever reason, reflecting on days past and wondering what life would be like had I reacted in different ways earlier in life.

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Channeling Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook: Are you sticking up your hand or sitting on it?

Roundtable Talk

The Executive Roundtable is an organization for anyone interested in raising their bar on their own personal leadership. It doesn’t matter if your male or female, if you want to ratchet up your impact, then we’re for you. Even though I’m a big supporter of women advancing in leadership roles, I’m only a supporter if the woman in question is a good leader.

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Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should

Harvard Business Review

As we come to the end of a bitter, divisive, downright ugly year in business and society, it's hard to pick the one big story that defines the climate of the times. This summer's rancorous debt-ceiling talks come to mind, as do the collapse of the feckless Italian government and the rise of Occupy Wall Street and its satellite movements around the country and the world.

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To Grow, Leave What You Know Behind

Harvard Business Review

Last year, I was fortunate to moderate a fascinating panel discussion with Harvard's Center for Public Leadership on the topic of " Next Generation Leadership." One of the panelists, Rosalinde Torres, encouraged us to ask the following question: "What has made you successful in the past that you need to change to move forward as a leader?". As we go through different phases in our personal and professional lives, we're called upon to adapt, to marshal skills different than those we've used in th

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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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Innovation Is Everyone's Job

Harvard Business Review

To what extent are you responsible for innovation in your company? The reality is that unless they're in research or product development, most people in organizations don't think of themselves as innovators. In fact, many managers discourage their people from inventing new ways of doing things — pushing them instead to follow procedures and stay within established guidelines.

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People Are Not Your Greatest Asset

Harvard Business Review

Many of us in business have heard the popular aphorism, "People are your greatest asset." Some of us may even believe it. But is this sentiment reflected in our corporate cultures and the way our leaders lead? For the most part, no — and there's a reason for that. People are not your greatest asset. Even great people are not your greatest asset.

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Retail Success is About Who's Working When

Harvard Business Review

This post is part of the HBR Forum, The Future of Retail. Along with the growth in scale of leading retailers in the 20th century came a growing attitude toward the people working in the stores: they were a cost to be minimized. Sam Walton, the founder of the biggest retailer in the world, summed it up in his book Made in America : "No matter how you slice it in the retail business, payroll is one of the most important parts of overhead, and overhead is one of the most crucial things you have to

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Developing Executive Presence

Harvard Business Review

"Make her two inches taller!" This command came from Bruce, an executive who wanted me to work with his most talented direct report. Amy was a brilliant high potential who Bruce hoped would succeed him, but she had one serious flaw — she lacked presence. When I met Amy this was immediately visible. She was indeed short — a slight woman who walked quickly, hunched over so she occupied even less space.

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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.