Sun.Dec 18, 2011

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The Demise Of the Org Chart (And the Overs and Unders)

Terry Starbucker

“The days of leading countries or companies via a one-way conversation are over. The old system of ‘command and control’ — using carrots and sticks — to exert power over people is fast being replaced by ‘connect and collaborate’ — to generate power through people.” - Dov Seidman. When I became an executive for the first time back in 1987, my boss was a classic “command and control” leader.

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Searching For That Special Holiday Gift? 5 of My Favorites

Persuasive Powerhouse

Look no further. These gifts will come straight from the heart and give back to you tenfold through stronger followers and organizations. They take some effort, but all are free. Your staff and your company will be forever grateful, and you will lead with greater ease. Here are my top five gifts for a leader to give to others: The gift of understanding (them): Locked up in your office or in meetings with the “top brass” all day?

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Your Culture Stinks and you May be to Blame

Modern Servant Leader

So your fed up with the culture of your organization. You’ve made this much clear. Whether talking to your trusted friends within the company or your spouse and friends outside the office, you routinely complin about how nobody cares about the people. Backtabbing has become an art and nobody knows what it means to be excited about the products and services anymore.

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Economic Indicators

Coaching Tip

Economics is all about consumption. As you know, 'good times' don't last forever.yet, people want to believe they do. Like the turkey, who believes good times are commonplace until the third week of November, most people expect the good times to roll on. And so, they only see what they are looking for. If you understand that there are business cycles, you look for the unexpected and when it surfaces, you see it long before others do.

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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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Business Confessions: What Pastors Need to Know About Business Professionals

Modern Servant Leader

Pastor, I have some confessions I must make. I also want you to know that, while I do not pretend to speak for all my peers, I suspect many business professionals have similar struggles. So I’d like you to listen carefully as, while you may have heard many of these before, they are relevant to many business professionals in your flock: My confessions include: 1.

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“A Citizen-Centered Organization” – Thoughts on the Importance of Focus

First Friday Book Synopsis

“We are a citizen-centered organization.” Lynda Humble — City Manager, Rowlett, Texas ————— Focus… What are you “centered on?” This may be the first lesson in business success. You have a better chance of accomplishing what you focus on, and little chance of accomplishing what you don’t focus on. Lynda Humble of Rowlett is clear [.].

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Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children’s Zone) in “The Corner Office”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Adam Bryant conducts interviews of senior-level executives that appear in his “Corner Office” column each week in the SundayBusiness section of The New York Times. Here are a few insights provided during an interview of Geoffrey Canada, president and C.E.O. of the nonprofit Harlem Children’s Zone, says that while many people in an organization want [.].

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The Roles Of A Coach And A Mentor

Eric Jacobson

Author Kristi Hedges , in her new book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The coach is not afraid to push you because she sees the best in you. This leader has a good sense of what's going on in the rest of your life and isn't afraid to mention it as it relates to your performance and potential.

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Five Common Strategy Mistakes

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Joan Magretta for the Harvard Business Review blog. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR email alerts, please click here. * * * I just finished a two-year project looking at Michael Porter’s [.].

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Be Verbal About Being Thankful

Eric Jacobson

You and your team may not hit your revenue or profit goals this year. Or, perhaps your organization won't accomplish all its goals during this tough economic year. But, as a leader, you likely still have plenty to be thankful for in 2011. So, be thankful. And, most important, verbalize your thanks! Take time during the rest of the year to smile and say "Thank You" to: Your employees who took pay reductions.

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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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Complimentary Resource – HR Best Practices: Delivering Strategic Value to the Enterprise

Strategy Driven

HR Best Practices : Delivering Strategic Value to the Enterprise by SAP Learn how HR can achieve greater efficiency – while delivering strategic value – by establishing best practices that are supported with technology. At most organizations, the workforce is both a significant expense and the most important asset. In order to manage the workforce appropriately — and in turn to serve the business as a strategic partner — HR needs to implement consistent, integrated, and f

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The Personal Big Bubble

Rajesh Setty

No, I am not talking about the economical or startup bubble. I am referring to a personal big bubble that people will experience but may not be aware of after they see some level of success. A personal big bubble, like many other bubbles is difficult to see because it does not manifest as a bubble in your head – it just feels like you have now reached a place where you are savoring the fruits of your labor.

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My Dog and Christmas

Ron Edmondson

The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. Romans 8:19. Many of us have a nativity set sitting around for Christmas. If your nativity set is like most I’ve seen, you no doubt have a few animals sitting around it. There may be a cow or two, a sheep, even a camel if it is a fancy set! Of course, Joseph and Mary placed Jesus in a manger, which is a feeding troth for animals, so there certainly would have been animals close to His birthplace.

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Why I love Grace Community Church

Ron Edmondson

Grace Community Church. Thank you for making Grace a place that helps us to remember those in the community that could really use help… Michelle and I just provided for two kids this morning through the Church’s program and I can’t tell you how great of an experience it was for us. Grace is such an amazing place for growth in so many ways, thanks for all you do.

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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.