Fri.Feb 10, 2012

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3 tips for handling public criticism (from someone who wishes she’d done it better)

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership In my leadership book of fair play, one of the basic rules is to praise in public and criticize in private. I firmly believe that making people look — and feel — stupid (regardless how egregious, or not, their offense may be) in front of others serves no one well. So imagine my shock and surprise [.].

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Grow: Taking Your Purpose to the Next Level

Leading Blog

Jim Stengel, former global marketing officer for Procter & Gamble, believes that businesses must rethink their purpose to achieve far better results. But not just the most apparent purpose, but a higher order ideal or purpose. For example, Johnnie Walker exists to make great whiskey, but its higher order ideal is to celebrate journeys of progress and success.

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Don’t Let the Pebbles Cover the Rocks

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: One of my five top leadership mistakes is the vicious spiral many leaders get sucked into: the urgent taking over the important on a continual basis. This spiral leads to goals that are unmet or have slipped past their deadline. It causes a lack of focus for the organization as people begin to question what the real priorities are for the company.

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How To Create The Story Behind Your Organization’s Purpose

Tanveer Naseer

When it comes to communicating the vision or goals you have for your organization, few vehicles serve to deliver your message as effectively as the art of storytelling. In fact, some of the most respected leaders have relied on storytelling to not only communicate their vision, but to encourage their employees to embrace the changes being put forth by their organization’s leadership.

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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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Wondering ‘Am I a Good Leader?’ Take the Sheryl Sandberg Test

Next Level Blog

Ever wonder if you’re a good leader? If so, I have a simple three question test that will help you answer the question. I call it the Sheryl Sandberg test. OK, I know that some of you are thinking “Is it really fair to compare myself to the COO of Facebook - the same woman who spoke at the World. Click headline to continue.

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How to Enhance Authority Without Being Bossy

Leadership Freak

** “Managing up” means you’re thinking like those over you and adapting. Those who adapt survive and thrive. You’re asking things like: What’s the leader’s style? Where should I fit in and how can I stand out? What’s the big picture, not simply tasks? What makes the leader feel supported? How much information do they [.].

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Depreciating Intellectual Capital

LDRLB

Yesterday, I finally got around to listening to the latest Office Hours podcast from Daniel Pink. Dan’s guest for the month was Gary Hamel, author of What Matters Now (review forthcoming) and The Future of Management (review not need – buy the book). As tends to happen, there was one moment in the hour long audio that struck me so hard I couldn’t really focus on the rest of the interview.

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How to Enhance Authority Without Being Bossy

Leadership Freak

** “Managing up” means you’re thinking like those over you and adapting. Those who adapt survive and thrive. You’re asking things like: What’s the leader’s style? Where should I fit in and how can I stand out? What’s the big picture, not simply tasks? What makes the leader feel supported? How much information do they [.].

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Video: Got A Minute? #2

Tim Milburn

You greet people everyday. You say “hi” in all sorts of ways. In this edition of Got A Minute? I offer one strategy that can dramatically change the tone of your conversations – and it starts with your greeting. Go ahead and hit play. It’s only a minute long. I bet you’ve got that much time to improve your influence. Got A Minute?

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Photo Inquiry Friday: How are decisions being made?

Mike Cardus

The project is well underway, your team and you are following the 7 Steps to High Performance Teams turning the corner from Accountability e veryone is committed to the goal to Authority knowing who does what, when, where, with and to whom …The Goal is clear & distinct, Roles are somewhat assigned and agreed upon. BUT. The team still needs to clarify how decisions will be made!

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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 Ongoing War for Talent, because The Right Talent is So Critical for Success

First Friday Book Synopsis

After presenting my synopsis of The Rare Find by George Anders, I decided to take another look at my handout for the book The War For Talent by Ed Michaels, Helen Handfield-Jones, and Beth Axelrod, which I presented quite a few years ago. If you are in the “finding the best talent” game (and who isn’t?!), both [.].

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Leaders: How Will The Value Of Your Days Be Measured?

Eric Jacobson

I recommend that all leaders every so often read the What Will Matter poem by Michael Josephson. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unselfishly serving and leading with character. I've highlighted in bold and in color my favorite parts of the poem: Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

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Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference?

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from another excellent article in Christina DesMarais‘ “Launch” series for Inc. magazine. To read the complete article, check out other online resources, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * * * The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. And that matters if you’re thinking of [.].

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Video: Got A Minute? #2

Tim Milburn

You greet people everyday. You say “hi” in all sorts of ways. In this edition of Got A Minute? I offer one strategy that can dramatically change the tone of your conversations – and it starts with your greeting. Go ahead and hit play. It’s only a minute long. I bet you’ve got that much time to improve your influence. Got A Minute?

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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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Facebook Parenting for the Troubled Teen - Commentary

Building Personal Strength

"It's not so much what you say, it's how you say it." Wise words from a friend of mine. Another shocking YouTube video has gone viral. Apparently a man's daughter posted an emotional rant about her parents on Facebook, using obscene language. The angry father then video recorded himself reading the rant and then shooting his daughter's laptop nine times with a.45 pistol.

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Twyla Tharp: An interview by Charlie Rose

First Friday Book Synopsis

Twyla Tharp, one of America’s greatest choreographers, began her career in 1965, and has created more than 130 dances for her company as well as for the Joffrey Ballet, The New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, London’s Royal Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre. She has won two Emmy awards for television’s Baryshnikov by Tharp [.].

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5 Steps to Help You Worry Less

Ron Edmondson

Worry is like a plague of our body. It attacks our mind, then our heart, and over time, it can consume our overall health. Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life.” How good are you at obeying that verse? One part of maturing as believers is to begin to eliminate worry from our life. I’m not claiming we ever get there, but as we grow we should, over the years, worry less.

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When All Else Fails, Follow a Hunch

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Saj-nicole Joni 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. * * * Have you ever noticed how, against all odds, someone, somewhere, [.].

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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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Depreciating Intellectual Capital

LDRLB

'Yesterday, I finally got around to listening to the latest Office Hours podcast from Daniel Pink. Dan’s guest for the month was Gary Hamel, author of What Matters Now (review forthcoming) and The Future of Management (review not needed – buy the book). As tends to happen, there was one moment in the hour long audio that struck me so hard I couldn’t really focus on the rest of the interview.

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5 Words You’ll Never Hear on the Campaign Trail

Steve Farber

In this (and every) election year, I find myself amazed all over again at the phenomenal effort our elected and would-be elected officials put into the denial of their own mistakes. They don’t ever want to fess up to anything, it seems. 5 words you’ll never hear on the campaign trail: “Here’s How I Screwed Up.” I get it; I understand their motives.

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Weekend Career Focus-Invest in Your Professional Survival Skills

Management Excellence

Too many people are caught seemingly by surprise (for some odd reason) that all bets are off on promises of on-going employment.

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Today’s thoughts February 10, 2012

Rapid BI

car crash carnage in ecademy So what happened This morning I woke to see that only one person in the top 20 actually improved their score – Penny Power – the other 19 have dropped (inc Thomas to #2 again) Has the scoring mechanism changed? mmm strange things happening Mike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog: Ecademy or [.].

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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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Leadership is a conscious act!

My Own Coach

'You must be awake You must be conscious of wanting to lead You must have purpose Your purpose must align with employee, customer, and shareholder goals You must be able to give and receive feedback You must be committed to continuous self-improvement.

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Today’s thoughts February 10, 2012

Rapid BI

car crash carnage in ecademy So what happened This morning I woke to see that only one person in the top 20 actually improved their score – Penny Power – the other 19 have dropped (inc Thomas to #2 again) Has the scoring mechanism changed? mmm strange things happening Mike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog: Ecademy or [.].

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Wooing the Promiscuous Chinese Consumer

Harvard Business Review

Companies doing business in China constantly struggle to convert brand awareness into loyalty. A marketer will invest furiously to ensure that his or her brand is part of consumers' consideration sets — only to see them swayed by a slightly cheaper price, a flashier promotion, or a more aggressive in-store salesperson. Many marketers wonder just how to attract and retain Chinese consumers when they are so promiscuous.

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How to Run a Webinar

Rapid BI

A short story and learning about running a successful webinar.

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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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Africa's Chance to Leapfrog the West

Harvard Business Review

You've heard about the African Renaissance, right? The Aid Bosses, once the unquestioned successors in Africa to the joint heirloom of Mother Teresa and Lord Clive of Chennai , are finding it harder and harder to get face time with the political grandees in our wheeling and dealing capitals. The Chinese are fawning all over our oil and copper, forcing once-aloof Westerners to write treatises about why China's engagement with the continent isn't all marshmallow candy.

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Second month running RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources #HR #CIPD

Rapid BI

RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources for the second month running.

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Spiral of Silence

CO2

Trapped by Silence. Leaders don’t always operate democratically, but most will solicit views from team members before making decisions. They may ask for a show of hands or “aye” votes. These votes often come after the group has gotten a sense of the leader’s and/or majority opinion. As a result, dissenters may not voice their opinions (if they’re even given a chance).

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Second month running RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources #HR #CIPD

Rapid BI

RapidBI in top 100 Tweeters on Human Resources for the second month running.

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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.