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13 Things that Make Organizations Extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. It’s crucial to develop leadership at all levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources. It makes “the difference.”

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A Good Bye with Humanity

Persuasive Powerhouse

The whole point is to treat them as “human beings&# , not just as “human resources&#. The words we use in the workplace make it difficult to be, and treat others as, human. These include “human resources&# , “human capital&# , and “talent management&#.

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Wait! Don't Fire That Person (Yet)!

Persuasive Powerhouse

This might mean you need to contact Human Resources or your EAP. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. You must deeply listen for understanding and value. There may be a spark of truth in their side of things.

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It's Not About Perfection

Persuasive Powerhouse

To make progress: Set a goal: Perhaps you’ve received some feedback recently that you know you want to take action on; start there. Describe what it will look like when you’ve reached that goal. Take a stand to do your best: You won’t be perfect, but vow to do your best at reaching your goal. Don’t you?

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“No idea” Means I Have One :: Women on Business

Women on Business

When you do, please tell him my goal is not to point fingers—what I’m after is a better understanding of the situation.” (Note, please: don’t, then, point fingers. If you have the sense they are covering for someone else, it can also help to suggest they speak directly to the person in question. He said/she said is excruciating anytime.

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There's Still Time

Women on Business

How great would it be if everyone would operate with the ultimate goal being love? Thanks 4 Women Entrepreneurs January 21st, 2011 at 8:19 pm Great post. I think showing love is something that will really come back to you in the end, even in the business world. Interesting thoughts. Thanks for posting.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!