Sat.Jan 21, 2012

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How To Be A Confident Executive.

Rich Gee Group

When I talk with clients, I find there are varying degrees of confidence - total confidence, situational confidence, interpersonal interaction confidence, or no confidence whatsoever. My job as a coach is to help build and fashion my client's confidence level to suit their needs and to help them excel at whatever they do.

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Leadership and integrity

Lead on Purpose

Integrity is one of the top attributes of a great leader. It is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes. It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. People who live with integrity are incorruptible and incapable of breaking the trust of those who have confided in them.

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On Turtles and Rabbits – Finding Pace

Leadership Freak

** Few leaders find effective pace naturally. You’re running in circles because of two types of mistakes; both have to do with pace. You’re either too slow or too fast. Pokey Turtle: Scan your personal history. Has foot dragging plagued you? Has delay exacerbated your frustrations? Do you find yourself missing opportunities and wishing you [.].

Team 192
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Lessons from the Costa Concordia: A Case For Company Values

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

The events before, during and after the January 13 tragedy aboard the Costa Concordia point to a true failure of leadership at every level, from the captain who ran the luxury liner aground during a drive by “salute” off the island of Isola del Giglio to the chief executive Pier Luigi Foschi who is denying any responsibility. Two days ago Foschi told a newspaper they were unaware of this practice.

Company 180
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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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Patrick Lencioni on “the three signs of a miserable job”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Recent research by highly-reputable firms such as Gallup and TowersWatson suggest that, on average, at least 70% of employees in a U.S. workplace are either passively engaged (“mailing it in”) or actively disengaged, undermining the success of operations. In his latest of six books, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers [.].

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Working and Managing Across Generations

Mike Cardus

Working + Managing Across Generations: From Traditionalist to Generation Y & Beyond…An Interactive Workshop. “I am finding it challenging aligning and getting the best out of my staff. My senior staff complains about these young kids not wanting to do anything, and the y ounger staff complains about how none on the senior staff want to hear their ideas.”.

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7 Ways To Be A Collaborative Workplace Leader

Eric Jacobson

Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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The Relentless Manifesto

Rajesh Setty

To be relentless is to keep going. The dictionary definition for relentless is “unyieldingly severe.” The Relentless Manifesto is an invitation to get something done this year. Here is the manifesto for your consideration: The Relentless Manifesto. 1. Pick themes that you will be passionate about even after ten years. If your themes are like fashion-de-jour, there is a good possibility that you may not be able to sustain your interest when the marketplace perceptions for those themes

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When Leaders Lose Sight of Their Primary Purpose

You're Not the Boss of Me

Lives are lost. Trust is broken. Property is destroyed. And, the captain is forever tainted with the whiff of cowardice, no matter what the outcome of official investigations to come. That’s the sad tale of the cruise ship, Costa Concordia. And Why? This is why…. The captain, the crew, and possibly even the cruise line, failed to keep focused on their primary purpose.

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The Relentless Manifesto

Rajesh Setty

To be relentless is to keep going. The dictionary definition for relentless is “unyieldingly severe.” When you are relentless, you know that stop signs are temporary. The Relentless Manifesto is an invitation to get something done this year. Here is the manifesto for your consideration: The Relentless Manifesto. 1. Pick themes that you will be passionate about even after ten years.

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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 Trees of the Lord Flourish

Ron Edmondson

The trees of the Lord flourish…. I was reading the sixteenth verse in Psalm 104 recently and this phrase appeared to jump off the page at me. The trees of the Lord flourish…. I was reminded: Whatever the Lord touches…. Whatever God decides to do…. Wherever God places His stamp of approval…. Whatever God chooses to bless…. Whatever God builds…. Wherever God dwells….

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Social media expert or wannabe?

Rapid BI

Social media expert or wannabe? - or how to spot a fake social media expert. This piece aims to show how you can spot a real "expert" amongst all the noise, & the difference between say & do.

Media 54
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The Conscience of Huckleberry Finn

CO2

By Jonathan Bennett. In this paper I shall present not just the conscience of Huckleberry Finn but two others as well. One of them is the conscience of Heinrich Himmler. He became a Nazi in 1923; he served drably and quietly, but well, and was rewarded with increasing responsibility and power. At the peak of his career he held many offices and commands, of which the most powerful was that of leader of the S.S. – the principal police force of the Nazi regime.

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Today’s thoughts January 21, 2012

Rapid BI

#keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? #keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? For many the blogs are for sharing thought, for others getting notices. But one use that is not used to its fullest extent is for “backlinks” Now I know that William has mentioned about “no-follow”, but it [.].

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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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LinkedIn: 5 changes to make to your profile today

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Amy Levin-Epstein for CBS MoneyWatch, the CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the website’s newsletters, please click here. * * * Just like with romantic relationships, workouts and savings accounts, you [.].

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Social media expert or wannabe?

Rapid BI

Social media expert or wannabe? - or how to spot a fake social media expert. This piece aims to show how you can spot a real "expert" amongst all the noise, & the difference between say & do.

Media 28
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The One Who Walk Away From Omelas

CO2

by Ursula K. Le Guin. With a clamor of bells that set the swallows soaring, the Festival of Summer came to the city Omelas, bright-towered by the sea. The rigging of the boats in harbor sparkled with flags. In the streets between houses with red roofs and painted walls, between old moss-grown gardens and under avenues of trees, past great parks and public buildings, processions moved.

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Social media expert or wannabe?

Rapid BI

Social media expert or wannabe? - or how to spot a fake social media expert. This piece aims to show how you can spot a real "expert" amongst all the noise, & the difference between say & do.

Media 28
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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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Today’s thoughts January 21, 2012

Rapid BI

#keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? #keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? For many the blogs are for sharing thought, for others getting notices. But one use that is not used to its fullest extent is for “backlinks” Now I know that William has mentioned about “no-follow”, but it [.].

Blog 28
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Social media expert or wannabe?

Rapid BI

Social media expert or wannabe? - or how to spot a fake social media expert. This piece aims to show how you can spot a real "expert" amongst all the noise, & the difference between say & do.

Media 28
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Today’s thoughts January 21, 2012

Rapid BI

#keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? #keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? For many the blogs are for sharing thought, for others getting notices. But one use that is not used to its fullest extent is for “backlinks” Now I know that William has mentioned about “no-follow”, but it [.].

Blog 28
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Today's thoughts January 21, 2012

Rapid BI

#keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? #keyword of the week here on the blogs. thoughts? For many the blogs are for sharing thought, for others getting notices. But one use that is not used to its fullest extent is for “backlinks” Now I know that William has mentioned about “no-follow”, but it [.].

Blog 28
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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.