Mon.Jul 25, 2011

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Why do leaders need to innovate?

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development The success of a company lies in the ability of its leader. A great leader like Lee Iacocca can help a company on a verge of going out of business to recover its position in the market. A leader inspires people to achieve things they otherwise cannot do themselves. Great leaders create a vision and [.] Why do leaders need to innovate?

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A Leader’s Role in Culture Creation

Kevin Eikenberry

Organizational culture gets talked about a lot by people discussing success in organizations. It is rightly considered an important determining factor in measurements including retention, job satisfaction, trust levels, productivity and much more. Yet there are some common misconceptions about where culture comes from and who is responsible for it. Because of these misconceptions too [.].

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Pink or Blue: Who ARE You?

Women on Business

From the day you were born, actually even before conception, there are beliefs and stereotypes that are attached to gender. Pink is for girls and blue is for boys, right? The color thing is really fascinating. Here is some of the research from my book “GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change”. In the 1800’s babies were all gender neutral, wearing white “dresses” in infancy.

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Four Reasons Leaders Should Check Out Google+

Kevin Eikenberry

While I am a social media user and I am probably more active in using social media for business purposes than the general population, I’m not a social media expert, and I don’t know if this tool will replace Facebook or diminish the value of LinkedIn. I’ll leave that for someone else. My purposes for [.].

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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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One More Question

Next Level Blog

Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference. I see this all the time in coaching leaders. In fact, it's usually the simplest things that make the biggest difference. Here's an example. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Five Proven Steps to Tomorrow’s Win

Leadership Freak

“Bold moves in the second and third quarter of your tenure tend to accelerate your career,” Pam Fox Rollin for newly promoted leaders. Short-term wins are like fireworks they’re breath-taking but fade quickly. You need long-term wins too. Plan next year’s win today. Plans identify resources and control budgets. Plans clarify staff development. Something’s wrong [.].

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Decision Making & Uncertainty of Work. How you Handle it is What Makes you Money.

Mike Cardus

When exploring work and the roles that have been defined (by organizations, managers, and you) the use of current knowledge , plus potential knowledge are needed to make decision and solve problems. To complete goals that are needed for the work, you must have the knowledge that is needed. Knowledge refers to all forms of articulated ideas: words, formulae, models, designs, mathematics and all other symbols which we can use to communicate to one another about the world (Jaques: Requisite Organiz

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Self-Confidence and Success

Marshall Goldsmith

One common characteristic of the great leaders I meet is self-confidence, which of course makes sense. Leaders have to inspire confidence in others. It would be difficult for others to believe in us if we don't even believe in ourselves. Great leaders have to take risks. While getting to "acceptable" may not involve risk, getting to "one of a kind" does.

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shorts.007 | Getting Star Performers on the Bus

LDRLB

David Burkus explores the idea of getting the right people on the bus, taking into account recent research that challenges the portability of performance. (This audio was inspired by David’s post, About That Bus.). LeaderLab is partnering with organizational scholars to gather research on the importance of building ethical climates. If you have 10 minutes, please help our research by taking a brief survey.

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Earvin Johnson: “a whole new kind of magic”

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here’s a recent pst by Josh Linkner, author of Disciplined Dreaming as well as is the CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners. “For more information on creativity, visit JoshLinkner.com. In addition to my blog, you’ll find free videos, quizzes, articles, eBooks and more to help fuel your creative fire! “ * * * [.].

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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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When, if ever, is it okay to break the rules?

CO2

Gary Carter, COO of the company that produces “American Idol,&# says that producers who break the rules do so at their own peril. He recalled the time Simon Cowell brought back past contestants that lost for another chance in the last round of the contest–alienating lots of contestants and audience members in the process. According to Gary, rules give reality shows their structure and authenticity.

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Joe’s Journal: On Paying Attention to Demographics

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is the latest post by Joseph A. Maciariello featured in the Joe’s Journal series at the Drucker Exchange (Dx) sponsored by the Drucker Institute. The Drucker Exchange (the Dx) is a platform for bettering society through effective management and responsible leadership. It is produced by the Drucker Institute, a think tank and action tank [.].

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Building Great and Nimble Teams - An Equation #management

Management Craft

I am asked to evaluate teams, departments, and managers quite often. This work is sometimes done in the form of focus groups, interviews, or team training sessions. People ask me for my opinion about what needs to change to reduce dysfunction or improve team engagement or performance. The answer is never as simple as they hope. But this is no surprise to you, right?

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What’s in a Name? A Lot When It Comes to Innovation

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Lauren Pollak and Katherine Wakid for the Harvard Business Review blog’s series, “The Conversation.&# 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. * * * Companies often launch separate teams [.].

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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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Leadership Caffeine: Frame Carefully to Improve Discussion Quality

Management Excellence

Decisions propel people, teams and organizations forward. Get more right than wrong…especially the big ones, and the only thing standing in the way of success is the critical issue of execution. And of course, most decisions start with a discussion. One of your important jobs as a leader is to ensure that your team is [.].

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The Real Power of Community (or “Celebrities ‘Deserve’ Their Followers”)

Managing Communities

photo credit: the euskadi 11 Sometimes, people get caught up in thoughts that are very limiting, due to their own jealousy, insecurities, a lack of understanding or something else. One great example of this is a comment I once heard someone make. It was about a celebrity, I forget who. The person said that the [.].

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Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm on…Understanding Customer Perceptions of Value

The Practical Leader

We often hear the axiom that "perception is reality." When it comes to assessing the service/quality levels delivered by our teams/organizations just who’s perception of reality are we using? Reinforcing this month’s four-part series of blog posts on The Three Rings of Perceived Value, here are key perspectives on using our customer perceptions of their reality with your product or service. "No two people see the external world in exactly the same way.

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Avoid stressing-out staff

Chartered Management Institute

Avoid stressing-out staff and alienating people. See the dirty half-dozen.

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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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24 Signs of A Philosophic Consultant

Rapid BI

24 Signs of A Philosophic Consultant - Philosophy and consulting are natural partners, and the benefits to both consultant and client can be great. To find a philosophic consultant, look for a professional who.

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My New Domain Names…

Ron Edmondson

If you don’t know, I’m somewhat of a dreamer…a big thinker… I always have a new idea. Here are the domain names I own or I’ve purchased recently. I have vague ideas for each of them, but much of it is still a work in progress. When you see the name, what thoughts come to mind? LeadCamp.net. Leadation.com. LeadManly.com.

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When Humor Isn’t So Funny

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. The old saying &# everybody loves a comedian &# has regretfully given birth to a time where everybody thinks they’re a comedian. You see, those who don’t understand humor failed to realize the old saying noted above was meant to be sarcastic…We all love good humor, but the truth is all humor is not good.

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Montessori Builds Innovators

Harvard Business Review

There are strident disagreements these days over every aspect of American educational policy, except for one. Everyone thinks it would be great if we could better teach students how to innovate. So shouldn't we be paying a great deal of attention to the educational method that produced, among others, Larry Page, Sergei Brin, Jeff Bezos, Jimmy Wales, Peter Drucker, Julia Child, David Blaine, and Sean "P.

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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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5 Tips when Communicating with Men

Ron Edmondson

I hear from both sides continually. Between the two sexes, communication appears to be the biggest struggle. It’s a constant work in progress in my own marriage. The differences in men and women make communication difficult. My counseling background and years of experience working with couples has given me insight into some of the barriers men and women face when communicating.

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Who and What Is an Entrepreneur?

Harvard Business Review

Marc Ventresca's recent presentation at TEDx Oxford asks us to rethink the idea of the entrepreneur. He believes, if I have him right, that we subscribe too heavily to the "heroic" model, the one that says entrepreneurs take risks others refuse, freeing themselves from the bounds of convention. Ventresca, a professor at the Said Business School , prefers to think of entrepreneurs as system builders, creating enterprise by "marshaling, mobilizing, and connecting different worlds.

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Five Tips for Coping with Uncertainty — and Finding Opportunity

Harvard Business Review

Clouds of uncertainty hover over the Western world. The consequences are stalling action. Companies are sitting on piles of cash, several CEOs have told me, as they wait for a resolution to the U.S. debt crisis before deciding what and where to invest or whether to hire. Job creation is slow and unemployment high , leaving millions uncertain about their futures.

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Why Being Certain Means Being Wrong

Harvard Business Review

Of all the headwinds we face as decision-makers, the power of one overshadows all others: our need for certainty. It is typically more important for us to feel right , than to be right — a difference that didn't matter much in the lives of our ancestors, but now matters a lot. Certainty is the feeling of confidence we have when we've figured things out.

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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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Build Brands Apple's Way

Harvard Business Review

This post is part of the HBR Insight Center Marketing That Works. Not long ago, market research shop Millward Brown released a ranking of the world's most valuable brands. For the first time, Apple topped the list. The value of its brand was $153 billion, up 84 percent year on year. Yes, Apple spends lavishly on promoting its brand, but the study attributed the spike in brand valuation to the impact of two products — the iPad and, to a lesser extent, the iPhone.

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America's Deeper Debt Crisis

Harvard Business Review

How big would America's "debt crisis" be if we looked not merely at ( largely artificial ) financial costs, but at real economic — social, human, natural, personal, emotional, and more — costs? You probably don't want to know. But grit your teeth and let's do a quick back-of-the-envelope calculation just for fun. To begin with, America's gross public debt as a percentage of its GDP is around 98ish (aka, its debt/GDP ratio).

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Branding in the Digital Age: A Practical Application

Harvard Business Review

One of the most common pieces of feedback we get from our readers is that you want to know more about how to put the ideas and advice from our magazine articles into practice in your own organizations. We have been exploring ways to do just that and want to share some of our early endeavors with you. Today we are launching our first experimental Idea in Practice, a supplement to an HBR article that explores examples of how companies have applied the ideas in the article and gives concrete advice

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News Corp., Netflix, and the Value of Values

Harvard Business Review

Imagine a conservative British Prime Minister denouncing a powerful British mogul as "the unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism." No, it wasn't David Cameron excoriating Rupert Murdoch, the media baron, after reports that his company had bribed police officials to get at tawdry information. It was Edward Heath, back in 1973 , denouncing Rowland "Tiny" Rowland, the mining baron, after reports that his company bribed African leaders to get at their country's resources.

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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.