Wed.Nov 30, 2011

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Introverts Lead Change

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Resources I had a chance to conduct a brief interview with our own Lisa Petrilli (LCG Author Profile, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+) CEO of C Level Strategies. In case you haven’t heard, her new e-book launched this week. It’s titled The Introvert’s Guide to Success in Business and Leadership. At the end of the post, you can [.].

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LeadershipNow 140: November 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from November 2011 that you might have missed: @LollyDaskal: Reflections! Look In the Mirror. @LisaHaneberg: When they won't comply - rejoice! >How often do we squelch ownership.? @Archifilter: "those who excel beyond the pack are pushing themselves continually so that they are never on autopilot ". Sharon Daniels: There's no hiding from being judged because a manager's shortcomings are on full view for everyone.

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10 Tips on How to Deliver a Great Concurrent Session

Great Leadership By Dan

Conferences are a great way to learn some new best practices, expand your network, and hopefully come away energized with lots of new ideas to implement back on the job. There are usually two types of sessions at a conference – general sessions and concurrent sessions. The general sessions are the ones where you don’t have a choice, so everyone attends.

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The ?M? Word: A Company's Most Underrated Intangible | In the CEO.

In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. Branding. Life. The “M” Word: A Company’s Most Underrated Intangible. by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. The dictionary describes “momentum” as a strength or force that keeps growing. Gamblers in the rush of a hot-streak believe in the force.

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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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All Feedback Is Not Created Equal

Persuasive Powerhouse

. Feedback is important to leaders. The more ways you can ask for feedback, the better. Consider some of the most popular methods: Ask: Asking for feedback is the simplest and most expedient. Rather than asking “How did I do?”, ask for specifics (“What did you notice that I did well in that presentation today?”) in order to get more than one word answer (“Fine.”). 360: Your organization may have an electronic instrument they use for developmental feedback; as

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What Leaders Have in Common With Raffles

Kevin Eikenberry

You’ve experienced it many times. You are at the county fair, the community charity event, a local seminar or networking event. You bought a ticket, filled out a form, or handed someone your business card. And you know the rules. You must be present to win. If you wanted the items being drawn, you wanted [.].

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Leadership Lessons from the Eurozone Crisis

Next Level Blog

All eyes are turning to Germany as the only European economy big enough and sound enough to provide the financial assistance that could stop the bleeding. As New York Times columnist Joe Nocera eloquently explains, the Germans don’t want to do that because they feel like they’ve been prudent with their economy and should not have to bail out the countries who were partying on their credit cards.

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Status Quophiles and Quophobes

Mills Scofield

Ever know anyone who will explicitly say he/she doesn't think innovation is important? No! So listen carefully for the magic word - "but". Some of you know how much I love to challenge the status quo so here's my theory: Status Quophiles see the glass as half empty and want to make sure it doesn't become totally empty. Status Quophobes are Innovators - they see the half empty glass as half full, waiting to be filled up!

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A Happy Place to Work? – Compare American Airlines to Pret a Manger

First Friday Book Synopsis

“We hire happy people and teach them to make sandwiches.” Pret a Manger summarizes its personnel policies (from Demand, Adrian Slywotzky) ————— So American Airlines has filed for bankruptcy (Chapter 11 – the kind that lets them keep flying). Is anyone surprised? The clues were always staring us in the face – at least, in [.].

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The Umwelt of Followership

LDRLB

As part of our support for Strategic Leadership Review , we’re highlighting articles worth individual attention. This week we bring you Jeff Suderman’s article on The Umwelt of Followership. While much has been discussed and celebrated about leadership, very few stop to consider the perspective of the world from the position of the follower.

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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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Holiday Gifts of Success

Coaching Tip

Here are some holiday gifts that can be purchased and received immediately: Download " Can't Get Enough Leadership " to your computer: Add to Cart. Kindle Edition (preview or buy): John Agno: Can't Get Enough Leadership: Book Notes & Coaching Tips. . ePub/Nook and iPad Format : [link]. . Boomer Retirement Life Tips explores their personal strategy and saving for retirement to where they will retire, how to handle aging parents and adult children, to health and wellness tips for aging li

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Eckhart Tolle and More - Being in the Moment

Building Personal Strength

I recently watched a DVD called "Eckhart Tolle: Finding Your Life's Purpose." I don't usually watch videos made by gurus. Many years ago I got the feeling that I was hearing the same thing over and over, and I had already done the heavy lifting to build a firm spiritual foundation for myself. But the Netflix feedback-based rating system highly recommended this one, and the summary intrigued me.

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The Secret Sauce of Business Innovation

Coaching Tip

Leadership is changing as the old command and control models are being replaced by models that harness collective intelligence. Probably the biggest factor challenging conventional management is the massive Gen Y or Millennial generation of young people entering the workforce. They outnumber their helicopter Baby Boomer parents. Younger workers bring with them a new ethic of openness, participation, and interactivity and cannot imagine a life without Google and Facebook always within reach.

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Peter Bregman: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Peter Bregman is the author, most recently, of 18 Minutes: Fine Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done. He advises and consults with CEOs and their leadership teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups to nonprofits. He speaks worldwide on how people can lead, work, and live more powerfully. [.].

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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 Lessons Presentation by Jeff Appelquist December 6th

CO2

Award winning author and leadership expert, Jeff Appelquist. Jeff will be speaking to an emerging leaders group on December 6th about how the lessons from our history can inform our practice of leadership. Jeff is the author of two highly acclaimed books: Sacred Ground: Leadership Lessons from Gettysburg and Little Bighorn and Wisdom Is Not Enough: Reflections on Leadership and Teams.

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Help Change the World of Education

Steve Farber

Since you’re reading this blog, I’ll assume that you’re the kind of person–the kind of leader–who seeks to move beyond your own (very important) personal development and have an impact on the world around you. Then I invite you to watch this video and–if it strikes a chord in you–share it with as many people as you can: What do you think?

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Have your organization’s former Innovators become Laggards?

CO2

Everett Rogers came up with the Diffusion of Innovation model, which explains why and how a meme can move through a social system. Memes are generated by Innovators, and require a committed group of risk-taking Early Adaptors to propel them forward. The Early Majority are the next critical group needed for buy-in; they want to be convinced of an idea’s validity, importance, and acceptance, but they also don’t want to miss the boat.

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A chance to get your management question answered

Chartered Management Institute

Today at 12.30 we'll be hosting a live Q&A session with three top management experts. It will give you a chance to get your management question answered. Our experts include: Sarah Milburn. Sarah is head of talent at Philips, and is an experienced HR manager. So if you have any HR related questions, Sarah is here for you. Paul Mowat. Paul is an IT manager from Accenture and has extensive experience in the consulting industry.

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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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Recommended Resource – Born to Win

Strategy Driven

Born To Win : The Ultimate Seminar by Zig Ziggler About the Reference Born To Win : The Ultimate Seminar by Zig Ziggler is an inspiring program focused on helping individuals recognize their value and potential. The program then provides insights as to how to unlock that potential by: Achieving balance in seven key areas Developing and maintaining a winning attitude Building stronger professional and personal relationships Becoming a better leader, employee, and parent through more effective com

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Traditions, Culture, and Life Lessons from Dr. Seuss

The Practical Leader

What? It’s the last month of the year already! What happened to 2011? When I was a kid I’d snicker when I heard adults talk about how fast time goes by. I couldn’t wait until I was taller, could drive a car, get a job, get out on my own…Time dragged at a frustrating crawl. Now I understand. Life accumulates and time flies by.

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The Hardest Decisions a Leader Makes

Ron Edmondson

Leadership is full of decisions…. Some decisions become routine…. Others are difficult to make…. Recently I asked online: What’s the hardest decision you have to make as a leader?” Here are some responses I received: Dealing with lower performing team members in a high expectation culture. Being told you have to eliminate _ number of people from your team.

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Stop Competing to Be the Best

Harvard Business Review

With Cyber Monday, the tablet wars kicked into full swing. Which one is the best? Is it the iPad? The Kindle? Who has the best technology? The best distribution? Who's the best overall? For most people, "being the best" is what competition is all about. So General Motors CEO Dan Akerson was simply echoing popular sentiment when, on the day the new GM went public, he threw down the gauntlet: "May the best car win!

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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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Three Ways to Overcome Career Anxiety

Harvard Business Review

At a recent dinner party, I was speaking with a friend who had just been promoted to vice president at a well-known New York hedge fund. The promotion was unexpected, involved an immediate 50% pay raise, and came with broad new responsibilities. When he should have been feeling optimistic and excited about his new position, why did he look like the unhappiest person in the world?

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Get Ready for China's Innovation Juggernaut

Harvard Business Review

The CEO of Coca-Cola recently stated that China is a better place to do business than the United States. Muhtar Kent's remarks were prompted by the complexities of America's tax code, its bureaucratic red tape, and its polarized political process. Coca-Cola still invests in the United States but, like most U.S. multinationals, it now invests far more heavily in the growth markets of the BRICS.

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How to Get Past Your Customers' Lies

Harvard Business Review

It's well established market research fact that customers lie. Business history offers innumerable stories of companies that launch whizz-bang new products on the basis of extensive quantitative customer research only to find that the customers didn't end up doing what they said they would. But how else are companies to get a handle on what customers will do?

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Yelp's IPO Will Test the Flaws in Its Business Model

Harvard Business Review

Yelp's IPO filing comes hot on the heels of successful IPOs and high valuations for Angie's List and Groupon. Yelp's timing reflects both a tech-friendly market and the company's current position as the dominant consumer-review web site. Yelp has 22 million reviews, and the supposedly imminent onslaught of competing review sites has yet to materialize.

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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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Don't Trust Your Gut With Assortment Planning

Harvard Business Review

This blog post is part of the HBR Online Forum The Future of Retail. Retailers periodically update their product assortments, deleting slow sellers and adding new products in response to shifts in consumer demand or to accommodate new offerings from suppliers. Assortment-planning processes vary greatly across retailers and product segments but have one thing in common: They rely too much on human judgment and not enough on hard data that might allow a retailer to predict how customers will react

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Job Seekers: Get HR on Your Side

Harvard Business Review

Employers are dealing with more job applicants than ever. With thousands of submissions for a single vacancy, companies must be more diligent when sorting the wheat from the chaff. Many rely on HR managers to screen out applicants who aren't qualified for the job or a good fit for the company. This step may feel like a roadblock to you as the applicant, but there are good reasons companies do it.

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