thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 11, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: How long does your organization’s strategic planning process take to complete? While 60% of you reported your strategic planning process takes less than six months, an alarming 40% report that it takes longer with 30% stating it’s more than nine months.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2021

To put it bluntly, we still live in a world where you’ll face hurdles if you’re looking to start a new career or reboot an old one. The HR Digest spoke to a few people who made a career change after 50 in search of a better pay, work-life balance, and a sense of purpose in life. So what all is needed to make a career switch at 50?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you have ever sat at your work desk and wondered what am I doing here, then it is definitely time to make a career switch. 2021 is an opportune time to make drastic, fundamental job moves, according to Ambika Nigam, founder of a career-focused startup. What are the top 5 reasons for wanting a career change? Plan your move.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals. As you do these things, you’ll build a great deal of momentum in your career, which will continue propelling you forward. Coworkers and direct reports will have tremendous respect for you, enhancing your ability to lead them.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The experiment was conducted in a large tech firm, with volunteers engaging in a number of two-hour workshops ostensibly designed around their career development. These surveys were not only self-reported but also captured the opinions of peers and managers at work. That’s what we believe explains the longer-term benefits.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 5, 2021

Getting to know the key executives in your company will propel your career forward. Thus, focus on working to build strong relationships with the people who hold the most influence over your career. However, getting ahead in your career means strategically prioritizing how you use your time.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. She is also author of The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

In Wellbeing at Work , Jim Clifton and Jim Harter report that beginning in the late 1950s, Gallup sought to discover and quantify the difference between the best possible life and the worst possible life. Interestingly, Gallup found that the most important element is career wellbeing. It seems to be an elusive goal.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Thus, smart organizations create succession plans that include training and mentoring in how to support employees in their development. On-the-job simulations where a coach assumes the role of direct report and asks for guidance in a particular area. 7 Key Steps first appeared on Career Advancement Blog.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A recent report from the University of Nottingham explains that allowing people to work flexibly can make workplaces more diverse and inclusive. This report also discovered that drinking too much alcohol at work events can lead to unfair treatment, discrimination, and harassment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

” Employees want to make sure they are getting the skills and knowledge they need to get grow in their careers. Finish with an action plan. Underestimate the potential of your direct reports. Sara reminds us that employees “want to learn, want to grow, and want to progress.” Use a framework as your guide.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Human resources or HR, as it is popularly known, is a profession that is valued among the topmost of the list of best careers. News & World Report, an HR specialist job role ranks 17th on their list of Best Business Jobs. The post Is a career in HR right for you? Reasons to Work in Human Resources. According to the U.S.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the new year begins, most of us have goals or resolutions for 2024, but how many of us are working on a 10-year plan? For my first post of 2024, I want to share with you how I intend to transform my annual Life GPS® planning tool into a decade spanning life roadmap. I have to plan for it. I know what it is now.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. Thirteen out of fourteen of my direct reports were men. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. I had been promoted to lead a 2200 person retail sales team at Verizon. What would you add?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. Thirteen out of fourteen of my direct reports were men. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. I had been promoted to lead a 2200 person retail sales team at Verizon. What would you add?

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2021

Over a quarter plan to leave their job after the pandemic, especially those who rate their company cultures as “C” or lower. Over two-fifths of all employees, especially younger ones would feel concerned over career progress if they worked from home while other employees like them did not. What Does Other Research Say?

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 50.6 A Gallup report stated that the cost of replacing an employee could range from one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. A LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report from 2018 stated that 94 percent of employees would remain at a company that invested in their career development.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

Because you are doing such great work, she’ll soon tap you with her enchanted wand and sprinkle you with sparkly fairy dust and you’ll get that key project, significant promotion, raise, bonus or new career that you’ve been waiting for. She doesn’t exist, and career rewards for your great work don’t just appear.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 16, 2012

In other words, having a successor/succession plan. In none of the cases I mentioned, was there a successor or a succession plan. Failure to have a CEO succession plan is nothing short of dereliction of duty. Then look to the CEO, some of whom, fearing competition, don’t even want to deal with the notion of a succession plan.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. ” Other studies have reported that ROI figures between 500% and 700% are “commonly reported as being a reliable ROI for executive coaching.”

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Getting to know the key executives in your company will propel your career forward. Thus, focus on working to build strong relationships with the people who hold the most influence over your career. However, getting ahead in your career means strategically prioritizing how you use your time.

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Execution Career Influence Learning-by-Doing 156

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This refers to the potential for career progression opportunities within an organization and the growth opportunities an employee can hope to see in their job role. Because this facet is not necessarily one that provides immediate results, companies leave the planning to employees and their own careers.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

FlexJobs’s Career Pulse Survey ascertained that 65 percent of respondents wanted to keep working remotely while 32 percent wanted a hybrid model. reported that 63 percent of global workers would begin looking for a new job if they were not allowed to work remotely. In addition, Remote.co

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Thus, smart organizations create succession plans that include training and mentoring in how to support employees in their development. On-the-job simulations where a coach assumes the role of direct report and asks for guidance in a particular area. 7 Key Steps first appeared on Career Advancement Blog.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2024

Taking the fun out of gaming, announcements about Microsoft layoff plans are now making the rounds, with the company narrowing down on their Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard employees this time. The reactions from employees and customers have been quite similar, expressing their disappointment at the news.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Most of us might be planning for the holiday season, but for HR professionals, it is time to start planning ahead in anticipation of the HR trends for 2024. Going into 2023 , People Matters stated that hybrid work would gain momentum and would be among the top priorities for HR professionals to plan for and they were largely correct.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 13, 2018

I’m passionate about my career, but I don’t want it to be my entire life. And that’s not necessarily good for their careers or companies. – Report that their health is poorer. – Report that their health is poorer. Make Plans with Family. – Plan a relaxing time. are working long, hard hours.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2023

A recent report from the University of Oxford found that transitioning to a net zero economy could be worth at least $12 trillion by 2050. ” Green economy The report highlights the growing calls for a so-called “green economy”, with various countries establishing targets and action plans to deliver it. .

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals. As you do these things, you’ll build a great deal of momentum in your career, which will continue propelling you forward. Coworkers and direct reports will have tremendous respect for you, enhancing your ability to lead them.

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How To Mentor Proposal Reputation 156

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 21, 2013

The New York Times calls her “one of the smartest, sophisticated thinkers” and Mashable lists her as 1 of the Top 14 Career Experts on Twitter. ” “My two direct reports, who have been with me for over ten years, are having the most trouble. Attend a class to learn a new skill, or plan a long weekend away.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we look at why HR strategy is important for businesses and how they can go about strategic planning. Planning Succession: HR is responsible for workforce planning and identifying and developing internal talent to fill key roles in the organization. Why is it necessary for HR to take part in business strategy?

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 16, 2019

With advanced planning, he knew he would be prepared to start the New Year with a significant advantage. This is the plan that I completed with Simon and other clients over the years. Make the phone calls, answer those emails, and turn in expense reports. Need help rejuvenating, organizing, or planning for your future?

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2019

What matters to the average worker includes career opportunity, meaningful work, a balanced life, a fair wage, and being treated with respect—not increasing output. As a leader or manager, you have to attend to the goals of your board or bosses and to the career aspirations of your workers. Each of your direct reports?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Indeed, a report from the company itself suggested that “most” jobs will be at risk in some way due to their technology. Indeed, a recent report from CompTIA shows that last year, the technology industry witnessed a noteworthy surge in employment across all states. job market.

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CO2

JANUARY 19, 2024

Hooking up with an executive coach isn’t just a savvy move—it’s your career’s power-up potion, turning ‘just another day at the office’ into ‘look at me now.’ Leaders develop not just immediate skills but also gain insights and strategies that serve them throughout their careers.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Maxwell Tamra asks: When I asked my direct reports for feedback on my own performance recently , I was surprised by the answer one of them gave. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career. I feel like I always take time to check in about how my staff can improve.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Even the soft stuff can be reported in terms of numbers. As you plan for 2015, be sure you’re also planning which measurements and correlations you’d like to be using to showcase your performance this time next year. Write Down Where You Need to Improve. It’s not bragging, it’s useful.

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