Mon.Nov 17, 2014

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The Importance of Applauding Yourself

Let's Grow Leaders

'Confident, humble leaders take a moment to privately “applaud themselves.” There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a mini-time out to tell yourself “Wow! Great job.” Particularly for the incremental baby steps that change the game. Privately applauding yourself is vital if others aren’t looking or caring about your greater mission.

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When The Right Channels Lead to Dead Ends

Lead Change Blog

'In the October 30th edition of Chip Shots , Leading Voices addressed the question of when internal dissatisfaction goes external. After reading that post, one of our Lead Change Group members shared a time when the only recourse seemed to be taking an issue public within the organization after multiple attempts to bring the issue to management’s attention more privately had failed.

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Do you have Moxie?

Leading Blog

'Leaders with moxie are leaders that have what it takes to lead others in tough circumstances. They are tough on the outside but soft on the inside. When knocked down they know how to get back up and they can bring others with them because they are likeable. John Baldoni, author of MOXIE , says that “Leadership post-crash is not really any different from leadership pre-crash, except for one thing: resilience.

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GardenFork & Rich Gee Again!

Rich Gee Group

'Once again, Eric Rochow from the world-class podcast GardenFork TV has asked me to ‘co-host’ an episode with him! We talk about my new IKEA standing desk, Mowers vs. Tractors, and Time Management! If you want to hear our great stories, insightful information, and some funny banter, CLICK HERE! P.S. If you want to learn more about how to build the standing desk I built, CLICK HERE!

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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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Are you ready to do the work of being coached?

Persuasive Powerhouse

'If you’re thinking of working with a coach, consider them as a guide. You will be taking responsibility to actually do the work that will help you to become the best you can be. An analogy would be the sports or music coaches you’ve had. You “met” with them on a regular basis, but in order for you to get better at your craft, you also needed to practice between these meetings.

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Help Wanted: Manager. 5-10 Years of Experience Required.

Great Leadership By Dan

'It’s hard to land a management position when you don’t have the title “manager” on your resume, or be able to provide specific examples of your management experience. So what’s an aspiring manager to do without holding formal management positions? Plenty! If you are interested in becoming a manager, read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership for 5 ways to get management experience without being a manager.

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Believe It Or Not: 7 Leadership Lessons From Robert Ripley

Joseph Lalonde

'R obert L. Ripley was an extremely interesting man. Through many challenges in his life, Ripley created the Believe It Or Not! brand that’s become world famous. Not only that, Ripley was one of the first to globe trot around the world. In the end Ripley traveled to 201 countries in 31 years. He was a true oddity. Image via Creative Commons. Neal Thompson recently wrote a Robert Ripley biography.

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SERVANT Leaders are Needful – Acronym Model

Modern Servant Leader

'Background: This post is part of a series defining the principles of Servant Leadership via the acronym SERVANT ( Selfless , Empathetic , Resolute , Virtuous , Authentic , Needful and Thorough). For more, visit the overview at this link or sign up for the free online course, Servant Leadership 101. We’re near the end of our series on the definition of Servant Leadership through the acronym SERVANT.

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What Leaders Can Learn From. Homemade Bread?

Kevin Eikenberry

'This post is written to celebrate Homemade Bread Day, and while it may seem strange to connect homemade bread and leadership, please get past the quirkiness and follow along. I believe there are powerful points that follow, even if you aren’t (gasp!) a fan of homemade bread. As I made notes to create this article, […]. The post What Leaders Can Learn From.

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Mindful Mondays: What’s on Your De-Stress Checklist?

Next Level Blog

'In a meeting with a group of CEO''s last week, we were talking about how to show up at your best under conditions of high stress. One of the group shared a checklist of that a well eds expert had given him. It was a list of activities you could do either indoors or outdoors that would lower your stress. Each activity has a point value assigned to it.

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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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How to Be Generous in Business

Nathan Magnuson

'I’ve written before about generosity. It’s one of the greatest antidotes to selfishness there is. Obviously there is no shortage of needs both locally and globally. I’m also convinced that it has never been easier for the everyday leader to get involved. But the potency of individual generosity is far surpassed by the momentum organizational generosity can build.

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2 Life-Changing Lessons No One Ever Taught You

Marshall Goldsmith

'Lesson #1: It’s easier to see our problems (let’s call them behavioral challenges) in others than to see them in ourselves. For instance, often when I become self-righteous or angry about some perceived injustice, I realize that the deeper issue is often not with “it”, but in me. Lesson #2: Although we may deny our behavioral challenges to ourselves, they may be very obvious to the people who observe us.

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Statistical Success Yes - But Long Term Measurements are Tougher

CEO Blog

'The advent of the internet and internet advertising seemed to push a move towards measuring direct results. Spend $1000 on ads and see if it yields $1000 in results. Statistically experiment with small tests to see if it pays more to advertise with this catch phrase or that, with green or blue, in the morning or night etc. I am a big believer in split run testing.

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If The People You Lead/Serve/Lead Do Not Grow as Persons, You are Failing as a Leader

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Crucial to good practice in leadership is the understanding that what we intend to be determines what we are able to do… Larry Spears, in his introduction to his book of essays on servant leadership, Reflections on Leadership: How Robert Greenleaf’s Theory of Servant Leadership Influenced Today’s Management Thinkers Here’s an interesting observation.

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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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7 Questions To Ask A Team To Maximize The Team's Results

Eric Jacobson

'High-functioning teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. Team members can also disagree and still care about each other. And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results.

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If The People You Lead/Serve/Lead Do Not Grow as Persons, You are Failing as a Leader

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Crucial to good practice in leadership is the understanding that what we intend to be determines what we are able to do… Larry Spears, in his introduction to his book of essays on servant leadership, Reflections on Leadership: How Robert Greenleaf’s Theory of Servant Leadership Influenced Today’s Management Thinkers Here’s an interesting observation.

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Branding vs. Marketing

Strategy Driven

'Many believe that a brand is a function of marketing. Or more specifically, brand building. Marketers and marketing departments love ‘branding campaigns’ or ‘brand-building programs,’ because they are sexier and more exciting than their less attractive cousin, the product campaign. Agencies love them because they think it means big budgets and mass media.

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7 Must-Ask Questions When Interviewing A Potential New Hire

Eric Jacobson

'Awhile back, the Harvard Business Review published some great questions that Gilt Groupe CEO Kevin Ryan asks when he is checking references. Ryan serves on the board of Yale Corporation, Human Rights Watch, and INSEAD , and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a M.B.A from INSEAD. His main seven honest-feedback-extracting-questions (and follow-ups) are : Would you hire this person again?

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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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Is Direct Outreach Effective?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: I would like to increase the size of my network of prospects and influencers. Should I always ask someone to introduce me to potential prospects and influencers? How effective is the approach of directly reaching out? What is your suggestion for this consultant? Do you find direct outreach, say, on LinkedIn effective? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #212

Rapid BI

'“We rarely back up our data. We prefer to keep a permanent record of everything that goes wrong around here.” Office based cartoons, funnies or humor can help to communicate important messages or tips in a non threatening way. see more office humor Tweets by @RapidBI See some of our products to help […].

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The 7 Laws of Regenerative Enterprises

Harvard Business Review

'Managing baffles us with its complexity. Leaders looking to improve managing do not know where to start, much less where to finish. So even though the gales of creative destruction continually threaten their enterprises, they do not necessarily see radically revising their managing as the obvious solution. But that’s exactly what their enterprises need.

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10 Realities Every Young Leader Needs to Hear

Ron Edmondson

'I work with young leaders everyday. I have two incredible young leaders as sons. (Here’s my picture with them a few years ago — taken the day we moved to Kentucky.). Occasionally, when I am talking to a young leader something becomes apparent. They often think what they are experiencing is unique. And, more surprising than that, they think perhaps their struggle is no longer mine — like somehow I’ve outgrown them.

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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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The 7 Laws of Regenerative Enterprises

Harvard Business Review

'Managing baffles us with its complexity. Leaders looking to improve managing do not know where to start, much less where to finish. So even though the gales of creative destruction continually threaten their enterprises, they do not necessarily see radically revising their managing as the obvious solution. But that’s exactly what their enterprises need.

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