Mon.Dec 08, 2014

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How to Deal With REALLY Difficult People at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

'Whenever I tell someone I’m teaching an evening MBA class entirely devoted to “managing difficult people” the response is the same. “Oh, boy do I need to take that class.” Or, “Why didn’t they have that when I was in school?” There was a long waiting list for the course. Apparently the working world is full of serious loony tunes.

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Monday Quote

General Leadership

'“Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” J. Donald Waters. … Read the rest. The post Monday Quote appeared first on General Leadership.

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Let’s Cut Each Other A Break

Lead Change Blog

'Have you ever had someone accuse you of an offense that you were totally unaware of? Maybe you unknowingly got ahead of them in line at the coffee shop. Or you inched out of a lane in a parking lot so you could see, and someone approaching too fast had to swerve around you, cursing you all the way. I feel icky with this happens. I want to explain it wasn’t intentional.

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Things You Can Do to Build Their Future

Leading Blog

'This last summer, my son Mark attended a youth leadership conference for the first time. I attended the opening session with him in a room of about 300 kids that all seemed to know each other. Mark is a very personable and approachable young man but as a parent I naturally thought, “How is he going to get up and running in a group this size? He doesn’t know anyone.

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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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Why Your Company Values Might Not Matter

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Why are so few companies values-driven? Even when they start down that path, why do they wind up dead-ended? A 2012 study shows “employees want their organizations to display honesty and integrity in business activities,” and “when leaders behave consistently with the core values, they earn employees’ trust and confidence.” More so, it makes good business sense – research shows high-trust companies significantly outperform those that aren’t in the marketplace

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4 Ways To Connect With Other Leaders

Joseph Lalonde

'T here’s a power that is unleashed when we connect with others , whether they’re in our industry or not. By creating a relationship with other leaders, we can potentially extend our networks to untold numbers. And yet many of us struggle with connecting with other leaders, especially introverts who can have social anxiety. That’s why I want to share today 4 ways we can connect with other leaders (And this includes ways even introverts can apply).

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All About the Performance and Potential Matrix

Great Leadership By Dan

'Regular Great Leadership readers are already familiar with the performance and potential matrix, otherwise known as the "9 box". In case you''d a refresher, I''m writing a series of posts on the 9 box over at About.com Management and Leadership. Here''s part one and two: 8 Reasons to Use the 9 Box Matrix for Succession Planning and Development How to Use the 9 Box Matrix for Succession Planning and Development.

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12 Steps that Inspire Exceptional and Defeat Mediocrity

Leadership Freak

'“Good enough” cheapens the people who create it and the leaders who allow it. Mediocrity degrades, de-energies, and devalues. Exceptional elevates everyone it touches. Mediocrity never: Inspires. Calls for commitment. Makes people proud.

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Only lifelong learners need apply

Persuasive Powerhouse

'Guest post by my friend and colleague, Sheri Welsh. I remember being a student in the Business School at Central Michigan University. My coursework was rigorous and challenging. After 4 ½ years of hard work, I recall the feeling of accomplishment upon receiving my degree. I also remember feeling like my new found knowledge and degree would successfully carry me into a great career.

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Seven Ways to Productively Learn From the Past

Kevin Eikenberry

'Not everyone values history or the past in the same way. In the quotation books on my book shelves, for every quote that echoes “history is bunk” (from Henry Ford), I can find a “those who cannot learn from history are bound to repeat it” (from George Santayana). I don’t know if you liked U.S. […]. The post Seven Ways to Productively Learn From the Past appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Mindful Mondays: A Simple Way to Manage the End Of Year Rush

Next Level Blog

'Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. A simple act like taking three deep breaths can make a world of difference in how you show up at work and at home. As the pace becomes more hectic in these last few weeks of the year, slowing yourself down with some intentional breathing is a great idea.

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Remarkable TV: How to Make Goals Work for You

Kevin Eikenberry

'You’ll never reach your goals if you don’t do THIS first… Yep, I said it, the G word – Goals. Goal is supposed to be a good four letter word, but many of us have negative connections to it. •We don’t set them and feel guilty about it. •Or we were never really taught how […]. The post Remarkable TV: How to Make Goals Work for You appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Do You Love What You Do or Are You Living in New-Age Professional Hell?

Marshall Goldsmith

'Do you love what you do or are you living in new-age professional hell? This may be the seminal question of our age. In yesterday’s world, people worked 40 hours a week and took four weeks of vacation. This question was practically moot. If you didn’t like your job it was practically part-time anyway, the benefits were glorious, and it just wasn’t that bad.

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Hurry up and wait (and, Get Things Done!)

Jason Womack

'I believe that we actually get MORE free time during the Holidays than any other time of the year. (Especially if you travel!) YOU may not think this is true because you are not (yet) ready to take advantage of all the “extra” time that I am confident is going to come your way. Think of it as the “hurry up and wait” season. Have you ever experienced something like this: “You’re on your way to a meeting or an event - or maybe a family holiday gathering!

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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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0525 | Chris Taylor

LDRLB

'Chris Taylor is the founder of actionablebooks.com , a training and development company that spreads actionable insights from business books in the form of summaries and workshops. In this interview, we discuss the role of culture in leading virtual teams. Listen below or follow via iTunes or Stitcher. If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe via email and we’ll update you every time a new episode is posted: Email Address.

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Lessons and Takeaways from The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

First Friday Book Synopsis

'I loved reading The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Age by Walter Isaacson. (I presented my synopsis of this book last Friday at the First Friday Book Synopsis). It is a “history” book, with all sorts of brilliant observations about how innovations come from the collaborative work of […].

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Music Artists Routinely Give Away Their Most Valuable Resource and Don’t Even Realize It

Managing Communities

'Please Update Your ManagingCommunities.com RSS Feed Subscription This feed has moved to: [link] I apologize for the trouble. For more details, please read my post on the matter. Thank you.

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How to Identify Constructive Criticism

Ron Edmondson

'Constructive: “Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.” Criticism: “The act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.” Constructive Criticism. You’ve heard the term. As a leader, I hear it all the time. If you’re a leader then you’ve certainly had people offer criticism. Some even say they are just giving “constructive criticism” Or, they believe so at the time.

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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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What’s the Best Way to Sell Follow-On Projects?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: You talk about “the Turn” for moving from a relationship-building conversation to a selling conversation. What about when you’re already inside the client and see opportunities for more business. Is there a similar technique for turning the conversation to new opportunities? What is your answer to this consultant? How do you change transition to a selling conversation inside current clients?

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Easiest way to make a sale? Start at the top!

Strategy Driven

'If you’ve never been to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City you’re missing an exceptional experience and an incredible lesson in sales. When you enter this Frank Lloyd Wright designed building, you’ll be immediately amazed by the rotunda exposing the entire museum. Art is everywhere and a giant ramp wraps around six floors of art treasures. The question is where do you start?

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #227

Rapid BI

'“My heart is twittering, my stomach feels bloggish, and I make a googling sound when I breath!” “Stay off the Internet and come back next week.” 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 […].

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The Financial Services Industry’s Untapped Market

Harvard Business Review

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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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How To Master Your Social Selling Skills

Eric Jacobson

'If you are a salesperson or sell a product or service, make, The Art of Social Selling , the next book you read. Author Belew defines " social selling " as the identification, targeting, and reaching out to prospective and existing customers through social media channels and social communities in an effort to engage them in conversations that result in a potentially mutually beneficial relationship.

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