Mon.Jan 13, 2014

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How to Recruit Leaders in Your Volunteer Organization

Let's Grow Leaders

'Shortly after joining a new church, the council president enthusiastically revealed that I was part of their “volunteer leadership succession plan.” I politely declined and spent the next month working to act less “leader-like” at church. Plus, I figured if I skipped coffee hour, I could dodge the recruiters. Busy people freak out when asked […] The post How to Recruit Leaders in Your Volunteer Organization appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Emergent Change: Shifting to a complexity paradigm

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Change Management The traditional approach to organizational change has been a tightly planned process with objectives established by top management. This planned approach to organizational change is reinforced with the publication of numerous best practice case studies for change, detailed guides for leading the neophyte through the change wilderness, and studies of what is needed to remove [.

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10 Tips for Having 1 on 1 Meetings with Your Boss

Great Leadership By Dan

'I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my eBook. This question from Jennifer: “Can you give us some tips and tricks for 1X1 meetings with your boss, including how to prepare for the meeting and ways to discuss your career and goals?” Sure can! I’ve written a post on the same topic for managers: How to Have an Effective 1 on 1.

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5 Fears Young Leaders Face

Joseph Lalonde

'S tarting out in leadership can be very scary. There’s so many great leaders out there. And you think of yourself as not one. The intimidation is fierce. Don’t worry though. Every leader faces fears. Even seasoned veterans. We’ll discuss 5 fears every young leader faces today. Image by JD Hancock. Even after years of being a leader, I still face fears.

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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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Seven Ways to Develop Smart Teams

Leadership Freak

'Fearful teams pretend they agree with you when they don’t. When was the last time someone spoke against something you said? Better yet, are team conversations rich with options and alternatives? Or, are the people around you just dumb? You’re team probably isn’t dumb. Bring out their wisdom rather than shutting it down. Decide or […].

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The importance of confidentiality

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Many years ago our human resources organization had an opening that required someone who could use discernment in the information they disclosed. We tended to hire from within, so my manager and I were brainstorming who we might tap to apply for the position, one that would be a peer to me. He asked me what I thought of Manuel, who had already approached him about his interest in the position.

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Mindful Mondays: Get Enough Sleep. Your Brain Will Thank You.

Next Level Blog

'New research summarized in the New York Times recently suggests that your brain cells need the same kind of opportunity to clear out all the waste they generate in the course of a day of thinking. The research shows that 20% of a brain’s total volume is dedicated to channels that remove the toxins that accumulate over the course of thinking all day.

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SEC 2014 Examination Priorities Announced

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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It’s Not About Me

Tim Milburn

'Today is the first day of the ten day launch of my newest book, Leadership Is Not About You. Can I tell you something? It’s exciting to launch a book. It’s such a great feeling to see all of your words spread out on a bunch of pages with a nicely printed cover. It felt like Christmas when the first box of copies showed up off the UPS truck.

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Be the Light: 7 Ways to Make A Difference In People’s Lives

Engaging Leader

'“And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3 (NIV) Light is fundamental to all life and growth. As a leader, being light is a fundamental trait for engaging, influencing, and equipping others. Here are eight ways a leader’s light makes a difference. Light in your eyes. God created light first because […].

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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 you put these two words together.

Jason Womack

'What happens when you see these words together? High Achiever. What''s your plan for this year to achieve more success at work and in life? Now, when it''s time to Get the Right Things Done (thanks to a teacher of mine, Peter Drucker for framing the "ultimate" definition of productivity), are you set up to succeed ? This month, GET MOMENTUM members from around the world are studying one particular topic related to Workplace Performance and Personal Productivity.

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Physical and Moral Courage

Tony Mayo

'Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all opinion, will make a man brave in another. –Charles Caleb Colton.

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Sleep and Cold Snaps and Content Tidbits.

CEO Blog

'One thing the Fitbit does is track sleep. I have less problems getting my steps in than I do my sleep. There is an interesting article in the NY Times on sleep. It seems the purpose is to "clean" the brain perhaps (although there is still much to learn about sleep). ++ And the cold snap has broken so I am worried people will not have enough to complain about.

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0501 | Andrew King: Full Transcript

LDRLB

'This is a full transcript of LDRLB podcast episode 0501, an interview with Andrew King. DAVID: Who are you and what do you do? ANDREW: My name is Andrew King and I am a research associate at the Batten Institute which is a research think tank embedded within the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The Batten Institute has been tasked with helping Darden become a thought leader in innovation entrepreneurship.

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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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40 Timeless Lessons From Southwest Airlines

Eric Jacobson

'A few years ago, Southwest Airlines celebrated its 40th year and was kind enough to share in its in-flight magazine 40 lessons it learned since 1971. The lessons provide good tips for business leaders. If you missed the full list, here are some of the highlights of timeless lessons: Invent your own culture and put a top person in charge of it. A crisis can contain the germ of a big idea.

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Have a Tier of Staff Below Moderator? Let Them Move Threads

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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Are You Spinning Your Employees In Circles?

Eric Jacobson

'A manager who can''t make a decision or who can''t make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager''s team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision. Employees end up spinning in circles , slicing and dicing the information far beyond what is truly needed for the manager to make a decision.

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What are you doing this week? Don’t waste the opportunity.

Strategy Driven

'The week between Christmas and the New Year is the biggest opportunity of your career. And your New Year’s Eve plans are in the way of next year’s success. It amazes me how much “prep time” goes into “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?”. The week after the New Year will be a ‘slow one’ at best. Below are a few things to ponder, list, write about, and maybe even take action on as you head into the unknown of next year … NOTE: It’s unknown what will happen in THE world, but YOUR

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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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5 Ways Physical Health Impacts My Total Life

Ron Edmondson

'I recently starting writing periodically for Pastors Today through Lifeway’s blog. This is one of my first posts. 5 Ways Physical Health Impacts My Total Life. One would have to be living under a rock to not know we have grown larger as a people in the United States. Obesity is a growing concern in our nation. And, few in the church have bothered with the issue or even seen it as a problem.

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Employees Who Feel Love Perform Better

Harvard Business Review

'“Love” is a not word you often hear uttered in office hallways or conference rooms. And yet, it has a strong influence on workplace outcomes. The more love co-workers feel at work, the more engaged they are. (Note: Here we’re talking about “companionate love” which is far less intense than romantic love. Companionate love is based on warmth, affection, and connection rather than passion).

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Future Leaders

Marshall Goldsmith

'In our study of leadership characteristics, we found both consistent themes and emerging trends. by Marshall Goldsmith. Many qualities of effective leadership – characteristics such as communicating vision, demonstrating integrity, focusing on results, and ensuring customer satisfaction – will never change. But five new factors have emerged as clearly more important in the future: 1.

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The Case for Hiring “Outlier” Employees

Harvard Business Review

'A few months ago, software giant SAP announced plans to hire 650 new employees with autism. Yes, autism—even though people on what’s known as the “autism spectrum” are often seen as unemployable. They typically have trouble interacting with others and tend to engage in repetitive behaviors. Only 15% have full-time jobs. But this is no charitable gesture on SAP’s part.

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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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What’s Your $1 Billion Idea?

Harvard Business Review

'Anyone would be inspired by the story of Nick Woodman, the CEO of GoPro, a $2.5B company that makes wearable HD video cameras. The highlights: In the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, Woodman blows $4M of VC money on a failed venture called funBugs.com, an ultimately ill-conceived loyalty, sweepstakes, and entertainment website. In 2002, unsure of what to do with his life, he takes off to surf in Indonesia and Australia.

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In 2014, Resolve to Make Your Business Human Again

Harvard Business Review

'In 1960, marketing legend Ted Levitt provided perhaps his seminal contribution to the Harvard Business Review : “ Marketing Myopia.” The article castigated companies for losing sight of the essence of their business, setting themselves up for challenges from competitors and, ultimately, for obsolescence. To avoid that, Levitt exhorted leaders to ask themselves the seemingly obvious question – “What business are you really in?

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First Jobs Demand a Fresh Perspective

Harvard Business Review

'The transition from undergraduate life to the working world is famously a challenging one. Managers often look on quizzically as their newest hires work themselves to exhaustion but struggle with the basics of creating high-quality deliverables and building effective workplace relationships. Although managers may be quick to assume these challenges stem from recent grads’ lack of experience in the functional responsibilities their new roles demand, adjustment hurdles are just as often about con

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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Predicting Competitors’ Moves

Harvard Business Review

'Since 1986, Byron Wein, Vice Chairman Blackstone Advisory Partners (part of the Blackstone Group), has been offering 10 predictions for the coming year. Most years he is about 50 percent correct. But for 2013 he was only about 15 percent on target. Gold did not reach $1,900 an ounce. Iran did not build the Bomb. The S&P did not plunge to under 1800 – in fact, it hit an all-time high.

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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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Risk Lovers Are More Likely to Start Businesses, and to Fail in the Attempt

Harvard Business Review

'To test the hypothesis that people who are more tolerant of risk are more likely to become entrepreneurs—and to perform more poorly in that role—Hans K. Hvide of the University of Bergen in Norway and Georgios A. Panos of the University of Stirling in the UK examined investment data for 400,000 people in Norway. They found that those who invested in stocks, which are riskier than government bonds or savings accounts, are 50% more likely to subsequently become majority owners in new firms.

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T-Mobile Hasn’t Incited a Price War…Yet

Harvard Business Review

'T-Mobile is basking in the limelight courtesy of masterful marketing and an aggressive promotion launched last week. First, its CEO, John Legere, was ceremoniously kicked out of a Las Vegas party thrown by wireless rival AT&T. But what’s really generating buzz is the fourth largest U.S. wireless carrier’s offer to pay up to $650 for new customers to switch to its service.

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