Mon.Jun 10, 2013

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In Defense of Professional Intimacy

Let's Grow Leaders

'The professional distance thing has always been tricky for me. I get the rules. I’m a SHRM certified HR professional and spent years in HR roles. I also understand the logic of keeping professional distance, particularly between men and women. I’ve seen the disastrous consequences of inappropriate relationships. There’s nothing more awkward than firing a [.

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4 rules for making sure you deserve the credit

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Isn’t it lovely when accolades come our way? It’s so rewarding when our work is publicly acknowledged and praised. But what happens when you don’t deserve all the applause? When that “I” you used is really a “we?” Five of us had worked for almost a year on a project to improve morale, increase performance, and reduce turnover in one [.].

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Three Rules to Deliver the Best Possible Performance for as Long as Possible

Leading Blog

'Michael Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed went looking for those companies that were good enough for long enough to be considered exceptional and to rule out luck as the primary source of their performance. What they found they present in The Three Rules : How Exceptional Companies Think. When they looked at behavior they found that the exceptional companies did better than the average companies because they did whatever they did "right.

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Do You Want to Write a Book?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Self Leadership [link] It’s a question that, admittedly, may only speak to a small percentage of people. However, it is a question I get often… What advice do you have for an aspiring author? This is a fun and strange question for a guy who sells chicken for a living. I’m no expert on writing books. However, with [.].

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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5 Ways to Reduce Workplace Distractions, Boost Productivity and Recoup Personal Time

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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How to Dig Out of Holes You’ve Dug

Leadership Freak

'New dreams call for new behaviors. What worked in the past only digs holes in the present. Start again, but don’t resort to default behaviors, imagine new. Past behaviors worked in the past, but you’ve changed and so has the world. Old strategies and methods won’t fulfill new dreams. Old bag: During stressful situation you […].

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So… What Do Consultants Actually Do?

Nathan Magnuson

'“So Nathan, tell me what you do for a living?” “Well, I’m a consultant.” “A consultant? But what do you actually do?” This is typical conversation whenever I meet anyone new – and not just me, but for most folks in my profession. I don’t know why, but it’s always been a little tricky to [.].

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Observing the best in class

Persuasive Powerhouse

'In a ballet class, you begin at the barre. The basic steps are practiced there, in front of a mirror, so that you’re supported by the structure of the barre. There, you practice the foundational movements of ballet in order to move on to the next part of class which takes place in the middle of the room without a support to hang onto. Practicing at the barre, you can observe the ballerina in front of you.

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Mindful Mondays: Three Reasons to Consider Dialing It Back a Bit

Next Level Blog

'A lot of leaders end up in the roles they’re in because their Type A people who don’t settle. They have high expectations of themselves and others and give everything 100%. That’s a good thing until it’s no longer a good thing. In the interest of mindful leadership, I want to raise the question of whether or not you should consider dialing it back a bit.

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What Happens in Vegas. Are Lessons for Leaders

Kevin Eikenberry

'I’ve spent the last several days in Las Vegas. I am typically there 3-5 times per year on business. On this trip, several things happened in the first couple days that are lessons for us as people and leaders. So let me share each of these moments with you – and what we can all [.].

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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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Dancing Your Way Through A Revolution

Mills Scofield

'Again I''m privileged to host the insights of an 21yr-old - Emily Goldman (Brown ''14) gives us life-time learnings on discernment, judgement, critical thinking and getting the facts for yourself. She has been studying Arabic and the impact of local rap movements on the revolution in Alexandria, Egypt for the past year - just your average American Female Jew in Egypt!

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Co-Created Leadership

LDRLB

'[Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Morgen Witzel. Morgen is a Fellow of the Centre for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter, UK.]. We all know the conventional view of leadership; leaders are the people with authority, power and control. They are beings of superior intelligence and intellect. Their vision and their example inspire the rest of us.

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GC16: Can Gamified Wellness Deliver a Winning ROI? | with Josh Stevens of Keas

Engaging Leader

'In the past couple weeks, a congressionally mandated report on workplace wellness programs created for the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services was released to the public. The report was created by the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research institution. The results are rather sobering, suggesting that although 51% of […].

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What do you do, when you have time to do nothing?

Jason Womack

'I put a note on one of my social media profiles yesterday asking, "What are 10 things you''d like to do if you had the time to do more of them?" Someone in my network - full disclosure, not a "close" friend - wrote the word nothing.10 times. Liar. Look, if I had the time, here''s what I would do. Click here. Or, wait, maybe that IS my nothing.there''s something to think about.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Just some Pictures.

CEO Blog

'Strawberries are on at home. This picture does not do justice to the quantity and certainly not to the taste. There is no comparison between store bought and home grown strawberries. And the grandkids - Josh and Victoria continue to grow. So does this count as a 3000 word blog post?

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Winning the Recruiting Game | with Ziv Eliraz of Zao [Transcript]

Engaging Leader

'Link to podcast episode: Winning the Recruiting Game | with Ziv Eliraz of Zao Jesse Lahey: Ziv Eliraz is the CEO of ZAO, an online platform for gamification based employee recruiting. ZAO has been called “the first employee referral solution that intelligently leverages multiple social networks to help you find the best candidate for your company.” […].

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Team Building Train-the-Trainer

Mike Cardus

'When the summer time arrives team building people go outside and do crazy-fun things! For several years now I have had the pleasure of leading a train-the-trainer program for the Adventure Staff at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills. Thank you 4-H Camp Bristol Hills Adventure Staff and Jim Hooper! The video above and the photos below highlight some of the fun and lessons we learned and shared. __.

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The Game of Work: Unlocking Employee Engagement and Energy | with Chuck Coonradt [Transcript]

Engaging Leader

'Link to podcast episode: The Game of Work: Unlocking Employee Engagement and Energy | with Chuck Coonradt Jesse Lahey: Welcome to the show, Game Changers. This is the show for CEO’s, HR Executives and other business leaders to learn about internal gamification. Over the course of the series you will hear examples and pitfalls, discover […].

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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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The Right Way to Converse With a Virtual Team

Steve Farber

'In this series of posts about leading virtual and unconventional teams, I’ve suggested some important conversations you should facilitate across the distance. That’s the “what.” Now, let’s talk about the “how.” Truth is, we can’t talk about connection without addressing technology and its offerings and shortcomings.

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Keep Getting Better at Conversational Skills – &, Keep Learning

First Friday Book Synopsis

'While on vacation, I might share just a few quick thoughts a time or two. I’m away from my iMac, my archives, my reservoir of quotes… so, few (maybe no) links, few quotes… Just a few of my thoughts. Here’s one. Assuming needed competence (i.e., one has the skills to do a job), the interactive […].

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When you don’t have enough

Deep Imprints

'Remember that song? “Because little becomes much, when you place it in the Master’s hand.” It was called Ordinary People, and it came out when I was a kid. It really doesn’t matter how much you have, God has called you to more. He has more for you to do, but before you can do.

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Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 6/3/13)

First Friday Book Synopsis

'I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS The Universe Within: Discovering the Common History of Rocks, Planets, and People Neil Shubin Finerman’s Rules: Secrets I’d Only Tell My Daughters About Business and Life Karen Finerman Converge: Transforming Business at the Intersection of Marketing […].

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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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What do your interests say about you?

Chartered Management Institute

'One of the things that impressed me at the time of the Olympics were some of the qualities demonstrated by these world-class athletes - commitment, determination and team work, especially. I''m not usually a fan of sporting metaphors, but these are things anyone can aspire to, even if you''re not competing at Olympic level. Such qualities, learned on the sports field, will serve you well as a job seeker.

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Sharing Your Star is One of the Keys to Staying Relevant (a Lesson from Diddy)

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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7 Steps When You Are Frustrated Enough To Quit…But Can’t

Ron Edmondson

'I was talking to a staff member of a church recently who is ready to quit. But, he can’t. What he’s experiencing is not depression, in my opinion. It could turn into that at some point, if he’s not careful, but today it’s frustration. Severe frustration. The kind that keeps you up at night. The problems appear to be more external than internal.

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Twitter thoughts and Twitter thinking. Tweet and Re-Tweet.

Strategy Driven

'Most people reading this have never tweeted. (You included?) On the off chance that you have tweeted, my guess is you have less than 5,000 Twitter followers – maybe less than 500. Whatever your situation is there’s no denying that Twitter is a major force in business social media. The next few paragraphs will challenge your thinking in regards to participation, specifically why you need to begin to take advantage of it today.

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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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Interview: Chip Bell and Marshall Goldsmith on Art of Effective Mentoring

QAspire

'Last week, Chip R. Bell and Marshall Goldsmith released the revised edition of their classic book “ Managers as Mentors: Building Partnerships for Learning ”. This week, they open up in a free-flow conversation with QAspire on the art of effective mentoring. In my view, this interview is almost a definitive guide to become a great mentor ! Let’s get started: [Tanmay Vora] Chip and Marshall, it is my pleasure interviewing you.

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The Imperatives of an Organization Built for Speed

Harvard Business Review

'In Greek mythology, Hydra , an ancient water-serpent had many heads. If one head was cut off, two rapidly grew in its place before another head could be cut off — an energy-sapping disappointment for any opponent trying to overcome it. Regenerative speed made the Hydra formidable. Even Hercules, the legendary Greco-Roman hero, needed his nephew''s assistance to win.

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Futren’s Strategies for Employee Retention

Chart Your Course

'Businesses in the hospitality and food and beverage industries face many challenges. They ride the ups and downs of the economy more closely than the healthcare, government, or high-tech sectors, and average two to three times the rate of employee turnover, according to 2012 numbers from the Society for Human Resource Management. One small business in Georgia continues to overcome these hurdles.

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Five Reasons Social Media Won't Consolidate

Harvard Business Review

'"I wish there was just this one-stop tool for all things social.". "It would be great if we had one tool that would do everything.". "There is no one good tool.". Talk to the head of social media at any Fortune 500 company, and you''re likely to hear comments like these. It''s not that social media professionals are lacking software options: on the contrary, "there are a hundred different solutions for aggregating discussion, tweets, et cetera," Miguel Moreno Toscano told me.

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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.