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10 Leadership Lessons From Pokemon Go

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton I resisted playing the wildly popular game Pokemon Go as long as I could, but the world was playing it (including my teenagers) so awhile back I decided to give it a go. As I learned the basics of the game I noticed that its structure is aligned with some of the principles of good leadership. Whether that similarity is accidental or intentional, I can't say, but I am sharing my observations in this post.

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3 Questions That Move Experienced Leaders Forward

Leadership Freak

Ego loves being the go-to person. But dependency makes people weak, and leaders get in the way when they need to be needed. One leader asked, "I wonder what I am doing to cause dependency?" Well timed questions enable people to craft their own path forward.

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What Leaders Need To Do To Successfully Lead Remote Teams

Tanveer Naseer

To offer remote work opportunities or not to offer remote work opportunities? If you look at the articles found in various business outlets these days, it would seem organizations are facing an existential crisis when it comes to how today’s workplaces should operate. At the heart of this debate is. Click to continue reading To offer remote work opportunities or not to offer remote work opportunities?

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How Your Leadership Influence Has Make A Big Impact

Lead from Within

The influence of a leader should not be underestimated. As a leader, you have the power to influence those around you in a variety of ways. From shaping the culture and vision of your organization, to motivating and inspiring your team, your leadership has the potential to make a big impact. Here are seven ways your leadership has influence and creates a big impact: Shaping the culture and vision: As a leader, you have the ability to set the tone for the culture of your organization and to shape

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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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Why Are So Many Property Companies Using a Real Estate Investor Portal?

Strategy Driven

Introduction Real estate companies are continuing to embrace technological change for the benefit of their operations. One of the biggest trends in real estate currently is the use of real estate investor portals by real estate companies. These software platforms help improve relationships with investors and organizational efficiency, so that profit margins can be improved.

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The Importance of Positive Workplace Culture

HR Digest

In today’s competitive business world, it is essential for companies to create a positive work culture that reflects their mission, values, and beliefs. Workplace culture encompasses the shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions that guide an organization and its employees. It impacts not only the type of candidates a company attracts but also its productivity, employee engagement, and turnover rate.

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Women Are Influencers In Rural Communities

The Horizons Tracker

Women are at the forefront of being influencers on social media platforms such as Instagram. However, their leadership is not limited to the digital realm. In fact, women can also play a pivotal role in driving change in their local communities, taking charge of implementing sustainable and developmental initiatives. That was the conclusion of a recent study from the University of Sydney, which aimed to identify the members of agricultural communities on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi who cou

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7 Ways To Support Your Pastor’s Spouse

Ron Edmondson

One of the toughest jobs in the church is being the spouse of a pastor. It has been called the loneliest job in the church. Yet, most church members I know want to support the pastor and the pastor’s spouse. No doubt I had one of the best pastor’s wives in Cheryl. By trade, Cheryl is an accountant, an excellent mom and wife. Yet, the demands on her as my spouse have been some of the most overwhelming to her in the 21 years I have served in the pastorate.

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CMI Highlights – 26 July 2023

Chartered Management Institute

Article: CMI Highlights – 26 July 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email What's going on at CMI this week? Here's our latest news, events, updates and more – in one easy-to-find location. Check back every week for new listings 26 July View all 2023 CMI Highlights Dear CMI, Exciting news: the shortlists for CMI’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year and Chartered Manager of the Year awards have just been released, as have our four Partner Awards : Stude

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Research Shows Immigrant Communities Get Less Government Funding

The Horizons Tracker

When Harold Laswell, a notable American political scientist, published his influential work “Politics: Who Gets What, When, How” in 1936, he could not have anticipated that the title would become a popular definition of politics among the general public, which has endured until now. Research from the University of Rochester explores how things like class, race, and immigration status affect state spending.

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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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CMI Highlight – 26 July 2023

Chartered Management Institute

Article: CMI Highlight – 26 July 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email What's going on at CMI this week? Here's our latest news, events, updates and more – in one easy-to-find location. Check back every week for new listings 26 July View all 2023 CMI Highlights Dear CMI, Exciting news: the shortlists for CMI’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year and Chartered Manager of the Year awards have just been released, as have our four Partner Awards : Studen

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How Food Insecurity Affects The Mental Health Of Older People

The Horizons Tracker

As society ages the ability to do so in as healthy a way as possible is crucial. This is especially so during the current cost of living crisis. A recent study from Penn State reveals that older adults who are living with food insecurity are at a higher risk of malnutrition, depression, and physical limitations, which can adversely impact their way of life.

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Do They See the Leader You’re Trying to Be?

The Practical Leader

An elderly gentleman went to the doctor about a gas problem. “But,” he told the doctor, “it really doesn’t bother me too much. When I pass gas, they never smell and are always silent. As a matter of fact, I’ve passed gas at least 10 times since I’ve been here in your office. You didn’t know I was doing it because they don’t smell and are silent.” “I see,” the doctor replied as he examined him.

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Book Review: Magic Words

Roundtable Talk

Book: Magic Words By: Jonah Berger Reviewed by: Colleen Jones The Premise: Known for his previous bestsellers on human behaviour Jonah Berger engages readers with his research on the subtleties and impact of the language we choose to use in everyday communications. Berger’s provocation is that by making small shifts in the words we … Book Review: Magic Words Read More » The post Book Review: Magic Words appeared first on The Roundtable.

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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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How to Be a Purpose-Driven Leader Without Burning Out

Harvard Business Review

Servant leadership was a crucial stepping-stone to a more humane world of work, but “noble-purpose leadership” is better suited for today’s chaotic environment.

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Overcoming Your Fear of Giving Tough Feedback

Harvard Business Review

A lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader. In this article, the author offers five ways to overcome your fear of giving feedback.

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Is Your Start-Up’s Growth Sustainable?

Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann and entrepreneur Lindsey Hyde discuss what led to the failure of Hyde’s pet care start-up, Baroo.

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Megan Rapinoe on Team-First Leadership

Harvard Business Review

The soccer star’s leadership extends beyond making big goals in high-stakes games.

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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.