Mon.May 25, 2015

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Memorial Day – A Pause To Remember

General Leadership

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. On this memorial day, the curators and authors of GeneralLeadership.com pause to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. We reflect upon their sacrifices, as well as the sacrifices of the thousands of soldiers who serve in harms way around the globe on this day.

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What I Learned by Leaving a Big Career to Take a Sabbatical at 30

Women on Business

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6 Things Leaders Need Grace For

Joseph Lalonde

L eadership is heavy. The choices leaders make and the actions they have to take are not easy. For this, leaders need grace. Image by Jason Taellious. Showing people the way and helping them reach their potential isn’t easy. It can be maddening at times. Let’s a took a look at the areas leaders need grace in. 1. Decisions : You knew this was going to be on the list so I got it out of the way right away.

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Lead responsibly

Persuasive Powerhouse

. Ken and I were in the yard yesterday planting gardens when a police car drove into the driveway. We’ve lived in this sparsely populated location for almost two decades and although there has been an occasional car accident on the road in front of the house that requires police presence, we’ve never had a cop come up to the house out of the blue.

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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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7 Ways to Embolden the Timid

Leadership Freak

The timid are an untapped reservoir of potential in a world dominated by risk-takers. Everyone falls below their potential for lack of courage. Boldness: Presses into uncertainty. Attempts the unattempted.

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Helping People See the Big Picture (and Why it is So Important)

Kevin Eikenberry

When I am flying home to Indianapolis, I always hope for the landing pattern that takes us over the famed oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The image here gives you an idea – but unless you have seen it for yourself, you have no grasp for it. The track is 2.5 miles around. Think […]. The post Helping People See the Big Picture (and Why it is So Important) appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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What Is the Greatest Challenge Leaders Face?

Marshall Goldsmith

Dear Followers: My new book Triggers is published! Order it now at Triggersthebook.com ! Life Is Good. — Marshall. In my work, I have the opportunity to talk with many leaders every day and I am frequently asked the question, “What is the greatest challenge that leaders face?”. It’s simple: Our greatest challenge is overcoming our own egos.

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MEN: Who do you need to be Better for?

Jason Womack

How would you rank yourself today on “Being a MAN"? I dare you to add 12 months to your life RIGHT now, and ask yourself, . “Who do I need to be better for?". June is the month men will celebrate fatherhood, being a husband, perhaps even watching a child graduate. It is a month that generally marks the beginning of summer, more time during the day to make a difference in someone’s life. .

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Your “Why,” Your Massive Transformative Purpose (MTP), might be a Life-and-Death Issue. For Teenagers; for Companies; for You; for Me

First Friday Book Synopsis

She says that she fears for this generation of kids, “who don’t come out and say ‘Screw you.’ Where’s the rebellion? These kids have no sense that they could change something.” – Diana Kapp, Why Are Palo Alto’s Kids Killing Themselves? ——————– We have a crisis in this country. Seriously – we have a crisis […].

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Leadership Development Tips

Eric Jacobson

The authors of the pictured book suggest that readers don't read their book cover to cover. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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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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Jeff Wolf: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Jeff Wolf is one of America’s foremost executive business coaches, speakers and management consultants. Prestigious Leadership Excellence magazine named him one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders for his accomplishments in leadership development, managerial effectiveness and organizational productivity. His strategic focus on solving corporate and human issues has garnered continuing raves from myriad global organizations. […].

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What Value Does My Work Have?

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If You Want People to Listen, Stop Talking

Harvard Business Review

Andrew Nguyen. George*, a managing director at a large financial services firm, had an uncanny ability to move a roomful of people to his perspective. What George said was not always popular, but he was a master persuader. It wasn’t his title — he often swayed colleagues at the same hierarchical level. And it wasn’t their weakness — he worked with a highly competitive bunch.

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Getting More Women into Senior Management

Harvard Business Review

In my first job out of college, in the late 70s, I was the only woman on the manufacturing floor as a production manager at General Motors. It didn’t take long to realize that I should have asked a few more questions during my job interview. I knew I was in for a challenge the first day I walked into the plant, and everything and everyone stopped.

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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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Why Today’s Teens Are More Entrepreneurial than Their Parents

Harvard Business Review

My teenage daughter is going to Korea for two weeks this summer. Which meant she needed to earn nearly $3,000. So she decided to become an entrepreneur, and started a baking business that is financing her trip to Korea — one $5 loaf of hot, homemade bread, and $12 fresh-out-of-the-oven pan of cinnamon rolls at a time. This is different from the work my husband and I did as teens; I worked as a cashier at a Burger Pit in San Jose, Calif., and my husband worked on a pick-your-own berry farm

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When Should You Fire a “Good Enough” Employee?

Harvard Business Review

Craig*, a VP of inventory for a food packaging company, had always been a high performer. He had been with the company three years, had a reputation for taking an innovative approach, and had good relationships with his team. Craig’s boss, Louise*, had come to count on Craig for his expertise and experience. During a factory move, however, Craig began to disappoint.