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Calibrated Trust: The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism

Terry Starbucker

I have this natural tendency to want to trust everybody. I know that’s not good, so I have to fight that tendency, especially as a leader in the business world. Fortunately, (way, way back in 1982) I started my career as a CPA and auditor, and I learned about this thing called “ Professional Skepticism “. If you look that up in the accounting standards book , it will tell you that “(auditors) need to overcome some natural tendencies—such as overreliance on client representations—and biases and

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The Best Thing to do For Yourself in 2016

Leadership Freak

You want to teach, achieve results, and make meaningful contributions. But, the thing that will make the biggest difference for your leadership is learning. In the end, learning comes first. Learning precedes achievement.

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What Do You Do With an Idea?

Kevin Eikenberry

By Kobi Yamada, Illustrated by Mae Besom From the picture you can probably tell that this isn’t the typical book I recommend here. It is shaped like, and illustrated like, and categorized like a children’s book. While I would highly recommend it as a book to give to children, make no mistake; this book speaks […]. The post What Do You Do With an Idea?

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Hold Getting-To-Know-You Conversations With Your Direct Reports

Eric Jacobson

To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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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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It’s All Grace – Lesson from Acts

Ron Edmondson

The First Century church learned hard, but valuable lessons about grace. What can we learn from them? All Grace from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post It’s All Grace – Lesson from Acts appeared first on Ron Edmondson.