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LeadershipNow 140: January 2024 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here is a selection of Posts from January 2024 that you will want to check out: 10 Ideas That Changed Our Lives by @SahilBloom Make like a chameleon – why situational leadership is key in 2024 by @suzimcalpine Seven Indications Your Team is Dysfunctional by @RonEdmondson Surviving and Thriving In The Age of AI : Useful Ideas for Founders Why America’s National Security Establishment Keeps Falling Short by Derek Leebaert on @jamesstrock's The Next Nationalism Five Actions To Unleash This Great Hi

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4 Things to Do When You Don’t Promote Someone

Leadership Freak

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. *HBR You can’t promote every qualified employee.

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14 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Ethical Learning

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton When we reach a certain level of accomplishment as leaders, it is easy to think we can slide into neutral.

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The Best Time Management Tips for Busy Leaders

Lead from Within

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Successful leaders understand that how they allocate their time can significantly impact their productivity, team morale, and overall success. Here are the best time management tips for busy leaders who aim to excel in their roles and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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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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Effectively Balancing CEO Duties and Project Management – A Practical Guide

CEO Insider

As the CEO of a company, successfully juggling the diverse responsibilities of executive leadership and project management can seem like a daunting task. This guide is designed to provide insights and strategies to help you strike a productive balance. In the upcoming sections, we will explore: The challenges of managing both roles In Which Scenario […] The post Effectively Balancing CEO Duties and Project Management – A Practical Guide appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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How Internal Comms Pros Overcome Common Challenges in Advising Leaders on Big Issues

leaderCommunicator

One of the most challenging parts of the communicator’s job today is how to help leaders wisely respond when issues arise. Often, leaders are cautious about communicating in difficult moments and may not understand why their employees need to hear from them. The list of potential topics is endless – ethics scandals, layoffs, world conflicts, a pandemic, climate concerns, and more.

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Top of the class: How better management boosts education

Chartered Management Institute

Top of the class: How better management boosts education Words David Waller Head teacher Andrew Martin CMgr FCMI explores the difference that quality leadership can make to the sector Scroll for more Shortcut to start of content You can tell a lot about the culture of a school from the way students’ work is displayed, says head teacher Andrew Martin CMgr FCMI.

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Trust Is The Most Valuable Asset Within An Organization

Eric Jacobson

In Marcus Buckingham ’s book, Love + Work , he busts a variety of business myths, including this one: Myth : The organization’s most valuable asset is its people. In reality, Buckingham argues that “ An organization’s most valuable asset is its trust.” After analyzing over a million StandOut strengths assessments, and having recorded more than four million check-ins, Buckingham reports the following: “We asked people if they trusted their teammates, their team leader, and their senior leaders.

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Changing Your Approach in a Negotiation

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

During a negotiation, you can change your approach. You don’t have to maintain your initial approach or your initial position; you can change it at any time. During a negotiation, you can change your approach. You don’t have to maintain your initial approach or your initial position; you can change it at any time. Your opponent won’t maintain their approach or their position, so along the way, throughout the deal, determine your counteroffers and your approach and how it might

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How To Identify, Recruit, And Support high-Performing Talent

Eric Jacobson

Dig into the book, Talent , to learn the case studies of Johnson & Johnson, Hemnet, Argus Media, HireRight, Vishal Retail, Depop and Oak Street Health. Authors Anish Batlaw and Ram Charan provide you through these case studies a guide for how to take a data driven approach and playbook to identifying, hiring and investing in the right people, placing them in the right roles, and then setting them up for success.

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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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Using AI To Smarter Triage During Viral Outbreaks

The Horizons Tracker

Scientists at Yale have developed a clever computer system that uses artificial intelligence to predict how sick a patient might get and how long they’ll need to stay in the hospital during a viral outbreak. The system, which is described in a recent paper , consists of two things: a smart learning program and information about small molecules in cells.

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How senior leaders can transform culture – and refresh and re-energise their workforce

Chartered Management Institute

Interview: How senior leaders can transform culture – and refresh and re-energise their workforce Written by Beth Gault Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Culture impacts everything from productivity and retention, to absence rates and employee wellbeing. In the first in a series of articles, we look at how senior leaders can establish and drive a culture that brings out the best in everyone The actions of senior leaders may be important, but even more cri

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Virtual Appointments Just As Good As Face-To-Face

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from Imperial College London suggests that talking to doctors online, like in virtual GP appointments, works just as well as meeting them in person for various health problems. This includes issues like mental health, drinking too much alcohol, trying to manage weight, and getting help to quit smoking. The study looked at lots of earlier research involving more than 5.4 million patients from different countries.

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7 Indicators You’re Not Leading Anymore

Ron Edmondson

Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader. There are times, for a variety of reasons, when even the best leaders stop leading, but I think we have indicators when we are not leading intentionally.

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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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Trust Is Key In Relations Between Gig Workers And Managers

The Horizons Tracker

With the rise of the “gig economy,” more people are doing non-traditional jobs. But how do these compare to regular full-time jobs? A study from the University of New Hampshire looked into gig workers, like freelancers and temporary workers. It explored how they interact with their bosses and found that one thing, trust, has both good and bad effects. “Millions of workers are now considered gig workers, offering them more flexibility with schedules, working remotely and short-t

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Your pathway to authentic leadership

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Your pathway to authentic leadership Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 31 January 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Being authentic can boost your team's performance — find out how to successfully practice authentic leadership in this infographic Want to access our infographic and learn more about how to practice authentic leadership?

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Spirit and Meaning: At The Heart of Life and Leadership

The Practical Leader

Exercises such as my last post reflecting on key life lessons indicate our values and what’s most meaningful to us. It’s a timeless personal and leadership principle I call “ spirit and meaning.” Spirit and meaning is a missing link in many lives, teams, and organizations. Many with material prosperity live in spiritual poverty. That’s what’s driving the growth of meaning-seekers in society.

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What is ‘purpose’? Six steps to lead your organisation to higher ground

Chartered Management Institute

Advice: What is ‘purpose’? Six steps to lead your organisation to higher ground Written by Alison Taylor Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email A new book by Alison Taylor will give you a fresh perspective on purpose – and how to get the best from your team. From ‘speaking up’, to prioritising a culture of openness and collaboration, here’s how to achieve the ‘higher ground’ of purpose In a single word, purpose conveys the notion that meaning, impact and value

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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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How to Tell If a Prospective Workplace Is Toxic

Harvard Business Review

You may be excited to move forward to your next career opportunity, particularly if you’re trying to leave an unhealthy work environment. But as you interview with prospective employers, don’t ignore the signs of toxicity that may be right in front of you. Identifying toxicity in an organization you don’t currently work for can prove to be tricky. If you’re trying to leave a toxic workplace but don’t do your due diligence on future employers, you could end up back in another miserable environmen

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Authenticity at work boosts team performance

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Authenticity at work boosts team performance Written by Dr Paul Stankard CMgr FCMI Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Research from a Chartered Manager has identified that authenticity within a team, not just authenticity as a leader, is vital for how teams view their wellbeing and performance The importance of authenticity is not a novel concept: it’s been acknowledged as far back as Shakespeare’s Hamlet (“to thine own self be true!”).

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Critical U.S. Health Systems Are in Jeopardy. Businesses and Governments Need to Help.

Harvard Business Review

Safety-net health systems in the United States are facing enormous financial and operational challenges. These anchor systems are critical to their communities because they care for low-income populations and are key players in the local economy. To enable them to survive for the long term, business leaders, governments, and the health systems must take actions.

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CMI Highlights – 31 January

Chartered Management Institute

Article: CMI Highlights – 31 January Wednesday 31 January 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Banging the drum for great management everywhere, from the school corridor to the hybrid team. 31 January View all 2023 CMI Highlights Dear all, If you want an effective organisation, you need effective management.

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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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How to Become a Better Manager

Harvard Business Review

Sundial co-founder Julie Zhuo takes questions from listeners who are struggling to manage team dynamics.

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Azeem’s 2024 Trends: AI, Energy, and Decentralization

Harvard Business Review

Azeem Azhar shares the tech and social trends that he thinks will change our world in 2024.

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Growth Strategy Lessons from the Middle East’s First Unicorn Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

How to scale a startup without an entrepreneurial ecosystem.