Sat.May 18, 2013

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Study Finds Women are More Ethical at Work than Men

Women on Business

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25 Funny Questions to Get to Know Your Team

Great Results Team Building

'If you want to get to know your team better, the first thing you need to do is ask them about their past, their passions, and their purpose for being there. But while that conversation will help you understand why they are on the team and what they plan to contribute, it will likely not provide details about their personality or about their unique preferences and perspectives.

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Where Passion Comes From

Leadership Freak

'Passion is longing to be what you could be, but aren’t. Passion for leadership is the combination of falling below your imagined leadership potential and longing for exceptional leadership – at the same time. The gap between longing and attainment is passion. You: ABC’s of finding your passion: Accept disappointing performance. You read leadership books, blogs, […].

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How to Foster Productive Communication with Employees

Lead on Purpose

'Guest post by Diane Pierre-Louis. The best leaders are nearly always excellent communicators. Clear and productive communication between management and staff is a great stage-setter for a successful and rewarding workplace environment. Whether you feel that you’re already communicating well with your employees or know this is an area that needs polishing, it’s always wise to review some common-sense strategies.

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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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Like Ants, Leaders Are Not One-Size-Fits-All

Great Results Team Building

'Successful leaders come in many different sizes, and rather than fitting a certain mold, they use their own personal strengths and unique personalities to fill gaps and move people in their organizations. Leaders must fit their organization’s needs, identify obstacles or distractions to their team’s performance, and find ways to keep people moving in the right direction.

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Does it matter where you went to school?

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Here is an article written by Margaret Heffernan for CBS MoneyWatch, the CBS Interactive Business Network. To check out an abundance of valuable resources and obtain a free subscription to one or more of the website’s newsletters, please click here. * * * (MoneyWatch) Every year, Amazon (AMZN) hires hundreds of MBA graduates. Where they […]. Bob''s blog entries Amazon Carnegie Mellon CBS MoneyWatch Does it matter where you went to school?

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Taming the Inner Mule

You're Not the Boss of Me

'Every now and then I need reminding that I can be a stubborn, opinionated so-and-so. This post helps me remember and keep working on being less so. Just in case you struggle with a similar challenge, there are some ideas here that might help you see the wisdom of working on it too. ==. The other night I was reminded how stubborn I can be at times.

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Brian Tracy On Motivation

Eric Jacobson

'All you need is one hour to read Brian Tracy''s newest, pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. "You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, "but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation. As a manager, you can create an environment where this potential for self-motivation is released naturally and spontaneously.

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Job Descriptions Should All Fit Together Logically And Strategically

Eric Jacobson

'Whether you have one or many employees, be sure each has a current and accurate job description. A job description is a written document that should include the: employee''s duties employee''s responsibilities outcomes needed from that position. It should also include the required qualifications and reporting relationship. If your employee has a poorly written job description, or one that is out-of-date, it will lead to confusion and misunderstandings.