Sun.Oct 19, 2014

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The Quickest Path To Building Trust – In Just 6 (Big) Steps

Terry Starbucker

'You’ve accepted a big leadership position at a company that had been mismanaged for many years, leaving its employees discouraged, jaded and skeptical. You have big plans to take this group to greatness using your brand of More Human Leadership, but the top brass wants it done “yesterday” What’s the first thing you must do to kickstart this transformation?

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Help Your Direct Reports Create Personal Development Plans

Michael Lee Stallard

'#55 Create Personal Development Plans – People are more engaged when they are striving and progressing toward goals. Work with your direct reports to create personal development plans. Help them discover wise goals to advance their careers. Put disciplines in place to help them achieve these goals. Doing so will boost their effectiveness and their connection to you.

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Four Ways “S” Expands Leadership

Leadership Freak

'A word without an “s” imposes a burden. “What is the solution,” limits options and inflicts unnecessary pressure. “What solutions can we develop,” expands and releases. #1.

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Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential

Kevin Eikenberry

'By John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut Who doesn’t want to be more influential? More influential as a friend, as a parent, as a spouse (or potential spouse)? Or more to the point of this blog, as a professional and a leader? If you really don’t want to be more influential, feel free to click away […]. The post Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Why Do We Teach Math So Badly?

Mills Scofield

'Why are we so lousy at teaching math? Why can''t it be taught so kids love it? Lukas WinklerPrins thinks there is a better way. As a 21 year-old mathematician studying metrics, dynamic systems, involved in STEAM and a major Lego lover, his advice is first-hand, based on recent experience and worthy of experimentation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

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Seven Questions that Every Business Must Answer – (from Peter Thiel, Zero to One)

First Friday Book Synopsis

'…40 solar manufacturers went out of business or filed for bankruptcy in 2012 alone. Peter Thiel, Zero to One So… When cars made their appearance, many, many car makers competed. Only a few survived – but, ultimately, everyone got a car. Margin note in book Zero to One, Randy Mayeux ———————- So, Peter Thiel is […].

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Robert Sher: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Rob Sher is founding principal of CEO to CEO, a consulting firm of former chief executives that improves the leadership infrastructure of midsized companies seeking to accelerate their performance. He has published extensively on the successful leadership traits of CEOs of mid-market companies. His first book, published in 2007, is The Feel of the Deal: […].

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Grossman Offers Dozens Of eBooks About Leadership And Communication

Eric Jacobson

'When I seek advice about leadership and how to effectively communicate in the workplace, I often turn to David Grossman. Grossman helps leaders drive productivity and get the results they want through authentic and courageous leadership and communication. Grossman’s work solves three business problems : Minimize the downside of change where business could be stopped, slowed or interrupted Maximize the upside of change to accelerate business results Turn employee confusion, skepticism or apathy

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Wrestling Series, Part 3

Ron Edmondson

'Wrestling – Week 3 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Wrestling Series, Part 3 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Wrestling – The Series – Part 2. Wrestling – The Series – Part 1. Romans 4 Sermon- Core Series. Relationship Series – Marriage Sermon.

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Seven Ways To Delight Your Customers

Eric Jacobson

'If you want to delight your customers, then the book by Steve Curtin, Delight Your Customers -- 7 Simple Ways to Raise Your Customer Service from Ordinary to Extraordinary , is a must-read for you and your employees. The book explains the seven ways for you and your employees to demonstrate exceptional customer service : Express genuine interest Offer sincere and specific compliments Share unique knowledge Convey authentic enthusiasm Use appropriate humor Provide pleasant surprises Delivery ser

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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