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Maintain Connections…Even When You Disagree

Michael Lee Stallard

'#37 Safeguard Relational Connections – Don’t nuke people who disagree with you. If you disagree with someone, say so but do it in a respectful manner. You might even begin your response with “I may be wrong but is it possible that…?” or “It’s just one person’s opinion, and I may be wrong, but I wonder if it could be that….” If you offended or hurt someone’s feelings, apologize.

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Celebrating Small Businesses and The Amazing Humans Who Own Them – On The Road With Trisha & John

Terry Starbucker

'On this special edition of the More Human Podcast, my guests are award-winning filmmakers Trisha Dalton and John Sears , who have been on the road for 71 days on behalf of Capital One Spark, documenting the stories of small businesses under the banner of “ I Am Small Business Proud “ They’ve interviewed 183 businesses owners (and counting), traveled more than 9,500 miles, and consumed a lot of hot coffee.

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The Choice

Kevin Eikenberry

'By Og Mandino Often in this space I recommend a book I have recently read. Many times those are books just released or out only a few months. Today, I am doing something different. I went to my library, knowing I wanted to recommend something that has meant a lot to me – something I […].

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090: How to Bridge the Workplace Generation Gap | with David Maxfield

Engaging Leader

'Can people of different generations work together productively, or do their differences lead only to conflict? According to a new study from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and social scientist for organizational change David Maxfield, unaddressed tension and resentment between Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials is sapping productivity in corporate America. […].

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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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Your Last Part of Thorough Preparation is… How You Look When You Show Up – Linda Thomas’ Color Nation Can Help

First Friday Book Synopsis

'It was many years ago (literally, decades ago) that I read John Malloy’s Dress for Success, and I have basically always remembered his simple rules. I’m pretty much still a suit and tie guy (maybe my age – not sure), and I learned from him to wear a dark suit (but, not black – too […].

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The Life And Business Lessons My Father Taught Me

Eric Jacobson

'My father passed away just about 13 years ago. A week before my parent''s 50th wedding anniversary. A few weeks prior to 9/11. That time is still a blur to me. But, what my father taught me has served me well in business and in life. Long before his death and still today. On this Father''s Day , I thank my dad for teaching me the following business and life lessons : Listen - Growing up, I thought my Dad was perhaps shy or quiet.

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Secret #11 - The secret to performance velocity is design.

Management Craft

'I thought I would do a few posts sharing a few editorial comments on the "Secrets" I shared in Double the Love. There are 11 secrets in the book, and this post discusses the last one. The secret to performance velocity is design. Be intentional and create the world you seek. In the book, I talk about this secret using the metaphor of the bento box.

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To Unleash everyone’s knowledge, let go of your own.

CO2

'by Gary Cohen. The post To Unleash everyone’s knowledge, let go of your own. appeared first on Elements of Leadership.

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20 Things Good Dads Do!

Ron Edmondson

'What good dads do — like nobody else can do. They joke. They challenge. They inspire. They build. They provide. They encourage. They discipline. They listen. They counsel. They validate. They play. They model. They pray. They forgive. They teach. They strengthen. They believe. They lead. They protect. They love. Dads! There are no perfect ones — except our Heavenly Dad — but good dads try.

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Collaboration and the Value of the Dissenting Voice

You're Not the Boss of Me

'Although the word collaboration can conjure up images of people working happily together, I rather think we would get closer to reality if we included a few arguments, some eye-rolling and some exasperated over-emoted sighs to round out the picture. Mostly this kind of friction happens because, as individuals, we differ from each other in culture, experience and skill.

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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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To Unleash everyone’s knowledge, let go of your own.

CO2

The post To Unleash everyone’s knowledge, let go of your own. appeared first on CO2 Partners.

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Secret #11 - The secret to performance velocity is design.

Management Craft

I thought I would do a few posts sharing a few editorial comments on the "Secrets" I shared in Double the Love. There are 11 secrets in the book, and this post discusses the last one. The secret to performance velocity is design. Be intentional and create the world you seek. In the book, I talk about this secret using the metaphor of the bento box. Like this one: Doesn't this look yummy?

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Avoid These Mission And Strategy Mistakes

Eric Jacobson

'In Leading Change, Step-By-Step , author Jody Spiro describes three common mistakes leaders should avoid. Those are: Thinking That a Mission is Developed by a Single Leader -- Spiro explains that in order to have buy-in from across the organization, the creation of a mission requires negotiation and genuine input from across the organization. And that means a leader needs to be a good, active listener.

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The Missing Leadership Competency

N2Growth Blog

'By John R. Childress. Chair, Cultural Transformation – President, N2Growth Europe, N2Growth. I must confess I am not a great fan of the popular focus on long lists of leadership competencies and their use in everything from leadership training to executive recruiting. I look at the long list of competencies that supposedly make up a good leader and feel totally uninspired.

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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.