Fri.Nov 21, 2014

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Leaders Share about Worklife Balance Integration – A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our November Festival is all about Worklife Balance Integration. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! What is Worklife Balance? “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.” – Thomas Merton.

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6 Rules Learned in Afghanistan

General Leadership

'“This creed of the desert seemed inexpressible in words, and indeed in thought.” T.E. Lawrence. Yes, Afghanistan Rules! What follows are six rules or truisms that a group of combat advisors codified during the course of their year-long deployment in Afghanistan. Some of the rules may be unique to their experience; some may be consistent with the experience of others that have deployed to Afghanistan.

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How to Lead with Compassion but Not Be a Pushover

Leadership Freak

'Compassion goes wrong when it goes too far. Too much compassion prolongs helplessness, failure, and mediocrity. Compassion done well fuels confidence, excellence, and success. Organizations without compassion are fear-filled, ugly places to work.

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Sitting May Be Killing You

Joseph Lalonde

'T he latest health warning has been that sitting all day is bad for you. So bad, that they’re saying sitting may be killing you! That’s a tough pill to swallow as most people spend a large amount of their day sitting behind a desk at work or driving back and forth to different work locations. But that’s not the sitting I want to talk about today.

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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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A Team Building Activity Adapted from The Biggest Loser

Lead by Adventure

'I’m always looking for new ideas for team building activities. Last night, I was watching The Biggest Loser with my family. We find the show very uplifting and encouraging. One of the activities they did inspired an idea for a team building activity that I want to share with you. The participants had been on a hike together, and at the peak of their hike, the trainers gave them what looked like a small, folded piece of paper.

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8 Great Ways to Learn

Mills Scofield

'So honored to host Frank Sonnenberg on my site!!! Wow! His new book, Follow Your Conscience : Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others, is just out. Get it ! His wisdom is powerful and practical! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. 8 Great Ways to Learn. Learning requires more than attending lectures and regurgitating what you’ve heard.

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Weekly Round-Up: On Why We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Criticism, the 3 Beliefs of Human Business & Showing Your Employees Respect

leaderCommunicator

'Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. Each week I read and tweet several great articles and on Fridays I pull some of the best together here on my blog. So in case you’ve missed them, here is this week’s round-up of top posts. They’ll provide you with tips, strategies and thought-starters from many of the smart folks in my network.

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Until There are More Women in Positions of Leadership and Influence… – More Reflections Prompted by Lean In

First Friday Book Synopsis

'{I presented my synopsis of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg yesterday at the Urban Engagement Book Club, sponsored by CitySquare. This book club deals with issues of social justice, poverty, equality. Lean In was a good choice. This post is prompted by the after-synopsis discussion}. Even in places where equality seems to be taken seriously, […].

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8 Specific Actions To Show You Value Your Employees

Eric Jacobson

'There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest. Listen -- Make time to hear what colleagues, peers and employees have to say to show you care.

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What Does Your Voice Say About You?

Strategy Driven

'Unless there is an obvious problem, most of us don’t give more than an occasional passing thought to how our voice sounds. However, recent research on how vocal quality affects others’ perceptions may make you think twice. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses a study that shows that the quality of your voice has an even stronger impact on how you are perceived than the content of your message.

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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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Should You Pursue More Business with Current Clients?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: You talk about “Fishing where the fish are,” but aren’t the most likely fish to bite existing clients with ongoing to projects? What is your answer to this consultant? Are your most likely prospects current clients or, once you’ve trolled those waters are you better off moving to a fresh pond? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #216

Rapid BI

'“There are aphids on the plants in the reception area. As long as they’re on company property and doing their job, we’re required to pay them.” Office based cartoons, funnies or humor can help to communicate important messages or tips in a non threatening way. see more office humor Tweets by @RapidBI See some […].

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What High Performers Want at Work

Harvard Business Review

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Show Deference or Make a Difference?

Lead Change Blog

'Deference- “respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.” Make a Difference- “to cause a change in one’s situation, circumstances or course of action.” Is one better than the other? More right? More noble? Of course one is a better choice than the other. “Which one?”, you ask.

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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.

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What High Performers Want at Work

Harvard Business Review

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How to Improve Your Business Writing

Harvard Business Review

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How to Improve Your Business Writing

Harvard Business Review

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A List of Goals Is Not a Strategy

Harvard Business Review

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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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A List of Goals Is Not a Strategy

Harvard Business Review

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The Small Personal Risks That Actually Change Behavior

Harvard Business Review

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The Small Personal Risks That Actually Change Behavior

Harvard Business Review

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Half of Employees Don’t Feel Respected by Their Bosses

Harvard Business Review

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Half of Employees Don’t Feel Respected by Their Bosses

Harvard Business Review

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Are Most CEOs Too Old to Innovate?

Harvard Business Review

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Are Most CEOs Too Old to Innovate?

Harvard Business Review

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A Refresher on Net Present Value

Harvard Business Review

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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A Refresher on Net Present Value

Harvard Business Review

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Finding the Right Metaphor for Your Presentation

Harvard Business Review

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Finding the Right Metaphor for Your Presentation

Harvard Business Review

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Companies Have Always Struggled to Engage Young People

Harvard Business Review

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DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

On August 30, 2023, the DOL unveiled a proposed overtime rule that would raise the weekly salary threshold under the Federal Labor Standards Act. Paycor is closely monitoring the proposal and will provide updates as new information becomes available.