Wed.Mar 25, 2015

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Encourage TRUST in Your Workplace

General Leadership

'“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”. Ernest Hemmingway. Recently, a friend shared a story that moved me. His grandfather was grieving the loss of his wife. When she died, his grandfather was overcome with grief and inconsolable. Desperate, his grandfather asked my friend if the Air Force could bring his dead wife back to life.

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The Five Greatest Qualities Of An Effective Event Facilitator

Lead Change Blog

'If you are searching for an effective event facilitator to help with any group productivity meeting, there are a number of things you should consider. A strong facilitator will discuss goals with the meeting planner and have a thorough understanding of the meeting’s purpose prior to his or her arrival. It is vital that the facilitator understands expectations.

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What is Authentic Leadership?

Leading in Context

'How Do We Define Authenticity in Leadership? Most people would agree that authentic leadership is a good thing. But what does it mean? What qualities do authentic leaders possess that set them apart from other leaders?

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How to Prepare for a Performance Review so it won’t Feel Like a Root Canal : Employee Version

Great Leadership By Dan

'The annual employee performance review is an important opportunity to get feedback from your manager in order to make sure your performance is meeting expectations and to learn what you need to do to improve. Performance reviews can be used to justify raises or promotions, so it’s important to make sure you performance is accurately documented. However, the annual workplace ritual been compared to a trip to the dentist to get a root canal.

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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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Reasons You Need to Relocate Your Office

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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7 Inspiring Quotes From The Confident Father’s Guidebook: 5 Steps To Personal Transformation

Joseph Lalonde

'H ave you wandered through life wondering what your purpose really was? Do you know who you truly are? I know a lot of us grow through periods of time when we are completely lost. We don’t know what to do or where to turn. That’s why I smiled as I read through Jason Pockrandt’s new book, The Confident Father’s Guidebook: 5 Steps To Personal Transformation.

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Pixar Fosters Creative Community

Tony Mayo

'I believe that community matters. … Pixar is a community in the true sense of the word. We think that lasting relationships matter, and we share some basic beliefs: Talent is rare. Management’s job is not to prevent risk but to build the capability to recover when failures occur… we don’t second-guess or micromanage. […].

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Great Quotes: We Are Made of Star Stuff, Carl Sagan

QAspire

'“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of star stuff”. – Carl Sagan. From – “ That “we are” – The Connective Tissue of Humans Being ” by Bernie Nagle which is a must read. Here’s one more: But it all begins with acknowledgment and profound appreciation for the most rudimentary fact of human existence: “we are”.

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Top Executive Coaching Newsletter Directory

Tony Mayo

'CEO Executive Coach Tony Mayo has shared a great deal of practical information with business people since re-launching his free e-mail newsletter in 2008. Here is a list of topics covered. Just click on any title to read more. Bring the Love Tony Mayo’s gift to you. And, a request for help. Stay Green & […].

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Building Leadership Bridges

Coaching Tip

'"Many of the world''s problems and conflicts arise because we have lost sight of the basic humanity that binds us all together as a human family. We tend to forget that despite the diversity of race, religion, ideology and so forth, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness." By His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Interdependent problems cannot be resolved by one group acting alone or in isolation.

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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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One Word 2015

Deep Imprints

'Every year in late December or early January, I ask God for a word to encompass the next year. I don’t use this word like a fortune cookie, to predict the future, but actually as a mirror. At the middle of the year and the end of the year, I look up what my word […].

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Let Them Eat Cake: The Value of Celebration

leaderCommunicator

'“The more you praise and celebrate life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”. - Oprah Winfrey. This month marks 15 years of being Your Thought Partner at The Grossman Group. Growing up I never appreciated the significance of milestone birthdays or anniversaries. Uncle Tom and Aunt Rose’s 25 th anniversary party? My focus was on when we got to eat the cake and go home.

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7 Reasons Clients Choose My Firm (and Could Choose Yours)

David A Fields

'I constantly get emails from consultants saying they learn from other readers’ comments on my blog. Therefore, please post your thoughts below. What action will YOU take to improve your performance on one of these factors? Text and images are © 2015 David A. Fields, all rights reserved.

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Bernhard Schroeder: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Bernhard Schroeder is the Director of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center Programs and oversees all of the undergraduate and graduate experiential entrepreneurship programs on the San Diego State University campus. He also has responsibility for the Center’s marketing and outreach on both the SDSU campus and in the San Diego community. He is a part-time Clinical […].

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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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Just One Thing—Quit Playing Down to Their Level

Management Excellence

'Good competition raises the level of performance for all involved. Whether in athletic endeavors or business, a skilled, aggressive competitor forces us to raise the quality of our own game. Strenuous competition with aggressive, skilled performers tests us physically and mentally and helps us find that extra gear needed to perform at our best. Annoyingly, the opposite also seems to hold true.

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A Brief Blog Milestone Update

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Just a brief update — about a day ago, we had our 900,000th page view on our blog (for the complete history of our blog). We’ve not a “big” blog, but day after day, we provide a few thoughts on good business books, books on social justice, other books, business issues (focusing on how to be successful in […].

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How Do I Create Interest After the Proposal Is Submitted?

David A Fields

'A member of the Solo Consultants Network emailed me this question: After several conversations with a prospect, I was finally asked to send in a proposal. However, their response was they will discuss internally and get back to me if their team is interested. I know I’m a great fit and I’ve told them the benefits of using me, but how do I spark so much interest that they’ll want to take me on?

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The Three Ways To Discuss Change With Your Employees

Eric Jacobson

'When you communicate change to your team, explain the logical and rational reasons for the change: 1. Explain how the change will make employees feel before, during and after the implementation. 2. Explain the tactical plan and goals. 3. Answer questions from your team.

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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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Pixar Fosters Creative Community

Tony Mayo

I believe that community matters. … […].

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Twenty-five Of My Favorite Leadership Quotes

Eric Jacobson

'All year during 2012, I collected my favorite quotes about leadership from Twitter. When the year ended, I published the list. So, for today''s leadership flashback , among the thousands of tweets and retweets on Twitter about leadership during 2012 these 25 were my favorites. A mix of advice from some unknown individuals along with many from leadership book authors and famous leadership experts, and a few from past U.S. presidents and current-day athletes.

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Top Executive Coaching Newsletter Directory

Tony Mayo

CEO Executive Coach Tony Mayo has shared […].

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3 Ways to Respond to a Controlling Leader

Ron Edmondson

'I have written a good deal recently about controlling leadership. Read ways people respond to controlling leadership and some warning signs you may be a controlling leader. Most of my posts stem from current or past experience in leadership. Since I’ve been blogging on leadership, I have talked with dozens individuals in ministry or business who experience this type of leader.

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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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Triggers Book Trailer

Marshall Goldsmith

'To pre-order Triggers: [link] bit.ly / Triggersthebook.

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Attitude Is Everything, Choose Yours Wisely!

My Own Coach

'Have you ever heard the phrase, attitude breeds attitud… The post Attitude Is Everything, Choose Yours Wisely! appeared first on My Own Coach Limited.

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Do Looks Matter For Success?

The Idolbuster

'Busting Your Corporate Idol – the new cover. Do Looks Matter for Success? When it comes to my book, I think they do. I’m excited because for the first time, my book has hit the top ten on Amazon in the Work-Life Balance category. What has changed? The cover and the keywords. I’m putting my money on the cover as making the big difference.

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Why front line customer service training fails to deliver

Rapid BI

'Cost effective customer service training Customer service training provision is often preceded by a lot of change in organizations. It’s a common situation. You have introduced a new IT system to streamline your operations. You have restructured to be as cost efficient as possible. You have implemented LEAN or other process based efficiency analysis strategies. […].

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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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Technology Can Save Onboarding from Itself

Harvard Business Review

'Competition among the most innovative companies is growing ever more heated for one of the most highly-coveted resources on the market: talented employees. But sadly, too many new hires slip away because of a poor initial experience with their new companies. Consider the following statistics, which represent broad data in the United States: Nearly 33% of new hires look for a new job within their first six months on the job.

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The 5 Biggest Succession Planning Mistakes

Let's Grow Leaders

'Succession planning, done well, creates brilliant competitive advantage. Poorly executed, at best it’s a waste of time, and often creates serious havoc on long term performance. All words I’ve heard in the last 15 days: “Oh, we’re too small to need a formal process.” “Our business is moving so fast we don’t have time for that.” “We’re baby boomers and we don’t know how”(trust me, I would never have included this one until I

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Innovate Without Diluting Your Core Idea

Harvard Business Review

'You may have played the game of “ telephone ” as a child. Your teacher sat the class in a circle and whispered a sentence to the first kid, who whispered it to his neighbor, and so on until the last child in the circle told the group what she thought she heard. Inevitably, this final sentence was markedly different from the original and was usually also wildly incorrect (hence the hilarity of the game).

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How Life Insurers Can Bring Their Business into the 21st Century

Harvard Business Review

'Life insurance is – or should be – a central element in most households’ financial planning. Yet life insurance sales have been on a steady decline for years. According to LIMRA , the life insurance industry trade association, the number of individual holders of life insurance in the U.S. dropped 45% – from 17.7 million to 9.7 million – between 1990 and 2010.

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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.