Sun.Nov 08, 2015

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How to Survive Being a Layoff Survivor

Lead Change Blog

My first experience with downsizing was in 1992. We were told to prove we were qualified for our jobs. Keep in mind this was 23 years ago. I still remember that there were 11 criteria to be qualified for my job. The rollercoaster starts. I was livid. If some employees weren’t pulling their weight, why didn’t management do something about them already?

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I Felt on the Spot During Q&A

Leadership Freak

I felt on the spot after a recent presentation. During the Q&A, my authenticity was questioned in front of the audience. I give Leadership Freak coffee cups for questions. When I gave her the cup, she said, “You might want it back.

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The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment the Energized Everyone

Kevin Eikenberry

By Shawn Murphy Every once in awhile, I recommend a book here before I finish reading it. This is one of those books. Yes, I agree with the premise, and yes, I am far above the midpoint on the optimism/pessimism line. But that doesn’t change the value or message of the book. And I’ve read […]. The post The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment the Energized Everyone appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Emilie Wapnick on Being a Multipotentialite

QAspire

Some of us are fortunate to have found one true calling early in our lives and career but for most of the others, finding what really interests us is an ongoing exploration – a journey where we go along the direction of our energy. And then there people who are wired to have many different (and often evolving) interests. In her TED Talk titled “ Why some of us don’t have one true calling ”, Emilie Wapnick refers to people with many interests as “Multipotentialites.”.

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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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Gerald Posner: Part 2 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

John Martin of ABC News says “Gerald Posner is one of the most resourceful investigators I have encountered in thirty years of journalism.” The Los Angeles Times dubs him “a classic-style investigative journalist.” Posner is the author of twelve books, including New York Times bestsellers, and one a finalist for the Pulitzer in history.

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Leadership Caffeine™—The Power of Simple Gestures

Management Excellence

There are literally dozens of opportunities every day for you to make a difference. From the fundamental act of paying focused attention to a coworker, to offering a personal morning greeting or engaging in the acts of management such as: providing encouragement or delivering respectful, constructive feedback, these simple gestures have a big impact on the people and environment.

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What’s Your Legacy? – A Sermon

Ron Edmondson

The decisions you make today – are already impacting the legacy you will leave someday. This is a message for all of us. Legacy from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post What’s Your Legacy? – A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson.