Sun.Jan 10, 2016

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(The Huge Importance Of) Shifting A Naysayer To A Truth Teller

Terry Starbucker

It was a conversation that forever changed my vision of “ corporate leadership “, and put me on the more human path. It also taught me the immense value of an open heart and mind. The funny thing was, it wasn’t a chat with a boss, or a mentor, or a teacher that set me straight. It wasn’t a concerned friend or colleague who wanted to pass along helpful advice.

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Elevate One-On-Ones to Power Moments

Leadership Freak

Saying “we” is weaker than saying “you” during one-on-ones. Don’t say “we” when you mean “you”. It might feel like good manners to say “we”, but it’s disingenuous.

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The State of Performance Management: What’s Working and What’s Not

Kevin Eikenberry

Performance management is something that likely happens in your organization, and…that doesn’t mean it is going very well. In fact, of all of the topics that come up when I train or speak to leaders, performance management is one that creates the most anxiety. And while that doesn’t have to be true (there ARE things […]. The post The State of Performance Management: What’s Working and What’s Not appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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We Need Doers; We Need Thinkers – Maybe This Helps Explain Why We Need Two Categories of Good Business Books

First Friday Book Synopsis

I think I have come to understand this: there are two kinds of business books. #1 – Books to read once, and then do what you’ve learned from the book. In other words, it’s not that they make you think. Instead, these books say, “do this, and something in your work life, your personal life,… Read More We Need Doers; We Need Thinkers – Maybe This Helps Explain Why We Need Two Categories of Good Business Books.

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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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Leadership Caffeine™—5 Signs You’re Heading for a Meltdown

Management Excellence

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The Downfall Of Status Quo

Eric Jacobson

Today's leadership thought: "Status quo breeds mediocrity, calcifies bureaucracy, cripples progress, and hampers changeability," explains Shawn Murphy in his new book, The Optimistic Workplace.