Mon.Apr 03, 2023

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How The Best Leaders Move Forward After A Bad Hiring Mistake

Lead from Within

As a leader, there’s nothing worse than hiring a new employee who seems like the perfect fit, only to realize that they’re not living up to expectations. According to a frequently cited study, only 19% of new hires are considered fully successful. By the 18-month point, 46% are deemed failures. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you know the dilemma of whether it’s worse to be stuck with an employee who can’t handle the work and is damaging to the team, or

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How To Influence a Know-it-All at Work (Powerful Phrases For More Confidence)

Let's Grow Leaders

Show Up With More Confidence, Find Your Voice, AND Leverage Their Expertise, If you’re choosing to read this, we know you know the type. The dude who thinks they know-it-all, and doesn’t hesitate to pontificate, question, and debate everything. They offer unsolicited advice or undesired help. These characters make you want to scream “stay in your lane!

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The April 2023 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Results Team Building

Great Results Teambuilding is the home of the April 2023 Leadership Development Carnival… And it is an honor to host this impressive version of monthly curated articles with insights that will equip you to become a more effective leader! I’m excited to share this collection of 27 posts submitted by world-class authors and leadership experts on the topics of communication , inspriation , development , and engagement.

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Complete These 10 Sentences Before Seeking Recommendations

Leadership Freak

Uncertainty breeds gullibility. Frail people desire freedom from responsibility. Frustrated people sniff out confirming voices. You can always find some fool to offer recommendations that feel good.

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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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Why Having Full Autonomy At Work Might Not Be All That

The Horizons Tracker

Generally speaking, the consensus is that autonomy is highly motivational. Indeed, Dan Pink pinpointed it as one of the key factors in his best-selling book Drive. Nicholai Foss and Peter Klein suggest that complete autonomy isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, however, and that managers can actually be incredibly useful. Flatter organizations with minimal hierarchy are fashionable at the moment, with an emphasis on empowering workers and not placing managers at the center of thin

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Top 5 Remote Employee Benefits in 2023

Women on Business

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How Can You Manage Your Small Business Finances More Effectively Using Loans?

Strategy Driven

Using loans effectively can be critical for any startup business. It can give you access to a lot of areas you might not have been able to explore before. There are a few different types of loans you might need to consider, and they can help you to fund your business correctly early on and encourage you to make the best financial decisions possible.

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Young Workers Don’t Feel That Remote Working Harms Their Careers

The Horizons Tracker

As the Covid pandemic unfolded and remote working became the norm for many office workers, concerns were raised regarding the impact this might have on young employees. A recent study from King’s College London suggests that those fears may be overblown. Indeed, when the researchers asked young people themselves, they actually thought that remote working might benefit their career progression rather than harm it.

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Embracing Diversity: The Key to Workplace Success

HR Digest

In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (DEI) are essential elements of a successful and thriving workplace. It is no longer sufficient for companies to have a diverse workforce; it is equally essential to create an inclusive environment that encourages every employee to contribute their unique perspectives, skills, and experiences.

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Maximizing Strategy Rollout with Your Company’s Top Leaders

leaderCommunicator

Think about the last time you went to a leadership meeting to hear about a new strategy, direction or business plan. Did you leave that meeting feeling optimistic, energized and accountable for what was presented? Or did you come away from the experience feeling apathetic, skeptical and that the new plan was more of the same? Unfortunately, the latter is the case for most strategy rollout or refresh meetings today – even at the leadership level.

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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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The Inescapable Conundrums of Managing   

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Management is a practice, not a profession or a science. To appreciate the true complexities of managing, we have to understand its intrinsic conundrums. Today’s guest post is by Henry Mintzberg, author of Understanding Organizations…Finally! – Structuring in Sevens (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Management is a practice, not a profession or a science.

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The Power of People: How HR Shapes Company Culture for Success

HR Digest

You might have heard that the role of HR in the culture of a company is diverse and should be effective. This is because the culture of a company is a reflection of its values, beliefs, and practices, which shape the behavior of its employees. A positive company culture is critical for attracting and retaining talent, fostering innovation, and achieving business goals.

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7 Traits of Great Team Members

Ron Edmondson

In the business world and in the church, I’ve learned having a good team makes the difference in how well we do at reaching our objectives. And there are certain traits than make for great team members. I have been blessed with some great teams in the past. As a result, I frequently get asked if I have any openings on my team. I’ve learned a few things about what makes a great team – and specifically what makes great team members.

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Unlimited Time Off: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

HR Digest

Unlimited vacation policies have become increasingly popular among companies in recent years. These policies allow employees to take as much vacation time as they want or need, without being limited by a set number of vacation days per year. Vacation time is an essential aspect of any job, providing employees with the necessary break from work to recharge, rest, and spend time with their families.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Why Businesses Love a Bias for Action (And You Should, Too!)

Niagara Institute

A CEO once said to me in an explanation of his frustration with the performance of his leadership team, “I need people who have a bias for action.” It wasn’t that his team didn’t have the skills or functional expertise; it was their trepidation to make decisions and take action that he felt was holding the company back.

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Getting a Clearer View of Your Company’s Carbon Footprint

Harvard Business Review

E-liability accounting has helped a Singapore-based tire manufacturer and a German cement producer reduce their emissions.

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Building a Great Customer Experience in the Metaverse

Harvard Business Review

It offers new opportunities for interactivity, personalization, and adventure.

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Coming Soon: Season 5

Harvard Business Review

The new season of Coaching Real Leaders dives deep into leadership challenges around leading through layoffs, accomplishing your goals, and more.

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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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When Should Your Company Weigh In on Hot-Button Issues?

Harvard Business Review

Pfizer’s chief corporate affairs officer, Sally Susman, shares the company’s five-point framework.

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