Fri.Aug 08, 2014

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5 Secrets to a Successful Panel Interview (and other career tips)

Let's Grow Leaders

'As if you weren’t already stressed enough about the interview, now you realize it’s 3 against one. There’s strength in numbers, and the numbers are on their side. Don’t freak out, with a few careful moves you can leverage apanel interview to your competitive advantage. First, relax. They’re not doing this to intimidate you.

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Starved for Hope

General Leadership

'“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” Martin Luther. Imagine a tuxedo-clad butler coming toward you where you are seated at a large, elegant table decorated with priceless crystal and beautiful china. He sets before you a silver tray, its gleaming cover as reflective as a mirror. A gift to you from the master of the house, he states with a crisp English accent.

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How to Create Persuasive Presentations with PowerPoint

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Laura Brown : According to one estimate, 30 million PowerPoint presentations occur every day throughout the world, and most of us are pretty jaded by now. PowerPoint was originally conceived as a persuasive tool; in a 1986 marketing report for its predecessor, an early program called Presenter , developer Robert Gaskins writes enthusiastically about the "very large number of businesspeople" who regularly make presentations to "persuade others to make a decision, to approve a cours

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Two Steps to Overcome Fear and Find Courage

Leadership Freak

'Cowards dream of meaningful impact but waste life engaged in meaningless activities. The courageous act when it matters. Cowards observe. Contemplation without action is the cowards retreat. Cowards: Refuse to make decisions.

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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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Top Ten Due Diligence Mistakes Made by Board Candidates

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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Leading Behind the Flock

Engaging Leader

'While reading the new book Collective Genius in preparation for my upcoming interview with former Pixar tech wizard Greg Brandeau, I was reminded by this powerful insight: A leader … is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along […].

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Who Are You Arguing With?

Jason Womack

'After a two-day trip to New York City, I flew back to LAX on the 10am out of JFK. Reflecting back on the programs I facilitated and writing I did, I have a question for you: Are you arguing with the right people? As a gift to myself, I planned for 5 "episodes" on the 6-hour flight. Read three chapters of a book Watch a movie Eat lunch Update [link] Take a nap The prompt for this post came early in the movie (The Bourne Ultimatum) when Jason is being chased by a Russian police officer, turns the

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15 More Creative Ideas to Boost Team Spirit

Lead by Adventure

'Almost a year ago, I published a post entitled 15 Unique Activities that Build Team Spirit. I think it’s time to update that list. I have come across a number of very creative ideas since then, and brainstormed for a few more. Enjoy these and seriously consider using some of these to boost your team’s morale! Some of these activities are ones you can hire out from specific companies.

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Here are Lessons and Takeaways from The American Way of Poverty by Sasha Abramsky

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Yesterday, at the Urban Engagement Book Club, I presented my synopsis of The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives by Sasha Abramsky. It is kind of an unofficial 50 year follow-up to the 1962 classic by Micahel Harrignton,The Other America. (Read this blog post about that book). Heres my introductory paragraph […].

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Weekly Round-Up: On Tangible Benefits of Trustworthy Leadership, Ways to Make Your Work More Effective & 6 Traits of Indispensable Employees

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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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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10 Most Common Barriers To Effective Communication

Eric Jacobson

'The person I turn to for effective communication advice, David Grossman, has released a new eBook called, Top 10 Barriers Communicators Face: How to Get Your Leader on Board with Internal Communication. "Today, the savviest executives are realizing the power and potential of communication to drive results. Smart leaders know they need to connect the dots differently than before," explains David.

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How to Network Like a Fox

Your Voice of Encouragement

'I''ve been in business since 1982 and have read dozens of books about networking over the years. Usually Id get a nugget here and there, but then I was left to cobble together my own plan. In her Network Like a Fox is refreshingly different. Inside the covers of this value-packed book by Nancy Fox is an entire strategy mapped out for the taking.

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Steps Along The Buying Decision Path

Strategy Driven

'The buyers route to a purchase starts before they consider a solution. 1. Idea stage. Fred has an idea that something needs to change. 2. Fred discusses his idea with colleagues. 3. Fred invites colleagues to meet and discuss the problem, bring ideas from online research, consider who to include, possible fixes, and fallout. Groups formed. 4. Consideration stage.

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Darwin the Evolved Consultant – Outreach Monster

David A Fields

'All images and text are the copyright of David A. Fields. (c) 2014 David A. Fields. All rights reserved. Agreements Closing Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Darwins Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value Consultative selling positioning.

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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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One Simple, Free, Exceptionally Great Leadership Tip

Ron Edmondson

'Here’s a great leadership tip.. And, it’s one you already know, but sometimes forget. Or just don’t do it enough.. This leadership tip was shared with me years ago by one of my leaders. I have practiced it in every leadershipenvironmentsince then. It’s one of the smartest things I do.. It’s genius. Simple. And, best of all, it’s free.

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The Perfect Conversation with a Prospect

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: Im a bit flustered when I am talking with potential clients. Im not sure what Im supposed to say or not say to give me the best chance of winning business. What should the conversation look like? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #141

Rapid BI

'“You show great leadership potential. Whenever a fire truck drives by, the whole office starts howling.

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Make Getting Feedback Less Stressful

Harvard Business Review

'Much of my work as an executive coach and an instructor at Stanfords Graduate School of Business involves helping people improve their abilities to deliver feedback more effectively. Its a critical skill, particularly for both leaders in flat organizations where giving orders is generally counter-productive and for anyone who needs to manage up or across by influencing their bosses or peers.

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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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Go Have Fun

Joseph Lalonde

'L eaders need to take themselves seriously. Leaders have a lot riding on the respect they have with the teams they lead. Losing the respect they’ve earned can be a damaging blow a fallen leader may never recover from. In guarding their respect, many leaders become hardened. They see life as one big job. Maybe they see it as one big masquerade they have to keep up.

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Should Employers Ban Email After Work Hours?

Harvard Business Review

'Like many of you, I often work outside of regular office hours while at home, in the airport, and sometimes on vacation. Mobile technology has created a new normal work life for a lot of us: Gallups research reveals that nearly all full-time U.S. workers (96%) have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet, with 86% using a smartphone or tablet or both.

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Experts Have No Idea If Robots Will Steal Your Job

Harvard Business Review

'Experts disagree about the future. That might seem unextraordinary, but its the conclusion of a new survey on robots from Pew , and its more significant than it sounds. For all the talk of robots stealing jobs, 2,551 experts surveyed were deeply divided over the following question: Will networked, automated, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and robotic devices have displaced more jobs than they have created by 2025?

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How Uber Explains Our Economic Moment

Harvard Business Review

'Every once in a while you have one of those “microcosm experiences” that perfectly encapsulates the trends shaping our world. My most recent one came last week during an Uber ride. I needed to get from my house in Cambridge to the WBUR studios in Boston so I could be a guest on local legend Christopher Lydon’s new show Radio Open Source. Ray Kurzweil , the other guest, was calling in from California.

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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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Managing Ebola Will Take Powerful Communication

Harvard Business Review

'Whether the worlds scariest outbreak of Ebola can be managed may come down to communications. Can governments, NGOs, and doctors communicate with very different audiences  with accuracy, agility, and ingenuity? Can they be convincing? After years of civil war, many people in the affected countries dont trust their governments or the foreigners in bio-hazard suits who seem to bring the virus with them.

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A CEO Stepped Down This Week to Spend More Time With His Children. Yes, That CEO Is a Man

Harvard Business Review

'A Better Life The Greatest Memo About Work-Life Balance Ever? The Washington Post Max Schireson, the chief executive of database company MongoDB, was working the typical crazy full-time hours of a CEO. He was on pace to log 300,000 air miles this year  not unusual for a top executive who commutes cross-country from his home to his job. But then he decided he didnt want to work crazy full-time and fly all over the world if it meant missing important moments in the lives of his three

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A Firm Handshake, a Lot of Bacteria

Harvard Business Review

'A strong handshake is almost twice as effective as a weak one in transferring bacteria such as E. coli from one person to another, according to a study conducted in the UK and reported in The New York Times. A moderately strong handshake, in turn, transfers about twice as many bacteria as a high-five. A fist bump is even more hygienic than a high-five.

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It???s Time to Retool HR, Not Split It

Harvard Business Review

'Lets be clear. Ram Charans recommendation is wrong. CEOs and organization leaders who read only his column (or worse, only the title) and split HR as he suggests, will make a serious mistake that will destroy value for their shareholders and constituents. While he may be wrong, he may also be as wise as Solomon. Wikipedia describes the parable of Solomon from the Bible: The Judgment of Solomon refers to a story from the Hebrew Bible in which King Solomon of Israel ruled between two wom

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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.