Tue.Apr 01, 2014

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Redefine Results by Redefining Career Development

Lead Change Blog

'Given repeated rounds of downsizing, reorganizing, right sizing, and all of the other ‘zings’ that have befallen organizations, it’s easy to scan the landscape and come to the conclusion that career development options have shrunk… that they are few and far between for most employees. After all: Delayering has left already lean organizations with fewer [.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2014

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April. Accelerate : Building Strategic Agility for a Faster-Moving World by John P. Kotter. Creativity, Inc. : Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace. The Unfinished Leader : Balancing Contradictory Answers to Unsolvable Problems by David L.

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Revealing Leadership Insights From Thinkers50

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece from Thinkers50 creators Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove. Business best practice never stands still. State of the art management and leadership techniques are continually evolving. Think about it: how organizations are run in 2014 is radically different from how they were run just ten years ago. Technology has clearly paid a huge part in this, but the biggest driver of change in how organizations are run is the ceaseless quest for improvement; to manage more effic

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from March 2014 that you might have missed: 7 Ways You’re Missing Opportunities with Millennials by Jon Mertz. 3 Tips on Building Good Relationships by Piera Palazzolo. The Language Of Leadership by @TanveerNaseer. When should you respond immediately to a negative online review or complaint? 7 Important Personal Qualities that Build Power.

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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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Let’s Stop Pushing “Development” as a Cheap Replacement for Training

Great Leadership By Dan

'A slightly abbreviated version of this post was recently published in Smartblog on Leadership : True confession time. I once worked for a large, global conglomerate that was in a death spiral and struggling to turn things around. The company was harvesting its mature and declining business in order to pump cash into its growth bets. This company had a proud tradition of investing in the development of its employees.

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5 PPC Tips to Put You Ahead Of Your Competitors

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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Choose Your Default Response to Everything

Leadership Freak

'You aren’t always proud of default responses. “When I feel on the spot,” a young leader said, “I freeze up. I don’t know what to do or say.

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The Leadership Secret to Getting More Done

The Recovering Engineer

'One of the things I notice as I work with new leaders is a tendency to accept work practices and processes as fixed entities. In some cases, company procedures, processes and work practices are mandated from a level far removed from the front-line supervisor, and they are relatively fixed. In most cases, front-line supervisors have more flexibility and freedom to adjust and improve work processes than they realize upon first taking the new position.

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The Portrait of a Leader Must Be Painted in Genuine Strokes

Lead from Within

'A genuine portrait is critical for your leadership brand as well as your professional success. It portrays your image as perceived by others, the impression you make on them. Your personality, style, behavior, body language, words, and attitude all contribute. In today’s world, a five-minute interaction, whether in person, through e-mail or via social media, can define a leader for years to come.

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Les Brown

Joseph Lalonde

'E very man dies. Not every man lives. The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the “buts” you use today. The post Les Brown appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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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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So, Why Do People Actually Resist All Attempts at Change? – John Kotter Provides a Clue

First Friday Book Synopsis

'This is what we know. People resist change. They really resist change. And yet, they need to change. They really need to change. So – they need to change; they know that they need to change; they want to want to change… but they resist change, and are almost always led “kicking and screaming” into […].

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Just One Thing—Cultivate Your Project Leadership Skills

Management Excellence

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You can start your own mastermind group today

Deep Imprints

'Imagine you had a group of people who listen intensely to what you have to say, then give you honest feedback and input. Would you like to borrow 5 other brains to move to your next level immediately? This last year, I’ve had the privilege of walking with a group of friends who are amazing. […].

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Icarus Principle

CO2

'by Gary Cohen. “Like Achilles, the hero who forgot his heel, or like Icarus who, flying close to the sun, forgot that his wings were made of wax, we should be wary when triumphant ideas seem unassailable, for then there is all the more reason to predict their downfall.”. ? Dwight Longenecker, The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty.

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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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Four Books That Book Lovers Should Read

First Friday Book Synopsis

'You may have noticed that The Dallas Morning News is sponsoring a One Day University on Saturday, May 10, 2014. You pick five classes out of ten possible choices. This event has appeared in several regions in the country, including New York City. Registration information is available by clicking here. One of these classes is taught […]. Karl''s blog entries Amazon.com American Pastoral Bard College Catch 22 Dallas Morning News Dante Divine Comedy F.

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Management Futures: March round-up

Chartered Management Institute

'Over the past month we kicked off a discussion on the power of role models to change management culture. A recent CMI survey of over 1,700 members threw up some striking facts. For starters, only one in three (34%) of CMI members says their own boss sets a good example, so it’s no wonder that many managers look further afield for inspiration! Looking at the topic through the lens of women’s under-representation in senior management roles, the survey also suggested that women see fewer examples

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April Fool’s Day Quotation

First Friday Book Synopsis

'“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” Mark TwainFiled under: Bob''s blog entries Tagged: April Fool’s Day Quotation.

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One of the Worst Leadership Mistakes We Make as Pastors (And Leaders)

Ron Edmondson

'There are many leadership mistakes we make as pastors. I’m certain I make one nearly everyday. This post is only about one mistake. One of the worst. And, frankly, I’m as guilty of this one as anyone. I think most of us are prone to making this mistake. In any realm of leadership. Here is one of the worst mistakes pastors make in leadership: Pursuing the few negative voices in lieu of pursuing the majority supporters.

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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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Is your innovation looking under the streetlight?

Chartered Management Institute

'When it comes to innovation, there is a well known observational bias called the streetlight efffect. It’s illustrated, if you’ll pardon the pun, by a nice story about a drunk man who has lost his keys.

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Self Assessment Warning Flag 6 – Massaging the Message for the Boss

Strategy Driven

'Constructively critical self assessments often present executives and managers with a difficult to accept performance message. While intended to improve overall organizational performance, leaders may take these assessments as an affront to their authority or condemnation of their performance and some leaders may even retaliate against assessors. (See StrategyDriven Evaluation and Control Best Practice article, Don’t Break the Mirror ) Additionally, lead assessors and team members seeking

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #47

Rapid BI

' ”I respect that you’re a vegetarian, but I can’t authorize using an artichoke hear for your transplant.

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The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century is Tedious, and that Needs to Change

Harvard Business Review

'As organizations collect increasingly large and diverse data sets, the demand for skilled data scientists will continue to rise. In fact, it was dubbed “ The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century ” by HBR. Unfortunately, the day-to-day reality of the role doesn’t quite match the romanticized version. Starting in 2012, my colleagues and I began taking a closer look at the hands-on experience of data scientists.

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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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8 Must-Follow Steps For Bosses To Engage Employees

leaderCommunicator

'A leader communicator realizes that most problems in business today lie in the absence of real communication , and understands the need to facilitate dialogue and meaningful conversations with employees and teams. Studies show that the number one reason employees leave their jobs is not because of their paychecks, but because of their boss. Although employees will always want to hear from the top, no one is more influential than an employee’s supervisor when it comes to information about one’s

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Tell Your Whole Story in an Interview

Harvard Business Review

'I start job interviews with the same question every time: “Tell me about your path leading up to today. Why is this role the right fit for you now?”. What happens next is predictable: “My first job out of college was at an international aid organization…”. “I worked for a number of years in publishing before I…”. “I started out in finance but then…”.

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The Art of Raising Prices: Lessons from Amazon Prime

Harvard Business Review

'With the economy on the upswing, most companies are contemplating increasing prices. Managers are rightfully anxious about making this move – it’s a sensitive issue for customers. While no one enjoys paying more, the right series of messaging tactics can tame potential backlash. Amazon recently hiked the price of its Prime service, which includes two-day shipping, Kindle book loans, and streaming video.

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Badges? We Don’t Need No LinkedIn Badges

Harvard Business Review

'The son of a Texan friend of mine decided earlier this year not to go to college, as someone like him would surely have done a few years ago. Instead he dropped out of high school and went off to interview potential employers in San Francisco. A talented programmer, he accepted one of a number of job offers, turning down Google in the process, and is already hard at work.

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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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If the Board Monitors the Company, Who Monitors the Board?

Harvard Business Review

'With equity holdings of major firms now in the hands of a relatively small set of mega-holders, big investors have helped rejuvenate the boardroom. The board’s independent monitoring function had always been there in name, but now it has become more widespread in fact: The boards of more than nine out of ten of the S&P 500 companies have a lead or presiding director, up from none a decade earlier.

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Does Your Company Have Enough Sales Managers?

Harvard Business Review

'A healthcare industry sales executive recently told us that as part of a continued effort to cut costs, her company had reduced the number of first-line sales managers from 66 down to 30 over a period of several years. This meant that management span of control had more than doubled from an average of 5-6 salespeople per manager up to 12-15 per manager.

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The Price of Popularity: Lower Ratings

Harvard Business Review

'In the two years after books win splashy awards such as the Man Booker Prize, their average ratings on Goodreads.com decline by about a quarter-point on a 1-to-5 scale, whereas those that were runners-up maintain their high ratings, say Balázs Kovács of the University of Lugano and Amanda J. Sharkey of the University of Chicago. A big award draws a larger audience, which includes a greater proportion of people whose tastes aren’t aligned with the book’s style or subject.

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Seven Things Great Employers Do (that Others Don’t)

Harvard Business Review

'For most people, paid work is unsettling and energy-sapping. Despite employee engagement racing up the priority list of CEOs (see, for example, The Conference Board’s CEO Challenge 2014 ), our research into workplaces all over the world reveals a sorry state of affairs: workers who are actively disengaged outnumber their engaged colleagues by an overwhelming factor of 2:1.

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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.