Sun.Apr 06, 2014

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Dynamic Leadership: Don’t be a Humvee Leader

General Leadership

'“Slow Down… You Will Get There Faster”. Fighter Pilot Saying. Too often, leaders choose to be “ Humvee leaders.” They are so worried about quickly making progress that no regard is given to intent, probability of success or the hazards encountered along the way. This style of leader typically has little regard for the destruction they leave in their path or the people they harm along the journey.

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How a Good Life Builds a (Better Than) Great Company – The Zen of Jonathan Fields

Terry Starbucker

'“A good life isn’t a place at which you arrive, it is a lens through which you see and create your world” – from the Good Life Project “Living Creed” On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast , my special guest is Jonathan Fields , a New York City dad, husband and lawyer turned award-winning author, media-producer and entrepreneur.

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Connect by Saying “Thank You”

Michael Lee Stallard

'#27 Say “Thank You” and Write Thank You Notes – When someone does something for you, be sure to say “thank you.” This seems obvious but you would be surprised how many people don’t do this. If the person did something for you that required considerable effort on his/her part, send a handwritten thank you note. Several outstanding leaders we know send handwritten thank you notes on a regular basis.

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17 Ways to Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges

Leadership Freak

'It’s Sunday afternoon. While others are relaxing, Monday weighs on your mind. You’re preparing to meet the problems, opportunities, issues, and challenges waiting on your desk. Most leadership conversations involve: Someone needing something.

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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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4 Trending Jobs in the Digital Landscape

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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Discover Questions Get You Connected

Kevin Eikenberry

'By Deb Calvert If you are looking at the cover of this book and seeing “for professional sellers” you might be ready to stop reading. Don’t. This book is written from the perspective of people in a selling position, but think about this for a second. Do you want to improve your relationships? Asking better […].

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How to Rig The Market (The Market for Your Skills)

Kevin Eikenberry

'You may have seen the story on 60 Minutes, or seen the stories throughout the media all week. There has been a big conversation about the idea that the Stock Market is being “rigged” by high frequency trading. That is the thesis of the new book Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis. […].

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Book Review: Case of the Missing Cutlery – A Leadership Course for the Rising Star

Engaging Leader

'You can buy a leadership book today for about $25. Or you can get an MBA for about $30,000 or more. But learning about leadership from a few decades of everyday experience and mentors? Priceless. Kevin Allen was the pitchman for the “Priceless” ad campaign for MasterCard, which launched in 1997 and continues to influence […]. The post Book Review: Case of the Missing Cutlery – A Leadership Course for the Rising Star appeared first on Engaging Leader.

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Creative Education? Feel free to Steal Ideas

Mills Scofield

'How can you make school more creative ? It''s not that hard and doesn''t take a lot of money. but it does take commitment and the impact is huge. Here''s how one small school went about doing it. They made. A commitment. Space. Time. Funds (not a lot) available. Teachers free to try. Feel free to take any and all of these ideas! And contact them with questions.

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“Goals are Often Best Achieved Without Intending Them” – John Kay’s Obliquity, and the Big Question of “Why?”

First Friday Book Synopsis

'(Sir James) Black probably created more shareholder value than any other man in postwar British business, but his motivation was to pursue chemistry, not profit. Black: “I call it the principle of obliquity: Goals are often best achieved without intending them.” (from Obliquity: Why Our Goals are Best Achieved Indirectly by John Kay). ——————– I hear more […].

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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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20 Things We Wish We Had Known 20 Years Ago

Mills Scofield

'Wisdom from Women looking back on our successes, failures, experiences, yearnings and hopes with hope that they inspire you to take action as you build your life and career, we share them with you today… Thank you YouTern for posting this!!

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The Language of Leadership in the 21st Century

You're Not the Boss of Me

'I’ve always loved language. Admittedly, my facility in it is sadly limited to English, a few French words and phrases, body language (on a good day) and oh yes, a little pig Latin. But, what I love about language is its power to shape ideas, create images, evoke emotion and give birth to new habits and traditions. In organizations, language also has the power to determine what matters.

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Steve Yastrow: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Steve Yastrow is the author of three books: Ditch the Pitch: The Art of Improvised Persuasion, We: The Ideal Customer Relationship, and Brand Harmony. Management guru Tom Peters said, “When Steve Yastrow writes, I pay close attention,” and called Brand Harmony “compelling and powerful,” and We a “superb book.” Steve’s fresh, provocative approach to marketing, […].

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Good To Great -- Still A Must Read

Eric Jacobson

'Near the top of virtually every list you''ll see of the best leadership books, you''ll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. The book, five years in the making, and published in 2001, addresses the all-important question of: Can a good company become a great company, and if so, how? Some of the lessons from the book are : "Leadership is equally about creating a climate where the truth is heard and the brutal facts confronted.

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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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Braun’s Pencil Hits # 1 and # 2 on Best-Seller Lists

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Adam Braun’s blockbuster best-seller, The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change (New York: Scribner, 2014) has hit the lists with fervor. It is now # 2 in the Wall Street Journal business best-selling list for the second week in a row, and comes in at Amazon.com #109 in total Books, and […]. Karl''s blog entries Adam Braun Amazon.com Bookbrowse.

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Romans 5 Sermon – Core Series

Ron Edmondson

'Core: Romans 5 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. Related posts: Romans 4 Sermon- Core Series. Relationship Series – Marriage Sermon. Relationship Series: Parenting. Complaining and Arguing: A Sermon by Nate Edmondson.

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Fit At Last. Interview With Author Tim Kearin

Eric Jacobson

'The new book, Fit at Last - Look and Feel Better Once and for All , co-authored by Ken Blanchard and Tim Kearin traces business author Blanchard''s weight-loss journey with fitness expert Kearin, and how finally at the age of 73, Ken dropped over thirty pounds in the course of a single year. In each chapter, Ken shares the personal ups and downs of his story, relating how anyone can use his Situational Leadership approach to determine their developmental level in each of the fitness areas outli