Mon.May 05, 2014

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Leadership 201

Lead Change Blog

'Have you ever wondered what Leadership 201 is all about? I did. In fact, this question was the driving force in my decision to pursue the study of leadership in a graduate program. Although I could have taken the more conventional route for an MBA, or even an MA in Management, I wanted to understand [.] Author information Bill Benoist Owner at Leadership Heart Coaching Bill Benoist is Vice President of Information Services for one of the nation''s largest commercial real estate companies.

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Identifying and Dealing with Paradoxes

Leading Blog

'There are problems and there are paradoxes. The trouble is when we treat paradoxes as problems because then our decision making process becomes paralyzed, inflexible, incomplete, isolated and closed. Paradoxes are recurring issues that are familiar and present throughout organizations today: the conflicting needs of purpose and profit, short- and long-term goals, local versus global demands, and the need for a flatter, more nimble organization that still executes with discipline.

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May 2014 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

'Five years ago, I started blogging about leadership on a blog called LeaderTalk. Many of the bloggers on today’s list supported my early efforts. In fact, Dan McCarthy, who generously offered us the opportunity to host this month’s carnival, was one of the first bloggers to give me a shout-out. It’s not a stretch to say [.] Author information Becky Robinson Becky Robinson is the founder and CEO of Weaving Influence.

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Advice for Graduates From Creator of Calvin and Hobbs

Michael Lee Stallard

'With graduation season once again upon us, our thoughts turn to the many students who are preparing to enter the next phase of adult life. Some will continue their education. Some will begin careers. All will face the pressure of juggling competing claims on their time and attention. In 1990, Bill Watterson, creator of the famous Calvin and Hobbs comic strip, addressed the graduating class of his alma mater, Kenyon College.

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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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Feeling the pain and doing it anyway

Persuasive Powerhouse

'A leader considers the risks of asking for feedback even as he suspects it might make him look weak. Another ponders the dangers of increasing their collaboration skills when the company culture he works in is very hierarchical. Many other leaders struggle with the pain of delegating and their concern with the personal vulnerability it creates. These are the things that great leaders think about.

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12 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Joseph Lalonde

'T he Amazing Spider-Man 2 was released this past Friday. As it was a comic book based movie, my wife and I had to see it opening weekend. We love these types of movies! Superheroes, action, web-slinging. Could there be a better date night movie? I think not. But that’s besides the point. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 offers many leadership lessons if you look closely enough, and that’s what I love about pop culture these days.

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Under the Gun to Get it Done

Leadership Freak

'Projects get to a point when things start falling apart. Failure rises up. Some panic. Others give up. Reality: Competency in one area doesn’t transfer to other areas.

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How to Get Great Feedback

Nathan Magnuson

'Feedback is everywhere. We get feedback from our bosses in our performance reviews. We ask our customers for their feedback on our service. We collect engagement feedback from our employees. We send a work project around the team for peer feedback before submitting our deliverables. In all of these cases, the difference between good feedback and poor feedback can easily be the difference between success and failure.

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Mindful Mondays: How Do You Get Your Freak On?

Next Level Blog

'So, this past week I’m just moving along, minding my own business, getting work done and all of a sudden I start to freak out. It starts off small as just one thought about something I have to do. It hasn’t even happened yet. It’s not even going to happen for a few days. It requires a lot of preparation, expertise, information from others and then me delivering front and center.

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When will you chose to communicate better?

Jason Womack

'When you have something important to say, how do you do that? It seems like there are times when my mind is on “scan.” You know, when you’re driving along in the car and instead of listening to just one station, you click the “Scan” button and the radio automatically changes station every 5 seconds or so? When that happens, I realize that minutes - if not whole hours - can go by before I realize I’ve been distracted that entire time!

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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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What Are You Reading Right Now? – Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger had a Ready Answer to that Question; Do You?

First Friday Book Synopsis

'I just read this quick take on what Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger are reading right now: Here Are The Books That Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, And Charlie Munger Just Read. They were asked this question (according to the article): “The host, Becky Quick, asked each what they’ve been reading lately.” Here’s the first […].

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Bashing the Boss

Marshall Goldsmith

'According to a survey by Badbossology.com and Development Dimensions International, a majority of employees spend 10 or more hours per month complaining or listening to others complain about bad bosses – and almost one-third spend 20 hours or more per month. While the survey is intended to point out why bosses need to be trained so they can change behavior, the results also may be interpreted to point out why employees need to be trained so they can change behavior.

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Becoming a Leader: All-Star vs. High Performance Teams

CO2

'by Calvin Guyer Becoming a Leader: Challenge #12–Build Your High Performance Team. Trust. Lack of trust will limit the performance of your team more than lack of technical skills. All-star and Pro-bowl games are, well, boring. The top “technical” skills are on the field, but these teams lack the depth that is built over time through a trusting relationship with other teammates.

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Comic Book Resources to Delete Forum with 12.9 Million Posts; Launches New Community with Stricter Moderation

Managing Communities

'Please Update Your ManagingCommunities.com RSS Feed Subscription This feed has moved to: [link] I apologize for the trouble. For more details, please read my post on the matter. Thank you.

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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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The rest of the story….

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Most people don’t know that back in 1912 Hellman’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the “Titanic” was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after New York City. Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.

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Killer Questions to Ask New Prospects

David A Fields

'A question I was asked… I have an interview coming up with a prospect who is vetting several consultants and I need to prepare some questions. Should I be specific or general?…See my response in the Solo Consultant’s Network. The post Killer Questions to Ask New Prospects appeared first on David A. Fields. Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Relationships adding value agreements Consultative selling consulting fees decision maker positioning.

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Dialogue: A Powerful Alternative to Arguing

Your Voice of Encouragement

'Think of someone you’ve had disagreements with. Do those interactions ever escalate into a heated argument, where you both get upset and end the conversation frustrated, angry or hurt? Whether it’s a family member, a friend, a co-worker or your boss, these kinds of encounters can leave you mentally and emotionally drained. That’s because, in many cases, you’re focused on proving that your opinion is the right one.

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Is it a sales plan or a state of mind that feels support?

Strategy Driven

'All salespeople are given a plan, a quota, or some kind of ‘numbers’ to achieve as a major part of their job requirement. The key word is ‘part.’ The plan or the quota is a SMALL part of the achievement process. How the company and leader supports the salesperson and his or her sales effort is another part – the MAJOR part. The tools, the training, and the encouragement to achieve will determine the salesperson’s ultimate belief, effort, and outcome.

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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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How To Flag To Communicate More Effectively

Eric Jacobson

'Author Joseph McCormack explains the power of flagging in his new book, Brief. Flagging is simply calling out the number of key ideas you want to share. This is a powerful way to grab and hold people''s attention. The three reasons flagging is so effective are: Establish logic and simplicity. It makes it easier for both you and your audience to stay on track.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #72

Rapid BI

' ”If the seller is willing to replace the roof, add a deck, put in a fireplace and an indoor pool, extend the living room fifteen feet and move the whole place to the other side of town, then we’re definitely interested!

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Stress Isn’t a Threat, It’s a Signal to Change

Harvard Business Review

'Is stress impairing your performance at work and compromising your relationships? Changing the way you think about stress can help you turn stress into an ally and use it to improve mental agility and work performance; a report in the Journal of Experimental Psychology showed that physiological and cognitive benefits result from thinking of stress as “functional and adaptive” rather than a signifier of “threat.”.

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Consecration: In Ministry and Leadership

Ron Edmondson

'This is a guest post by my friend Greg Atkinson. Greg is an author, speaker, consultant and the Editor of Christian Media Magazine. Greg has started businesses including the worship resource website WorshipHouse Media, a social media marketing company, and his own consulting firm. As a consultant, Greg has worked with some of the largest and fastest-growing churches across the United States.

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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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10 Kinds of Stories to Tell with Data

Harvard Business Review

'For almost a decade I have heard that good quantitative analysts can “tell a story with data.” Narrative is—along with visual analytics—an important way to communicate analytical results to non-analytical people. Very few people would question the value of such stories, but just knowing that they work is not much help to anyone trying to master the art of analytical storytelling.

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Decriminalizing Marijuana in UK Led to More Illness from Hard Drugs

Harvard Business Review

'A one-year experiment to decriminalize marijuana in a borough of London led to 40% to 100% increases in rates of hospitalization, mostly of young men, for illnesses related to use of hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin, say Elaine Kelly and Imran Rasul of the Institute for Fiscal Studies in the UK. The increased hospitalizations from the experiment, which removed possession of small quantities of cannabis from a list of prosecutable offenses, led to additional annual costs of about £80,000 pe

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If You Have a Bad Boss, These Are Your Options

Harvard Business Review

'A good boss provides encouragement, development, mentoring, and support, while also being fair, constructively critical, and helpful in integrating employees into high-performing teams. This is a boss you remember for years, one who has a lasting impact on your career. But what happens when you end up with a really bad boss – someone who not only lacks these positive characteristics, but is also a negative force?

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How a Public-Private Partnership Is Saving Lives

Harvard Business Review

'Every day, about 800 mothers die bringing new life into the world. If nothing is done, that will translate into about 3 million deaths in the next decade. But if corporations join the public sector in recognizing that this problem is a convergence of societal, economic, and cultural factors and apply good management practices to address it, we can bend the curve.

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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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The Trouble with Leadership Theories

Harvard Business Review

'Several years ago a client of mine, Rob, fell in love with Jim Collins’s book Good to Great. Within a month he had given copies to everyone on his team. Soon after, language from the book made its way into Rob’s everyday speech. One idea he especially loved was Level-5 leadership. “If we want to be great,” Rob would say, “we need more Level-5 leadership.”.