Mon.Oct 13, 2014

article thumbnail

4 Reasons Underdogs Will Rule the World

Let's Grow Leaders

'The playing field was clearly uneven, but the “visiting team” had chosen to come and play by our rules: An underdog team at it’s finest. I was teaching executive presence and communication to MBA students, 30% for whom English is their second language. The final assignment was TEDdy talks, 5 minute speeches in the style of TED. I knew the assignment was stacked in favor of the American students.

Class 450
article thumbnail

A Day Short of Missing History

General Leadership

'“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore”. Christopher Columbus. It’s a seldom discussed fact that Christopher Columbus nearly missed his chance to make the history books in his 1492 discovery of the “New World.” Had his ship sailed on yet one day longer without sighting land, they would have turned around and headed back to Spain on the 12 th of October.

BHAG 371
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Work At Home With Kids.

Rich Gee Group

'Fact: Working with kids at home isn’t simple – but it’s not impossible. And it’s actually rewarding and fun! Some back story: I have two offices: One is in Stamford, seven floors up (at the penthouse!), where I coach, meet clients, and brainstorm new directions for my company. The other is in Oxford, second floor, where I also coach and brainstorm.

How To 249
article thumbnail

Mindfulness in the Workplace Is More than Meditation

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'In a recent Huffington Post article, Ford Motor Company chairman Bill Ford and former Google.org director Larry Brilliant are described as business leaders who advocate mindfulness. The article then goes on to list ten executives who meditate regularly. It’s easy to assume mindfulness and meditation are the same. A recent Forbes article describes other activities being taught in the workplace, such as spending 5 minutes each day doing nothing and taking time out for reflective reading.

Class 251
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Establishing Goals that Balance Stretch and Reality

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].

Goal 259
article thumbnail

How to lead when others hesitate

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . There are times when people may be reluctant to follow your lead. Maybe you recently received a promotion to a new position with new direct reports and they are holding back as they evaluate your leadership capability. Or you might be working to become a better leader and changing your behavior making people unsure of what to expect from you now.

How To 244

More Trending

article thumbnail

8 Leadership Lessons From The Walking Dead Volume 1 Comics

Joseph Lalonde

'L ast night The Walking Dead season 5 premiered on AMC. The Walking Dead has taken the world by storm with it’s griping story and zombie story lines. While I wasn’t able to catch the season premier, I have been reading through The Walking Dead comic book series. The Walking Dead comics have a different storyline than the AMC TV series. So I’m not sure where the TV series is in regards to the comic books but I’ve found myself quickly reading through the books and being dr

article thumbnail

10 Principles for Coaching Your Players to Success

Leadership Freak

'Impatient leaders rely on power and authority to get things done. Persistent application of power and authority drains energy from those in it’s wake. Coaching leaders share power.

article thumbnail

Harnessing the Power of Your Biggest Listening Distraction

Kevin Eikenberry

'When I read a title like that I immediately start thinking things like: I wonder what he thinks the biggest listening distraction is? Will I agree? Will my guess be correct? Will this article be worth my time? Chances are, you are thinking some version of those things as you read them. […]. The post Harnessing the Power of Your Biggest Listening Distraction appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

Power 197
article thumbnail

How Mindful Leaders Get Results

Engaging Leader

'This is a guest post by Scott Eblin, author of the new book Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative, which releases today. Scott shared a draft of the book with me; I loved it, eagerly read it from cover to cover, and enthusiastically recommend it to you. One of the things I know for sure […].

Blog 176
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Mindful Mondays: The Choice That Saved Husamettin’s Life

Next Level Blog

'Last week, I had one of the more interesting and amazing conversations I’ve ever had with a cab driver. His name was Husamettin. I’ve been in New York for the past week for a series of client meetings and interviews related to the launch of my new book. (Be sure to check out the special launch week offer at the end of this post.) On the way to one of those interviews, I was talking with Husamettin about how he stays sane navigating the crazy traffic of Manhattan.

Stress 154
article thumbnail

Your Boss – Seriously Successful or Downright Deluded?

Marshall Goldsmith

'Strangely enough, the answer is probably both! One night over dinner, I listened to a wise military leader share his experience with an eager, newly minted General, “Recently, have you started to notice that when you tell jokes, everyone erupts into laughter—and that when you say something ‘wise’ everyone nods their heads in solemn agreement?” The new General replied, “Why, yes, I have.

article thumbnail

0521 | Scott Eblin

LDRLB

'Scott Eblin is the the author of Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative , and founder of the Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present. In this interview, we talk about the growing number of overwhelmed leaders and how mindfulness and purpose contribute to better leadership and better lives.

article thumbnail

A Compelling Vision is an Anchor

QAspire

'Management has a lot to do with answers. Leadership is a function of questions. And the first question for a leader always is: ‘Who do we intend to be?’ Not ‘What are we going to do?’ but ‘Who do we intend to be?’ - Max DePree. Specific, measurable and time bound goals are important to set expectations on results and drive performance in short term.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

We Have Change Covered for You – Our Three Public Workshops: November 12-13

First Friday Book Synopsis

'No matter what your circumstances, you WILL deal with change in any organization, and no matter how you want to work with it, we have you covered…. Please spread the word about our November 12-13 public workshops on change. We hold these three workshops at the Richardson Civic Center, and to facilitate interaction among […]. Karl''s blog entries Creative Communication Network Creativity and Innovation Creativity Inc.

Workshop 114
article thumbnail

What makes you okay?

Deep Imprints

'Many of us feel okay by setting a standard and meeting that standard. What do you use to make yourself feel okay? Some people define themselves by Family relationships Knowing and obeying all the rules Our mistakes and failures In John 8 Jesus and the Pharisees face off about how we define ourselves. Jesus suggests […].

Influence 116
article thumbnail

A Major Endorsement for How Google Works, for those of us who so easily slip back into “Not Innovating Now” Mode

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Over time I’ve learned, surprisingly, that it’s tremendously hard to get teams to be super ambitious. It turns out most people haven’t been educated in this kind of moonshot thinking. They tend to assume that things are impossible, rather than starting from real-world physics and figuring out what’s actually possible. It’s why we’ve put so […].

Education 110
article thumbnail

Do Decision Makers Attend Conferences?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: You recommend speaking, but it doesn’t seem like high-level executives attend conferences. Does is really make sense to speak at breakout sessions? What would your answer be to this consultant? What has your experience been? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value benefits Consultative selling context discussions Marketing positioning.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Our Synopses for Flash Boys, #GIRLBOSS, Business Adventures, and many more, now available at 15minutebusinessbooks.com

First Friday Book Synopsis

'If you’ve read all the business books that you wish you had read, up until now… If you read the good business books when they are published… Then skip this post. But, if you have unread books on your stack, or, if you are not the “I read the books thoroughly” type, then this might be […].

Blog 107
article thumbnail

The Lessons Learned From Small Businesses

Eric Jacobson

'If you’re like me, you love road trips. And, if you’re like most everyone, you appreciate hearing a good story. Just imagine how intriguing it would be to hear stories about six road trips. Six road trips across the U.S. that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy.

Travel 75
article thumbnail

10 Years After Final Post, Tom Coates’ Everything in Moderation is Still Great

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.

article thumbnail

Energy Vampires

Lead Change Blog

'Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, we will have little Frankensteins and Ninja Turtles and Cinderellas knocking on our door looking to have their buckets and bags filled with candy. I like Halloween. Greeting these little demons, super heroes and princesses is fun. Know what would be really great? If Halloween was the only day energy vampires came around too.

Energy 326
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Experiment with Organizational Change Before Going All In

Harvard Business Review

'Think about the last time you considered introducing a significant change in your enterprise with the intention of improving organizational effectiveness. Maybe you were contemplating a change in employment policies such as flextime or one in customer-facing processes such as a new billing system. You likely studied the proposed change in detail, discussed it at length with relevant colleagues, came up with a strategy for implementing it, and then introduced it.

article thumbnail

5 Times When Temptation Has an Easier Way

Ron Edmondson

'Even Jesus was tempted. What makes us think we won’t be? Of course the enemy tries to tempt a believer. His single goal is to distract us from a total devotion to Christ. Temptation is the major tool in his arsenal. And, in my experience, there are times we are more easily tempted. When temptation has an easier way – When you’re tired.

article thumbnail

More and More Companies Want a Piece of the Next Snapchat

Harvard Business Review

'Corporate America wants in on the next “big thing” and is willing to pay for the privilege. Fresh off its big win with Alibaba, Yahoo appears close to investing in the messaging app Snapchat, and it’s not alone. Venture capital investment has reached levels not seen since the dotcom crash, and corporate money is playing a significant role. There’s a case to be made for corporate venture capital as a strategy, but research suggests that this is probably the exact wrong moment to be using it.

article thumbnail

How Uber and the Sharing Economy Can Win Over Regulators

Harvard Business Review

'Sharing economy firms are disrupting traditional industries across the globe. For proof , look no further than Airbnb which, at $10 billion, can boast a higher valuation than the Hyatt hotel chain. Uber is currently valued at $18.2 billion relative to Hertz at $12.5 billion and Avis at $5.2 billion. Beyond individual firms, there are now more than 1,000 cities across four continents where people can share cars.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Strategic Humor: Cartoons from the November 2014 Issue

Harvard Business Review

'Enjoy these cartoons from the November issue of HBR, and test your management wit in the HBR Cartoon Caption Contest. If we choose your caption as the winner, you will be featured in an upcoming magazine issue and win a free Harvard Business Review Press book. “I was just looking for a simple yes or no.” Bill Abbott. “Actually, no, his skill set isn’t evident at this point.” Elizabeth Westley and Steven Mach. “There isn’t one.” Crowden Satz.

article thumbnail

Interpersonal Trust in the U.S. Hits a Historic Low

Harvard Business Review

'A prediction by some social scientists that the trauma of September 11, 2001, would usher in an era of greater cooperativeness among Americans appears to have been incorrect, according to a team led by Jean M. Twenge of San Diego State University. The team’s study of 37,000 people shows that trust in others, as well as in institutions such as health organizations, government, and the media, fell to a historic low in 2012, the last year for which data was available.

Cooper 8
article thumbnail

Examining Columbus’s Complicated Leadership Legacy

Harvard Business Review

'Last spring I began offering a seminar for undergraduate business majors entitled “Mutiny and Entrepreneurship.” How to overthrow a leader, shift an authority structure, or (from an opposing perspective) quell a menacing mutiny, are among its principal topics. Coordinated defiance of power is almost natural in today’s entrepreneurial sector, but the way in which we study its dynamics is unique.