Fri.Jun 27, 2014

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7 Reasons Collaboration Breaks Down

Let's Grow Leaders

'Great ideas come in halves , these are the words I hear often from my LGL en Español partner, Kay Valenzuela. I believe it. Work is enhanced by true collaboration. One of the best parts of my entrepreneurial journey has been the amazing collaborations, in writing, in business, in shared passions. I’ve got four deep collaborations in process now, including writing a children’s picture book with Alli Polin and the launch of a Parent’s Guide to Leadership (a free ebook downloa

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Are You Heeding Life’s Warnings?

General Leadership

'“It is a dangerous position to be in when you can’t see, can’t hear and won’t listen…”. Stella Payton. As a lifelong military aviator, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to fly a host of jet aircraft. However, regardless of how different the airframes may have been, one item has always been constant. We pilot types call it the Dash-1.

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The Leadership ‘X’ Factor That Creates ‘It’ Companies

N2Growth Blog

'By Mike Myatt. Chairman, N2Growth. How do some companies evolve to “it company” status while others languish in relative obscurity? Whether you think of more mature companies like Google, Whole Foods, or Unilever, or early stage marvels like Warby Parker, Vendini, or RevZilla, the hottest companies on the planet understand it’s not what they do or how they do it, but why they do what they do that defines who they are as an organization.

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What Are You Really Achieving?

Joseph Lalonde

'A chievers often go above and beyond the call of most. They’ll reach farther and higher than the average man. These achievers, yourself included, may have lofty and worthy goals. You might even think you’re achieving greatness. But are you? Or are you chasing the achievements of what society deems worthy? Image via Creative Commons. Every culture seems to have a type of prestige the alpha chases after.

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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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When Assuming the Best is the Worst

Leadership Freak

'Assume the best about others until history says assume the worst. Believe history not hope.

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Self-Discipline Isn’t Multiple Choice

Tim Milburn

'If I’m going to take a test, I like to take multiple choice tests. That way I know the correct answer is there…somewhere. Even if I don’t know which one is correct, I can still guess. But self-discipline isn’t a multiple choice test. It’s a True / False test. I either have it or I don’t. I either do what I’m supposed to do or I don’t.

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The Meaning Of Class In A Manager

Eric Jacobson

'One of my favorite sections of the book, The First-Time Manager , is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners. Class means loyalty to one''s staff. Class recognizes the best way to build oneself is to first build others.

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Darwin the Evolved Consultant – The Risk Conversation

David A Fields

'All images and text are the copyright of David A. Fields. (c) 2014 David A. Fields. All rights reserved. The post Darwin the Evolved Consultant – The Risk Conversation appeared first on David A. Fields.

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5 Goals of Vacation for the Leader

Ron Edmondson

'I recently returned from a beach destination wedding. Someone has to do those you know. Cheryl and I tacked on a few days of vacation since we were at the beach. It was refreshing. As I was finishing my last vacation run — vacation runs are the best — a friend texted me. He’s a great leader and we’ve talked often about leadership issues — and the stress of leadership.

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Should You Mention Confidentiality Agreements?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked…Would you bring up confidentiality agreements in the first meeting?…See my Response in the Solo Consultant’s Network. Agreements Closing Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value agreements closing context discussions fees positioning.

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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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The Power Of "Why Not?"

Eric Jacobson

'Early on in Eli Broad''s book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child''s instinctive asking, " Why not? " Unfortunately, most adults lose that habit and Broad goes on to explain that it was his continuing to ask "Why not?" throughout his career that brought him success. " The questions you''re willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad.

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Should You Mention Confidentiality Agreements?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked…Would you bring up confidentiality agreements in the first meeting?…See my Response in the Solo Consultant’s Network. The post Should You Mention Confidentiality Agreements? appeared first on David A. Fields. Agreements Closing Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value agreements closing context discussions fees positioning.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #111

Rapid BI

'“As CEO, I try to set an example for everyone else in the company. That’s why you never hear me complaining about the size of my paycheck!

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Darwin the Evolved Consultant – The Risk Conversation

David A Fields

'All images and text are the copyright of David A. Fields. (c) 2014 David A. Fields. All rights reserved.

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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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Proven Ways to Earn Your Employees’ Trust

Harvard Business Review

'Trust is often talked about as the bedrock of a company’s success. Most people think about the issue in terms of customers: They have to believe in you and your products and services. But trust within the organization is just as important: Your employees must believe in each other. When they don’t, communication, teamwork and performance inevitably suffer.

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Weekly Round-Up: On How to Build Necessary Types of Trust for the Workplace, Leadership Secrets from a CEO & Promoting a Collaborative Environment

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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Win Over an Opponent by Asking for Advice

Harvard Business Review

'What do an inflated surgical bill, a fuming real-estate developer, and a dreaded performance appraisal have in common? All can be mitigated with one simple gesture: a request for advice. We seek advice on a daily basis, on everything from who grills the best burger in town to how to handle a sticky situation with a coworker. However, many people don’t fully appreciate how powerful requesting guidance can be.

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Customer Retention: Stop Rolling the Dice

Strategy Driven

'Banking on a steady stream of new business can be like gambling away your future. It’s a well-established fact that customer retention can yield a huge return—yet companies still struggle to make it happen. Doing things like creating a more positive customer experience right from the start and identifying the root issues that cause customer churn can ensure a stable and prosperous future.

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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 Company Ready for the Looming Talent Drought?

Harvard Business Review

'Even if your firm has a healthy employee base and a strong balance sheet, chances are good that it’s about to face a significant shortage of qualified managers. I reached that conclusion in 2007, after working with Nitin Nohria, the current dean of Harvard Business School, and colleagues at the executive search firm Egon Zehnder to gauge the effects of three factors – globalization , demographics, and leadership pipelines – on competition for senior talent in large organizations.

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It Pays to Put Your Team in a Good Mood

Harvard Business Review

'Three-member teams on which at least 1 person was in a good mood were more than twice as likely to collectively solve a murder-mystery puzzle as teams on which all members were in neutral moods, according to an experiment by Kyle J. Emich of Fordham University. That’s because people in good moods are more likely to seek information from others and to share their own knowledge.

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Reframe a Moral Dilemma with Just One Word

Harvard Business Review

'Coulda Woulda Shoulda Does “Could” Lead to Good? Toward a Theory of Moral Insight Working Knowledge When we’re faced with an immediate moral dilemma, most of us are so thrown off that we’re not exactly able to think in complete sentences. Once we’ve pulled ourselves together and we’re thinking more rationally, though, chances are we’ll ask ourselves something like “What should I do?

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4 Ways to Decrease Conflict Within Global Teams

Harvard Business Review

'Working on a team scattered across the globe can be challenging. Differences in time zones, language, and cultural differences make it hard to get to know and trust team members. You can’t see what coworkers are doing or walk down the hall to resolve issues before they escalate. Sometimes, without the subtle cues you get working face-to-face, you don’t even know a conflict is brewing until it blows up.

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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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Does Corporate America Finally Get What Working Parents Need?

Harvard Business Review

'At this week’s White House Summit on Working Families, President Obama and others made a moral case for changing the way we work. “Family leave, childcare, workplace flexibility, a decent wage – these are not frills, they are basic needs. They shouldn’t be bonuses. They should be part of our bottom line as a society,” the president remarked.

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How Africa Is Challenging Marketing

Harvard Business Review

'For the first time, Western stereotypes associating Africa with death, disease, poverty, and war are being replaced by the reality of demanding, brand-conscious consumers who happen to live in a challenging environment. For too long, “Africa” has been considered a homogenous mass rather than a multicultural continent of diverse citizens.