Thu.Jun 19, 2014

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Check Out Today’s 200-Second Soundbite™ Video Spotlight!

General Leadership

'Senior Curator Matthew T. Fritz explains that insulation of a leader reduces intensity, flow or transfer of a stimulus. It can be acoustic, electrical, impact or thermal: the latter measured in R-value, or the true measure of the insulating material’s resistance. Measuring leadership R-value – that is, the amount of insulating resistance built into a team, which restricts the flow of valuable information among members—is critical for effective communication.… Read the rest.

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Flip Your Organization Chart

N2Growth Blog

'By Brian Layer. Chief Executive Officer, N2Growth. Do you know what everyone in your organization does? To find out, you might want to change your perspective. Years ago I learned to draw reading Betty Edwards’ book, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” The effort sharpened my perspective of just about everything. To draw, I learned to see differently and I walked away with a clearer, fuller appreciation of the things around me.

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8 tips for effective employee praise

Lead Change Blog

'If praising employees does not come naturally to you, here are a few tips for crafting words to motivate your team. Author information Leigh Steere Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank. Professional kettle-stirrer. Writer. Curriculum developer. Connect with Leigh on her LeadChange profile , website , or Twitter and check out the Managing People Better assessment where you can get some feedback on your management style and help with a research project.

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3 Steps that Can Change Your Career

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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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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2014 Reflections: The Path of my Life and Business

Lead Change Blog

'The story of my 2014 can only be told if I look back six months prior. On July 11, 2013, I fell and severely broke both bones in my lower left leg. This alone carried with it lessons and new awareness to last a lifetime and for the first three and a half months of [.] Author information jeffharmon Jeff Harmon is the president of Brilliance Within Coaching & Consulting which specializes in developing principled, character driven business leaders while helping them translate their strategie

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What They Didn’t Teach You at Business School about Negotiation

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from John Graham : Your daughters are fighting – over an orange. No hitting or hair pulling, just screaming and crying. What do you do? You might get a knife and cut the thing in half. A zero-sum solution, but fair. If you’re smart you ask each of them why they want the orange. If you’re lucky one wants it for the juice, the other the peel for marmalade.

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Dan Snyder and the First Rule of Holes

Next Level Blog

'The first rule of holes is that when you’re in one, quit digging. Apparently, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder didn’t get that memo. He’s in a deep hole and continues to dig. Long time readers of this blog know that I am not a fan of Snyder. Back in 2009, I wrote a rant/takedown on his leadership style that, to my surprise, landed me on TV. I am sorry to report that not much has changed since then including his insistence on sticking with the offensive name of his team.

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Teaching Leaders What to Stop

Marshall Goldsmith

'As a 10-year board member of the Peter Drucker Foundation, I had many opportunities to listen to Peter Drucker, the world’s authority on management. During this time, Peter taught me some very important lessons about life and leadership. One of the greatest lessons he taught me is this: “We spend a lot of time helping leaders learn what to do. We do not spend enough time teaching leaders what to stop.

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Amazon, Already the “Easy and Convenient, Quick and Effortless” Champion, Just Keeps Getting More Easy and More Convenient

First Friday Book Synopsis

'If you are trying to attract new customers, and you want to keep those new customers (and your long-time customers), then know this… someone else is after those same customers — your customers. So, assuming you have a high-quality product or service they want, and will pay for, here’s your next challenge. Make it easy […].

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‘Managers as Mentors’ Celebrates Publication Anniversary

Marshall Goldsmith

'The origin of the word mentor goes back to ancient Greece–specifically, to the character of Mentor in Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey.” As Odysseus departs for the Trojan War, he leaves his trusted friend Mentor in charge of both the palace and the care and education of Odysseus’ teenage son– a role that combined sensitivity and the sharing of wisdom.

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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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Interview: CQ: How to Develop Your Change Intelligence

Change Starts Here

'What’s your CQ? This month, Barbara Trautlein, author of Change Intelligence and Principal at Change Catalysts, joins the show to discuss the types of change intelligence and how to develop yours to become more influential at work. Listen to the show here (30 minutes): Be sure to visit the radio show page to listen to past episodes and subscribe to the show.

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Is Failure a Luxury?

Mills Scofield

'We''re finally recognizing the value of failure, which is much needed. But lest it turn into an entitlement , for some, it isn''t an option. " But, is failure — the freedom to fail — really a luxury? In the developed world, we are expect second, third, fourth chances. Stop and think about the decisions most of us have faced and will face.

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Mobile and Social Fundraising

Coaching Tip

'Each generation living today has come of age with profoundly different experiences concerning mass communication, and these differences directly affect how they give to nonprofits. Baby Boomers are young enough to be experiencing the rise of new media in their daily lives, which consequently is affecting their life-long giving habits. Gen X and Gen Y both came of age during the rise of mass Internet communications and increasingly shun print communications and fundraising, while adapting quick

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When Life is Crazy-Making

Deep Imprints

'There are days that you wish wouldn’t quit – like that day about 8 years ago when I was sitting on an Oregon beach, reading mysteries and watching the kids play. Then there are seasons where the opportunities are plentiful and time is limited. I have noticed a pattern in myself – in Spring, I […].

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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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Why Our Employees Asked Us To Stop Giving Away Cars

Strategy Driven

'Easy-to-implement ideas to improve your corporate culture and drive employee engagement. We gave a new car away to our employees every other month, six cars in total, to keep the motivation and excitement up among our best performing sales agents. We were really impressed with ourselves and wanted to know what else we could do to improve the happiness factor.

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Scott D. Anthony: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Scott D. Anthony is the managing partner of Innosight, a global strategic innovation consulting and investment firm. Based in the firm’s Singapore offices since 2010, he has led Innosight’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region as well as its venture capital activities (Innosight Ventures). He has worked with clients ranging from national governments to companies in […].

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How to Build a Successful YouTube Show

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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How To Avoid Dumb Things

Eric Jacobson

'Here are three helpful leadership tips from author Neil Smith -- from his book, co-authored with Patricia O''Connell, How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things : People say they cannot find the time to do things, yet they always find the time to fix things when they break. Companies need to create that sense of urgency before a problem occurs. People will embrace change if they see the logic behind it.

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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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LinkedIn Groups, why they don’t work for you

Rapid BI

'To answer this we can gain some insight with a tale of two LinkedIn groups. But before we look at this lets have some context. You do use LinkedIn for more than just job search…. Don’t you? LinkedIn groups are often formal or informal communities focussed on a sector, industry or profession. With the right […].

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Author John Jantsch Explains What It Takes To Sell Today

Eric Jacobson

'Author John Jantsch flips the usual sales approach on its head in his new book, Duct Tape Selling: Think Like a Marketer, Sell Like a Superstar. Today''s sales superstars must attract, teach, convert, serve, and measure while developing a personal brand that stands for trust and expertise. According to Jantsch: Listening is the new prospecting. Educating is the new presenting.

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Are You Pulling a Green Day at Work?

The Idolbuster

'[link]. Tonight when I was cooking dinner, I put on Bullet in a Bible, Greenday’s 2005 concert DVD. The movie opens with an interview with Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer. Question: What do you think of people who only like you because you are in Green Day? Answer: I am Green Day. That is my life. – Billie Joe Armstrong. Interesting convergence of my favorite band and my work passion.

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Think Of Negative Feedback As A Gift

Eric Jacobson

'Negative feedback is part of growing as a leader -- both delivering that feedback and sometimes receiving that type of feedback. Keith Ferrazzi , CEO of Ferazzi Greenlight , a research-based consulting and training company, suggests practicing " caring criticism ," as he recently explained it in the Harvard Business Review. " Negative feedback can hurt, but usually it''s a gift aimed at helping the recipient improve performance or avoid mistakes.

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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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LinkedIn Groups, why they don’t work for you

Rapid BI

'To answer this we can gain some insight with a tale of two LinkedIn groups. But before we look at this lets have some context. You do use LinkedIn for more than just job search…. Don’t you? LinkedIn groups are often formal or informal communities focussed on a sector, industry or profession. With the right […].

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How To Rank-Order Priorities To Motivate Employees

Eric Jacobson

'When you meet with your employee during her annual performance appraisal take time to determine what motivates her when it comes to her career development. Motivation changes over time and changes depending on where the individual is in her career. So, to determine what motives her, author Paul Falcone recommends you ask her to rank-order her priorities in terms of the following six guidelines : If you had to chose two categories from the following six, which would you say hold the most signifi

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How to use LinkedIn Groups effectively

Rapid BI

'To answer this we can gain some insight with a tale of two LinkedIn groups. But before we look at this lets have some context. You do use LinkedIn for more than just job search…. Don’t you? LinkedIn groups are often formal or informal communities focussed on a sector, industry or profession. With the right […].

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Today's Leadership Thought

Eric Jacobson

'A good reminder from a former mayor of Kansas City, Kansas: " If you haven''t done anything for someone else today, you haven''t done anything for yourself" - Joe Steineger, Farmer and Former Mayor, Kansas City, Kansas.

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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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6 top tips for selecting the right LinkedIn Groups

Rapid BI

'To answer this we can gain some insight with a tale of two LinkedIn groups. But before we look at this lets have some context. You do use LinkedIn for more than just job search…. Don’t you? LinkedIn groups are often formal or informal communities focussed on a sector, industry or profession. With the right […].

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3 Ways Leaders Can Avoid A Knee-Jerk Reaction (And An Awful Lot Of Trouble)

Terry Starbucker

'Leaders are constantly processing information, and are often called upon to make decisions based on that information. Or not make them. That’s where our knees come in. Sometimes the nature of this information, its source, or the manner in which it was delivered, puts some kind of strange electric charge into the knee, and consequently, it jerks upward, causing a powerful reaction.

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How to select a LinkedIn group

Rapid BI

'To answer this we can gain some insight with a tale of two LinkedIn groups. But before we look at this lets have some context. You do use LinkedIn for more than just job search…. Don’t you? LinkedIn groups are often formal or informal communities focussed on a sector, industry or profession. With the right […].

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Why Women Don’t Negotiate Their Job Offers

Harvard Business Review

'Research shows that women are more reticent than men to negotiate their salary offers. For instance, one study of graduating MBA students found that half of the men had negotiated their job offers as compared to only one eighth of the women. This general pattern has been replicated in survey studies of working adults and in laboratory experiments. It begs the question: Why?

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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.