Mon.Sep 15, 2014

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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

Let's Grow Leaders

'John’s frustration had turned to exacerbation. He’d done everything he could to position himself for the next promotion. His results were amazing. He’d taken on several cross-functional projects and nailed those too. He was delegating more and growing the competence of his team. He’d become far more open to feedback and had truly become a team player, even navigating the tricky inter-departmental dynamics.

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The Power of the Coffee Cup

Lead Change Blog

'Okay, this really isn’t about a coffee cup. It’s a post about customer service and the difference quality customer service can make. You know, the kind of service that stays with you long after you’ve left the store or hung up the phone. The service you find yourself talking about with someone over lunch several [.] 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 com

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Grow Your Position In Three Small Steps.

Rich Gee Group

'Sometimes we feel trapped at work. Doing the same thing day after day. Handling the same issues, the same malcontents and ultimately getting nowhere. What can you do to move forward? When I work with teams, I have them perform a lot of teamwork, but I also refocus them on a series of simple exercises to help them grow their position. I call it Change-Grow-Help.

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Is it Getting Tougher to Manage Home and Office?

Women on Business

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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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What Coaching Leaders Do Differently

Nathan Magnuson

'The term “coaching” has been trending as a corporate buzzword for some time now. We’re all familiar with athletics coaches. But when someone advises us to find a coach to learn a new skill or solve problem, it’s usually in a professional context. What does it actually mean to coach someone? The interesting thing about coaching is how dynamic of a leadership role it is.

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Leadership practices for presence and focus

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . . All leaders experience situations that surprise them, distract them, or knock them off center. These are the events that can trigger us to react in a way that is not what we prefer by assaulting our values and intent. A practice that helps you to stay present, centered, and grounded will keep you focused, ready for whatever comes your way, and can help you get through the things that are surprising and difficult with grace.

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Do you Know the Difference Between a Performance Issue and a Pet Peeve?

Great Leadership By Dan

'How would you like if your manager told you that you were putting the toilet paper on the wrong way ? Probably the same way your employees feel when you get on their case about your own personal pet peeves. Read my latest post at About.com Management and Leadership to find out the difference between a legitimate performance issue and an annoying pet peeve.

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Forget the Bus! Develop Talent to Create a Fast, Nimble Fleet

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Organizations need people who know what they’re doing, where they’re going, and have the skills to get there. We call that “talent.” It’s frustrating to try leading an organization without the right talent. You spend a lot of time spinning your wheels. Unfortunately, there’s a common misbelief that the best way to get talent is by “stack ranking,” and then weeding out the bottom 10% of your workforce to make room to add talent.

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Monday Quote:

General Leadership

'A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, …and shows the way. John Maxwell. by … Read the rest. The post Monday Quote: appeared first on General Leadership.

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Seven Great Questions to Ask Others

Kevin Eikenberry

'Just this morning, in a coaching conversation, I asked a question that, as stated by the other person, was exactly what would help them past their obstacle. I’m gratified that I could help. The same question, without trust between the other person and me, might have fallen flat. The intention and purpose of our questions, […]. The post Seven Great Questions to Ask Others appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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 and Freedom of Focus

Leadership Freak

'Life without focus is thin. Unfocused leaders drive everyone crazy including themselves. Chasing shiny objects frees at first, but loses it’s luster with the passage of time. Exhaustion and frustration set in.

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096: Bringing the Lean Startup into Your Organization: Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty | with Jeff Dyer

Engaging Leader

'Have you or your team ever come up with a big idea that you thought would be very cool, but didn’t take any action because you thought it would be too risky? Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem. Maybe you’ve tried […] Have you or your team ever come up with a big idea that you thought would be very cool, but didn''t take any action because you thought it would be too risky?

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The Single Most Important Thing You Can Say to Your Boss

ReImagine Work

'Open with this statement when you want to be heard. “I’m bringing this up because I want to do a good job.” This is one of the most powerful sentences you can use to start a conversation with your boss. There was a study done several years ago about employee feedback. Employees said they didn’t receive feedback about their performance.

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The Power of the Coffee Cup

Lead Change Blog

'Okay, this really isn’t about a coffee cup. It’s a post about customer service and the difference quality customer service can make. You know, the kind of service that stays with you long after you’ve left the store or hung up the phone. The service you find yourself talking about with someone over lunch several hours later, or maybe the next day.

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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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Mindful Mondays: Travel Tips for the Mindful Road Warrior

Next Level Blog

'My work requires a lot of travel to meet with and present to clients. As the recent news stories about high altitude disputes over reclining seats on airplanes suggest, business travel can be stressful. That stress can eat you alive if you let it. Over the years, I’ve adopted some routines that have helped me stay healthy and sane when I travel for business.

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You’ve Changed! Why Didn’t They Notice?

Marshall Goldsmith

'It’s much harder to change others’ perceptions of our behavior than it is to change our own behavior. People’s perceptions of us are formed when they observe a sequence of actions we take that resemble one another. When other people see a pattern of resemblance, that’s when they start forming their perceptions of us. For example, one day you’re asked to make a presentation in a meeting.

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A church full of missionaries

Deep Imprints

'Wouldn’t it be great if your community knew that your church is the place that people get help? If your congregants were known on the job and in the neighborhoods as people to go to when you need help? What if your computer genius was known for finding creative solutions to programs that made a difference? […].

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Thoughts – From Fran Tarkenton, on the Value of Reading; and from a Hedge Fund’s Call to Action for Olive Garden

First Friday Book Synopsis

'One of my “daily reads” is Business Insider. It is comprehensive, constantly updated, and deals with business, culture, news… so much. Recently, I read two articles that are especially worth noting. One was a piece by Fran Tarkenton, former NFL quarterback, now successful entrepreneur. His article was about “big” companies getting in trouble: Businesses Like […].

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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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The Next 5 Years of the Online Community Profession

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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Should I Call Before I Mail My Book?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: Should I mail a copy of my book to a prospect or call them first and ask if they would like a copy? What would your suggestion be to this consultant? What has worked for you? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. Consultants Creating Value Positioning Relationships adding value agreements Consultative selling Context Discussion Marketing positioning positioning.

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Art of Managing—Don’t Set Artificial Limits on Employee Involvement

Management Excellence

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How Sponsors Are Not Mentors, And Why You Need A Sponsor

Eric Jacobson

'"Sponsors are not mentors. Sponsors are powerful leaders who see potential in you and, provided you give them 110 percent, will go out on a limb to make things happen for you," explains author Sylvia Ann Hewlett in her new book, Executive Presence. She adds that because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can''t or won''t.

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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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5 Real Reasons Most Dreams Never Come True.

Ron Edmondson

'I talk to a lot of frustrated people in my work. I meet a lot of people chasing after something — yet never seeming to find what they are seeking. I think many times — and most of us are prone to doing this — we make excuses rather better than we make progress. And there are reasons that is the case. Here are 5 of the real reasons most dreams never come true: People quit trying.

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Training – the sustainable & cost effective enabling element for business success

Rapid BI

'Did you know…facts about training? The cost of training is expensive – but the cost of gaining a new customer is a lot more! A 2% increase in customer retention has the same effect as decreasing costs by 10% – Leading on the Edge of Chaos, Emmet Murphy & Mark Murphy A customer is 4 […].

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How Cities Are Using Analytics to Improve Public Health

Harvard Business Review

'From clean water supplies to the polio vaccine, the most effective public health interventions are typically preventative policies that help stop a crisis before it starts. But predicting the next public health crisis has historically been a challenge, and even interventions like chlorinating water or distributing a vaccine are in many ways reactive.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #167

Rapid BI

'“Nobody can accuse us of lying. The chart is lying.” Office based cartoons, funnies or humor can help to communicate important messages or tips in a non threatening way. see more office humor.

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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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Rethinking the Bank Branch in a Digital World

Harvard Business Review

'More US bank branches closed in 2013 than ever before. More than 85% of retail banking transactions are now digital. The bank branch is “going south,” mobile-banking entrepreneur Brett King said to CNBC. “And there’s no reason to assume we’ll see a resurgence of activity at the branch—the mobile app is the nail in the coffin.”. So are we witnessing the death throes of brick-and-mortar retail banking?

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How To Expose The Real Issues That Underlie Paradoxes In Modern Organizations

Eric Jacobson

'With the demands of technology, transparency, and constant connectedness, and calls for higher performance, leaders from the front line to the C-suite face complex dilemmas that cannot be easily denied or postponed. These perplexing, recurring issues are familiar to anyone in a leadership role today, including: How do I balance my functional or business unit goals with the needs of my peers and the whole company?

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You Need a Community, Not a Network

Harvard Business Review

'The internet is great for spreading information and rallying crowds, but you can’t mobilize people to collaborate and create something of lasting value simply by connecting them via the web. To get serious results from a network, you need commitment and a continuity of relationships among the participants. To borrow language from the philosopher Avishai Margalit , the web is a “ thin we ” type of network.

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People’s Creative Output Depends on the Initial Stimulus

Harvard Business Review

'In a series of experiments, the novelty of people’s creative output was affected by the novelty of the raw materials they were initially exposed to, says Justin M. Berg of The Wharton School. For example, students who were asked to come up with product ideas for a university bookstore tended to produce ideas that were rated higher in novelty ( 3.82 versus 3.05 on a 7-point novelty scale) if they were first shown a fishing pole rather than a whiteboard.

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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.