Wed.Nov 26, 2014

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What Is Gratitude?

Let's Grow Leaders

'True gratitude begins wtih deep humility. True gratitude changes us. True gratitude transforms our relationships. True gratitude changes the game. Courtesies Aren’t Gratitude. And yet, as leaders, we spend much time on “Thanks for passing the gravy” kind of thanks. …thanks for this report. …thanks for the update. …thanks for coming to work on time. …thanks for returning my call. …thanks for dinner.

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Leading with I.C.E. Part III: Excellence

General Leadership

'“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”. Mario Andretti. In Part I of this series we discussed Integrity and the concept of being “whole” as a leader. In Part II we discussed Commitment and the importance of leaders being committed to others as too often we see leaders more committed to themselves than their teams or their

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There Is No Time To Hurry Up And Wait

N2Growth Blog

'By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts. Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. M aking any progress, process transformation or change across American communities and throughout the global business communities as usual is always hard and usually requires a significant investment of resources – people, finance and effort. So, whenever a leader or an organization adopts any new strategy, technology platform, methodology or approach, that adoption has to be driven by both a need and with

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Gratitude Enlarges Your World

Lead Change Blog

'Have you ever considered how silly gratitude is? In a world where you must climb your way to the top and look out for yourself, gratitude is a waste of energy, or a dangerous weakness. You must stay on your toes, constantly vigilant to take advantage of every opportunity. Each chance for gain must be grasped. You must make your breaks and get all you can every chance you get.

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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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Learn or Die

Leading Blog

'Our ability (and willingness) to learn impacts our personal and business growth, operational excellence, and our capacity to innovate. More than ever, it truly is learn or die. Learning is impacted by our “reflexive ways of thinking, the rigidity of our mental models, and the strength of our ego defense systems.” So to a large degree is means overcoming our humanness.

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5 Powerful Trends in Ethical Consumerism

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton If you think your customers are separate from your business, you are behind the times. Customers are becoming part of the fabric of organizations in ways that meet their very specific needs. This week I describe 5 powerful trends that are changing the rules of business, and require a heightened ethical awareness.

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How To Find Your Process For Success

Joseph Lalonde

'T here’s a lot of talk on finding success and what you need to do to achieve success. Every expert out there has a process for success. And they think you should follow their path to success. Image by Remy Chanteloup. You’ve probably heard that early risers are the ones who ultimately see success. Then there’s the next expert who tells you to stay up late and burn the midnight oil.

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What to Look for in a Secure Cloud Storage Provider

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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Running Through the Mud

Leadership Freak

'Your voice is born in solving your own struggle. Wisdom is found while running through the mud. Struggling in the mud makes you useful. You are the message.

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Do big things by letting go of small stuff

Tony Mayo

'Reagan had been doing it for years. He understood an important distinction that [President] Johnson never grasped: being in control and being successful aren’t always the same thing. –Landslide: LBJ and Ronald Reaganat the Dawn of a New America by Jonathan Darman via Delancy Place lyndon johnson and ronald reagan — […].

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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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When it Comes to Books (and TV Shows, and…), Well… I’m Really Just a Fan

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Call this a reflection on favorite writers… There are times when I don’t like our “everyone is a critic” culture. Sometimes, I just want to be a fan of my favorite writers. Recently, someone slammed a book by one of my favorite authors, saying that he just did not find it valuable. It got me […].

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Success Is Never a Solo Act

CO2

'by Gary Cohen. In the U.S. (the land of Manifest Destiny ), we put a lot of emphasis on property and ownership. We want to know whose idea that was, who was there first, and who owns it now. While it’s a fun exercise to retrace the history and origins of ownership–”Thy shall not steal” from the Ten Commandments, Aristotle’s assertion that “when men own something in common it is least cared for,” Locke’s social contract , etc.–and it’s

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The Innovators and Their Innovations – Walter Isaacson Reveals the Formula

First Friday Book Synopsis

'So, this is pretty close to the formula: A touch of brilliance – brilliant genius + an understanding of the ideas developed by others – (understanding and appreciation) + working together – “it takes a team” + a deep belief that “beauty matters” leading to the next breakthrough innovation, building on one small advance at […].

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Team Success: Success Is Never a Solo Act

CO2

In the U.S. (the land of Manifest Destiny ), we put a lot of emphasis on property and ownership. We want to know whose idea that was, who was there first, and who owns it now. While it’s a fun exercise to retrace the history and origins of ownership–“Thy shall not steal” from the Ten Commandments, Aristotle’s assertion that “when men own something in common it is least cared for,” Locke’s social contract , etc.–and it’s equally fun (and

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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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Karl Ronn: Part 1 of an interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

'Karl Ronn is the managing director of Innovation Portfolio Partners. Based in Palo Alto, he helps Fortune 500 companies create new businesses or helps entrepreneurs start category creating new companies. He is a co-founder of VC-backed Butterfly Health that sells Butterfly body liners nationally. He is also developing a software company building diagnostic competency for […].

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Why it Pays to be a Contrarian

Strategy Driven

'In his famous poem, Robert Frost declared that he preferred to take “the road less travelled by.” I take that idea not only as a useful philosophy for life, but also as an even better guide for business. When I began to buy and sell commercial real estate in 1968 I was told that the market had been weak for years, and I was foolish to even consider that kind of investment.

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Best Leadership Books To Read In 2015

Eric Jacobson

'As you think about what business books you want to read next year, how about adding to the list at least one book from the list below. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills. A couple years ago, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership.

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Success Is Never a Solo Act

CO2

In the U.S. (the land of Manifest Destiny ), we put a lot of emphasis on property and ownership. We want to know whose idea that was, who was there first, and who owns it now. While it’s a fun exercise to retrace the history and origins of ownership–“Thy shall not steal” from the Ten Commandments, Aristotle’s assertion that “when men own something in common it is least cared for,” Locke’s social contract , etc.–and it’s equally fun (and

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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 10 Things I Am Thankful For This Year

Eric Jacobson

'Each year, around Thanksgiving time, I think about what I am thankful for. This year, I decided to once again take the time to make a list. A list of 10 things I am thankful for. What''s on your list this year? What''s on your list this year that wasn''t on last year''s list? Here is my list : Family and friends Employment, and a year of positively evolution for my workplace Technology, Blogs, Twitter and all social media sharing tools that help me to be a constant learner Health and all those

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Is My Target Too Vague?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: Is this target definition too vague for my Fishing Line: “Vice presidents of product management or product marketing in B2B organizations that sell complex products and services to risk averse industries.” What is your answer to this consultant? Do you think his target is too vague? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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How to (Respectfully) Disagree With Your Boss

Strategy Driven

'Image Source: Maryland GovPics. We’ve all been there. When your boss makes a decision that you know is a bad idea. One of the hardest things to do is speak up and explain why it’s a mistake. However, if you can summon the courage and present a good argument, it’s a great skill to have. Disagreeing with your boss will create respect between the two of you.

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Effective Leaders Use a Rifle Approach More than a Shotgun

Ron Edmondson

'I talk to so many leaders who get so frustrated because they never seem to accomplish as much as they set out to do. Most of the time the reason is a fairly simple one. They used the wrong approach to the work. Many times as leaders we try to accomplish too many tasks in one day. We don’t create a realistic checklist — just an overwhelming mass of things we “need” to do.

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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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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #219

Rapid BI

'“I never knew it was so easy to get rich. Just type ‘money’ into your GPS!” Office based cartoons, funnies or humor can help to communicate important messages or tips in a non threatening way. see more office humor Tweets by @RapidBI See some of our products to help develop your people and […].

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"I'd Like My Life Back" -- a lesson for CEOs in building an organization that listens to warnings

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Dave Yarin: It was April 2010, and a Fortune 500 CEO would utter one of the most ill advised yet memorable lines in corporate history. The world''s largest man-made environmental disaster had taken place one week earlier when BP''s Gulfwater Horizon rig exploded, killing 11 workers and spilling millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.

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What Maslow’s Hierarchy Won’t Tell You About Motivation

Harvard Business Review

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The Hard Data on Being a Nice Boss

Harvard Business Review

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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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To Get Over Something, Write About It

Harvard Business Review

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What Airbnb Gets About Culture that Uber Doesn’t

Harvard Business Review

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A Chief Innovation Officer’s Actual Responsibilities

Harvard Business Review

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To Get Over Something, Write About It

Harvard Business Review

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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.