Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Don’t wait until you have it “all together” to lead. Arrogant leaders parade strengths. Successful leaders understand the power of weaknesses. You’re disqualified from leadership, if you don’t have weaknesses. Don’t trust leaders who have it all together. Authentic leaders are better because they accept weakness. The seven powers of weakness: Weakness expands thinking.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

If you are a manager, I’m sure the title of this post got your attention. Because if you are a manager, you have had to deal with conflicts; between your team members, with people across the organization, and perhaps even between others and yourself. And if you have had those experiences, chances are you’d love […]. The post Conflict Resolution for Managers: Easy strategies for resolving conflict quickly and effectively appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Strategy Management Team Organization 105

First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

It takes a village to build an economy, and we have an astonishing village here. Our winners treat employees with respect, use a high moral compass and provide the necessities of career advancement. They make employees feel like family and give them a sense of purpose. Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, Workers rule in our… Read More “Treat employees with respect” – Cheryl Hall reveals the secret at the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

You'll learn a lot about marketing from the new book, Does it Work? , by Shane Atchison and Jason Burby. Most important, you'll discover their 10 principles for getting digital marketing right. What also really caught my attention was the book's discussion about the elements of good culture. Culture created from as high up in the organization as possible.

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Environment Marketing Books Team 50

Advertiser: Paycor

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

The folks at Acuity Systems know sales. Yes, they are our 2015 sponsor. But we would not have agreed to their sponsorship without believing in their expertise. And they do have expertise! Right after our December 4 First Friday Book Synopsis, Brisa Castillo, Associate at Acuity Systems, will lead a free one-hour bonus program (from… Read More Sales do not Happen by Accident – You’ve got to Have, and Follow, a System – (Come to Acuity Systems’ bonus session on Dec. 4).

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System Books Blog 76

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Take the opportunity today to teach an employee something new. Nearly everyone likes to learn and is capable of tackling a new challenge. Teach your employee something that expands his (or her) current job description. Teach something that will help him to get promoted within your organization at a later date. Teach him a skill that uses new technology.

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Efficiency Skills Technology Positioning 50