Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I N AN ESSAY published in 1908, Orison Swett Marden encourages leaders to give responsibility to their employees—to develop leaders at all levels. Give power so that others may grow. Below are thoughts adapted from that essay that are as relevant today as they were when they were written. Every man is a stranger to his greatest strength, his mightiest power, until the test of great responsibility, a critical emergency, or a supreme crisis in his life, calls it out.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the intricacies of life and business, we occasionally cross paths with individuals who leave an indelible mark on our lives. They're not just colleagues or acquaintances; they're people who bring joy, wisdom, and purpose into our everyday interactions. One such luminary was Joan Blumenfeld. Joan was more than just a colleague to many of us in the Darien Dynamos BNI group; she was a beacon of positivity, a person who could light up a room with her knowledge, enthusiasm, and heartfelt concern.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I'm hosting another great book giveaway. Christian Greiser's new book guides personal transformation. Don't miss this opportunity to get a wonderful book.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Creating a respectful workplace is essential for the overall well-being and productivity of employees. A workplace that is characterized by respect, trust, and open communication is one where employees feel valued, safe, and motivated to perform at their best. As a leader, it is your responsibility to foster an environment where respect is the norm.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When your consulting firm delivers recommendations well, your clients appreciate your work and compliment you. When your recommendations are delivered with the nuance and power of a John Williams score (e.g., Star Wars, ET, Harry Potter, Jaws, etc.), your clients love your work, their trust in your consulting firm blossoms, they find more ways to … Continued The post 5 Notes to Ensure Your Consulting Firm’s Recommendations Resonate appeared first on David A.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s competitive educational landscape, attracting more students to your college or school requires a strategic and innovative approach. Whether you’re a higher education institution or a K-12 school, the key to success lies in showcasing your unique offerings and creating an appealing environment for students. This article will explore effective strategies to attract more students to your educational institution. 1.

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Niagara Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Leading a new project, forming a new team, or taking over an existing one can be exciting and daunting, and the kickoff meeting is the first impression the team will have of your leadership capabilities. To help you set a great first impression and ace your first meeting with a new team , we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 most loved resources for leading meetings.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The maternal instinct is cherished as a cornerstone of human development but the moment it comes to a working mother , the same qualities are weaponized to bolster the maternal wall bias. If the term sounds unfamiliar, it is because it is. The maternal wall bias in the workplace is often disregarded but it does a great deal to contribute to the gender inequality and pay disparity between men and women.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Latinx adults in the United States grappling with concerns about their documentation status, including the fear of deportation, exhibit lower levels of physical and mental well-being compared to those without such worries, reveals a recent study from the University of Michigan. The research demonstrates a clear link between documentation status concerns and adverse health outcomes among Latinx individuals.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Advice: Where innovation meets risk: Helping your clients adopt AI and automation Written by Ian Wylie Tuesday 10 October 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email As organisations take on the task of becoming “more intelligent”, they’re adopting new tools at a blistering pace. If your clients are keen to keep up, tying new technology to strategy and ROI will make the switch effective, not overwhelming Organisations’ first task of the 21st century was to bec

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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 Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Altruistic organizations undoubtedly perform their good deeds for their own sake, but research from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin suggests it might also influence whether job candidates negotiate on their salary or not. The researchers highlight that many organizations today have deployed what is referred to as “social impact framing” This results in them emphasizing the positive impact their business has on society.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Serving your notice period can be a bittersweet experience. You might be excited about your new role, but friction with your existing employer is always a possibility. Ideally, you can decide to leave a company at any time as long as you follow the terms of the contract, however, many employers often feel snubbed by an employee choosing to move on. One way to display this displeasure during resignation is when the salary is withheld after the resignation period is announced.

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Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

FACT: The 1-2 day off-site approach to leadership development is antiquated. But why? Organizations are Hierarchical An off-site approach to leadership development doesn’t address the very real issues of fragmented corporate cultures. For leaders to thrive they need to strong internal networks, which also encourages collaboration and diversity of thought.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Too many project leaders think rigidly about Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies and believe that they need to choose between the two. But many projects — especially those with diverse stakeholder needs and complex structures — benefit from a hybrid approach that combines aspects of Waterfall and Agile. The rise of hybrid methods isn’t tied to a particular time or event; instead, they have evolved organically as a response to the needs of modern, complex projects.

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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Who contributes more to a household, the person who washes the dishes or the one who takes out the garbage? The person who cooks dinner or the one who does the laundry? The main breadwinner or the one who spends more time with the kids? If you think keeping score in any relationship is petty, you’re right. But it happens every day. Unfortunately, this sort of rivalry can breed resentment, jealousy, and even anger.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A new study exploring the ever-changing landscape of workers’ experiences and perspectives around mental health, stigma, and work has uncovered new insights about how workplace mental health has changed from before, during, and after the pandemic. The findings show that mental health isn’t improving in the U.S., but there are some new bright spots, too.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Employment laws are constantly evolving and pay equity remains a hot topic of discussion. Some question whether there really is a pay equity issue while others live through regularly being at a disadvantage. Pew Research Center found that the gender pay gap has remained stable for more than 20 years. While stable sounds like a positive word, their research implies that the pay inequality between men and women is similar to the numbers from 2002, with women earning 82 percent of what their male c

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In a growing number of states and countries, employers are not allowed to ask job candidates’ salary history or even their salary expectations. That means employers must find new ways to determine appropriate compensation. A key solution lies in salary benchmarking — using aggregated market data to establish competitive pay rates. Recent research in collaboration with a leading U.S. payroll processing company revealed that access to robust benchmarking tools doubled the probability of firms sett

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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 Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It may seem unlikely that the political leanings of chief executives affect their likelihood of buying overseas firms, but research from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida suggests otherwise. The study shows that conservative CEOs are much more likely to buy international firms than engage in new alliances with them. “In the past, the expectation has been that conservative people tend to be conservative with their money, they tend to shun risk, whereas liberal

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Is there a downside to scaling two businesses together, rather than focusing on each one separately?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A conversation with an expert communicator on how his outlook has changed.

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