Fri.Sep 19, 2014

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Experts Chime in on Bold and Innovative Leadership: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vixwerx for the great pic and to all our contributors! Self Leadership . “Freedom lies in being bold.” – Robert Frost. No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all aro

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7 Essentials for Building a Dream Team

General Leadership

' “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” Babe Ruth. The summer of 1992 marked the first time the United States would present a basketball team to the Olympics composed of current players from the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Lead Change is changing – will you join our journey?

Lead Change Blog

'“Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”–John F. Kennedy When we started Lead Change Group five years ago, my intent was to create a community of people who promoted character-based leadership, in other words, leading from “who you are” and [.] Author information Mike Henry Chief Instigator at Lead Change Group Mike is the Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group and co-author with 20 other Lead Cha

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Are We Too Busy Competing to do Anything New?

Leading Blog

'Peter Thiel’s Zero to One is a quick and engaging read, but the ideas are not as quick to digest. Zero to One is based on the idea that progress can take two forms: horizontal or vertical progress. Horizontal progress is doing more of what works—going from zero to n. Vertical progress is doing something new—going from zero to one. Thiel explains it this way: "Vertical progress is harder to imagine because it requires doing something nobody else has ever done.

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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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Who Carries the Flag?

Lead Change Blog

'This month was “watch a war movie month” for me. I watched again powerful movies of bravery like Glory, Gettysburg, The Patriot, The Big Red One, and Patton. They featured great scenes of courage and dedication to mission. One feature was the power of the flag. When the flag carrier was killed, someone else always [.] Author information Chip Bell Chip R.

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What Is Your Most Productive Workday?

Rich Gee Group

'I was flying the other day to the midwest and read this article: “39% of hiring managers say Tuesday is the most productive workday. Nearly two-fifths of managers polled deemed it the day to get things done. But beware of hump day, which grabbed just 14% of the vote. To avoid a midweek nosedive in efficiency, take a look at the big picture when planning your workweek, and truly recharge over the weekend.

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What Makes an Effective Board of Directors?

Women on Business

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Lead Change is changing – will you join our journey?

Lead Change Blog

'test. When we started Lead Change Group five years ago, my intent was to create a community of people who promoted character-based leadership, in other words, leading from “who you are” and not from power or position. . In our journey so far, we’ve connected with thousands of folks all over the globe, shared many ideas and made many friends, published a book and several electronic resources, webinars, and blog posts. “Change is the law of life and those who look only to

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Try Something Old Again

Joseph Lalonde

'G rowing up, life was pretty good. I had loving parents. I had good friends. I had everything a kid could hope for. Except one thing. The one thing I was missing was a positive sports experience. Image via Creative Commons. A memory that looms large in my mind is of being benched during my first, and only, season of little league baseball. Sitting on the bench while all of the other kids played baseball seemed like the worst thing that could happen to me.

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the smartest kids in the world by Amanda Ripley – Lessons and Takeaways

First Friday Book Synopsis

'I presented my synopsis of the smartest kids in the world…and how they got that way by Amanda Ripley at yesterday’s Urban Engagement Book Club, sponsored by CitySquare. (Let me first stipulate that I would not have been one of the smartest kids in the world in my day)… I was pretty disturbed by reading this […].

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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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Weekly Round-Up: On How A Culture of Learning Makes Teams More Productive, 7 Ways To Show Employees You Care, & How To Manage Your Email

leaderCommunicator

'Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. Each week I read and tweet several great articles and on Fridays I pull some of the best together here on my blog. So in case you’ve missed them, here is this week’s round-up of top posts. They’ll provide you with tips, strategies and thought-starters from many of the smart folks in my network.

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Your Subconscious Mind

Coaching Tip

'The subconscious mind consists of a field of consciousness, in which every impluse of thought that reaches the objective mind through any of the five senses is classified and recorded, and from which thoughts may be recalled or withdrawn. The subconscious mind works night and day. Through a method of procedure, unknown to man, the subsconsious mind draws upon the forces of Infinite Intelligence for the power with which it voluntarily transmutes one''s desires into their physical equivalent, ma

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5 Types of Successful Consultants

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: I’ve heard you talk about different types of consultants, like “Detectives.” Are there types of consultants that are successful or not successful? The answer I gave: Yes, there are five types of consultants who succeed and one type that generally fails in the long run. Alas, most consultants fall into the final category. Successful consultants focus on guiding their clients to a decision, or developing a plan or implementation, but not all three.

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1,000 Blog Posts and the Lessons Learned without the Cheering Crowds or Champagne

Management Excellence

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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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The Three Main Drivers Of Motivation

Eric Jacobson

'Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) from employees in his new book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity to build expertise, and working for a worthwhile cause Take a moment now to reflect on where your business excels and where it falls short.

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RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #171

Rapid BI

'“I need to know – is it better to lead from the front like a duck or lead from behind like a sheepdog?” 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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How To Listen And Learn

Eric Jacobson

'In John Baldoni''s new book , The Leader''s Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." or "Could you explain this?" Consider the "what if" question: "What if we looked at the situation like this?

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How Philosophy Makes You a Better Leader

Harvard Business Review

'The goal of most executive coaching and leadership development is behavior change—help the individual identify and change the behaviors that are getting in the way of, and reinforce the behaviors associated with, effective leadership. But what about the beliefs and values that drive behavior? The benefits of introspection and reflection on one’s own character and beliefs receive less attention in a typical coaching session than the benefits of behavior change.

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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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Who Carries the Flag?

Lead Change Blog

'This month was “watch a war movie month” for me. I watched again powerful movies of bravery like Glory , Gettysburg , The Patriot , The Big Red One , and Patton. They featured great scenes of courage and dedication to mission. One feature was the power of the flag. When the flag carrier was killed, someone else always picked it up and carried it.

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Finding Entrepreneurs Before They’ve Founded Anything

Harvard Business Review

'Venture capital is slowly but surely becoming a more data-driven business. Although data on private companies can sometimes be scarce, an increasing number of firms are relying on quantitative analysis to help determine which start-ups to back. But Bloomberg’s venture capital arm, Bloomberg Beta, is going one step further: it’s using an algorithm to try to select would-be entrepreneurs before they’ve even decided to start a company.

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Stop Searching for That Elusive Data Scientist

Harvard Business Review

'Based purely on the data, a really good data scientist will probably tell you the odds are poor that you’ll be able to find and hire really good data scientists. Surveys say there simply aren’t enough people with the unusual blend of software skills and statistical savvy to go around. Arguably even more important, high-impact data scientists bring collaborative temperaments and business acumen to data-driven initiatives.

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Coaching an Employee Who Doesn’t Want Help

Harvard Business Review

'Is there someone on your team who you’d like to coach, but resists your help? A high-performer who could reach further? A hard-worker who could grow faster? The best managers know to coach their employees , but what if someone doesn’t want your help? How can you convince a hesitant employee that your advice is worthwhile? What the Experts Say. “Resistance to coaching takes many forms,” says Amy Jen Su, managing partner of Isis Associates, an executive coaching and leadership development firm a

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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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Oracle: The Worst-Governed, Best-Run Company Around

Harvard Business Review

'After 37 years in charge, Larry Ellison finally stepped down as Oracle’s CEO on Thursday. Except that he’s not really stepping down. The 70-year-old will stay on as the software giant’s executive chairman and also its chief technology officer — the latter title a formalization of a role he was already playing. And the new co-CEOs, Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, will continue to do the same things they did as co-presidents, the only difference being that they will now report to the board instead of j

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Is UPS Making Big Money on All Those Amazon Packages? Not Quite

Harvard Business Review

'Amazon’s sales volume and its dependence on UPS have grown so great that packages from the e-commerce giant account for as much as one-third of the delivery company’s residential loads, says the Wall Street Journal. But don’t assume that UPS is getting rich on all this business: To provide free shipping to Prime members, Amazon has driven hard bargains with deliverers, and UPS’s average revenue on each internet-related package is dropping.

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Mobile Money Is Driving Africa’s Cashless Future

Harvard Business Review

'The evolution of African markets faces significant barriers: cost, distance, and a lack of infrastructure. Less than 30% of the population have bank accounts, and even fewer have credit cards. Informal retail and cash purchases are the norm, and that has its risks and costs. The amount of cash in one’s pocket at any given moment drives purchasing decisions.

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To Change Employee or Customer Behavior, Start Small

Harvard Business Review

'Across industries, organizations can greatly benefit from making tiny changes in their processes to take into account how employees and customers really behave — including not liking being told what to do. Our research and that of others has discovered that even some small tweaks can have a big impact. For example, consider what Google does in its cafeterias to encourage employees to adopt healthier eating habits.

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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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Finding Entrepreneurs Before They’ve Founded Anything

Harvard Business Review

Venture capital is slowly but surely becoming a more data-driven business. Although data on private companies can sometimes be scarce, an increasing number of firms are relying on quantitative analysis to help determine which start-ups to back. But Bloomberg’s venture capital arm, Bloomberg Beta, is going one step further: it’s using an algorithm to try to select would-be entrepreneurs before they’ve even decided to start a company.

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Will Oracle’s Co-CEO Setup Work?

Harvard Business Review

'Larry Ellison announced yesterday that he was stepping down as CEO of Oracle, the company he co-founded in 1977. In his place, Oracle presidents Mark Hurd and Safra Catz will share the CEO role. Ellison will remain chairman of the board and will still serve as chief technology officer. Cue the Ellison retrospectives. But what about the company’s future?

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Designing the Commute of the Future

Harvard Business Review

'By Testing. And Testing Again. How San Francisco Is Designing Its Metro Train of the Future CityLab The first San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (commonly known as BART) trains first appeared more than 40 years ago to great fanfare. They haven''t really changed since. But as Nate Berg reports, the system is on the cusp of change, with between 775 and 1,000 new cars scheduled to begin service in 2017, at a cost of up to $3.3 billion.