Sat.Apr 26, 2014 - Fri.May 02, 2014

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4 Signs You Have an Inspiring Point of View

Let's Grow Leaders

'Weak “leaders” waffle and shape shift. They’re easily swayed by popular opinion or the path of least resistance. Their point of view is remarkably consistent with whatever their boss says, or send messages that will cause the least amount of work. They attract other easy people, who’ll just go with the flow. The flow turns to […].

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Honoring Those Who Have Given Their All

General Leadership

'“ I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. ”. Bob Riley. [The following is an unedited transcript of the speech I shared this morning commemorating the third anniversary of the loss of nine of our teammates fighting for freedom in Afghanistan…a reminder they are gone but certainly not forgotten ]. We have a difficult but important duty today, paying homage to nine American heroes who gave everything in defense of freedom.

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The Brilliance Of Naiveté

N2Growth Blog

'By Mike Myatt. Chairman, N2Growth. * This post was originally published on Forbes. I was speaking with a colleague last week who at one point in our conversation referred a third party as being naïve, to which my response was, “ I’m not so sure that’s a bad thing – perhaps we should all be a bit more naïve. ” The seed I was trying to plant was that if people (particularly those in leadership) spent less time defending what they think they know, and more time exploring the vast universe of wh

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My Leadership Secret: Forget Superman, Just Remember 7 Words

Terry Starbucker

'I would never forget that day back in 1987. It was probably my third or forth meeting with my new boss, Jack Kent Cooke. He asked me a question about something, and truthfully, I can’t even remember what it was. What I vividly remember was answering in a way that clearly indicated I wasn’t very sure I had the right answer. I’m sure you know what I mean – like a Jeopardy contestant answering in the form of a question.

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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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More Secrets to a Great Relationship With Your Boss

Let's Grow Leaders

'When it comes to developing a great relationship with a boss, most of us can use all the help we can get. You have more power than you think. I’ve been having a blast talking with leaders and writers on tips for creating a great relationship with your boss. Their questions are challenging and ideas robust. Today […]. The post More Secrets to a Great Relationship With Your Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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4 Tips to Engage Your Employees

Lead Change Blog

'No one wants a boss who micromanages and is constantly looking over their shoulder. At the same time, most people don’t want a manager who is inattentive. It never looks good when a manager doesn’t seem to have an idea of what their employees are working on. Additionally, if a manager isn’t acknowledging when someone [.] Author information Piera Palazzolo Piera Palazzolo of Dale Carnegie Training wants to contribute to the online conversation about leadership and business management with the

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Zen And The Art Of More Human Leadership

Terry Starbucker

'Three times a week I practice yoga – I’ve been doing it regularly for nearly 8 years now, and it’s a great way to ground myself in what I call “ utter simplicity” . Utter simplicity is that ability to center one’s focus on one, or just a few, images or thoughts. Think about how hard that it really is these days to get to utter simplicity.

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Six Critical Leadership Moments

Leading Blog

'Step Up by Henry Evans and Colm Foster is about learning to recognize six critical leadership moments where we need to lead. These moments were areas that clients found difficult to deal with. Leadership is not someone else’s job. Anyone can recognize moments where leadership is required, know what to do and step up. The six critical moments are: Using anger intelligently in the workplace.

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Courage of Purpose

Lead Change Blog

'“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” Ambrose Redmoon What are you most afraid of losing? No, I’m not talking about your life. Let’s say in your job, what are you most afraid of? Generally, for me, I’m most afraid I’m wasting my [.] 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 Change Instigators, of The Character-B

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Check Out Today’s “200-Second Soundbite™” Podcast!

General Leadership

'Cruise over to PodBean to hear our latest 200-Second Soundbite entitled “ Be Willing to Shake the Tree ” or subscribe to our PodCast directly via iTunes at the following link. Senior Curator and GeneralLeadership.com CEO, Brigadier General John E. Michel shares that individuals who choose a growth mindset learn to look beyond present circumstances and see their challenges not as a measure of who they are today, but instead, consider them an opportunity to become what the world needs

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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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Connect by Negotiating With the Right Mindset

Michael Lee Stallard

'#30 Negotiate with a Mindset to Solve Problems Rather than to Win – You can build connections with people during negotiations if you adopt and maintain the right mindset. Thinking of the people you are negotiating with as competitors leads to disconnection and distrust. Instead, think of them as holding knowledge that you need to unearth in order to identify an optimal solution that is a win-win for everyone involved.

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Make Change Work

Leading Blog

'“People want to be led through change, not managed through it,” says Randy Pennington. Processes are an important left-brain activity, but people want to be led into the unknown which is a right-brain and often messy activity. Change leadership is a decidedly right-brained activity. When it comes to people, the shortest distance between two points isn’t necessarily a straight line.

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Understanding The Needs of Your Employees

Lead Change Blog

'As a leader it is essential that you understand what it is that your employees need and focus on their needs and desires as much as your own, if not more. To create a productive workforce you must make your workforce happy, and to do this you must listen to them, identify what it is [.] Author information Georgina Stewart Georgina Stewart has worked in the executive search business for a number of years and has been lucky enough to recruit for various international and local organisations.

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Three Secrets Presentation Pros Keep To Themselves.

Rich Gee Group

'To be honest, there are times when I’m scared. Not the ‘horror movie, the zombie is coming after me scared’ — more like the ‘I’ve been pushed WAY out of my comfort zone’ scared. A few weeks ago, I was asked by a Fortune 50 organization to speak to a group of their employees — a small group, say 50-100 people. No problem — I’ve done it before.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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5 Ways to Show Empathy as a Leader

Great Leadership By Dan

'This post first appeared on SmartBlog on Leadership : Empathy among corporate managers is in short supply, according to a survey of more than 600 employees by talent mobility consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison. The survey found that 58% of managers fail to show the right level of understanding toward their employees. “Empathy isn’t a weakness, but fundamental to good management,” said Kristen Leverone, Senior Vice President for Lee Hecht Harrison’s Global Talent Development Practice.

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LeadershipNow 140: April 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from April 2014 that you might have missed: The 4 Practices of Successful Flat Organizations by @JesseLynStoner. Understanding The Needs of Your Employees by Georgina Stewart. 4 Tips to Engage Your Employees by Piera Palazzolo. Bob Mankoff: Management Is A Laughing Matter by @JohnBaldoni. The Untold Story of Larry Page''s Incredible Comeback | Inc.

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Slice Through Overwhelming Workloads

Lead Change Blog

'If you’ve ever played Tetris, you know how quickly things can spiral out of control. Tiles begin to pile up, and soon you’re working feverishly—even though you know that you’re past the point where you can even keep up with everything that’s coming at you, let alone reverse the trend to actually win. Sometimes workloads [.] Author information Susan Mazza Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and produci

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Check Out Today’s 200-Second Soundbite!

General Leadership

'Cruise over to PodBean to hear our latest 200-Second Soundbite entitled “ Be Willing to Shake the Tree ” or subscribe to our PodCast directly via iTunes at the following link. The post Check Out Today’s 200-Second Soundbite! appeared first on General Leadership.

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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The One Ingredient Your Strengths May Be Missing

Tanveer Naseer

'The following is a guest piece by G5 Learning co-founder and author Steven Smith. Everyone wonders where their true strengths lie. Each year millions devote themselves to discovering those strengths for the first time, and building those strengths into true potential. What most people don’t realize is the level of confidence it takes to get there. And that limits them.

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First Look: Leadership Books for May 2014

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May. The Obstacle Is the Way : The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday. The Carpenter : A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All by Jon Gordon. Kidding Ourselves : The Hidden Power of Self-Deception by Joseph T. Hallinan. Power Cues : The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing Your Personal Impact by Nick Morgan.

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Redefining Leadership with Millennial Leader Marvin Mathew

Lead Change Blog

'I have a confession to make: sometimes when I read articles about leadership I roll my eyes. It happens mostly when I’m faced with the assumption that everyone is (or can be) a leader. I’ve always disagreed. Not everyone is a leader, not everyone should be a leader and not everyone wants to be a leader. [.] Author information Jon Mertz Jon is a vice president of marketing in the healthcare software industry.

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5 Marketing Automation Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

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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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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Finding Your Tennis Ball

Leadership Freak

'The more you’re pushing, the less you’re doing what you love. Love pulls. “It’s not just about pushing yourself. It’s about finding your tennis ball.” Drew Houston, Co-founder and CEO of Dropbox.

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Persistence pays off for leaders

Lead on Purpose

'Successful leaders are persistent; they relentlessly pursue their goals. In a recent post about business ups and downs, Michael Hyatt makes an interesting comparison of amateurs to professionals in baseball: Professionals aren’t smarter than you.

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The unlikely link between authority and empowerment

Lead Change Blog

'I’ve been talking to a budding author recently. He’s in his 20s and very likely to land a book deal here soon. He told me he started repeating in the shower every morning, “I’m an expert. I’m an expert. I’m an expert.” It’s as if he’s trying to catch up mentally with his accomplishment. Read more here. Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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Event Planning Guide: How to Host a Successful Event

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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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 insatiable desire to control

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . It’s mythical and alluring, that thing that you may secretly desire. It surfaces slowly and silently unseen, unheard, and often unrecognized. It hides within the façade of your ego, growing larger with time while blinding you to its presence. Make no mistake. It will destroy you and your organization even while it parasitizes your values and harms the spirits of those who once willingly followed you, but who now trudge along like sheep going to slaughter. “Why aren’t our em

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The 4 Practices of Successful Flat Organizations

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'As more organizations are becoming flatter, the looming question is whether it’s possible to “do more with less” or whether it’s necessary to rethink the distribution of power and control as described by Peter Drucker, Peter Block and Gary Hamel among others. Emergent Leadership Topples the Pyramid shows why a non-hierarchical view of leadership makes the most sense in today’s complex world.

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Can a Toxic Leader Be Ethical? Yes and No.

Leading in Context

'"Can someone who uses toxic leadership still be an ethical leader?"The answer to this important question is "yes and no.".

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Unanimous Illusion in the Boardroom

Women on Business

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

Discover how to align everyday employee priorities with company goals. Many companies are embracing objectives and key results (OKRs) as the best practice for committing to goals and following through. Objectives are outcomes that reflect current company priorities. Each employee should write OKRs that roll up to larger company goals. Show employees how they contribute to the larger mission.