Sat.Apr 04, 2015 - Fri.Apr 10, 2015

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Why You Should Go There

Let's Grow Leaders

'Recognizing that some members of the newly formed call center engagement task force may not know each other very well, I reached for one of my favorite, go-to, get-em-talking and laughing icebreakers, two truths and a lie. My selection was met with a few “Oh, not that again” grimaces. “Ah, you’ve done that one before, huh?” Twelve heads nodded a quick yes.

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Learning to Linger

General Leadership

'GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America''s Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “ Why hurry o ver beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them? ”. Clara Schumann. A father and his son farmed a small piece of land. Every so often, they would pile the ox-cart up with vegetables they had grown in their own garden and trundle off in the direction of the nearest city to sell them.

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12 Signs Of Un-Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'I’m a big fan of leadership and how the best leaders inspire people. Great leaders create an atmosphere where the energy for the team’s success comes from within the team members. Energy flows from the team to the stakeholders and customers. The energy, excitement and creativity are organic, natural and authentic. That energy is also very fragile. It doesn’t take much to deflate a team.

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12 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Furious 7 (Fast And Furious 7)

Joseph Lalonde

'S omething about the Fast and Furious movies has captivated me from the beginning. My guess is it’s the sweet cars and the fast driving that draws me in. But there’s more to the Fast and Furious movies than the cars and the driving. There’s a deeper story woven throughout. And I realized that as I sat watching Furious 7 with my wife on Saturday.

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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 Decides Your Future?

Let's Grow Leaders

'It’s been a long day, turning into tomorrow, but I can’t get her out of my mind. Ling (not her real name) bravely raised her hand in my Masters level leadership class tonight. “Professor, I see how these techniques would be important for someone who could accomplish something great, but it’s hard to apply for someone like me…” I gave more examples and stories of how these basic techniques are easily used in motivating frontline teams or to stand out in an in

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Changing Organizational Culture

General Leadership

'GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America''s Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “If you want to make enemies, try to change something.” Woodrow Wilson. One of the greatest challenges that leaders can face is the task of cultural change in the organization. Sometimes, the organizations we are working in and leading have a culture that has not kept up with modern times or has “strayed” from the path of the organizat

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Carve Out Social Times to Connect at Work

Michael Lee Stallard

'#79 Carve Out Social Times. Schedule regular social time for people to connect. Genentech has weekly Friday afternoon social times where they serve drinks and snacks. We know a manager who orders pizza and salad for his team every other Friday. During the warm summer months, organize an ice cream social on Friday afternoon to bring your team together for conversation (include fruit for the those who prefer a more healthy alternative).

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3 Powerful Questions To Start and End Your Day

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Your questions determine the quality of your answers. A good question will get you a lot farther than a quick answer. Powerful Morning Questions. Start your day with focus and energy by taking a few moments to answer these questions. 1. What will give me joy today? 2. What am I excited about accomplishing today? 3. Who needs my help today? Powerful Evening Questions.

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Building Your Business on a Solid Foundation

Women on Business

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How Are You Committed to Everyday Leadership?

Lead Change Blog

'This phrase popped in my head the other day: everyday leadership. You can demonstrate personal leadership without the title. At the Lead Change Group, we are all about that. It’s easy to underestimate the way we lead our own lives or inspire others. A seemingly small gesture of support or a word of encouragement can make such a difference. I asked my community of colleagues what they do, or aspire to do, in daily life that displays everyday leadership.

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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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What To Do When A Leader Fails

Joseph Lalonde

'O ur new year didn’t start off as we would like it. On New Years Day we were informed that a leader we’ve looked up to for years had failed. This felt like the worst news we could receive starting a new year. One we’d hoped would be filled with great things. Image by Dee Ashley. We know that all leaders are human. They’re frail and they have the ability to fail.

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40 Ethical Culture Gaps To Avoid

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders set the tone for how ethical values are applied. They mentor those they lead, and serve as positive role models. It is not enough, though. for them to talk about ethical values and model what they look like in action. They must also fiercely protect the ethics of their organizations. They are the caretakers of ethical culture.

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Reboot Your Work Relationships

Women on Business

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How to Move from Horrified to Humble to Celebratory

Lead Change Blog

'Most of us have an inner critic, the little voice in our head that—depending on the degree of power we give to it—can be an inhibiting enemy or a good, supportive friend. After a long career in business, I turned to writing as one part of my second act. Recently I read several early blog posts and was horrified. I knew I had lots to learn about the craft of writing when I began, and those old posts were dreadful evidence of how little I knew.

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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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Learning To Forgive As A Leader

Joseph Lalonde

'O ur lives are ripe with opportunities to take offense to the actions of others. Even more so, I believe, when you take on the mantle of leadership. Image via Creative Commons. Opportunities For Offense As Leaders. Leading gives us many chances to become bitter. It’s true, especially when you begin to examine leadership and the intricacies involved with leading.

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Meetings: Three Ways to Respond to Ineffective Behavior

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Paul Axtell: Any time you lead or participate in a meeting, you are going to be confronted with situations and behaviors that don’t work. Good people do things that don’t work for others, and often times, they don’t even know it. Take a moment and answer these two questions: 1. What are two things you do in a meeting that probably don’t work for others?

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Monday Quote

General Leadership

'GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America''s Most Trusted Leaders to You! Read more at [link]. “ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.”. Douglas MacArthur. (That said, we at GeneralLeadership.com agree that the words penned herein are worthy of bringing into your leadership battles!).

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April 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

'Welcome to the April 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. The College Basketball championship game will be played tonight. Over the last few weeks, social media has been abuzz with people who wanted certain outcomes. They hoped favorite teams would win, a cinderella would emerge from the lower seeded teams, and in some cases, that friendly wagers would go their way.

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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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Does Your Board Have a Bell-Jar Ecosystem?

Women on Business

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3 Questions you MUST Answer Before Becoming a Manager

Great Leadership By Dan

'The decision to become a manager is an important one and should not be taken lightly. It’s important to do some self-reflection, and examine your values and true motivations. See my latest post at About.com Management and Leadership for the 3 Questions you MUST Answer before Becoming a Manager.

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How to Be Humble

Leadership Freak

'Dad died June 25, 2012. This morning, I miss him. Dad was a dairy farmer from Maine. He didn’t need applause for taking care of his wife and children.

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Thomas-Style Service

Lead Change Blog

'While it is a scene that was re-enacted in Christian churches throughout the world last week, one need not be a Christian to have heard the biblical account of Jesus washing the feet of the apostles. Thirteenth-century Dominican friar Thomas Aquinas, revered by Catholics as both a saint and Doctor of the Church, identified in this gesture of Jesus a number of essential, and as it turns out, timeless elements of service.

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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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How to Live Your Dream When You’re Scared to Death.

Rich Gee Group

'Did something scare you today? This week? This year? What really scares you? An angry boss? A lost client? A problem without a solution? Zombies? And more importantly, what does your fear make you do? Do you shut down? Make quick decisions without thinking? When you’re scared, you make emotional decisions. Sometimes they are rational and sometimes they are irrational.

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8 Management Myth Busters!

Great Leadership By Dan

'Do managers make more money? Do they get to order people around? Do the best performers make the best managers? Do managers have more freedom? Read the 8 common myths about management and the reality behind the myths over at About.com Management and Leadership.

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Sarah Landrum Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team

Women on Business

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Be Respected While Making Unpopular Decisions

Leadership Freak

'Indecisive leaders drive people crazy. “My boss won’t make a decision!” But, unpopular decisions have negative backlash. “The boss doesn’t care what I think.

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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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How to be a Bad Boss

Modern Servant Leader

'We can be really stupid leaders sometimes and that leads to being a bad boss. I can say this because I’ve done it. I still do it sometimes. I can be a bad boss and I bet you can too. Here’s how: 1. Focus on what your boss thinks of you more than what’s right for the organization. 2. Take the big, “important” projects for yourself rather than provide them as opportunities for the team. 3.

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9 Tips From Famous Writers On Being Successful

Joseph Lalonde

'M any writers write because they want to be successful. They want to get published, win awards, have their talent and genius recognized and celebrated. They may envision snapshots of awards ceremonies, book-signings and interviews. Image via Creative Commons. So, these guys with ambitions know that the reality of success isn’t so perfect and the path to it is neither easy nor sudden.

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Being realistic

Persuasive Powerhouse

'I often get inquiries from people who want to become an executive coach and don’t know where to begin their journey. I’m more than willing to talk to them, because I have some opinions about what it takes not only from personal experience, but from watching this profession expand and shape over the years. And just maybe, they’ll take away something that will be helpful.

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Four Ways to Get Ahead in Your Organization

Leadership Freak

'Everyone who rises within an organization does things to please people with power. Getting ahead within organizations always includes making someone happy. 4 ways to get ahead within organizations: #1.

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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.