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5 Steps To Having Courageous Conversations

Lead Change Blog

According to the 2015 Employee Trends Report by Quantum Workplace, one of the biggest areas of concern for team members is that there is often not open and honest communication with managers. So why is this? Why does miscommunication pervade at least 50% of business conversations? Is technology to blame or are there some other dynamics at work. In my experience, yes technology does have a part to play.

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Three Connections That Energize Every Great Leader

Let's Grow Leaders

Let’s face it, leadership is hard. You give it everything you have, but sometimes, it feels like it’s just not enough. When that happened though, here’s what you have to tell yourself… You’re not alone. Or, I should say…you don’t have to […].

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4 Steps To Move Past Setbacks And Drive Success

Tanveer Naseer

In today’s faster-paced, interconnected global environment, there’s no question that there are greater demands on leaders in terms of what they need to deliver. And those demands become more apparent when an organization suffers a setback in achieving its long-term goals. It’s part of the human condition that when we experience setbacks in our hopes, plans, or even dreams, we retreat to our comfort zones to try and address this new wellspring of doubt and uncertainty regarding

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10 Things Every Team Leader Needs to Know

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Want to build a high performance team – where the team consistently achieves its goals and where team members are proud to be members? It’s not that hard, but you won’t get far if you just try to “wing it.” These are 10 things every team leader needs to know. 1. Whether you really have […]. The post 10 Things Every Team Leader Needs to Know appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

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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Welcome to the New Lead Change!

Lead Change Blog

My team and I are really excited to introduce and unveil the new Lead Change. Here’s what’s new: Our look. We hope you like the fresh new colors and logo and the exciting way we’re presenting content on our new magazine-style homepage. You can browse our latest posts on the topics that interest you most. Our approach to content. It is our goal to share thoughtful, relevant posts every weekday that will equip you to grow as a leader and a person.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders Share About Employee Engagement and Customer Service

Let's Grow Leaders

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is about employee engagement in relation to customer service. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is […].

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Unraveling The Future State of The World

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Millennium Project is a global participatory think tank with a noble purpose - To "improve humanity’s prospects for building a better future.".

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Preview Thursday: Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager

Lead Change Blog

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager. “Do you have a business card?” Cayla asked. “Sure,” Steve said. He pulled a card from his briefcase and handed it to her. “I apologize. I should have given one to you yesterday.”. “It’s not for me—it’s for you. It’s a challenge.” Cayla held the standard size business card in both hands, turning it over several times as though to be sure there was nothing abnormal about it.

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How to Nail Your Next Interview–Honing Your Story

Let's Grow Leaders

Even if you’re the right candidate for the right job, if you don’t have your story together, the job’s going to the other guy. In fact, I’ve sat through too many panel interviews over the years with my heart breaking because I […].

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3 Accounting Tools Every Mompreneur Needs to Know

Women on Business

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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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Elizabeth Pieters accepted into Forbes Human Resources Council

N2Growth Blog

Forbes Human Resources Council is an Invitation-Only Community for HR Executives Across All Industries. Philadelphia, PA October 17, 2017 — Elizabeth Pieters, Chief People Officer at N2Growth Inc., has been accepted into the Forbes Human Resources Council, an invitation-only community for HR executives across all industries. Liz joins other Forbes Human Resources Council members, who are hand-selected, to become part of a curated network of successful peers and get access to a variety of exclusi

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How to Handle those Tough Performance Conversations

Lead Change Blog

For a couple of decades, I began every supervisory skills class by asking the participants what they wanted to learn most. “How to talk to team members about behavior and performance” was always at the top of the list. Here’s what you need to know if you want to do that part of your job well. Prepare the Ground. The time to start laying the groundwork for a successful conversation about performance is every day before you must have that conversation.

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Are you a Leader or a Lemming?

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Sandy Coletta: I know what you are thinking - a lemming is a follower and by its very definition, a leader isn’t a follower. It is absolutely true that within a given group, the leader is setting the direction and guiding those who follow. But what happens when you assemble a group of leaders? Perhaps it starts within your organization, then within your industry?

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Executive presence is an inside job

Persuasive Powerhouse

It’s not unusual for an executive to be puzzled that they’ve been told they need to develop “executive presence” in order to move into executive levels in an organization. The question on their mind is “What is executive presence?”. Rightfully so. In scanning articles and information on the topic by bloggers, coaches, writers and executives themselves, you’ll an excess of information about how to look and act the part of an executive.

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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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Challenges for Founder Leaders and How to Make Things Easier

Leading Blog

F OUNDERS of organizations, whether non-profit or for-profit start-ups, often feel that they occupy a very lonely space. Every decision, every responsibility seems to weigh heavily on their shoulders. But it doesn’t need to be that way! Here are 4 tips for leading a founder run-organization more effectively and more efficiently while getting better results in the process.

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How to Handle those Tough Performance Conversations

Lead Change Blog

For a couple of decades, I began every supervisory skills class by asking the participants what they wanted to learn most. “How to talk to team members about behavior and performance” was always at the top of the list. Here’s what you need to know if you want to do that part of your job well. Prepare the Ground. The time to start laying the groundwork for a successful conversation about performance is every day before you must have that conversation.

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Podcast: Exploding Your Presence on Social Media

Rich Gee Group

It’s not about the exploitation of technology – but service to your community. Who is your real audience? What do they really want to read from you? Learn all the secrets to reach your audience and wow them with your insights and ideas. Check back weekly for new episodes on topics such as managing your company’s social media, taking advantage of LinkedIn, meeting new clients, and staying positive!

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What Was Unilever Thinking?

N2Growth Blog

The PR Disaster that resulted when Unilever decided a run a Dove Soap ad on its U.S. Facebook page last Friday, that showed a black woman turning white, could have been avoided with better leadership. It’s that simple! No more discussion or debate needed. It was a lack of leadership that led to this kind of tone deaf flub on the part of the company.

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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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Leadership Lessons From Running A Half Marathon At 3AM

Joseph Lalonde

Why I Ran A Half Marathon At 3AM Many months ago, my pastor came up with a crazy idea: Let’s run a half marathon! (For those of you who don’t know, a half marathon is 13.1 miles. That’s a long distance to go by foot.) That sounds crazy enough on its own. The next thing he said was: at 3 AM. Wait… What? Did I just hear Pastor Ben right?

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How to Handle those Tough Performance Conversations

Lead Change Blog

For a couple of decades, I began every supervisory skills class by asking the participants what they wanted to learn most. “How to talk to team members about behavior and performance” was always at the top of the list. Here’s what you need to know if you want to do that part of your job well. Prepare the Ground. The time to start laying the groundwork for a successful conversation about performance is every day before you must have that conversation.

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3 Ways to Build Trust and Gain Followership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Tarra Mitchell : If we want our teams to follow us willingly, they first need to trust us. To gain trust, we have to learn to connect with people in a meaningful way. People want to be seen and heard. They want to know that we will be there for them if they need us. Meaningful connection is not necessarily a natural talent that comes easily.

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Free Advice For Uber’s New CEO

N2Growth Blog

In June, under immense pressure from incensed investors who didn’t take kindly to Uber’s unrestrained “Bro” culture, Travis Kalanick stepped down as its CEO. Able to retain his seat on the firm’s 11-member board, Kalanick was able to maintain extra voting power granted him in the Company’s original by-laws. This extra voting power could have been used to help him to control the company’s future direction.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

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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Podcast: Hawking Yourself — Sell Yourself Without Feeling Like It’s Begging

Rich Gee Group

So many businesspeople shy away from promoting their business because they believe they are bothering people and pestering them with hack sales techniques. They’re wrong – most people need you and your product — you have to believe in yourself. Check back weekly for new episodes on topics such as managing your company’s social media, taking advantage of LinkedIn, meeting new clients, and staying positive!

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Things to Know When Choosing Big Data Solution Providers

Women on Business

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The Fastest Way To Lose Your Audience

Joseph Lalonde

You’ve spent a lot of time and energy on building up an audience. Whether that’s in the office, through a blog, within a church, or another type of organization your work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Over the years, you’ve gained traction. You’ve seen new readers come to your blog. You’ve seen your business grow. Or maybe you’ve gained more influence within the office environment.

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Keeping Your LeaderShip Afloat: 4 Ways to Get Your Head Above Water

RapidStart Leadership

Does it sometimes feel like your attempts at leading are like, oh, I don’t know, paddling a half-submerged pumpkin down a river? . Last weekend I had the privilege of watching people attempt to do exactly that. Join me for a video of what happened , and some thoughts about how to keep your LeaderShip afloat, even if it seems to have turned into a Great Wallowing Pumpkin.

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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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Resilience in change

Lead on Purpose

Change happens. Change is one of the inevitable aspects of business and life. Some find it difficult to deal with change, and their attitude toward it limits their growth.

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A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide to Greatness

Lead from Within

The root of the word manifesto is the Latin manifestum , which means “to be clear or to made public.”. Every leader needs a personal manifesto—something that lets everyone know their views, their thoughts, and their beliefs and intentions. When you create your manifesto, you instill a sense of transparency that makes it easy for others to respect, emulate and trust you.

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Jackie Chan’s The Foreigner

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article Jackie Chan is inspiring. At 63 years old, Chan will put younger men to shame in the action and stunts he will do in his movies. The Foreigner (based on the book The Chinaman ) is Jackie Chan’s latest U.S. release. It tells the story of Quan Ngoc Minh (Jackie Chan) and his story of revenge. After his daughter was killed in a London bombing, Quan goes on a rampage.

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How to Find Your Entrepreneurial You

Next Level Blog

It’s been awhile since I’ve done an author conversation but I think this one is worth the wait. Join me for a fun, informative and possibly life changing conversation with Dorie Clark, the author of three books including the just-released, Entrepreneurial You. Whether you run your own business, are thinking about starting your own business, want to jump-start your side-hustle or are perfectly happy in your job, there’s something in this conversation for you.

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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.