Sat.Aug 05, 2023 - Fri.Aug 11, 2023

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Let’s Talk About It: How to Have the Courageous Conversation You Would Rather Avoid

Let's Grow Leaders

“As a young manager, having not done well at leading, my team approached me and addressed what they saw needed to change. We had a respectful and open conversation about our needs and agreed on what each party needed to change. From there on the collaboration changed completely – not to perfect – but to very good. I am still grateful that they decided to trust me and be open about how they saw the situation!

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Stay Sane in An Insane World

Leading Blog

B ECOME your own best friend. “I can’t teach Tom Brady how to throw a ball,” says Greg Harden. “I can’t teach Desmond Howard how to catch the ball. I can’t teach Michael Phelps how to do a perfect flip turn. All I can do is teach you how to become the world’s greatest expert on one subject: yourself. ” The former University of Michigan Athletic Counselor Greg Harden has worked with world-class athletes like Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Desmond Howard, and hundreds of business leaders and professio

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Ethical Thinking and Decision Making for Leaders (Part 2)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series I looked at the importance of Deep Thinking. In Part 2, we’ll consider the Context. No matter how much effort it takes to understand the context, we can’t expect to make an ethical decision without taking that step.

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The Power to Say No

Leadership Freak

Saying yes when you should say no lets others steer your life. "You have to be good at saying no and picking the things that really matter." - Warren Buffet Where does the power to say no come from?

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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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Help for the Overwhelmed Working Manager

Let's Grow Leaders

Can you relate to the phrase, overwhelmed working manager? Recently we received a question from a manager and this manager writes, “I am a working manager. Not that all managers aren’t working, but I have an enormous pile of my work besides having to lead my team. I constantly feel guilty that I’m not doing enough for them, but if I let my work go, my results will suffer.

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The Secret to Changing Your Culture When It Doesn’t Align with Your Strategy

Leading Blog

I F YOU WANT to change your culture, you need to change the stories that the people in your organization share with each other. Jay B. Barney, Manoel Amorim, and Carlos Júlio write in The Secret of Culture Change that these culture-changing stories are the secret of culture change. If you want to change your organization’s culture, start by building stories.

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Everyone Wants 5 Things

Leadership Freak

At the core, everyone wants 5 things. The only differences between us are how we describe and pursue what we want. Why leaders care that everyone wants 5 things.

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Unlocking Culture Innovation: How ACI's PEW-i Credential Program Energizes Your Workforce

Anese Cavanaugh

Is your organization looking to create a positive and thriving work environment that fuels innovation and inspires your employees to perform at their best? By tapping into ACI’s Positive Energy Workplace Initiative™ (PEW-i) Credential Program , your organization and workforce are empowered to learn and embrace the IEP Method® and build a culture that sustainably nurtures innovation, performance, and well-being.

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Leading Thoughts for August 10, 2023

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. John W. Gardner on building meaning into your life: “Meaning is not something you stumble across, like an answer to a riddle or the prize in a treasure hunt. Meaning is something you build into your life. You build it out of your own past, out of your affections and loyalties, out of the experience of humankind as it is passed on to you, out of your own

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Get the Respect You Deserve: 5 Ways to Earn Trust as a Leader

Lead from Within

When it comes to leadership it’s important to earn the trust and respect of your team. When your team trusts you, they are more likely to follow your direction, take on new challenges, and work together to achieve your goals. But how do you earn that trust? Here are five key ways that you can get the respect you deserve as a leader: Communicate openly and honestly: One of the keys to earning trust is being open and honest.

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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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Choose How You Show Up Before You Show Up

Leadership Freak

You see the world the way you see yourself. Strength sees opportunities. Weakness sees threats. Self-perception shapes the way you show up. A 1-day challenge. Practice a best-self-visualization. Here's how.

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83% Of Employees Believe Women Lead Better: Why?

Women on Business

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Stop Saying, “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes”!

Modern Servant Leader

“To really understand someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes.” That sounds nice, but it’s wrong. To really understand someone, we need to walk a mile in their muddy boots. Let me explain…. When you ask someone how they’re doing, what is a typical response? Do they tell you their struggles and pains? Or do you get pretty pictures, rosy responses, and even simplistic, “fine” or “good” answers?

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How to Become a Leader People Trust

Lead from Within

Trust is essential for a leader’s success, but two misconceptions often stand in the way of leaders gaining the trust they need. First, they mistakenly believe that developing trust is a long, slow process that has to evolve over time; and second, they expect that as long as they are trustworthy, people will naturally trust them. However, as a leader, it is essential to put in the effort to build trust with your team.

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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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When Problem-Solving is a Problem

Leadership Freak

The way you deal with problems is more important than the problems themselves. Dysfunctional problem-solving makes problems worse. 10 questions that enable effective problem-solving.

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Sarah Miskelly Joins the Women On Business Team

Women on Business

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Benefits of Communication Training for Businesses

Strategy Driven

In today’s dynamic business arena, effective communication isn’t just a tool; it’s the bedrock of success. From seamless teamwork to nurturing client relationships, the ability to precisely convey ideas and information is the linchpin of progress. Comprehensive communication training, therefore, catalyzes a cascade of benefits that lift businesses to new heights.

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5 Surprising Factors That Affect Your Leadership Ability

Lead from Within

Leadership abilities are not solely determined by an individual’s personal characteristics or qualities. In fact, there are many surprising factors that can affect a person’s leadership abilities. Here are five of them: Physical Health: Your physical health can affect your leadership in a number of ways. Poor physical health can lead to decreased energy and focus, which can make it harder to lead and make good decisions.

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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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6 Steps in Building a New Culture

Leadership Freak

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Closing the Gender Gap in Tech: E-Learning Pathways for Women in STEM

Women on Business

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7 Ways to Save Money and Maximize Your Fleet’s Productivity

Strategy Driven

Navigating the business landscape with a large fleet is a daunting task filled with countless challenges, from managing fuel expenses to ensuring timely maintenance. An efficient fleet is a crucial cornerstone of any logistics-based business, and maximizing productivity while keeping costs under control can directly translate into increased profits.

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One Way to Improve Your Leadership Skills that Works for Everyone:

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I work with leaders all the time and discussions about skills and qualities are a frequent conversation. In my experience, there are many traits and qualities that are important to leadership, but one stands out above the rest: the ability to lead from within. When you lead from within, you are guided and inspired by your inner compass, which helps you to stand out from the rest and move forward with purpose and conviction.

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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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How To Lead Your Family Business

Eric Jacobson

Julie Charlestein is the author of the new book, How To Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges. Charlestein is also the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and she’s seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation.

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How Learning Conflict Resolution Can Help in Women’s Career Progression

Women on Business

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How to Raise Morale at Your Company 

Strategy Driven

When you’re running a business, it’s imperative that you maintain a focused and productive workforce. As a business leader, this is arguably one of your most important jobs, because it can define the success or failure of your company. After all, if your team members aren’t pulling in the right direction, or if they feel like they want to leave the company at the first opportunity, then you’re hardly going to be running a successful enterprise.

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Importance Ethics in Human Resources Management

HR Digest

Gone are the days when HR was solely responsible for compensation and benefits. Today, HR professionals are entrusted with the task of promoting diversity, addressing inequality, and setting standards for workplace conduct. The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture.

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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 Build Your Power And Influence Within The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. Dilenschneider. His books are that good. Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. In our rapidly changing world, adaptability and influence are key to success.

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E-commerce SEO: Optimizing Product Pages for Maximum Visibility

Women on Business

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Everything a Caring Business Owner Should Do About Looking After Their Workforce

Strategy Driven

In today’s business world, it is vitally important to show yourself as a caring boss and business owner. In fact, do this correctly, and you could find that it makes your business the one where everyone wants to become an employee, therefore making it far easier to fill vacancies with the best talent around. Of course, to attain this high standing amongst employees, both current and potential, you will have to put time, money, and effort into some key areas.

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The Next Frontier in Customer Support

CEO Insider

How Predictive and Generative AI are Turning Support Centers into Revenue Streams – Krishna Raj Raja, Executive Council Member at the CEOWORLD magazine, explains. Acquiring a new customer is five times more expensive than retaining a current one, which can mean the difference between a thriving enterprise and one forced to close its doors. Even an […] The post The Next Frontier in Customer Support appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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The First 90 Days: Onboarding Checklist

While onboarding, don’t let yourself get caught up in administrative details. Automate paperwork & training so new hires can focus on the business at hand from day one. Get Paycor’s checklist to see where your company can make HR process improvements.