Sat.Apr 23, 2011 - Fri.Apr 29, 2011

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Leadership & Changing Your Mind

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. How difficult is it for you to change your mind? When was the last time you changed your mind? Do you consistently challenge your own thinking, or do you wait for others to bring the challenge to you? When your thinking is confronted, how do you react? I’ve often said the rigidity of a closed mind is the first step in limiting opportunity.

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It’s Time For Spring Cleaning: 10 Ways To Freshen Up Your Leadership

Terry Starbucker

It’s almost May now, and you’re starting to feel a little restless. A little stale, maybe. You’ve had your head down and your team focused for 120 days straight, and with the days now getting longer and the temptation to start “coasting&# getting even stronger, you’ve hit a critical time of the year. It’s time to do a little spring cleaning.

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Can Collaboration Prevail?

Lead Change Blog

The abilities to both compete and collaborate are clearly keys to success in today’s world. Yet it seems our education and corporate systems continue to be designed to foster more competition than collaboration. One example in our schools of an attempt to foster collaborative behavior is assigning a group project. Some teachers do a better [.].

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Manage Through Ego and Conflict

Leading Blog

It was called the “Miracle on Ice.” On February 22, 1980 the U.S. Olympic hockey team did the unthinkable. They beat the unbeatable Russian team. But team goalie Jim Craig says is was not a miracle. It was the result of hard work and one of the “best demonstrations of team chemistry in sports history.” In Gold Medal Strategies , Craig illustrates that the principles that got them there in 1980 can be applied to any team.

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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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Gap’s Chief Innovation Officer Recognizes Connection Required to Innovate

Michael Lee Stallard

I’m encouraged to see more leaders recognize that individuals and organizations need connection to thrive. Here’s a video of Polly LaBarre at MIX interviewing Ivy Ross, Gap’s Chief Innovation Officer , about the need for connection to innovate. To learn more about “Connection Cultures&# download the Connection Culture Manifesto published by changethis.com.

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What Was Your Fork In The Road, And Did You Take It?

Terry Starbucker

I’m in Chicago today to prepare for my labor of love with my biz partner Liz Strauss, SOBCon Chicago 2011 , which starts tomorrow ( check out our website for more information, and here is the livestream of the event ). Yesterday I was in Milwaukee visiting family, and while I was there I stopped at a Starbucks on a particular street corner. It was a corner that brought back two specific memories.

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Ethical Interpersonal Behavior Graphic: Red, Yellow and Green Zones

Leading in Context

This blog post features a Leading in Context® Graphic that shows red, yellow and green zones for interpersonal behavior in an ethical workplace. Full graphic available in the Leading in Context® Store.

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Presidential Decision Making: How and Why

Leading Blog

Bob Woodward once wrote, "When you see how the President makes political or policy decisions, you see who he is. The essence of the Presidency is decision-making.". Nick Ragone has selected 15 presidential decisions that were proactive and ultimately shaped the office and the country. In the process he reveals more of the man. Looking back on decisions made, we often evaluate them based on our biases and current sensibilities.

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The Shakespearean Awakening

Terry Starbucker

Today (4/23) is William Shakespeare’s 447th birthday, and it’s amazing to observe how much of an impact his plays, written so long ago, still have in today’s world. I was introduced to the Bard in High School back in the late 70′s – in an English class dedicated to the study of several of his works. One of them – actually, the first one we studied – was Othello.

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Does the Golden Rule Apply to Leaders?

Lead Change Blog

Growing up most of my life, I’ve always been told to respect and follow the Golden Rule. Of course, when I refer to the Golden Rule, I mean the idea of treating others in the same way you’d like others to treat you. On the surface, this has always seemed like a noble and well [.].

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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 it Meant to be a Girl?

Women on Business

She was a precocious, spunky, creative little girl who roamed the halls of an exotic Manhattan hotel and learned about management at the young age of six and could become the CEO of just about any multi-national company. Her name was Eloise and she delighted kids and parents with her antics to the point that people would visit the Plaza hoping to catch of glimpse of her.

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Five Ways to Survive a Clueless Boss

Next Level Blog

Well, after many years in the job, Michael Scott has left the office at Dunder Mifflin to pursue other dreams. It remains to be seen how things are going to go for the team with the new boss. You. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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When You Coach, This is What Happens

Persuasive Powerhouse

I’ve been teaching managers how to coach for several years – in groups, and also 1:1 in a coach/client relationship. Having worked in the corporate world, and having an “aha&# moment when I learned the process and skills in coaching, I find it an extremely valuable tool for managers to use at the right [.

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The Need for Authentic Leadership

Lead Change Blog

With the economic turmoil that started a little over two years ago, coupled with the Madoff scheme, it made me wonder why it happened in the first place and how it could have been avoided. I often wonder how the C level executives and leaders across those enterprises that caused these problems can sleep at [.].

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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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Are You Building A Business Or A Job?

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest post by John Warrillow. John writes a regular business column for several publications, including Inc Magazine , The Globe and Mail , and BNET. John is also the author of the book “ Built to Sell: Creating A Business That Can Thrive Without You ”, which is set to go through it’s second printing this week. Included in this 2nd edition of his book is a new section that provides examples and his own personal experiences with the various steps described in his book on

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Bossypants: Leadership Lessons from Tina Fey

Next Level Blog

I did something this past weekend that I rarely do. I read a business book all the way through. (You see, the dirty little secret about most business books is you can get the meat from them with a. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Inspiration: Waterfalls vs. Locks and Dams

Persuasive Powerhouse

Today’s guest post is from Lt Col Mark Valentine, an Air Force officer with a background in fighter aviation and strategic planning, a leader I’ve had the pleasure of knowing since last year. He holds a master of arts in US National Security Policy from Georgetown University, and a bachelor of science in Astronautical [.

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Gutting the Talent Bench

Lead Change Blog

What is your organization’s claim to fame—operational excellence, customer intimacy or product leadership? How are you doing in the other two areas? If your focus is customer intimacy, do the employees who personally excel at operational excellence and product leadership feel engaged or disenfranchised in your workplace?

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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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Are You Building A Business Or A Job?

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest post by John Warrillow. John writes a regular business column for several publications, including Inc Magazine , The Globe and Mail , and BNET. John is also the author of the book “ Built to Sell: Creating A Business That Can Thrive Without You ”, which is set to go through it’s second printing this week. Included in this 2nd edition of his book is a new section that provides examples and his own personal experiences with the various steps described in his book on

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

Happy Monday - I hope you and your loved ones had a fantastic Easter holiday! I like to kick off each week by featuring five posts from the HR, talent management, and leadership development blogosphere that I found to be especially good reading. Here are my picks for the week of April 18th - 24th, 2011 - enjoy! Michael McKinney, Leadership Now: Be a Coach, Not a Critic Wally Bock, Three Star Leadership: You Can Be Tough Without Being a Jerk Laura Schroeder, Compensation Cafe: One Little, Two Lit

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Thought-full Thursday: Bliss

Persuasive Powerhouse

Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. So take five and enjoy the inspirational quotes and reflect on the questions that follow. Your comments and answers to the questions are most welcome! “When you are no longer compelled by desire or [.

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Are you rowing, riding, or resisting?

Tony Mayo

If you’ve done any white water rafting, you know how exciting it can be. On the first rapid of my first trip I remember the guide yelling, “Row. Row! Row fast!!!&# I didn’t want to go fast. I wanted to slow down, to take the rapid nice and easy. I’ve since learned that if you [.].

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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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SUCCESS: Are you willing to ask for what you want?

Jason Womack

On my birthday this year, Jodi and I flew from Los Angeles to New York JFK to Bermuda. Ok, we didn't fly the plane, but check this out: We got to sit on the flight deck when we landed in JFK for 10 minutes or so! I often think about what would happen if we all stepped it up a little bit. What do I mean by that? Take a look around and see what you've got.

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Possibility Maximizer: Dan Bobinski's Creating Passion-Driven Teams Radio

Sales Wolf Blog

Each week I like to feature a resource that I feel will aide in your efforts to Maximize Possibility in your organization. Today I would like to feature a handful of great radio podcasts from a blogger, author, and thought leader I greatly respect: Dan Bobinski. Enjoy! The Resource: Creating Passion-Driven Teams Radio Podcasts What it's About: Dan's Passion-Driven Teams radio shows are based off the content and insight he shares in his book Creating Passion-Driven Teams.

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Confidentiality

CEO Blog

I could almost call this a book report/book review blog. So much of what I do in real life in angel capital, mentoring, board work, venture capital, selling businesses is confidential that it is tough to blog about it. I think it is also a spill over from running a public company where, again, confidentiality rules. I use the 90/10 rule in blogging. 90% business/stuff people might be able to benefit from and 10% on my personal life (can only get away with so much boring stuff before you lose you

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2 Kinds of Workplaces. 1 of Paranoia 1 of Trust

Mike Cardus

The workplace has the capacity to develop paranoia and/or trust. Psychologically when aroused either mechanism in people readily takes over. They magnify and distort the reality that is separate from our perception and experience. While at the same time these perceptions are reality. Paranoiagenic Workplace. Extant (presently existing) structures and processes that stir deeper-lying feelings of suspicion and mistrust, and intensify selfishness, greed, destructive competiveness and bad working re

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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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ReQall - easy "voice-to-text" transcription

Jason Womack

If you’re like me – and, most likely you are, as you’re reading this now! – you get ideas “ here ” that you need “ there.”. So, here’s an easy thing to do: Use voice transcription… something like Reqall. (See the text below, from their website…). reQall anytime, anywhere, from any phone. If you’re like most people, you aren’t always sitting at a computer or holding a pen in your hand when you get a great idea or commit to an appointment.

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Achieving Goals

Marshall Goldsmith

Today, sustaining peak performance requires a commitment to developing leaders who develop other leaders--helping people set and achieve meaningful goals for personal change. Often, however, goals are not set in a way that ensures the followthrough needed to turn great plans into successful outcomes. By understanding the dynamics of goal-setting and the challenges of goal achievement, you can better see why people often set great goals, then lose the motivation to achieve them.

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The Digital Diet

CEO Blog

Beautiful day today. Weather was perfect. I am enjoying sorrel, parsley, chives, parsnips and leeks from the garden. I am not enjoying the weeds and wondering why they grow so much better than the vegetables. I read a great book " The Digital Diet - the 4-step Plan to Break Your Tech Addiction and Regain Balance in Your Life " by Daniel Sieberg. Seems ironic to be blogging about it.

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How You Say It Makes A Difference

Tim Milburn

Email. Twitter. Facebook. Texting. Television. Radio. Speaking. Art. All of these can be used to send a message. The question is: Do people hear what you’re saying? Or is your message simply background noise in a busy and message-bombarded world? Watch and reflect on this video. In the end, if you’ve got something important to say, it’s important to say it in a way people can hear it.

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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.