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Expert Advice on Values and Vision: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'Delighted to offer an expert collection of thoughts on values and vision. Inspiring and practical advice. Thanks to all who shared their wonderful insights. Values Amazing stories and practical advice related to defining, articulating and living your leadership values. Skip Prichard, Leadership Insights shares Learning From the Legacy of Johnny Cash Johnny Cash had a powerful set of values […] The post Expert Advice on Values and Vision: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's

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The Silent CEO Addiction Killing Productivity And Talent Development

N2Growth Blog

'By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . Corporate America’s dependency on consulting firms is nothing short of substance abuse in the purest form. The fact is most CEOs suffer from this very dangerous addiction and they don’t even know it – they are clearly in need of an intervention. Addicts don’t often admit they have a problem. They tend to rationalize and justify their behavior as normal.

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Lessons Learned from Messy Leadership

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development In a meeting to review a proposal over 20 years ago, I (as the youngest and by far the lowest level person in the room) spoke up about a concern I had about the proposal. I quickly found myself cleaning up the mess created in my relationship with my boss. Whether it was leadership or insubordination [.] Author information Susan Mazza Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and p

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5 Steps to Thinking in New Boxes

Leading Blog

'Thinking outside-the-box is a useful metaphor for thinking creatively or trying to get out of a rut. But practically speaking, it’s not going to happen. Your brain just doesn’t work that way. Your brain needs boxes. You can’t think without them. We create and use mental boxes to organize and use what we know. The reality is, getting out of one box means getting into another.

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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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5 Reasons Your Emails Don’t Work

Let's Grow Leaders

'You’re way past email blunder basics… replying to all with snarky remarks, sending the note intended for you wife to your boss…emailing in anger. Your emails aren’t obviously stupid, so why aren’t they working? 5 Advanced Email Blunders 1. The barrage effect I was preparing the senior leader for an impromptu meeting on an unfamiliar […] The post 5 Reasons Your Emails Don’t Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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What does a humble leader do?

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Humility is a virtue. Perhaps you’re aware of the importance of being a humble leader. But what makes it important, and how do you know if you are one? Why humility is important. Being humble is important because it takes the focus of attention away from you and puts it right where it belongs: on others and the greater good of the organization.

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The Advantage of Dealing with Giants in Our Life

Leading Blog

'Malcom Gladwell wants us to rethink how we think about the giants in our lives whether they be outsized opponents, disabilities, misfortunes, or oppression. We all face or have faced odds that seemed to be stacked against us. Odds that we are forced to deal with. In David and Goliath , Gladwell shares two ideas. First, “much of what we consider valuable in our world arises out of these kinds of lopsided conflicts, because the act of facing overwhelming odds produces greatness and beauty.

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3 Secrets to Sharing Secrets

Let's Grow Leaders

'Don’t keep secrets. Keeping secrets creates short-term advantages and long-term costs. You gain the edge, but lose the relationship. The world could use less secrets and more sharing. I wish you would share more. Annoying Secret #1: Bad News I was happy when he brought me bad news. His eyes matched his words,”I’m really worried.” […] The post 3 Secrets to Sharing Secrets appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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10 Holiday Marketing Promotions to Boost Small Business Sales

Women on Business

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Are You Ready to Dare Greatly and be a Wholehearted Leader?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership I’m really taken with Dr. Brene’ Brown lately. Brene’ is a researcher, social scientist, popular TED speaker, and author, her most recent book being, “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.” There are a lot of places we could go in discussing Dr.

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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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Learning To Connect To Boost Employee Engagement

Tanveer Naseer

'One of the biggest challenges facing most leaders today is how to improve the current levels of employee engagement in their organization. Over the last few years, there have been numerous studies which have repeatedly shown that employee engagement levels continue to stagnate at the low end of the scale, impacting not only overall productivity, but also an organization’s ability to innovate and adapt in response to changes in the global economy.

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10 Questions On “Leading With Ethics” (From the Oct. 8 #leadfromwithin Tweetchat)

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to co-host the live #leadfromwithin Tweetchat with @LollyDaskal on October 8th. The topic was Leading With Ethics, and the participation was robust, with thousands of Tweets per hour! In spite of the fast pace, this was an open and heartfelt discussion about what ethical leadership means, and what it looks like in day to day practice.

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Put a Little Air in the Balloon

Great Leadership By Dan

'I heard the following simple but powerful little lesson from a Fortune 500 executive last week: As a leader, if you want to create a culture of innovation, you need to create an environment where all employees feel encouraged to bring new ideas forward. That’s easier said than done. Instead, here’s what usually happens when someone comes up with a new idea.

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Delegate Desired Results, Not Activities

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Career Development Leadership Development Why is delegating so dang hard? If you’re anything like me, it’s truly not about relinquishing control that causes so much anguish, but rather the fear of leaving an unknown quality of work in someone else’s hands. Let’s face it, depending on others is scary, but it’s absolutely necessary for growth – yours and theirs!

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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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20 Ways to Gain the Respect you Deserve

Leadership Freak

'The danger of disrespect is disconnection. You cannot connect with someone you don’t respect. The power of respect is loyalty. Leaders receive respect because of position, but lose it because of behavior. Earning it back requires sweat and patience. 10 Ways to lose respect: Act like you know when you don’t. Keep a bus handy […].

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Engagership: Stop leading. Start engaging.

Engaging Leader

'Since the 1980s, there’s been constant discussion about the difference between a manager and a leader. The basic distinction has been: Manager: Works through people to get things done. Leader: Sets direction and inspires people to get the RIGHT things done. Both are needed, but the consistent message has been that a great leader – […]. The post Engagership: Stop leading.

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Rev Up Your Leadership with OIL Method

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Too often I see leaders communicating by telling.what''s wrong with this technique? First of all this is what managers do, not leaders. And, you may be missing opportunities for innovation and employee development. You see, telling may be teaching but it isn’t sustainable development.

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Can Men and Women Be Friends at Work?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Self Leadership [link] The professional distance thing has always been tricky for me. I get the rules. I’m a SHRM certified HR professional and spent years in HR roles. I also understand the logic of keeping professional distance, particularly between men and women. I’ve seen the disastrous consequences of inappropriate relationships.

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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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Silvia Pellegrini Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team

Women on Business

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The Inverted Golden Rule

Leadership Freak

'Leaders, who think they’re “special,” treat themselves better than others. They invert the Golden Rule and stand aloof. After all, the rules don’t apply to “Golden Leaders.” Power and authority distort perspective. Special leaders: Expect others to collaborate while they dictate. Arrive unprepared for meetings. Expect others to listen while they don’t.

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How John Wayne Stunted Leadership Development

Kevin Eikenberry

'John Wayne was one of the biggest film stars ever. And his legacy has been hindering leaders for a long time. Unwittingly, in many of his movies, John Wayne “proves” that you can succeed alone. All you need is the biggest will, the most stamina, and the fastest gun. John Wayne taught (well, perhaps reinforced) […].

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Empowered Manager’s Success Kit

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development Resources Friend, co-author and Instigator Mary Schaefer (blog, @MarySchaefer) is launching a new product designed to help managers be successful building and leading great teams. It’s called the Empowered Manager’s Success Kit. When I heard about it, I thought it would be good to check in with Mary and find out what’s going on.

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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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What Apps Do You Use Everyday?

Women on Business

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Candor Could Blow Up in Your Face

Leadership Freak

'A reader asks, “Any advice on how to cultivate candor?” First steps toward candor are dangerous, even explosive. It could blow up in your face. People will say, “You can’t bring that up.” Cultivating candor: Remember lack of candor empowers manipulators, preserves the status quo, invites gossip, and undermines trust. Engage others. Tell teams you’re […].

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The Three Variables of Leadership

Next Level Blog

'There are a lot of theories on what it takes to be an effective leader. Here’s an interesting one that I heard recently from an experienced senior executive who was a guest speaker in one of our Next Level Leadership® group coaching programs for high potential leader. This executive’s perspective is that effective leadership is about getting things done and that getting things done boils down to the effective management of three variables – time, money and resources.

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How Good Do You Want to Be?

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] It seems as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by men and women who are at the top of their game – whether professional athletes, CEOs, doctors or artists. Do you ever wonder how they reached their elite status? What do you call “it” when you see it? I call it mastery. What [.] Author information Mark Miller Mark Miller is a business leader, best-selling author and communicator.

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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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Easy Twitter Promotion on Eventbrite

Women on Business

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The Key to Healthy Conflict

Leadership Freak

'A Facebook follower says, “I’d love to see a Leadership Freak blog post that addresses what healthy conflict looks like.” Organizations pivot on conflict. Conflict strengthens or weakens relationships and organizations. All healthy conflict has a “for.” For or against: Conflict often begins by fighting against something. Listen for expressions like: I don’t like.

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Eight Things Leaders Need to Know About Speed

Kevin Eikenberry

'Today in 1947 John Glenn broke the sound barrier – going faster than any human had ever gone up until that point – about 768 miles per hour or a mile in five seconds. And it seems that since then speed has played a bigger part in all areas of our lives, including at work. […].

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How to Become a Future Leader

Lead Change Blog

'Posted in Leadership Development [link] Your company needs you to become a leader. The problem most corporations have right now is that employees don’t stay at the same job for life. The average professional has eleven jobs between the ages of 18 and 34. Companies are having to constantly hire from the outside in order to fill their management positions.

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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.