Sat.Dec 27, 2014 - Fri.Jan 02, 2015

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15 Questions to Ask Your Team Before 2015

Let's Grow Leaders

'At Verizon, January always brought a flurry of kickoff activities where the sentiment was 90% forward focus. Auditoriums around the country would resound with a consistent message, “Last year is over… no time to spend there, we’ve got game-changing work to do.” I’m all for a 2015 fast start. In fact, I’m looking forward to the strategy work I’ll be doing with teams across a variety of industries this January.

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How Being a Parent Improves Your Leadership Competency

Lead Change Blog

'With all the juggling and balancing of being a parent and doing your leadership day job, it’s easy to feel like you can never do enough. After all, you only have so many hours in a day, and on most days someone gets the short stick. If you’re like me, there are days the guilt comes on so strong you wonder if you’re trying to do too much.

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The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

Leading Blog

'The 5 Choices is a nuts and bolts solution to greater productivity. Ironically, while we live in a time of unprecedented opportunity, we spend almost half—40%—of our time attention and energy on unimportant or irrelevant activities almost insuring that we miss the possibilities all around us. Not only does that leave us feeling empty, but we end the day uncertain that we’ve accomplished what we needed to, worry about things left undone, and end up dreading the day ahead.

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Help People Get Into the Right Role

Michael Lee Stallard

'#65 Help People Get Into the Right Role. Help your direct reports get into the right role that fits their interests and strengths, and provides the right degree of challenge. If you are not able to get them a role that is a perfect fit, consider responsibilities or projects you can assign them that fit well with their wiring. This is the sixty-fifth post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.

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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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Top 10 LGL Posts of 2014

Let's Grow Leaders

'Thanks so much for all of your support of the LGL community this year. Your faithful comments and collaboration caused our community to be rated on the Top 10 Leadership Development sites (based on engagement). I’m humbled and grateful for your support. To wrap up 2014, I share the most popular posts of 2014 in case you missed them. I’m looking forward to an amazing new year for our community.

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What’s Your Leadership Marque?

Lead Change Blog

'Logos, Brands, Slogans. Our world is saturated with advertising, marketing and branding, but are you missing the big picture? The true measure of branding success is when the logo stands alone without any adornment, when the consumer base at large has a brand recognition of the logo. When you see the Apple logo, it inspires certain opinions and thoughts – innovative, reliable, sleek.

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My Top 10 Leadership Insights For 2014

Tanveer Naseer

'As I look back at the past 12 months, there’s no question that this has definitely been a milestone year for me. Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. A milestone that I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate here on my blog with the help of such leadership luminaries as Doug Cona

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How to Seize Unplanned Business Opportunities

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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What’s Your Leadership Marque?

Lead Change Blog

'Logos, Brands, Slogans. Our world is saturated with advertising, marketing and branding, but are you missing the big picture? The true measure of branding success is when the logo stands alone without any adornment, when the consumer base at large has a brand recognition of the logo. When you see the Apple logo, it inspires certain opinions and thoughts – innovative, reliable, sleek.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2015

Leading Blog

'Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January. Driven to Distraction at Work : How to Focus and Be More Productive by Ned Hallowell. Fairness Is Overrated : And 51 Other Leadership Principles to Revolutionize Your Workplace by Tim Stevens. The Power of Thanks : How Social Recognition Empowers Employees and Creates a Best Place to Work by Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine.

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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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10 New Year's Development Goals for Leaders for 2015

Great Leadership By Dan

'For many leaders, it’s a time to reflect on accomplishments for the year and establish goals for the upcoming New Year. It’s also a good time to set leadership development goals, either as part of a formal development planning process, or just because it’s a proven way to continuously improve as a leader. While leadership development goals should always be specific and relevant to the individual leader and linked to the organizational context, there are most likely a few common ones that most a

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10 Things Your Employees Don’t Want (or Need) To Know About You

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Making It Easy – A Few Thoughts Around This Festive Time Of Year

Lead Change Blog

'Current motivational theory tells us that not everyone is swayed by the same arguments, enticed by the same toys, or moved by the same emotions. . Makes sense to me, since we display a dizzying array of attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, preferences, and values, to say nothing of our overall personalities. . We are each unique, every one of us. As serious students of leadership, we try to remember this simple idea as we manage our operations and our people. . “What do we live for, if it is no

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2014 Compilation

Leading Blog

'Here are a selection of tweets from December 2014 that you might have missed: 50 Crazy Ideas To Change Education via @teachthought. Steering Clear of “Flailure” by @ArtPetty. Dealing w/ Toxic People: Pleasures That Calm by @KateNasser. How to Maximize Your Energy When You Don''t Have a Lot by @JesseLynStoner. The Best of Marshall Goldsmith 2014 by @coachgoldsmith.

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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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15 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Unbroken

Joseph Lalonde

'U nbroken is the real life story of Louis Zamperini, Zamperini was a troubled youth who channeled his mischief into the energy he needed to become an Olympic runner. Sadly, his time in the spotlight as a runner was cut short with the start of World War 2 and his call to become an airman in the military. In May 1943, a tragic accident happened during a flight to rescue another group of soldiers.

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Being Equal is Not the Issue – It is About Value

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Top 10 Most Read Articles In 2014.

Rich Gee Group

'Every year, I go back and track my website analytics to uncover what articles really resonated with my readers. Here are my top ten for 2014 to get you ready for 2015! 1. The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Shower. Acknowledge and feel gratitude for all the special things in your life. 2. How To Network Like A Pro. Last night, I was invited to attend a gala event at the prominent investment firm in NYC.

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Forget resolutions and make a commitment!

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . We all understand that New Year’s resolutions are wishy-washy and that by the end of January most resolutions have been abandoned, right? One of the reasons for this might be in the language we use to decide our personal improvement focus in the coming year. The word “resolution” just doesn’t pack a punch. However, a “commitment” is something you can sink your teeth into.

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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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5 Measures of a Great Leader

Great Leadership By Dan

'"The world is changing at a blistering pace", says Frank Sonnenburg , and "i n order to address our changing times, the leadership function is also going through a metamorphosis." Read Frank''s guest post over at About.com Management and Leadership to learn the 5 Measures of a Great Leader.

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5 Ways Your Employees Are Your Biggest Security Risk, And How To Stop It

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Top 10 Posts 2014: Changing Ethical Leadership Expectations

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton There were 52 Leading in Context blog posts published in 2014, and the ones isted below are the 10 that were most popular with readers. They are focused on learning proactive ethical leadership and building a high-trust culture. If I had to describe the theme of these posts it might be "learning how to keep up with changes in ethical leadership expectations.

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What’s Your Plan For The New Year?

Joseph Lalonde

'T ick tock. Tick tock. That’s the sound of 2014 coming to an end and 2015 starting. Today’s the last day of the year. I truly can’t believe it’s already time to welcome in another year. Image via Creative Commons. Are you ready to welcome in the new year? Do you have a plan in place to make 2015 the best year ever? If not, you’re running low on time but it’s okay.

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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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A 90 Minute Activity for New Year’s Eve

Kevin Eikenberry

'The image here shows many of the things that might be on your mind and on your calendar for New Year’s Eve; and while there is nothing wrong with any of those things, I going to share a short exercise with you that will be fun, informative and might be the most valuable 90 minutes […]. The post A 90 Minute Activity for New Year’s Eve appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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3 Questions to Ask When Building an Emergency Fund

Women on Business

'We''ve Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven''t already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. [link].

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Leadership – I Do Not Think it Means What You Think it Means

Modern Servant Leader

'Many people do not understand leadership. They think it is an achievement to reach, rather than a commitment to serve. So this scene from “The Princess Bride” is an appropriate meme. In this scene, Inigo Montoya tells his employer, Vizzini, “You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means” [Share this post: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | Pinterest ].

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10 Ways to Pursue Excellence Without Negativity

Leadership Freak

'The difference between leading and losing is the courage to pursue excellence without getting sucked into negativity. Pursue excellence or mediocrity prevails. Everyone rises to excellence or eases into mediocrity. Mediocrity ignites apathy.

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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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2014 in Review – My Top 10 Blog Posts

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'I have come to look forward to my annual end of the year review of my blog. It’s an opportunity to take my own advice and reflect on the big picture before I jump into the new year. It always provides some insights and some surprises. The past two years, I have written my review sitting in a cozy chair by a fire in my New England home. Although this year I am in a new home in California, here I sit again by a fire.

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2015 – Essential Tips For The Year Ahead.

Rich Gee Group

'This will be a ‘user’s guide’ to help you best navigate 2015 based on the current changes in the marketplace. Headline: Business life as we know it is over. Things are changing at an ever faster rate — so you need to keep up or fall behind. No sitting still or hiding. 1. The idea of keeping your head down, working hard, not making ripples and hoping for the best is gone forever. .

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Please Take My 2015 Reader Survey

Joseph Lalonde

'I want to make my blog better in 2015. To do this, I need your input. Would you be willing to take a short survey to help me get to know and serve you better? Image via Creative Commons. When you fill out the survey below, you’re helping me help you. Knowing who you are and what you do helps me decide the direction of the blog and the content I post.

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How to Deal with Honest Self-Deception

Leadership Freak

'You know when you deceive others, but you deceive yourself with a clear conscience. Self-deception feels like honesty. You beat yourself up when you should encourage yourself. Or, you let yourself off too easily.

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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.