Sat.Sep 06, 2014 - Fri.Sep 12, 2014

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What Everyone is Saying About Intimidation

Let's Grow Leaders

'I’m not often intimidated by questions from my MBA students, but this one was a stumper. It’s a question I’ve been wrestling with most of my career. “Why do so many execs choose to take stances of fear and intimidation?” Why Do So Many Execs Try to Intimidate Their Followers? It started with our discussion of Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk on how your non-verbals can impact your confidence.

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We Pause To Remember

General Leadership

'We pause today to remember the events which occurred on 11 September 2001, and reflect upon how they completely changed our nation, our people and our world. We reverently remember al those whose lives were lost on that day, and all those who have since given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the War on Terror. We are also mindful of the many who still suffer today, through injury or loss, as a result of the days attacks and the many tragic and heroic related events over the last 13 years

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Remembering 9/11: Dave Barry’s “On Hallowed Ground”

Michael Lee Stallard

'Where were you when you first heard the news of an airliner striking World Trade Tower One on the morning of September 11, 2001? I was in my office near Times Square in Manhattan. At first I assumed it was an accident. Then came the unbelievable news that a second plane had hit Tower Two. That night I hardly slept, concerned about the fate of people I knew who worked at the World Trade Center.

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Getting From Idea To Execution: 5 Lessons From a Kickstarter Video

Terry Starbucker

'Last week I told you about my latest venture, Built Oregon , and how we were launching a Kickstarter campaign on Labor Day. Today, I have great news - thanks to the help of 156 great people we hit our campaign target on Friday, only 5 days after launch. As we noted on the latest update to our backers, And now, it’s real. One hundred and fifty six people people from Oregon and outside our state lines want to hear the stories of entrepreneurship in our beautiful state.

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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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How to Get Bigger Results from Small Talk

Let's Grow Leaders

'The truth is I HATE small, small talk. But you can’t get to big talk with strangers without some form of this connection cocktail. Strangers don’t grow into acquaintances, acquaintances don’t grow into connections, connections don’t grow into friends–without a bit of early light banter. I’m not advocating for talk that remains small.

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21 Leadership Quotes From Truett Cathy, Founder Of Chick-Fil-A

Joseph Lalonde

'T ruett Cathy was an amazing man. More than the founder of Chick-Fil-A, he was a great leader. Sadly, Truett passed away on Monday. Even with his passing, his legacy doesn’t have to fade away. We can remember the man and the leadership he taught us. Image via Creative Commons. In memory of Cathy Truett, I wanted to share 21 of his leadership quotes. 1.

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How To Safely Terminate An Employee.

Rich Gee Group

'This is a touchy subject guys. so stick with me. To terminate and employee is never easy, but when done incorrectly they can become your worst nightmare. Fortunately (or unfortunately), I work both sides of the fence. I frequently work with clients who are in a bad situation at work with their boss and they’ve been ‘written up’ I walk them through all the scenarios and help them act accordingly.

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Not Everyone Appreciates Your Type of Appreciation

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post By Dr. Paul White: One of the lessons that aspiring leaders must learn is: to be an effective leader, you have to be able to lead individuals who are different than you. If you don’t, you will only gather and lead those who are similar to you. This, in turn, limits what you can accomplish. You actually don’t want to lead a group of “Junior You’s” (although the idea seems intriguing, at first.

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Three Types of Forgiveness and Why They Matter to Us as Leaders

Kevin Eikenberry

'Forgiveness. We see it in public gestures like Nelson Mandela forgiving his captors after his long imprisonment or when President Ford pardoned President Nixon. And we often see the results when there is no forgiveness. Like in the news every day – from revenge violence to road rage to people arguing about reclining seats on […]. The post Three Types of Forgiveness and Why They Matter to Us as Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How To Launch A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

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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The New Rules of the Social Age

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'Guest Post by Ted Coiné, Co-author A World Gone Social. What used to seem very good leadership practices in the Industrial Age was good, or at least efficient. But the Industrial Age is over. And it’s not coming back. It’s the Social Age now, and it will be for quite some time to come. New age, New rules. We humans are social down to our very core – it’s not just what we do, it’s what we are.

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Full Accountability For Ethics: The New Normal

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton I recently blogged about trends in ethical leadership, sharing 10 forces that are fueling a movement toward higher expectations for values-based leadership. Today I want to explore how those trends help explain what we are seeing in ethics cases in the news. Recent headlines have described more severe sanctions than people have seen in the past, in response to ethics problems in sports, politics, business and beyond.

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Five steps for having tough conversations

Persuasive Powerhouse

'You don’t have to look hard to see that there are tough conversations that need to be had all around you. You may tend to avoid them, which isn’t a good strategy if you’re a leader. You must model the work of a leader including stepping into uncomfortable dialog with others. Perhaps someone who reports to you is not working up to their potential or an individual on your team is disruptive to efforts to move the team forward.

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4 Ways To Commit To Excellence In Your Business

Women on Business

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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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You know You're a Micromanager When.

Great Leadership By Dan

'No manager likes to think of themselves as a "micromanager". yet, working for a micromanager boss is one of the most frequently reported reasons employees hate their jobs or hate their bosses. Take my 20 questions quiz over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out if you''re a micromanager!

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Everything You Need to Know About Time Management

Leadership Freak

'Everything you need to know about time management is captured in three words. Eliminate – stop unnecessary or low priority tasks. Prioritize. Delegate – put stuff on someone else’s plate.

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The courage to listen

Persuasive Powerhouse

'People want to have your answers to even the most routine of issues. If you notice your reaction when they ask for your advice or thoughts, you might feel a little “hit” of adrenaline kicking in – your breathing and heart rates increase with a subsequent increase in energy, perhaps a feeling of wellbeing. You like it when someone wants to know something that you know, and you especially like telling them about it.

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Hey Ladies: Get Confident

Women on Business

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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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You're Just Not Strategic Enough for Me

Great Leadership By Dan

'Have you gotten that feedback? Ouch! That''s almost as bad as "let''s just be friends". But have no fear, you can learn to be more strategic! Read my latest p ost over at About.com Management and Leadership to find out how.

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Why I Started The Modern Servant Leader

Modern Servant Leader

'It was 2006. My CFO just fired the 4th person he hired, within a year of hiring them. Now, his entire team had turned over 3 times in as many years. Yet, the executive team felt he was getting positive results. In fact, on paper, he was. The organization was stronger than ever, from a fiscal perspective. However, the reputation of the organization and the lives of many employees were damaged.

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The Shattering Of Trust

Joseph Lalonde

'I t’s confession time. As a young person, I used to love comics. Like seriously love comic books. Every Tuesday I would head to the local comic shops: Homerun Comics, Lange’s Sports Connection, Campus Sports, and one other comic book store I can’t recall the name of (But I can recall the owners, the location, and even the smell of the store).

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How to Learn From Your Small Business Competition

Women on Business

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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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One Simple Habit that Elevates Leaders

Leadership Freak

'A friend of mine, who knows I interview top leadership experts from around the world, asked, “Had any great interviews lately?

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Growing Ice Cream

CEO Blog

'From an email exchange with a friend on what makes successful entrepreneurs: listen - filter - learn - lead Not blind obedience. Work ethic - time management - energy - passion. And the appropriate mix of dreams and reality, focus and trying different things. Statistical experimentation. Learning is the big one. + I thought this simple article on 5 things to do before bed to jump start your day was good. + And for those who thought they were too old to start a venture. + And always thinking of

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Four Books on My Current Reading List

Kevin Eikenberry

'I decided to do something today that seems fun – at least to me. I’m going to share four books on my current reading stack, and give you the Amazon description of the book. Then I will share a sentence or two about why it is on my list. I’m doing this for three reasons: […]. The post Four Books on My Current Reading List appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Understanding Your Customers with Your Online Persona

Women on Business

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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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Tensions Between Flexibility and Inflexibility

Leadership Freak

'Inflexibility is a security blanket for weak, fearful leaders, but too much flexibility creates instability. Flexibility feels dangers when you doubt yourself or the team. Inflexibility feels safe. The playing field stays the same.

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Mindful Mondays: How To Keep Your Smartphone From Taking Over Your Life

Next Level Blog

'As smart phone addicted people around the world await Apple CEO Tim Cook''s introduction of the iPhone 6 tomorrow, perhaps this is a good day to think about how to keep your smart phone from taking over your life. While I was doing the research for my new book, I came across a lot of interesting stats about just how addicted many people are to their phones and how that affects their lives.

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Remarkable TV: Pigs and Coconuts

Kevin Eikenberry

'Pigs are more than just bacon and ham and coconuts are more than just vehicles for pina coladas. And what does this have to do with coaching? Check out today’s Remarkable TV episode below to learn more. The best coaches see people for what they can become, rather than what they are today. @KevinEikenberry (Tweet […]. The post Remarkable TV: Pigs and Coconuts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Does The HR Profession Need To Embrace Technology?

Women on Business

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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.