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27 Experts on Employee Engagement: April Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'April’s frontline festival is on one of my favorite topics, Employee Engagement. We have a wonderful line-up of posts. We begin with Joy and Tom Guthrie’s, Vizwerx, LLC, pic. See above. Practical Engagement Practices Jesse Lyn Stoner, Seapoint Center, offers her Guest Post on Switch and Shift, First Engage Yourself It’s difficult to engage your employees […].

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The Most Precious Resource of Leadership

Terry Starbucker

'It takes work to secure, it’s hard to keep, and if you lose it, you lose – BIG. And, it’s really hard to get it back. It’s that precious to the effective leader. It MUST be kept, at all costs, and with all the effort you can muster. What is it? Your word. I’ve never seen a ship sink so fast when a leader doesn’t keep their word.

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What Every Leader Should Know About Organization Culture

Lead Change Blog

'Your behaviors are contagious. Choose carefully. Perhaps you are familiar with a popular insurance company TV ad based on the concept of “paying it forward.” A woman prevents a guy from stepping off the street corner into the path of an oncoming car. The man who observes this from a restaurant window later helps a [.] Author information Mary C Schaefer President at Artemis Path, Inc.

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Leadership in a VUCA World

N2Growth Blog

'By Grant Wattie. President, N2Growth Australia. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. It’s become a popular acronym but it is very real. In this video, Grant Wattie, President of N2Growth Australia, discusses how you, as a leader, can’t hold on to traditional leadership techniques and make it in this world full of VUCA. At N2Growth, we would love the opportunity to speak with you and see how we can help you navigate the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambigu

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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 Ensure Your Greatest Fears Come True

Let's Grow Leaders

'“Every man, through fear, mugs his aspiration a dozen times a day.” -Brendan Francis After a hectic, but fun, Saturday morning of speaking on a Lead Change panel, and schlepping my son to baseball practice and art lessons, Sebastian and I decided to try out the newish Ethiopian restaurant for lunch. The place wasn’t crowded […].

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Connect at Work By Saying “Hello”

Michael Lee Stallard

'#28 Greet People First Thing in the Morning – When you first arrive at work, take the time to say hello to the people with whom you come in contact. One friend of ours said that as a young retail store manager, his district manager told him that some of the store employees complained about not receiving a personal greeting in the morning. The young manager didn’t intend to be rude; he was simply focused on the day’s tasks as soon as he walked in the door.

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Torn From The Headlines Leadership Lesson: To Fire Or Not To Fire?

Terry Starbucker

'Every business makes mistakes, but then there are MISTAKES. The ones that offer a supreme challenge to a leader: To Fire or Not To Fire? One such challenge came up earlier this week over at US Airways (now part of American Airlines), when a company Tweet went way off the rails. I mean, WAY off. It inadvertently sent a (very) obscene image over the Internet (Note: the link is to a news story, not the image or Tweet).

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5 Ways to Make Your Meetings More Productive

Let's Grow Leaders

'I texted my colleague, “do you think we BOTH need to attend the 3pm meeting?” He quickly shot back, “Karin, I don’t think ANYONE needs to go to that meeting… don’t worry, I’ll represent both of us.” And there we were 2 executives, not speaking up in the spirit of being “politically correct, and “covering” […].

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It’s All About GRACE.

Rich Gee Group

'I was sitting in church last night during our Maundy Thursday service and as I was reading along in the cantata , one word kept popping up. GRACE. And I realized, we all can do with a little more GRACE in our lives in how we treat other people. Honestly, when was the last time you used the word GRACE in conversation? As you know, this is a business and career blog — so how do I incorporate GRACE into that?

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Want to Build Trust? Try Embarrassing Yourself!

Lead Change Blog

'Oh, those feelings of embarrassment! You feel your body start to sweat, your face turning red, and it feels as if every person in sight is staring at you while you make a buffoon of yourself. Those embarrassing moments you experience may actually help build trust with others. A study by researchers at U.C. Berkeley suggests the [.] Author information Randy Conley I am the Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies.

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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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How to lead with integrity

Lead on Purpose

'One of the most important characteristics of leadership is integrity. Integrity means you are true to your word in all you do and people can trust you because you do what you say.

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Develop a leadership code of behavior

Persuasive Powerhouse

' . Is the line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior changing as you shift a culture or as you struggle with different generations of leaders who have varying ideas on what’s permissible at work? Do you feel like you have leaders or employees who are acting outside the lines of what might be considered ideal behavior? If these things are true for you, it may no longer make sense to continue to assume that everyone knows what behaviors are appropriate.

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How Leaders Can Successfully Champion Change

Tanveer Naseer

'When it comes to seeking insights on the best leadership practices, the natural inclination is to look towards successful organizations like Southwest Airlines and Zappos for inspiration and guidance. Not surprisingly, in most countries, one area we often disregard for leadership guidance is the political arena, as most politicians tend to represent examples of what not to do than what leaders should be doing to engage and enable those they serve.

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Assertions & Assessments: What Comes After Your “Ass…”?

Lead Change Blog

'We all know language is key to leadership. The subtleties, nuances, intonations, and gestures have profound effects on leaders’ credibility and on organizations’ success. Yet, while we think about the customers of our products and services, many of us don’t think as much about the ‘hearers’ (customers) of our words when it’s our own people. [.

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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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Ethics is Contagious

Leading in Context

'By Linda Fisher Thornton I must admit that I can''t take the credit for coming up with the catchy title of this post. A group of attendees at a recent keynote I delivered came up with it as a way to describe what they had learned. And it makes perfect sense. Ethics is catching, and leaders set the tone for the ethics of the organization. What would happen if everyone in the organization followed our lead?

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Ten Powerful Lessons Learned from a Bad Boss

Leadership Freak

'Successful leaders turn problems into opportunities. Your bad boss is an opportunity to develop ten essential leadership qualities. Think of a bad boss as a catalyst that propels your leadership journey.

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How’s Business? You Need A Business Coach.

Rich Gee Group

'You’ve got a business. It might be doing well — it might not be doing so well. If you hire a business coach, they tend to focus on a specific area of your business — your marketing, your financials, your staff, etc. They focus in on your ‘pain point’ because it’s their specialty. If you go to an ear/nose/throat specialist, they will pinpoint your sickness within your ear, nose, or throat.

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The fallacy and hubris of “market attractiveness”

Lead Change Blog

'How many times have you heard or even said, “Is that market attractive to us”? We look at the markets we’re in, the markets our competitors are in, maybe even some that are new and wonder if they are/could be good for our business. We may even think of creating or segmenting in a new [.] Author information Deborah Mills-Scofield Deb Mills-Scofield has her own consultancy helping organizations create and implement highly actionable, adaptable, measurable, and profitable innovation-based strategi

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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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Repurposing the Performance Conversation

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: When was the last time you had a performance conversation that went well? Or better yet, when was the last time you enjoyed having a performance conversation? Let’s face it; both parties of the conversation generally dread performance conversations, more commonly known as performance reviews.

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How to Connect Forgiveness and Accountability

Leadership Freak

'Forgiveness determines the breadth, depth, and duration of all relationships. People disappoint. The more you expect from others the more likely you’ll feel disappointed. Don’t lower expectations. Elevate forgiveness.

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Approaches to Board Succession Planning

Women on Business

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Baldheaded Service

Lead Change Blog

' She was the COO of a large company and this was the leadership conference for the company. I was there as a keynote speaker and her “message to the troops” came right before my closing remarks. She had been going through chemotherapy for breast cancer and was completely bald…no wig and no hat. And, she [.] Author information Chip Bell Chip R. Bell is a senior partner with The Chip Bell Group in Dallas, Texas, a renowned keynote speaker, and the author of several best-selling books including "M

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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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Add a Little Hoopla to Your Culture

Great Leadership By Dan

'Guest post from Dean M. Schroeder: Carl Holte loves Hoopla! Not hoopla as in the form of exuberant celebration, but hoopla as in the name of an improvement technique used at the Web Industries Hartford, Connecticut unit where Carl is the plant manager. Hoopla is a simple, quick improvement technique that is used at the end of every meeting or event.

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What To Do When You Fail To Meet Expectations

Joseph Lalonde

'I t’s going to happen. One day you’re going to let someone down. This letdown may be your coworkers, your boss, your spouse, your parents, or some other important person in your life. The truth of the matter is you’re going to disappoint them at some point. We all do it. We might as well be open and honest about this truth. Once we’re honest with ourselves, we can create a plan of action for what we can do when we fail to meet expectations.

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Women: Four Tips For Being Understood On International Conference Calls When English Is Your Second Language

Women on Business

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Putting the HUMAN back in Human Resources

Lead Change Blog

'This is the third post in our series: What does HR Really Stand For: Human Resources or Human Remains? As I thought through this series, I reached out Kevin Kennemer because I knew that he had both the passion and the data to make the case that Great Workplaces enjoy a significant competitive advantage over their competition. [.] Author information Chery Gegelman President at Giana Consulting LLC Chery is a speaker, consultant, author and a first-time expat that is passionate about helping pe

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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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The Four Hardest Words You’ve Never Said

Leadership Freak

'I had a sinking feeling when the radio interview was over. I’m always critical of my performance, but this time something didn’t feel right.

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6 Friends I Can’t Wait To Meet

Joseph Lalonde

'T he blogging world has opened doors I never thought I’d see opened. It’s also allowed me to enter into the lives of some really awesome bloggers. So much so, many of these bloggers I know consider friends, some closer than friends I have in real life. Image via Creative Commons. One day I’ll have the chance to meet these friends.

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Best Colleges for Undergraduate Business Degrees that Land Jobs

Women on Business

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How to Give Your Boss Bad News and Keep Your Credibility

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

'“Bad news isn’t wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” –Colin Powell. One of hardest tasks in management is how to give your boss bad news. After all, you want to show you’ve got everything under control, are making the right decisions, and are executing flawlessly. As a leader, you want to shine the best light on your team—it’s hard when that light reveals a big mistake.

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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.