Sat.Mar 26, 2011 - Fri.Apr 01, 2011

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Shaking-up Leadership

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Fact : You cannot win a chess game without moving your pieces to create strategic and tactical advantge. The same principle applies to business. The problem with conventional leadership theory is it’s littered with misunderstood and misapplied practices. The fact is that any practice, no matter how highly regarded, when taken out of context or taken to the extreme cannot only erode the intended value, but can often cause great harm.

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We Need People Who Can Lead Regardless Of Their Title

Lead Change Blog

The success of any organization be it a business, non-profit, educational institution or government, depends on its people. All the fancy strategies, creations and technology mean absolutely nothing without people to make it happen. In fact, people have to develop … Continue reading → Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders.

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Heritage and Innovation: Finding the Balance

Leading Blog

In times of change there is the tendency to either stick doggedly to what has always worked in the past or to throw it all out and start new. Neither extreme is the answer. Heritage and innovation is a tension that needs to be managed— thoughtfully. Our default thinking is to view the world in terms of what has worked before so we often fail to address the changes going on around us.

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How A Single Conversation Can Supercharge Your Business

Terry Starbucker

About 6 years ago I was approached by one of my field managers about a new “callback&# program he wanted to launch in one of our cable television service areas. He wanted to have “a real person&# call a customer within 7 days of a new service installation, and have a conversation about that installation. He emphasized “conversation&# , because he wanted this to be more than just a survey call where a bunch of “check the box&# questions are asked.

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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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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth . I have watched entrepreneurs and executives initially trivialize the value of influence in a capital transaction, only to regret it down the road. Savvy CEOs simply aren’t in a rush to close the deal and secure the funding if it means sacrificing knowledge, experience and influence. Impulsivity has a huge cost when it comes to capital formation.

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Leaders or Fools

Lead Change Blog

I wonder what someone would have called you if you suggested, say 30, or even 20 years ago that people would get their news and ideas from a handheld TV that they use as a telephone. What would you have said to the person 30 years ago who suggested that you would “meet” people all [.] Lead Change Group - Leaders Growing Leaders.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2011

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April. Change Anything : The New Science of Personal Success by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler. The Corner Office : Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed by Adam Bryant. From Values to Action : The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership by Harry M.

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A Simple Model for Understanding What Drives Behavior

The Recovering Engineer

The diagram above shows a simplified model for better understanding what drives behavior. Since people often spend their lives studying and understanding what really drives our behavior, I am pretty confident that I cannot hope to fully cover the topic in this short post. I can provide a quick overview you can use to diagnose what’s happening in your interactions with other people and how you might be able to modify your approaches to get better results, have more fun, experience more sati

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10-Point Checklist For Confronting Poor Performance

Lead Change Blog

Feedback, even if it stings temporarily, is a gift to an employee, not a curse, because it allows the employee to grow. It is also an opportunity to deepen a relationship with an employee, not damage it, if you follow the 10 steps in this post. If, after reading this, you still feel weak-kneed at the thought of initiating a performance discussion, find a coach or mentor who can help you explore what’s holding you back.

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Does Being GUTSY Activate Being GUILTY?

Women on Business

Gutsy women break barriers. Gutsy women lead the way. Gutsy women speak out when others remain silent. As I research the lives of women leaders who have earned the badge of being a change agent I have been curious about the down side of standing out from the crowd. I call it “the giraffe syndrome”. You know be careful about sticking your neck out, you never know what can happen.

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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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LeadershipNow 140: March 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2011: To lead by example is difficult when you're a follower of fear. - T.A. Sachs Design by @the_folklore. NYT: A Changed Starbucks. A Changed C.E.O. Excellent Post: On the 111th Visit Something Really Bad Happened by @DPForrester. @tomasacker: You stand out by standing with your audience in possibility. No One is Immune.

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You Cannot Punish People into Good Behavior

The Recovering Engineer

In a recent post, I presented a simple model for understanding what drives our behavior. According to the model, punishments (negative or unpleasant consequences) can reduce the likelihood that a behavior will repeat in the future. This observation implies that leaders can hope to eliminate “bad&# behaviors by using punishment and discipline strategies.

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The Number One Thing CEOs Wish They’d Done Differently

Lead Change Blog

I’m quite fortunate to be part of the team at CEO Connection , working closely with our CEO members on a daily basis. One of the real perks of my role is the opportunity to meet with small, intimate groups of these executives five times a year in different locales around the world At these meetings they have a chance to truly reflect on – and be open and honest about – mistakes they’ve made, and they share experiences and insights that enable them to leave with renewed and energized visions and

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Venture Capitalists Are Looking for Failures

Women on Business

Did you know failure is one of the biggest indicators of future success in an entrepreneur? According to an article in the April issue of Harvard Business Review , “Failing By Design,” many venture capitalists won’t invest in a new enterprise if the founder has never undergone failure. In other words, they are looking for… failures! Why?? Let me first state that there are two types of failures, the first are those that do nothing and fail, the second are those that take a risk and end up failin

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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 Helping Your Employees Fulfill Their Higher Purpose?

Tanveer Naseer

Last week, I had the pleasure to attend a presentation given by my friend S Max Brown where he talked about what employees can do about how they approach work, asking the question of what it’s like for others to work with you. During the course of the talk he asked the audience a number of thought-provoking questions, one of which he accompanied with this poignant story that I wanted to share and discuss here on my blog.

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Can This Marriage (Customer, Team, Leader) Be Saved?

Next Level Blog

Last week, I got a call from an executive in a client organization. He had just had a conversation with an important customer who said his team wasn't showing up like they used to and didn't have. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Google’s Project Oxygen Confirms Importance of Connection

Michael Lee Stallard

HRIQ just published a piece I wrote about how Google’s Project Oxygen research confirms the importance of Connection Cultures. You can read it at “ Google’s Project Oxygen: A Case-Study in Connection Culture.&#.

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Redefining Ethical Leadership in a Global Society

Leading in Context

As a society, we are beginning to redefine ethical leadership. The change started quietly, fueled by a web of linked communication channels and a desire for a more civil way of dealing with each other.

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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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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

I like to kick off each work week by highlighting five posts from the HR, talent management, and leadership development blogosphere that I found to especially good reading. Below are my picks for the week of March 21st - 27th, 2011 - enjoy! Seth Godin's Blog: Accepting False Limits - For all of us there are certain things in life that are not possible to accomplish.

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Are Extroverts or Introverts Better Leaders?

Tony Mayo

What personality type is more likely to succeed in a leadership position? If you go by popular culture — television, movies, and books written by hero CEOs — you might think extroverts are natural leaders. Research summarized in an excellent article published by Wharton suggests a more nuanced answer. Employees who are proactive and eager [.].

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Thought-full Thursday: Honesty

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! “Imagine looking back on a day’s work and being able [.

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Portion control

First Friday Book Synopsis

The topic of the #dsma chat this week was about carbs, which was a little ironic for me because I had just finished making cake pops with a friend. The dishes were actually still in the sink when I started to tweet. There are roughly a billion recipes for cake pops on the internet so I wont bore you with the details. Instead you can just enjoy the pictures.

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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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April Fool’s Day Hall of Fame Nominee

Next Level Blog

I live in fear of April Fool’s day because I am married to one of the all time great April Fool’s joke perpetrators. Early in our marriage, I worked at a bank about 50 miles from our house. Every. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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Google Research Confirms Basics of Management

Tony Mayo

The New York Times recently ran a nice article about how Google–in its usual highly-analytic, data-driven way–measured the results of different management behaviors amongst its own workforce. The recommendations that emerged from this research will be familiar to readers of this blog. I wish these were practiced as often as I preach them!

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Airport Bookstores

Persuasive Powerhouse

David Burkus, our guest blogger today, is the author of The Portable Guide to Leading Organizations and the editor of LeaderLab, a community of resources dedicated to promoting the practice of leadership theory. He is a consultant, a speaker and an adjunct professor of business at several universities. He can be reached at david@davidburkus.com [.

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Not communicating enough? Think again.

Jason Womack

Anyone know the number one use (according to surveys) of mobile phones? (See below.). As I reviewed this info-graphic, I thought, "How am I using my mobile phones/devices to learn, grow, communicate and improve?" I came up with a list, see below: iPod Touch: Listen to podcasts and watch videos about things I'm learning and researching. iPad: Review a "slide presentation" where I have 50 visualizations of goals for this year.

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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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Possibility Maximizer: HR Examiner's Top 25 HR Digital Influencers 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

Each week I like to feature a resource that I feel will aide in your effort to Maximize Possibility in your organization. Today I would like to feature a great list of blogs compiled by HR Examiner that I was recently honored with inclusion in. Enjoy! The Resource: HR Examiner's Top 25 HR Digital Influencers 2011 What it is: Why You Should Check it Out: I would like to start off by saying that it was an absolutely honor to be selected for inclusion in the HR Examiner Top 25 Human Resources Digit

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Performance Review Process: Needs Improvement

Tony Mayo

Revolution is in the air around the world. People everywhere are fed up with having arbitrary power exercised over them, with impractical limits placed on their everyday actions, with living in constant fear that someone in power will frown at them and destroy their livelihood without warning or objective justification. This global revolution differs [.].

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Tim Sanders Shares Leadership Wisdom From His Grandma

Next Level Blog

Tim Sanders and I haven’t met but the more I learn about him, the more I learn we have in common. We were both corporate executives. We’re both authors and speakers. We work with some of the same. Please click the headline to read the whole story.

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The Uneven Meritocracy – Women Beat Men In College, Lose To Men In The Workplace

First Friday Book Synopsis

Well, here is the sad fact: women are still considered “less than” by far too many (by the way, including some other women). The progress has not been great enough or fast enough. So, here is a whopping piece of insight from a recent NPR Diane Rehm program (NPR — this session guest-hosted by Susan [.].

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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.