Chart Your Course

APRIL 16, 2018

A joke made in poor taste or a strong viewpoint over a sensitive topic can even end a professional’s career. On the employer’s end, an employee’s poor decision can cost your company’s reputation and more. Remember, you’re still a reflection of your company outside office walls.

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Media Management B2C Audience 100

Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve shared various ways you can become a healthy leader over the last couple of weeks. I asked each of these leaders a single question about healthy leadership: What healthy habits do you attribute to your success as a leader? I believe their insights into healthy habits of leaders will inspire you to find your own.

Succession 316

Succession Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 316

HR Digest

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Hiring can be a straightforward process when you have your recruitment metrics clearly defined in front of you. Image credit – Freepik) These metrics can quantify the data you have at your disposal and knowing which recruiting metrics your company prioritizes can further simplify the process.

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Metrics Diversity Review Cost 52

Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

We know how crucial it is to having talent who love working for us and who will offer discretionary effort and innovation. We know how crucial it is to having talent who love working for us and who will offer discretionary effort and innovation. We even know how to quantify all this stuff. I have to admit it.

CEO 161

CEO Short-term Learning-by-Doing Blanchard 161

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

But in this &# what have you done lately for me&# society where relationships have degenerated into little more than stepping stones, loyalty seems to be elusive as best. But in this &# what have you done lately for me&# society where relationships have degenerated into little more than stepping stones, loyalty seems to be elusive as best.

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Loyalty Blog Leadership Brand 399

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Which hat, or hats do you wear? Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 325

Skip Prichard

JULY 12, 2021

If you are even a casual reader of this site, you know that I am passionate about reading and books. My friend John David Mann sent me an early copy of Steel Fear and I made the mistake of picking it up way too late in the day. You are a cellist and I’d like to start by exploring the impact of music on your writing.

Open-book 133

Open-book Books Short-term Advice 133

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

You should know from the outset that I fundamentally disagree with the concept of CEO term limits, and quite frankly I cannot really come up with a valid reason for supporting such a regressive concept. Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While you may find it hard to believe, I don’t have anything against buzzwords, techno-jargon, colloquialisms, acronyms and other forms of business-speak with the following caveat…that they are used in context, and by someone who possesses an underlying knowledge of what the phrase de jure actually means.

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Blog Collins Efficiency Brand 306

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Those of you familiar with my writing know that I often take the unpopular side of an issue if I believe it worthy of mention. It is not my intent to offend anyone with the text that follows, and if you find yourself being offended, it is my opinion that you need to examine your motives and principles.

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Diversity Blog Leadership Learning-by-Doing 296

Strategy Driven

JUNE 25, 2015

The significance of having low willpower cannot be overstated, since a lack of mental strength and fortitude can adversely affect nearly every aspect of your life and how you are perceived by others. Practice: Brainstorm all of your weaknesses—as many as you can think of—and write them down. Cultivate a list of adversaries.

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Self-aware Development Competitive Advantage Objective 50

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Question : How do I build ownership of the team with the team so I don’t dominate as the leader? It’s really good that you have the self-awareness to even ask this question. Too many leaders simply plunge into ‘task’ mode without even considering the dynamics of their teams or how to get them most from team members.

Competitive Advantage 51

Competitive Advantage Self-aware Strategic Planning Learning-by-Doing 51

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Scott has generously offered to send four free copies of his newest edition of The Next Level to the first four people who thoughtfully respond to the questions at the bottom of this post (that means that there is some decision made on what “thoughtful&# means – i.e., just commenting may not get you a free book).

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Bottom-up Short-term Executive Coaching Open-book 177

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Question : How can I stop being so worried about failing? SHARE : what you’ve learned and the mistakes you’ve made to help prevent repeats and others having to re-invent your wheel. Let me prove it to you. How did that happen? ’ How do we choose to respond? Absolutely NO ONE. Think about it.

Agility 52

Agility Competitive Advantage Advice Learning-by-Doing 52

Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

We then get paid only after our coaching clients have achieved positive change in key leadership behaviors – and become more effective leaders – as determined by their key stakeholders. Their income is a largely a function of “How much do my clients like me?” and “How much time did I spend in coaching?” Probably none!

Learning-by-Doing 123

Learning-by-Doing Long-term CEO Follow-up 123

Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Professional education is an important ingredient in corporate development. Today's workforce will need three times the amount of training that it now gets if the organization intends to stay in business, remain competitive and tackle the future successfully. Training is rarely allowed to be extensive. 2) Learning Curve. (3)

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Education Company Succession Mentor 50

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. They are missing the vision of finding a job that will provide both career growth and satisfaction. It’s possible to have both – you just need to know the how-to techniques! Dickens Jr.

Audience 50

Audience Newsletter Core Competence Tips 50

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 3, 2013

What effective managers and leaders must recognize is that it begins with caring about the people who drive your business. Superior customer care can become a powerful business driver that is not centered on major investments but simply an awareness of how you do business. Managers and leaders are not made equal.

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Motivation Environment Servant Leader Competitive Advantage 59

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 6, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. And, whether by means of Facebook, Twitter, streaming video, or by old-fashioned word of mouth, public relations, or personal sales skill, the goal is to win, right? Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr.

Wilde 50

Wilde Real Estate Discount Advertising 50

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2016

During the last five years of my corporate management career, I had a great deal of leadership development. I made so many mistakes along the way that I can no longer remember the first 200 of them. Most students of management agree that the transition from employee to manager is one of the most challenging in business.

Training 14

Training Development Management Budgeting 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2016

You have an ambitious team member who’s asking to be promoted to manager. How do you judge his skills and experience? As a manager, you’re always on the lookout for the next generation of talent in your organization. “Say, ‘Do you want to be in management? What the Experts Say.

Management 8

Management Engineering Case Study Self-aware 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This aspiration is embodied by a famous Steve Jobs statement : “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

Emotional Intelligence 14

Emotional Intelligence Diversity Review Energy 14

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2017

In the opinion of Dr. Lu-Myers, he was a capable man who had passed his physical and occupational therapy evaluations with flying colors. Smith seems depressed to me, and you know, his wife has never come by to visit. How these lenses are brought together to inform decision making can have profound implications for patients.

Health Care 10

Health Care Diversity Armstrong Learning-by-Doing 10

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Today’s post might push a few buttons and test the boundaries of your comfort zone, but if you stick with me, I promise you’ll be glad you did. We’re going to get very personal today – How’s your family life? If the opening paragraph caused you to wince, then the text that follows is written just for you.

Blog 387

Blog Career Learning-by-Doing Advice 387

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

I believe high performing leaders needs to have a well-rounded skillset to lead effectively in the current environment, and the ability to flex and lean in on different capabilities depending on the situation. How do you think it was possible and what were the steps you took as a CHRO to motivate employees to work as a team and achieve it?

Supply Chain 109

Supply Chain Human Resources Diversity Transportation 109

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How do banks switch customer relationships from branch offices to mobile phone screens? An “operating model” — how a company organizes and manages its resources to achieve its strategic ambitions — is the bridge between strategy and execution. Who on that org chart has the authority to make which decisions?

Strategy 8

Strategy Company Banking Apparel 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2016

Her colleagues never knew when they were going to get things from her, making it impossible for them to effectively organize their own workdays. You and Your Team Series. How to Boost Your Team’s Productivity. Incremental progress on each task made Tara feel “in control.” You just have to ask.

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Team Delegation FAQ Project 8

You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 20, 2009

Some bosses don’t actually understand what their employees do or how their roles fit in the organization. And so, when it comes time to complete a performance review on such an employee, they guess and resort to generalities that fail to clearly identify the real contribution the employee has made. And there are some ugly truths too.

Performance Review 44

Performance Review Review PR Blog 44

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2017

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!” As the CEO of a global oil company who had risen through the ranks, Michel had faced many stressful events on off-shore rigs early in his career, and considered himself to be a tough guy with no tolerance for wimps. When Stress Helps You Get More Done.

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Stress System Execution Video 8

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Whether or not you hold the purse strings for your team or organization, this is a tough situation for managers. How should you respond? No matter who’s making the request, your star performer or an average one, you’re likely to feel taken aback or annoyed at being put in this position.

How To 8

How To COO Report Follow-up 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2014

Most workers, he posits, understand the new dynamics: "If you were offered a new job in another city where you have no ties or networks, and you suspected that the job would probably not last more than three years (which is a good guess), how much of a raise would they have to give you to get you to move?

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Letter Maturity Discount Human Resources 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Microsoft has decided to dump the practice of rating individuals’ performance on a numerical scale – a decision I applauded in a recent post. However, even if these were sufficient goals, managers would still be frustrated by how poorly ratings-based Human Capital Management (HCM) systems achieves them. False Precision.

Management 11

Management System Learning-by-Doing Welch 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2016

Lately, there’s been some debate about whether workplace health promotion programs, more commonly known as wellness programs, work. To us, it’s similar to asking whether reviews, training programs, employee assistance services, or other company initiatives are effective for both worker performance and the bottom line.

Planning 8

Planning Incentives ROI Long-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 13, 2017

So how do you tell your boss you simply have too much to do? How can you protect your image as a hard worker while saying uncle? No matter how busy you are , it can feel exceedingly difficult to talk to your boss about your heavy workload. ’ So you suffer in silence.”

How To 8

How To Project Advice Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2016

You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position and now it’s time to check references. What’s the best way to get the information you need? Should you ask each person the same questions? What do you read—if anything—into the tone of their voice? Seek input.

Reference 8

Reference COO Learning-by-Doing Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

But let’s imagine that you are ready to video or phone chat with your doctor, recognizing the convenience of never having to leave your house or wait in a waiting room. Unfortunately, your doctor may not be that eager to chat with you. Unfortunately, your doctor may not be that eager to chat with you. Provider workload.

Health Care 8

Health Care How To Insurance Incentives 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

If you’d like your comment to be considered for publication, please be sure to include your full name, company or university affiliation, and email address. We could never have achieved it without all of you! Remember: No matter how large Contect gets, it will stay agile and motivated. Getting Used to the Idea?

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Case Study Decentralization CFO Construction 8