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Using Humor to Fuel the Success of Your Organization

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Now throw the instant and global reach of social media like Twitter into the mix, and we might soon be talking about digital intelligence for leaders too. Humorous self-criticism works much less well as a tool to engage with peers and superiors, and can even reduce one’s credibility with subordinates if used excessively.

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Why Businesses Must Grasp Millennial Thinking or Face Economic Calamity

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It is not uncommon for Millennials to candidly share details about their buying experiences, good or bad, on their public social media platforms. They are actively replacing dated, manual processes with more efficient, cutting-edge tools to promote the convenience and speed Millennials crave.” Big purchases can happen virtually.

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Ethics Is Serious Business

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The media loves to tell us about the Bernie Madoffs and Martin Shkrelis of the world. It gives those with autonomy the intellectual tools they need to make responsible decisions and build consensus around them. When does socializing become sexual harassment? Naturally, there are plenty of scoundrels out there.

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6 Types of Bosses

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Bad bosses are lampooned on shows like the Office , in movies like Horrible Bosses , in comics like Dilbert , and in books, blogs, magazines, and other media outlets. It''s not just some kind of anti-boss media conspiracy. A lack of respect for bosses will often show up in polls and surveys as well.

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5 Tips to Increase Workplace Engagement

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Also use surveys and similar data collection tools to gather feedback. It has become an expectation, especially amongst younger workers, that the workplace be a source of meaning and intention, not just a place at which to collect a paycheck.

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How to Propel Your Career in 10 Minutes

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As technology advances, social media is becoming increasingly critical to careers across all industries. Okay, print media has gone the way of the fax machine. Her new book, Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success , gives professionals tools to draw a new roadmap for success—and happiness.

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The May, 2012 Leadership Development Carnival

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Does social media play a role in developing high performance? Guy Farmer from Unconventional Training presents The Overlooked Leadership Tool. Discover a valuable tool to tap into that brain power. Anna Farmery from The Engaging Brand presents My Auntie's 10 Steps to Social Media Measurement.