Leading Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s also an emotional undertaking that involves the values, fears, and aspirations of the people making the decisions. Level 2 represents decisions that team members can make independently but need to let the rest of the team know when they do. Recognize that decision-making isn’t just social—it’s emotional. in philosophy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 21, 2023

You’ve set and reinforced clear expectations and clearly communicated “what” you need them to do and “why.” The value of the behaviors has become an intrinsic choice. You need less effort to inspire your team because they’re doing it themselves.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Myth #1: Build a Billion Dollar Company. I personally blame my MIT classmate Aileen Lee, formerly with Kleiner Perkins, who coined the term Unicorn , a private company valued at over a billion dollars. So how do billion dollar companies get built? Why does it need to be a small market?

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 22, 2024

A poor measure Not only is this supposed disruption not really resulting in incumbents being toppled or productivity marching ahead, but the number of startups able to actually turn a profit is vanishingly small, even among the exulted unicorn club. Tesla, which needs more capital, took 15 years.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 27, 2024

The American workforce is sending a clear message: Flexibility is no longer just a perk; it’s the crown jewel of employment.” Mistake #4: Mimicking other companies’ RTO plans. These managers often blab, blab, blab…about the value of people. By contrast, just 55 percent say the same about pay.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Close out those small nagging projects you’ve been meaning to do. Essentially you want to clear out dated projects so you can start fresh. How did it benefit the company? What value have you brought? Or have your circumstances changed and you need to update beneficiaries, withholding amounts, or providers?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

When we’re clear and consistent, team members can come to understand and appreciate the direction and the objectives. We make similar choices to the degree we share the same knowledge, values and beliefs. I like to say we need to share knowledge, values and beliefs. Are your values clear?

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Know the Importance of Personalization Personalization is the process of creating tailored experiences to meet individuals’ specific needs. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, companies use data and technology to better understand their customers and deliver more relevant, personalized interactions.

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Great Results Team Building

DECEMBER 16, 2022

That meant that many new team members joined the company in remote roles, and many long-time employees found that they could do their jobs from home. So if you want to improve collaboration on a remote or hybrid team, you need to establish clear expectations about how and when it should occur –. Structured. Asynchronous.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Employees are the lifeblood of any company. Here are some tips on how you can do this: 1) Provide Clear Expectations. One of the best ways to help your employees reach their full potential is to provide clear expectations. This means setting clear goals and objectives and ensuring they understand what is expected of them.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Owners of large companies, small startups, and other types of organizations show up at coffee shops to get out of the office and make connections. Find your local club that meets your need. Show up and offer value. Whatever you do to nurture your connections, you need to do it. Connections Work.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2024

Employers often face many choices when selecting vision and dental for small business plans. By offering these benefits, you affirm your company’s dedication to employee health , which can significantly enhance morale and loyalty. Employees in different age groups and life stages may have varying vision and dental needs.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Small and medium enterprises are an often overlooked part of the economy. For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. In Europe alone, however, there are approximately 22.5

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the Global Culture Survey 2018 by The Katzenbach Center, a whopping 80% of respondents say their organization’s culture must evolve in the next five years for their company to succeed, grow, and retain the best people. But you need to keep it simple. Traits are not values. They reflect how things are actually done.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding EOS Rocks Have you ever wondered if your company, department, or even you, personally, truly rock? And ensuring they are the most crucial aspects for your company to address, is vital. Strategy-to-Action: A Superior Approach Our Strategy-to-Action planning process is a testament to our understanding of business needs.

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Lead from Within

MAY 17, 2023

Here are eight key messages that employees need to hear as you are leading them through change: “Here’s what’s happening and why” : It’s important to be upfront with your employees about any changes coming to the organization. Explain the reasoning behind the change and how it will benefit the company.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 24, 2024

The findings revealed that EOBs are 8-12% more productive, as measured by Gross Value Added (GVA) per employee. “These companies are the ones to watch in terms of performance, productivity and decent work.” The report is championed by the Employee Ownership Association (EOA), the trade body for this sector. ”

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2014

It doesn’t matter what the norm is in companies in your industry or of a similar size as yours. What matters is what’s happening in your team, department, or company, right now. Here are three proven steps that will help you create a more civil work environment in your team, department, or company.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 24, 2021

Starting your own small business can be daunting. Rather than guessing where to start, follow our checklist to start your own small business. If you’re thinking of starting your own small business, you’re likely to have an idea of what you wish to sell or at least what your target market is. Brainstorm your company name.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

R OBERT IGER has worked for the same company for forty-five years: twenty-two of them at ABC, and another twenty-three at Disney, after Disney acquired ABC in 1995—the last fourteen of those years, as the CEO of Disney. These priorities have guided the company through all of the growth and acquisitions since he was named CEO.

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HR Digest

MAY 21, 2023

Business leaders understand the vital connection between talent and company performance. So the question is how to design an employee benefit plan, and for that one needs to consider a variety of factors, such as: 1. Determine the needs of the employees 4. A strong employee benefit package can go a long way. Paid family leave 9.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’ve condensed this research into what I call the “Lucky 13” (I’m not superstitious): critical elements that set apart leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Innovation isn’t just the breakthrough concepts which often sets the course for extraordinary companies, but ongoing innovations small and large.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It's not surprising then, that we often fall back on experience when making decisions, an easy way to make judgements about the future, a constant teacher that provides clear lessons. From doctors to teachers to managers to presidents, the more experience the better. Yet, this intuitive reliance on experience is misplaced.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 16, 2023

Companies, now more than ever, depend on IT. As your modern business expands, your IT needs will increase. Service providers offer 24/7 support to ensure you can get help whenever needed. Long-term business goals are essential because they provide great motivation and a clear future pathway.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Re-creating these mindsets inside an established company is challenging because they result partly from the unique pressures and circumstances under which start-ups operate. Pisano carefully details how companies should do each of them. Critical feedback needs to go both ways.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2018

You’ll be kind, reasonable to a fault, and clear-headed as you work toward your resolutions. The social media management application guides itself by six core values. One of those values is “improve consistently.” One of those values is “improve consistently.” I suggest we take a note from Buffer’s page.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Acknowledging the value of their experiences, knowledge, skills and insight will help you develop a positive relationship with your employees. People like to feel valued. Older employees will react far better to a younger leader if it’s clear that you won’t dismiss their insight. Be Transparent. Be Attentive. Be Encouraging.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Not only does a good onboarding experience convince the employee to keep working at your firm , but it also motivates them to do it well considering the smooth employee onboarding experience leaves them with all the tools they need to do their job well. Clearly define the new employee’s roles, responsibilities, and objectives.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 11, 2018

TinyPulse’s 2017 culture and engagement report found only 26% of employees feel strongly valued at work. This research and our own experiences make on thing clear: treating colleagues in the workplace with dignity and respect is not the norm. Values must be shifted from lofty ideals to observable, tangible, and measurable behaviors.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2022

In the second part of this series, we will continue this theme on executive hiring for a private equity portfolio company by examining parallel soft skill essentials and core, soft credential constituents. This instance focuses on a handful of core demands specific to portfolio companies, aligned to soft skill talents. The Soft Skills.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 19, 2018

A recent Ernst and Young/Harvard study shows that most senior leaders and business owners see the value of being purpose driven and most likely have a set of personal values leaning toward the decent-human-being side of the equation. Take Dell Technologies, as a great example of a company that hit pause and found its purpose.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Give Clear Direction Leaders often give direction about responsibilities to individual team members when they join the team. However, it’s essential to give frequent, clear direction in team meetings as well as in one-on-one meetings with team members. Misalignment around priorities and delegation breeds animosity amongst the team.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In Never Enough , Mike Hayes recounts dramatic stories and offers battle- and boardroom-tested advice that will motivate readers to do work of value, live lives of purpose, and stretch themselves to reach their highest potential. We need to make our interactions count. Blog Post ). The human spirit craves connection. Authenticity.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Yet many supervisors and managers on the road to becoming valuable and valued leaders fail to do so. Today you need also to have good human skills to be successful. Joel summarizes: “Gary had been with his media company for a little less than a year. Do you need a leader or will other traits be enough?”

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

We need to continue learning long after we’ve tossed our caps into the air and received our diplomas, especially in a world where the speed of innovation has us adopting new technologies, standards, and best practices at breakneck speeds. Promote a culture that values all types of learning styles and attainment.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting shared Values Amidst the Storm. Mary writes: “ Sometimes our true values are best seen when things are at their very worst. How is your company living out its values amidst the storm? They expect companies and their leaders to be a force for good in the world.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2021

Leaders can mitigate the stigma around mental health issues by discussing them openly, using mental health resources themselves if needed, and sharing their stories. Make it clear that the workplace is a welcoming and supportive space. Provide (or advocate for) mental health resources at your company. Keep the dialogue going.

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