Leading Blog
JANUARY 22, 2025
T HE challenges organizations face today are becoming increasingly complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. Yet, as we examine these challenges more closely, a striking realization emerges: most are rooted in connection issues. Network science heralded as the science of the 21st century, provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding connections.
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 24, 2025
How to Stay Curious Without Getting Completely Sidetracked The rabbit holeoh, its so easy to fall in. One minute, youre casually researching a small question, and the next, youre 27 tabs deep into a full-blown investigation, possibly involving conspiracy theories, historical deep dives, and at least one Wikipedia page about something completely unrelated.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 17, 2025
Think DE&I Is Dead at Your Company? Here’s How to Keep It Alive You care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but your company seems to be moving in the opposite direction. Maybe the initial enthusiasm has faded, they were never truly invested for the right reasonsor worse, those conversations never began. I’m hearing heartbreaking stories every day– people frustrated that their leaders seem to be “off the hook,” and are abandoning important
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 22, 2025
John Maxwell said, Everything rises and falls on leadership. When I toldJohn that I felt the weight of his statement, He replied optimistically that it also represents opportunity. If everything rises or falls on leadership, practice self-leadership first. This post has 3 practical ways to practice self-leadership. What can you add?
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Leading in Context
JANUARY 22, 2025
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 of this series included the first 5 Quotes to Inspire Leaders in 2025.
Rich Gee Group
JANUARY 20, 2025
How to Recognize Youre Doing Better Than You Think Have you ever felt stuck or convinced youre falling short of your goals? If so, youre not alone. Many driven individuals find themselves hovering in a space of subtle dissatisfaction, uncertain if theyre really making progress. Ironically, that restless feeling can be a helpful catalyst, spurring you to move forward.
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Leadership Freak
JANUARY 17, 2025
Incompetent leaders invite apathy. Skillful leaders ignitecommitment. You create the future when you inspire commitment. Those who arent committed find fault; those who are committed find a way. This post provides 15 practical ways to ignite commitment. What's your favorite?
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 17, 2025
Organizations seeking to drive sustainable growth frequently rely on the multifaceted talents of a Chief Commercial Officer. From orchestrating integrated sales and marketing strategies to nurturing high-value customer relationships, this role extends well beyond traditional oversight of revenue goals. N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational
Next Level Blog
JANUARY 21, 2025
Have you ever found yourself frozen by too many choices? When they all seem to have their merits, its easy to become bogged down and even paralyzed with indecision. So, how do you keep from getting stuck in analysis paralysis when you have to make a big decision that turns on choosing one option out of many? I suggest a five-step process: Step One: Make a list of the criteria that are most important in making a decision.
Lead from Within
JANUARY 21, 2025
Most leaders believe they understand company culture, but the reality reveals a startling truth: what executives think drives culture often undermines it. Recent studies show that while 89% of organizations claim culture as a priority, only a fraction successfully create the environment they envision. Through my work coaching hundreds of executives, I’ve discovered that transformative cultural change requires more than good intentionsit demands authentic leadership and deliberate action.
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The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 24, 2025
Episode 287: Do you know how to use active listening to turn workplace conflicts into meaningful connections? Weve all been in tense conversations where emotions run high, and communication breaks down. This episode teaches you a simple strategy for using listening skills to transform conflict into connection and collaboration, improving your relationships at work and beyond.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 21, 2025
Conflict is part of life; some are unnecessary. 7 reasons for unnecessary conflict: #1. A need to be right means we cant admit were wrong. So, there’s conflict. Admit when you’re wrong. #2.
Tanveer Naseer
JANUARY 22, 2025
In my workshops on empathy and leadership, I start with an exercise where I ask attendees to reflect on a past leader who inspired them. I ask these leaders What do you remember more the specific metrics and KPIs this leader achieved? Or how they made you feel about.
HR Digest
JANUARY 19, 2025
Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to an all-time low in 2024, marking the lowest numbers that have been observed in a decade. According to Gallups workplace satisfaction report , the engagement numbers showed that only 31% of employees were engaged in 2024, with 17% of employees being actively disengaged. Such stats were last seen all the way back in 2014, and the downward trajectory suggests that we may be working backward.
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In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.
Women on Business
JANUARY 20, 2025
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Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 17, 2025
Episode 286- What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long? Imagine leading a team thats not only aligned and motivated but also laser-focused on building habits that drive consistent results. Whether its the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership skills to make it happen.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 23, 2025
The pursuit of excellence insults those who likethings as they are. Short-term thinkers reject the pursuit of excellence. Stagnant organizations die because the pursuit of excellence hurts at first. Hierarchy dislikes the pursuit of excellence because it offends snobbery. Here are 4 alerts for leaders dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 21, 2025
The authors of the new book, ESSENTIAL , explain that the American workplace is in crisis. Questions of where, how, and why we work loom large, and trust in traditional leadership models has plummeted. Simultaneously, leaders find themselves more lost than everoverwhelmed and burning out as they struggle to navigate this rapidly changing landscape, they add.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
JANUARY 21, 2025
John Wooden, Bill Parcells, and Vince Lombardi are all legendary coaches who shared a common belief: If you master the basics, theres no need to worry about the score. This philosophy extends beyond sports to other areas of life, proving that focusing on fundamentals is a winning strategy. Do you focus on the process or the goal? Mastering the fundamentals means achieving a high level of proficiency in the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a particular field or activity.
Women on Business
JANUARY 20, 2025
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The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 22, 2025
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, reveals that companies perform better when they hire board directors with international professional experienceprovided that the existing board members work well together as a team. The studys insights could guide multinational firms in ensuring that the international experience of their directors translates into improved financial performance.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 20, 2025
Improvement always begins with feedback. People never improve until they know how theyre doing. Self-defeating behaviors persist in low-feedback environments. The feedback sandwich is filled with baloney. A spoonful of sugar before corrective conversations dilutes compliments. Marus Buckingham said, People dont want feedback, they want attention.
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As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 20, 2025
If youre a leader, you dont need me to tell you that this new era of work has been challenging. I believe that right now is the most complex and confusing time to be a leader in modern history, says Jennifer Moss , author of the new book, Why We Are Here?: Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants. In her book, Moss outlines eight areas rooted in social and behavioral psychology research that will transform a workforce weighed down with ennui into a healthy and high-performing one.
HR Digest
JANUARY 24, 2025
A Costco shareholders vote on the matter of DEI has taken a surprising turn, contrary to the general anti-DEI shift weve seen among businesses over the last few months. Costco was presented with an anti-DEI proposal from the think tank the National Center for Public Policy Research. The organization had formulated a proposal to dissuade the investment in DEI principles and initiatives currently maintained by the organization.
Women on Business
JANUARY 21, 2025
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The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 22, 2025
Do ambitious people make good leaders? While ambition often drives individuals to pursue leadership roles, there may be a disconnect between the traits that push people toward leadership and those that actually make someone an effective leader. A study from Stanford examined this question by analyzing 472 executives enrolled in a leadership development program at a West Coast business school in the United States.
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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 24, 2025
Tenacity is the reason problems persist. Endurance is great until it doesnt work. Nagging frustration over the same problem means youre repeatedly doing things thatdont work. Sometimes wisdom adapts by trying something that feels wrong. Keep reading for 5 ways wisdom adapts.
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 19, 2025
In Paul Falcone s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? Whats been going well?
HR Digest
JANUARY 21, 2025
In an insightful report that came out last week, Monster revealed that there is a significant disparity between wage growth and the rising cost of living. It was found that an overwhelming 95% of surveyed employees have not kept pace with inflationary pressures. Only 11% reported receiving raises or salary adjustments to counteract the rising inflation.
Women on Business
JANUARY 21, 2025
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Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.
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