90 4 Ways to Overcome the Danger of False Humility
Leading with Trust
OCTOBER 6, 2019
Perception is reality. All metaphysical or existential debate aside, the way people perceive you at work greatly influences the reality you’ll experience.
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What it Takes to be a Great Teammate
Leading with Trust
JULY 14, 2019
Photo by Perry Grone on Unsplash. I was following the college baseball World Series a few weeks ago because my beloved Michigan Wolverines were in the final against Vanderbilt.
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The 5 Most Critical Leadership Skills Needed in 2020
Leading with Trust
JANUARY 12, 2020
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com. The Ken Blanchard Companies recently unveiled the results of their 2020 HR Learning and Talent Development Trends Survey.
New Year Resolutions Don’t Work – Do This 1 Thing Instead
Leading with Trust
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Photo Credit: deathtothestockphoto.com. Don’t do it! Don’t. New year resolutions don’t work, so don’t even bother setting one.
2020 Report: The Future of HR
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Paycor asked more than 500 leaders of medium and small businesses to talk about the present and future of HR. Download the guide and see what they said. Their responses will surprise you!
A Study of Over 19,000 People Reveals The 2 Most Critical Factors of Highly Engaged Employees
Leading with Trust
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
ADP Research recently released the results of a massive global study on engagement that involved over 19,000 people across 19 countries and 13 industries.
Think You’re Wise in Your Own Eyes? 4 Steps to Develop Leadership Humility
Leading with Trust
MAY 6, 2019
Leaders who are wise in their own eyes seem to be the ones who get the most attention in our world. They’re the outspoken, big personality, larger-than-life characters who always seem absolutely convinced of their own wisdom despite any evidence to the contrary.
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Show and Tell – A Game Leaders Need to Play
Leading with Trust
AUGUST 18, 2019
Did you ever play the game Show and Tell when you were in elementary school? It wasn’t really a game in the traditional sense, but more like story-time or a group activity to help the whole class learn more about the presenter.
5 Ways Servant Leaders Stand Out From The Crowd
Leading with Trust
JUNE 9, 2019
Let’s imagine for a moment that you are a scientist running a grand experiment on leadership. Your laboratory is an organization with hundreds of leaders at varying levels, and with technology, you can watch and listen to them 24-hours a day over an extend period of time.
The 4 Mindsets of High Performance Teams
Leading with Trust
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Teams are everywhere. Our organizations are made up of teams in all forms—project teams, work groups, executive, and leadership teams. Teams are not just a nice-to-have perk; they’re a major strategy for getting work done.
10 Ways to Thank Your Employees That Means Everything to Them But Costs You Little
Leading with Trust
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
Telling an employee “thank you” is one of the most simple and powerful ways to build trust, yet it doesn’t happen near enough in the workplace.
HR Benchmark Report: How to Recruit, Coach & Develop Teams
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Do you really want a team of all-stars? Instead of trying to hire all type-A high performers, research shows it’s much more effective to hire a mix of personalities. In this report, Paycor will explain why and how to go about assembling, coaching and developing effective teams at work.
The 4 Behaviors Guaranteed to Destroy Relationships
Leading with Trust
JULY 28, 2019
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.com. Dr. John Gottman is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and is one of the top thought leaders in the field of marital therapy and psychology.
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Strong Winds Make Strong Trees – 3 Ways to Develop Resilient Team Members
Leading with Trust
MAY 26, 2019
My little tree growing strong without the help of a stake. A few years ago, my father-in-law passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. My wife decided that she wanted to plant a tree in our backyard as a way for us to remember the good memories of his life.
4 Principles for Building Trust in a VUCA World
Leading with Trust
JUNE 23, 2019
Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity…over the last several years, the term VUCA has gained momentum in everyday life as a way to describe the fast-changing, chaotic, and unpredictable global environment in which we live and do business.
Avoid the 1 Mistake Managers Make When Trying to be Fair
Leading with Trust
JULY 21, 2019
I coached youth baseball for over 15 years, from five-year old kids to 14-year-old teenagers, and at least two things were common across all the age groups: 1) the kids always kept score, and 2) they were the first ones to remind me if I wasn’t being fair.
7 Gifts Every Leader Deserves This Christmas
Leading with Trust
DECEMBER 22, 2019
Santa is making his list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out which leaders have been naughty or nice. Actually, I think any person willing to step into a position of leading and managing others deserves whatever he/she wants for Christmas!
3 Reasons to Invest in a Learning Culture: RECRUIT, RETAIN, ENGAGE
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One of the least explored and most effective ways to drive recruiting, retention, and overall employee engagement is to establish a learning culture. If this is an area where you need help (or if you could just use a refresher) let Paycor walk you through actionable tips and insights on how you can develop the learning culture that works best for your business.
7 Ways to Tell If You’re a Boss or a Leader
Leading with Trust
APRIL 14, 2019
“You’re not the boss of me!” That was the phrase my younger sister would frequently yell at me during our youth when I was being the domineering big brother. If you’ve had kids, been around kids, or were a kid (that qualifies all of us), then you’ve probably heard the phrase too.
Why Leaders Should Make Love The Top Priority
Leading with Trust
DECEMBER 15, 2019
I recently watched an excellent TED talk, which I think you’ll love, too. It’s about why the best leaders make loving employees a higher priority than profit.
Never Trust, Always Verify
Leading with Trust
AUGUST 11, 2019
Never trust, always verify. I saw this tagline recently in an advertisement for a digital security product. The company’s message was straight-forward and clear—when it comes to digital security, you should never, ever, ever trust anyone or anything. Always verify.
4 Steps to Break Out of Your Leadership Prison Cell
Leading with Trust
MARCH 24, 2019
I recently spent time at Alcatraz…as a tourist, of course. The old federal penitentiary hasn’t housed prisoners since 1963.
New Overtime Rules Take Effect 1/1/2020. Are You Prepared?
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On September 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) released much-anticipated changes to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Any business that employs workers with salaries under $35,568 will be directly affected by the new regulations and face a decision: provide affected employees with a salary increase or pay them overtime. Download Paycor's latest guide to learn key details about the new rule and how it could impact your business.
The X Factor of a Great Employee Experience
Leading with Trust
DECEMBER 1, 2019
How do you feel about your employer when you leave work at the end of the day? When you talk to friends or family about your job, how do you describe it? When you eat lunch with coworkers in the break room and the conversation shifts to work, what is the tenor of the discussion?
The 1 Thing That Makes Feedback Work and 4 Ways to Get It
Leading with Trust
OCTOBER 13, 2019
Feedback has become the dreaded and dirty “F” word at work. No one wants to receive it, most fear giving it, yet everyone needs it in order to grow and improve. So, what do we do? Abandon feedback altogether or fix the way it’s used in the workplace?
3 Reasons to Apologize Even if You’ve Done Nothing Wrong
Leading with Trust
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
“I’m not going to apologize because I didn’t do anything wrong!” ” I remember my kids uttering that phrase a number of times when they were young, and I’ve also heard it from adults in the workplace more times than I care to remember.
3 Reasons Why Leaders Should Pause and Take Notice
Leading with Trust
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
I have to admit, it’s easy for me not to notice. I get focused on my own goals and priorities and everything else around me seems to fade from view.
Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform
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Not all HR & payroll is the same, but it can look pretty similar. If your current platform isn’t meeting your needs, let us walk you through how to differentiate between providers and give you some tips on how to select a platform that works best for your business.
Confronting Poor Performance is a “Moment of Trust” – 5 Steps for Success
Leading with Trust
MARCH 3, 2019
Addressing poor performance with an employee presents a leader with a “moment of trust” – an opportunity to either build or erode trust in the relationship. If you handle the situation with competence and care, the level of trust in your relationship can take a leap forward.
5 Ways You Undermine Trust in Your Leadership
Leading with Trust
OCTOBER 20, 2019
For leaders, trust is a must. It’s the critical foundation for creating an environment where your team members can flourish, be engaged, and exercise their creativity and innovation to achieve their goals and those of the organization.
Does Being a Naysayer Make You a More Powerful Leader?
Leading with Trust
JANUARY 20, 2019
If you’ve ever wondered why so many negative and critical leaders seem to rise to power, recent research sheds a little light on the cause.
You Might Be A “Frankenboss” If…
Leading with Trust
OCTOBER 27, 2019
Frankenboss – noun; 1. A mean boss that terrorizes his or her employees; 2. A boss whose behavior closely resembles that of a half-brained monster; 3. A jerk.
The HR Playbook: Reduce Turnover with Employee Benefits
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Companies with the right mix of benefits saw a 138% drop in employee turnover. Learn how you can lower your employee attrition rate and retain top talent.
Rising Above the Mob: 5 Leadership Lessons from 1 Hawk and 3 Crows
Leading with Trust
JANUARY 6, 2019
A few days ago I was tidying up the back yard when the noise of several crows caught my attention. That’s not out of the ordinary for my neighborhood. Although I haven’t done an official tally, I’m pretty sure the ratio of crows to humans is 1:1 in my neck of the woods.
9 Warning Signs of a Failing Employee
Leading with Trust
JANUARY 27, 2019
“I’m sorry, we need to let you go.”. Oomph! Those words feel like a punch to the gut of the employee on the receiving end, and for the leader delivering the bad news, those words create anxiety and many sleepless nights leading up to that difficult conversation.
Just OK is not OK When it Comes to Being Trustworthy
Leading with Trust
JANUARY 13, 2019
When it comes to trustworthiness, being just OK is not OK. You may have seen any number of AT&T’s “just OK is not OK” series of commercials touting their wireless network. Well, I’m a fan of creative and funny TV commercials, and t he first time I saw one of these I immediately saw the connection to trust. . People form perceptions of our trustworthiness based on our behavior. Acting in trustworthy ways creates the condition of trust in our relationships.
The Power of Bad
Leading Blog
JANUARY 17, 2020
B AD gets into our head and it stays there leaving very little room for the good in our lives. We tend to focus on the bad, even in the face of a lot of positive things. Our brains are wired that way.
How to Build a Competitive Benefits Package
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An attractive benefits program can be a highly effective recruiting and retention tool. But to make benefits a competitive advantage, employers must get creative with their benefits strategy or risk losing out on the best talent. Learn how to build a benefits package that your employees will love.
The Impact of Great and Terrible Leaders
Leading Blog
JANUARY 15, 2020
M OST PEOPLE have been around a bad leader at some point. Someone who doesn’t communicate, sets impossible expectations, or is just difficult to be around. You’ve likely experienced the draining, exhausting feelings from having to work with or for that person.
Helping People Change
Leading Blog
JANUARY 13, 2020
M OST OF US want to help people. And typically, we go about it by trying to correct a problem. We focus on what we think they should be doing. Makes sense. To us. But it frequently does not create sustainable change in the other person. Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L.
The Future of AI: What Jack Ma and Elon Musk Are Missing
Leading Blog
JANUARY 9, 2020
T HERE IS LITTLE DOUBT that we underestimate the power of Artificial Intelligence. AI is quickly becoming a force in nearly every facet of human life. Serial Entrepreneur and Billionaire Elon Musk warns that AI will become much smarter than the smartest human.
First Look: Leadership Books for January 2020
Leading Blog
JANUARY 1, 2020
Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Teaching by Heart : One Professor's Journey to Inspire by Thomas J. DeLong.
11 Proven Ways to Turn Your Culture into a Culture of Innovation
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Learn the 11 proven strategies that you can implement quickly to get every employee innovating and contributing to the growth of your company.
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