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March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Welcome to the March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership Blog points out “there should be no surprises at annual performance review time.” In Performance Reviews Made Effective , Wally offers sound advice that will not only make them more effective, but also helpful instead of painful.

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Why Young Bankers, Lawyers, and Consultants Need Emotional Intelligence

Harvard Business Review

Early in your career — whether it’s in banking, law, consulting or accounting — you will discover that all of your colleagues are as smart and hard working as you. The best thing you can do early in your career is decide to prioritize your adaptability. Vincent Tsui for HBR. Insight Center. Sponsored by Korn Ferry.

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What Amazing Bosses Do Differently

Harvard Business Review

And when it comes to promotion, look past rigid competency models and career ladders for growth opportunities tailored to the ambitions, talents, and capacities of each person. A 2013 Society for Human Resource Management survey of managers in the U.S. A 2013 Society for Human Resource Management survey of managers in the U.S.

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To Succeed in Tech, Women Need More Visibility

Harvard Business Review

A study by Jennifer Glass and coauthors in 2013 found that women leave STEM fields at dramatically higher rates than women in other occupations. These women often are less satisfied with their careers , perceive that they are unlikely to advance at their current organizations, or believe they must change jobs in order to reach the next level.

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How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivation

Harvard Business Review

One 2013 study illustrates this well. And a Walmart executive told us that he kicked off management meetings by reviewing how much money his division had saved customers—rather than how much money Walmart had made. The third most sensitive element is the career ladder in an organization. Insight Center.