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How Your Sense of Purpose Is Going to Get You Through This
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JULY 14, 2020
Like me, you may have noticed that time goes by both quickly and slowly during the pandemic.
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The Learning Journey We’re On
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JUNE 17, 2020
I’ve had a lot of conversations with corporate leaders over the past couple of weeks that have all focused on variations of the same question, “What can I do to help end racism?”
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Don’t Be Paralyzed by Positive Thinking
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AUGUST 4, 2020
I’m observing (virtually, of course) more and more leaders who are short-termers. By that, I don’t mean that they’re not long for their jobs. What I mean is that they’re not looking far enough out into the future. At the beginning of the pandemic, this probably made sense.
Leaders, Welcome to the Beginning of Phase 2
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MAY 12, 2020
From my vantage point of speaking with around a dozen leaders from different industries every week since the pandemic began, I’ve concluded that we’re at the end of Phase 1 and the beginning of Phase 2 of what it means to live and work in this new world.
How Businesses are Managing the New Reality of Work: A Paycor Survey
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We wanted to know how COVID-19 impacted businesses and their workforces. Did they need government funds? How many workers did they layoff or furlough? Are employees working from home now? How’s team morale? And perhaps most importantly, what are their plans for the future? This guide offers a pretty good idea of how business leaders are feeling, what keeps them up at night, and what approaches they’re taking to solve problems. Download the guide to see all the survey results and where your organization might stand comparatively.
Three Things to Stop Doing This Week
Next Level Blog
APRIL 28, 2020
For many of us in the United States, week seven or so of the work from home (WFH) period is underway. And even as attention turns to how to get people back to the office, it’s pretty clear that we’re at the beginning of a pretty long haul of a lot more working from home than we ever thought we would.
Leaders, Share Yourselves
Next Level Blog
MAY 5, 2020
One of the bright spots for me of this life-changing era we’re all living through is the stories of human connection that I hear from the executives I speak with every week.
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Empathy
Next Level Blog
JUNE 3, 2020
As a white male, I’m reluctant to offer a lot of personal commentary in this post but would argue that a lack of empathy for the lives and life experience of others has been a significant contributor to where we are as a nation this week.
The Question You Need to Ask to Focus and Engage Your Team
Next Level Blog
JULY 21, 2020
Gary Burnison , the CEO of recruiting and leadership development firm Korn-Ferry writes a weekly email every week which I subscribe to. Not surprisingly, a lot of his notes the past several months have focused on leading during the pandemic.
Leading in the Time Frames of Mind
Next Level Blog
JULY 27, 2020
What verb tense is your mind spending most of its time in – present, past or future? How about the members of your team – what time frame are their minds working in?
How to Push Your Mental Reset Button
Next Level Blog
JULY 1, 2020
As I wrote last week , we’re all dealing with a lot. And, when there’s a lot to process – work, family, health, the world and life in general – the mind can understandably flit and flutter from thought to thought.
COVID & the Future of Work: Insights from Paycor’s C-Suite
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In Paycor’s newest report, our Chief Executive and Group Leaders consider how your clients will recruit, manage their workforce, optimize benefits, and foster employee experience in the new normal of 2020 and beyond. For actionable insights and tips download and share our guide with your clients!
Some ?What If?? Questions You Should Be Asking Right Now
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MAY 26, 2020
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post that made the case that we’re all at the beginning of Phase 2 in our response to the global pandemic.
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Loneliness is “a Mortal Threat”; Relationships are the Cure
Next Level Blog
JULY 7, 2020
As I’ve been writing about the past couple of weeks, the allostatic load of the extraordinarily stressful period we’re living, working and leading through demands that we be more mindful about the routines that can help us be both effective and healthy.
My Crisis Leadership Playbook
Next Level Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
Along with testing our public health and economic systems in unprecedented ways, the COVID-19 pandemic will test leaders at all levels in all organizations as never before.
Calm the Conflict with FaceTime and a Beer
Next Level Blog
MARCH 31, 2020
In times of crisis, complex decisions often have to be made and implemented quickly. It can be challenging to coordinate and obtain buy-in on those big decisions even when the stakeholders can get in a room together to hash it all out.
Stop Feeding Your Trolls
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FEBRUARY 26, 2020
We all know that there are trolls on social media. Twitter is full of real people and bots generating a constant stream of mean tweets. What we sometimes forget is that trolls have been with us since long before Twitter was ever a thing and live on in three-dimensional form today.
Why HR Technology Matters Now More Than Ever
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When a crisis hits, HR technology gives business leaders the data, tools, and support to make important business decisions quickly. In this report, Josh Bersin breaks down the 4 key benefits of HR tech and demonstrates through case studies how business leaders can leverage it to solve problems and grow. Download this report to learn more!
When Leadership, Ingenuity and Humanity Won the Day
Next Level Blog
MAY 19, 2020
A few weeks ago, I received a nice comment on LinkedIn about one of my blog posts from David Hoey who shared that he’s been a regular reader since 2010 when I wrote about the leadership lessons offered by the Chilean mine rescue.
How Successful Leaders Use Both Retail and Wholesale Communications
Next Level Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s presidential primary season. There are any number of reasons to pay attention to primaries, one of which is you can learn a lot about leadership communications strategies and tactics by watching how the candidates do what they do.
Why You Need Spring Break (and Other Breaks) Now More Than Ever
Next Level Blog
APRIL 14, 2020
As I write this, most of us in the United States are marking one month of stay at home and work from home orders to mitigate the public health impacts of the coronavirus.
My Dad The Servant Leader
Next Level Blog
APRIL 24, 2019
How do you measure the success of a leader? How do you even define what it means to be a leader?
Workplace Mask Policy & Return to Work Templates
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The Leadership Difference Between Being Accessible and Available
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FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Ever had a manager who told you they had an “open-door policy?” Who knows, maybe you’ve even declared that yourself. The open-door policy implies that your team members or colleagues can come to you with anything. That desire to be a transparent and open leader is admirable. The problem starts when people knock on the proverbial door (and knock and knock) and no one’s home.
Are You Hearing or Listening?
Next Level Blog
JANUARY 22, 2020
One of the things I’ve said for a long-time as an executive coach is that if you get colleague feedback that you need to be a better listener, take the feedback and start working on it. The positive leadership ripple effects from doing a better job of listening are enormous and wide-spread. Problem-solving, team-engagement, relationships and results all improve when leaders listen better.
A Framework for Leadership Action in the VUCA of the Pandemic
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APRIL 21, 2020
If you’re an organizational leader it’s likely that you’ve heard of VUCA somewhere along the way. First developed by Warren Benni s and Burt Nanus and popularized by the U.S.
The 360 Degrees of Crisis Communications
Next Level Blog
APRIL 7, 2020
We all know by now that leaders must communicate in a crisis. It’s approaching the point of cliché because it’s true. The benchmarks for effective communications from top leaders are honesty, transparency, frequency, facts and empathy.
9 Ways to Manage Costs and Prepare for Future Growth
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SMB leaders are working day and night to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Successfully managing it requires the CFO and HR leader to make complex decisions quickly, without rushing into an uncoordinated response. Foremost among these decisions will be cost containment. The way organizations manage costs now will determine how well they perform during and after COVID-19. Download our guide and start preparing for the future today.
What I Learned from Jack Welch
Next Level Blog
MARCH 4, 2020
One of the most memorable moments of my professional life was the first time I got to present from the Pit. The picture that accompanies this post is me in that moment from 2013.).
The Three Essential Components of Strong Preparation
Next Level Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
A few months ago I wrote here that preparation is the new leadership differentiator. That conclusion is based on close observation of my executive coaching clients and their colleagues.
Resetting Your Operating Rhythm for the “New Normal”
Next Level Blog
MARCH 24, 2020
Let’s start by acknowledging the obvious. There is no new normal yet. The COVID-19 crisis brings another “new normal” every day. The situation is too fast-moving, fluid and unprecedented for any of us to settle in for whatever the long haul is and keep on truckin’ with the same operating rhythm we’ve used up until now. That doesn’t mean, though, that we shouldn’t take a step back to assess our operating rhythm as leaders and professionals who still need to get stuff done.
What I Learned About Leadership from Reading Mad Magazine
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JULY 17, 2019
You may have seen the recent news that Mad magazine is ending regular publication. On the other hand, you may not have known it was still being published (I didn’t) or, depending on your age, have even heard of Mad. I definitely have.
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.
Staying Productive in the Age of the Corona Virus
Next Level Blog
MARCH 17, 2020
As everything started to shut down this past weekend, I spent a good bit of time on Monday scrolling through my LinkedIn and Instagram feeds to see how some of the best-known people in my field of leadership development are handling this new reality.
Give Yourself the Gift of Unconscious Thought
Next Level Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2019
As 2019 winds down, I’ve been talking with a lot of clients and one thing that everyone (including me) has in common is that we’re coming in hot. The end of year cram down to get stuff done before the holiday break begins has felt crazier than ever. And, then, in a couple of weeks, we’ll wipe the slate clean and start pursuing the goals of 2020. Here’s some advice (for myself as much as anyone) before you dive into next year. Over the holidays, quit thinking so much.
How to Find and Connect with Your Fans
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JANUARY 8, 2020
Life is better when you have fans – people who know and appreciate you, support you and can’t wait to see what you do next. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a rock star, Instagram influencer or a professional athlete. All of us need fans. Fanocracy.
Great Leaders Give Direction Not Directions
Next Level Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
A few weeks ago, I opened a post with a story about one of my favorite questions for leaders, “What is it that only you can do?” Since then, I’ve asked that question again in one of my last keynotes of the year and got an answer back that was so clear and succinct that I just had to share it with you. The answer I received back from an executive in the room is actually the title of this post, “Great leaders give direction, not directions.”
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.
Move Beyond Conflict with Optimal Outcomes
Next Level Blog
MARCH 11, 2020
Do you ever find yourself stuck in the same argument or stand-off with co-workers, family members and others? Most of us have experienced that. The good news is it doesn’t have to be that way.
Put Limits on Your Energy Drainers
Next Level Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
One of my favorite things to talk about with my executive coaching clients is “What are your energy givers and your energy drainers?”. That’s almost always a useful conversation because when leaders are working through their agenda day after day it’s easy to lose sight of the kinds of work and people who either give them energy or drain their energy. Since just about everyone does their best work when they’re energized instead of deenergized, it’s an important dynamic to be aware of and act on.
Preparation Is the New Leadership Differentiator
Next Level Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2019
In watching and working with top executives and their teams over the past few years, I’ve come to a fresh conclusion. Preparation is the new leadership differentiator. You might argue that preparation has always been important. I would agree with you on that but would contend that preparation is in shorter supply than it used to be.
You’ve Got to Leave the Launchpad If You Want to Get to the Moon
Next Level Blog
JANUARY 15, 2020
What do you want to accomplish this year? When you step back and look at your list are there any goals that scare you or just seem like a huge stretch? I’ve got a few of those myself this year. They’re based on some ideas that have been somewhere on the radar screen of my brain the past few years. They were there kind of nibbling at my attention but staying busy doing what I’ve been doing kept me from paying much attention to them. And, honestly, I was OK with that.
The HR Playbook: Reduce Turnover with Employee Benefits
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