Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 27, 2024

“Agree to disagree” is dismissive, shuts down collaboration, and prevents meaningful solutions. Faced with conflict at work, you might think “let’s agree to disagree” is an easy way to move on from the conversation. The words seem peaceful and hint at mutual respect. But in actual use, they aren’t peaceful, or helpful, at all. The phrase implies a deadlock, which can prevent the resolution of underlying issues and hinder productive work relationships.

Construction 381

Construction Commitment Power Learning-by-Doing 381

Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

“Treat employees like they make a difference, and they will.” — Jim Goodnight Employee engagement is a crucial component and the backbone of a successful organization. Engaged employees are more motivated, productive, and committed to their work, which leads to higher performance and lower turnover rates. Let’s explore three key strategies to enhance employee engagement, all contributing to a more vibrant and successful organization.

Motivation 195

Motivation Productivity Products Webinar 195

Leading Blog

MAY 23, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Judge Charles W. McCoy on keeping an open mind: “The human mind contains a door, one that either opens to new ideas or closes them out. The door swings on hinges like any other, opening as it searches for understanding and closing as it makes.

Sharpe 323

Sharpe Open-book Ethics Creativity 323

N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Identifying the Key Qualities and Skills of an Effective Nonprofit CEO Nonprofit organizations thrive under the guidance of exceptional CEOs who possess a unique set of qualities and skills. As a leading executive search firm , we’ve found that one of the most important qualities to look for in a nonprofit CEO is strong leadership and communication skills.

CEO 235

CEO Strategy Leadership Committee 235

Advertiser: Paycor

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

Download

Leadership Freak

MAY 21, 2024

Emotionally intelligent leaders know how to win the hearts and minds of people. You want this book! The author is giving away 20 copies of, "Emotional Intelligence for dummies!" Tip: Check whether you accurately reflect the other person's feelings after they express them. Get in early on this one!

Emotional Intelligence 265

Emotional Intelligence Tips Books How To 265

Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2024

To Get Better at Human Connection, Make Connecting a Habit “Hey Karin, I was just in your and David’s session at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Global Conference in New Orleans, where you talked about human connection and the 4 dimensions of productive conflict (collaboration): connection , clarity , curiosity , and commitment.

Training 234

Training Teamwork Proposal Commitment 234

Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2024

Several trends are reshaping how organizations operate and manage talent. One such trend is 'quiet hiring' — a company filling job openings with current employees without publicizing vacancies. This method also extends to situations where a company faces an increased workload, necessitating employees to expand their roles, enhance their existing skills, or assume new responsibilities, effectively 'hiring' them beyond their original job descriptions.

Organization 195

Organization Trends Constraint Training 195

N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Defining the Key Elements of a Strategic Succession Strategy A robust succession plan depends on thorough strategic planning and preparation. It begins with identifying key organizational roles that could impact its continuity and growth. Creating detailed role descriptions outlining responsibilities, requirements, and potential for growth is essential.

Contingency Plans 235

Contingency Plans Succession Diversity Mentor 235

Leadership Freak

MAY 22, 2024

Status is more than the way others see you. It governs the way you see the world. It’s a lens you use to see yourself. Loss of standing assaults your confidence. You wonder who you are. Find answers to the deceptions of status on this post.

Leadership Development 253

Leadership Development Development Leadership 253

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 22, 2024

The arrival of Spring often brings to mind the idea of renewal and new beginnings. And it’s not surprising when we see trees waking from their winter slumber to transform their spindly branches into luscious clouds of green foliage. Or when we see spring flowers like tulips emerge from the.

Leadership 147

Leadership Teamwork Goal 147

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

How To

Lead from Within

MAY 27, 2024

Providing feedback is a vital aspect of leadership and personal growth. As an executive leadership coach, I knowhow valuable constructive feedback can be in helping individuals and teams thrive. However, giving feedback effectively is an art that requires finesse and skill. Here are 12 common pitfalls to avoid when delivering important feedback. Recognizing and steering clear of these mistakes will enhance your ability to provide feedback that is constructive, well-received, and conducive to gro

Comparison 136

Comparison Construction Follow-up Execution 136

Women on Business

MAY 27, 2024

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

Trends 100

Trends 100

N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Power of Executive Coaching in Driving Business Success In today’s competitive business landscape, the importance of executive coaching cannot be overstated. Executives can improve their leadership skills through tailored and personalized coaching programs, overcome challenges, and achieve tangible results for their organizations. One of the key benefits of executive coaching is its ability to empower executives to reach their full potential.

Executive Coaching 217

Executive Coaching Execution Succession Self-aware 217

Leadership Freak

MAY 23, 2024

I’ve attended and led many strategy meetings over the years. Some were a colossal waste of time. Here are 7 ways leaders screw up strategy meetings AND 10 ways to run strategy meetings like a pro. Porter said, “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.

Strategy 220

Strategy Porter How To Leadership Development 220

Advertisement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

Diversity

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 26, 2024

Traditionally, game theorists posit that cooperation rests on theories of reciprocity, and therefore our confidence that if we cooperate with others, they will do likewise with us. In the early days of file-sharing platforms, the platforms would often state how many other users were currently sharing files in a bid to bolster this social proof. The problem was, often these stats were not entirely accurate.

Cooper 111

Cooper Information Tactics Learning-by-Doing 111

Lead from Within

MAY 24, 2024

Being a communicator is fundamental both in your personal and professional lives. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the significant impact effective communication can have on leadership success. Many of you believe you are good communicators, but it’s essential to continuously assess and refine your communication skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore six signs that might suggest you’re not as adept at communication as you think.

Emotional Intelligence 151

Emotional Intelligence Audience Self-aware Active Listening 151

Women on Business

MAY 24, 2024

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

CRM 100

CRM Compliance Information 100

N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Distinguishing the Traits of Successful Revenue Leaders In a competitive market, revenue leaders play vital roles, often exerting influence across the entire organizational hierarchy. Their responsibilities do not simply involve financial growth but also include strategizing comprehensive growth plans, fostering team spirit, and driving innovation. As a result, certain traits distinguish successful revenue leaders from the rest of the crowd.

Leadership 217

Leadership Trends Agility Objective 217

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

Self-aware

Leadership Freak

MAY 28, 2024

Are you a leader brimming with ideas? Ideas are like rabbits. Multiplication leads to disease. The only thing worse than a leader with no ideas is one with too many. “Serious people have few ideas. People with ideas are never serious.” Paul Valéry What if you have too many ideas?

Leadership Development 175

Leadership Development Innovation Development Leadership 175

Kate Nasser

MAY 27, 2024

Do people see you as patronizing or helpful? Here are 5 tangible tips from The People Skills Coach™ to be helpful to others. Leadership, Teamwork, Service! The post 5 Ways to Sound Helpful Not Patronizing | #PeopleSkills #Communication appeared first on KateNasser.com.

Teamwork 107

Teamwork Tips Skills Leadership 107

Lead from Within

MAY 21, 2024

When leaders fail to define expectations clearly, they unknowingly pave the way for various pitfalls that can hinder both individual and organizational success. As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve observed that one of the most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is setting clear expectations.

Leadership 148

Leadership Resistance Motivation Objective 148

Women on Business

MAY 24, 2024

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

CRM 100

CRM Compliance Information 100

Advertisement

Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.

Innovation

Anese Cavanaugh

MAY 23, 2024

At Active Choices, Inc., we’ve identified a common challenge many executives experience, but often don’t realize they are dealing with: the energetic health of their organizational culture. Energy can be a complex issue to assess and address; it's intangible and is frequently perceived as "woo woo," placing it low on the list of priorities for culture and leadership development.

Energy 103

Energy Video Crisis Leadership Development 103

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 26, 2024

People like getting bad news often, even if it’s not very accurate, but they prefer good news that’s accurate and not too frequent. That’s what a study from the University of Michigan found. The study shows that folks lean towards sources that give out imprecise negative news a lot and accurate positive news less often. They don’t seem to like sources that do the opposite, like sharing precise good news more frequently and bad news less often.

Information 106

Information Positioning Management Team 106

Eric Jacobson

MAY 21, 2024

You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H.

Energy 106

Energy Tips Commitment Positioning 106

Lead from Within

MAY 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact that professional relationships can have on an individual’s career success. While skills and expertise are undoubtedly essential, the connections you build and nurture throughout your professional journey play an equally crucial role.

Career 138

Career Succession Reputation Diversity 138

Advertiser: Paycor

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

Planning

Women on Business

MAY 23, 2024

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Leadership 100

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 21, 2024

Advice: Chronic pain is costly to both its sufferers and the wider economy. How can managers help? Written by Andrea Downey Tuesday 21 May 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email How reasonable adjustments and a culture of understanding can help employees with chronic pain to continue to thrive at work Chronic pain is one of the largest causes of disability in the UK.

Cost 105

Cost Absenteeism Management Advice 105

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2024

When organizations try to get better at using digital tech, how they look at info might change if they take out human biases. A new study from the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management says that using digital stuff like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in organizations might mean less human oversight. Instead, these systems could decide on their own how to use info to shape how they work.

Efficiency 119

Efficiency System Finance Environment 119

David A Fields

MAY 21, 2024

Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built a lucrative, consulting practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw? Some of those line drawings don’t even make sense!

Consultative 88

Consultative Reference Article 88

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

Strategy