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Leaders: How do you say Hello?

N2Growth Blog

As a young Army leader, I frequently moved from one leadership position to another and searched for a way to forge strong bonds in a hurry. Over time, I developed a new way to say hello that reduced the time it took to get acquainted with my team and discover what made them tick. Follow me on Twitter @BrianLayer.

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Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 4/15/13)

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Bob''s blog entries "Evolution of the networked enterprise: McKinsey Global Survey results" "Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture" "How to Create an Innovation Ecosystem" "To Innovate 50 Philosophy Classics Adam Grant Art Markman “The Physics of Talent” Blogging on Business Update from Bob Morris (Week of 4/15/13) BOB but Angelic" (..)

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Partners, Not Employees

Marshall Goldsmith

Talent management is a field that requires a healthy dose of leadership on the part of its practitioners, who must be innovators and influencers. And despite the apparent novelty of the concept of “talent management,” that’s always been true. What are the implications of all this for talent managers?

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The Culture of Business: How a Great Culture Can Grow Your Company

Chart Your Course

So how have these companies fared so well in creating a culture that promotes hard work, an emotional bond with co-workers and product, as well as new and innovative ideas? Games foster team bonding, shared experiences and fun interaction between coworkers, creating a team mentality.

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Servant Leaders Outperform Because They Connect

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is defined as a bond that exists among a group of people based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves self–centered individuals toward group-centered membership. Here’s an example of a servant leader that brings the force of connection to life. why is everyone smiling?

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How Homesickness Can Harm Migrants Performance At Work

The Horizons Tracker

While it’s not immediately clear whether the decline in performance of those without the vacation flexibility was due to the fact that they had it in their first year, and then lost is it in later years, it nonetheless highlights the need for flexible management practices for those who are separated from their families and their homeland.

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9 Team Building Activities Your Entire Staff Can Enjoy

Strategy Driven

In theory, organizing team building activities is a perfect way to get your team to get to know each other outside the office and form a stronger bond within the office as a result. Purpose : Bonding. However, finding the right activity for everyone if you are running a company that has multiple departments can be a real challenge.If