HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2023

As a leader, your interactions with your team members have a significant influence on their daily lives, both at work and beyond. To be an effective and respected leader, it is important to take the time to listen to new ideas, support your team through challenges, and encourage them to meet and exceed customer expectations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. You can achieve these outcomes when you recognize the challenges and focus on four dimensions of team collaboration.

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Leading Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Curated below are some notes from An Ordinary Man : ☙ “The strongest weapon in a political campaign is the good credited you by word of mouth”—this Ford credo goes a long way toward explaining him and the congressional mindset he personifies. Teamwork and grueling preparation were educational values in themselves.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Legitimacy Crisis of US Politics Looms by @jamesstrock Rising Independent Voter Numbers Are Fire Bell in the Night Not Sure Where to Start with Your AI Strategy? 2 Simple Writing Momentum Hacks by @wallybock How Failure Feeds Creativity Being right all the time is killing creativity. And this will get worse with AI.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here are a selection of tweets from February 2023 that you will want to check out: Five Beliefs To Toss Aside To Grow Your Leadership by @TerriKlass 6 Leadership Tips for Not Being a Jerk at Work by @JenniferVMiller Why One Conversation a Day Is Essential for Us Humans by @DrNickMorgan PODCAST: How to Coach Leaders to Be More Effective via @CliftonStrength (..)

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In yesterday’s post , I shared eight things I know now, that I wish I had known when I had started my career. Being agile and ready to bend and adapt to changing circumstances is an absolutely vital skill set to develop if you want to have a career that’s as frustration free as possible. You don’t need to politic any further than that.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2020

As we settle into this new normal and remote work becomes a more standardized practice for how businesses run, individuals need to adjust their current strategies in order to stay visible and relevant in the workplace and ask how best to advance their careers.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Inherent in the definition of career is the opportunity to progress. Notwithstanding politics, nowhere is the notion of upward mobility more prevalent than in the world of business. So what is wrong with managing your career? I’d rather it be about us, about the team. Getting ahead” was my father’s way of saying it.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 9, 2021

Because of this, individuals need to adjust their current strategies in order to stay visible and relevant in the workplace and ask how best to advance their careers. Listen in as Bonnie Marcus author of The Politics of Promotion and Not Done Yet!

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

“Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.” Plato (paraphrased). Politics are about power, the acquisition of power, the distribution of power, the uses and abuses of power. Any relationship--personal or professional--becomes political the moment power is introduced. "In

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

All In : How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams by Mike Michalowicz It’s never been harder building successful teams. They’ve tried everything from food perks and ping pong tables to endless team-building exercises and training—but nothing sticks. Political savvy. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

He blames you, the system, politics, and that crazy project you gave him last year. He’s a strong performer and a vital member of your team. Communication grow your career Mentoring Storytelling career communication promoted promotions transparency' You don’t. appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

In the years since The Secret originally appeared on bookstore shelves, over 500 thousand copies have been sold to leaders and learners around the world, and several additional books have been published in this leadership series, including The Secret of Teams (2011), Great Leaders GROW (2012), and The Heart of Leadership (2013).

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2020

Whereas in politics also, smooth transmission of messages is essential, and success heavily relies on it. The good part is a career in communications is not limited to any one sector, and you can quickly obtain a lucrative job in any industry. For example, currently, politics and business are the two leading fields.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2019

Whether you are a self-starter ready to make a disruptive pivot in your business, a high-potential individual charting your career trajectory, a manager looking to instill innovative thinking amongst your team, or a leader facing industry changes that make for an uncertain future—you will be sure to benefit from this hour-long exclusive webinar.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The first: You free up your team to move forward. Sometimes, these underperforming employees are not holding themselves back; they’re holding the whole team back. The second: You free the employee up to find a career path that fits them. Allowing your team to fail: No one wants their team to fail.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. And that feeds our approach in society at large. It leads to short-term thinking.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2015

Be sure you’re helping your team outgrow their past. Don’t overlook the game changers who were once young, naive and a little overly (brash, politically inept, unconfident, overconfident). Most leaders mature (and yes, that’s me on the right). Be an advocate. You were too. Who do you need to give a second chance?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Most high-performing leaders feel this way at some point in their careers. Organizational restructuring, change in direction, and company politics can easily derail a well-meaning leader’s intentions. Your team is watching. I want to help. Perhaps it’s an unexpected layoff. Circumstances change. Strategies evolve.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2019

If you were in a rowboat with your team, how many of them would you want to have row? Leadership Development Team. As the President of Women’s Success Coaching, Bonnie assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. Might your answer be all of them?

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared 5 Tips for Bragging at Work—without Sounding Like You’re Bragging. Development.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Practice good office politics. Participating in office politics is essential, and that’s not a bad thing. Showing loyalty to your boss, honing strong relationships with allies, and networking with different circles of people in your organization are all examples of participating well in office politics. Share your stories here.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A happy, driven employee is better than one who feels like they’re stagnating and going nowhere within their career. That’s someone you want managing your team for you! As a boss, don’t worry about an employee’s career plans. It’s a simple truth, but it’s still one that’s sorely misunderstood. Promotions aren’t granted lightly.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

when you’re stressed, make sure you team is stressed right along with you. Begin With What Will Buy You The Most Political Capital – Scratch the right backs and don’t worry about everyone else. Be at the right place at the politically correct time, your team can get work done. Cover your tracks.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

As the President of Women’s Success Coaching, Bonnie assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. Her practical, proven strategies are based on decades of neuroscience research and her work as an executive coach and speaker.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Perhaps your confidence in management rejuvenation is even starting to wane after the reality of all the politics, personalities, and history sets in. Still, they now need to be a step ahead of a smaller and less experienced team to guide and lead. How you act now with management selection will determine your future success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2014

Pressures, grooming, and politics all create counter-pressures to authenticity. Have each team member walk around the room and share their credos with one another. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication leaderhip leadership credo leadership development operating principles values' Gallery Walk.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It goes without saying that having a sponsor is a huge career plus, but here’s the startling fact, being a sponsor is just as important as finding one. After all, “If you’re going to sponsor someone—linking their career to yours—they’re going to be walking around with your brand on their forehead.”. Step 1: Identify Potential Protégés.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

When it is, there can be disastrous consequences in government, in politics, in the media, and in business. Ask your immediate supervisor and members of the senior leadership team. How does the organization intend to encourage my professional development and career growth? Ask your peers and colleagues.

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Women on Business

JUNE 13, 2012

Most of us realize that high-performing teams are not really “managed.” But in today’s global workforce, the task of managing virtual teams complicates the management process and throws additional challenges into the mix. Some professionals compare the frustrations of leading a virtual team to “herding cats.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are conversations about how we will maintain our business, work, or team infrastructure more difficult topics for some leaders? Early in my career, I worked for a human service organization whose leader had a strong disdain for maintenance. What does success look like for your team? It’s kind of how we’re wired.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The Good Fight : Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track by Liane Davey (Page Two, 2019) Liane Davey shows you how to create the productive conflict your organization needs to get along and get stuff done. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). The winners and losers are easily identified. Blog Post ).

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 4, 2018

He most likely does not have had a high paying career as a cashier, but he does create a joyful work environment! Do you experience the pure pleasure of serving others beautifully, work well done, and cooperative interaction with team members? On a daily basis, can you say that your job brings you joy? Or, not exactly?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

It’s from an amazing leader who worked on my team for several years, and is a regular reader of LGL. Many leaders go through their career (certainly once they get to a higher level) believing that their station or title in their company validates that their perspective is somehow best, or more insightful.

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