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Foxes And Hedgehogs: Which One Are You?

Lead Change Blog

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. Leadership development became my one big thing. These days, I proudly and passionately embrace my leadership hedgehog –- are you doing the same?

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Top 16 Books for Human Resource and Talent Management Executives

Chart Your Course

It is hands-down the most popular leadership book of all time. He demonstrates that the ability to build trust is THE key leadership competency of the new global economy. By Jim Collins. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (2002). Human Resource Champions (1996). By Stephen R. 6) Synergise.

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Book Recommendations: Some Must-Reads for HR Professionals

HR Digest

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. There are many human resources books , but they often focus on specific industries or companies.

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Eric Jacobson | The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager

Chart Your Course

The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager. Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute.

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Book Recommendations: Some Must-Reads for HR Professionals

HR Digest

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a broad term that encompasses human resources management, employee relations , compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, and other related activities. There are many human resources books , but they often focus on specific industries or companies.

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Jim Collins On What Makes A Great Company

Eric Jacobson

magazine’s June 2012 issue features a compelling article about author and leadership expert Jim Collins , who has studied leadership for 25 years and penned four best-selling books. The second takeaway is the list of 12 questions that Collins says leaders much grapple with if they truly want to excel.

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High Performing Employees

Career Advancement

Jim Collins~. He wanted to groom his high-performing employees for success , growing their leadership skills. Thorough onboarding greatly improves retention , according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). “Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”. Implement a Thorough Onboarding Process.