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Are You Improving Upon the Silence?

Next Level Blog

One of the most powerful quotes I’ve ever read has stuck with me for years. It’s from Robert Greenleaf in his book, Servant Leadership , where he wrote, “The most difficult question to ask oneself is, ‘Does what I have to say improve upon the silence?’” The fact of the matter is that a lot of people in leadership roles talk too much. The impact of that is multi-faceted.

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Is it Time to Fire Your Boss? 3 Questions to Ask.

Modern Servant Leader

News flash: you control your destiny. Not your employer. Not your boss. You. So, is it time to fire your boss? “What?! I cannot fire my boss”, you may say. It’s all in your perspective. You may call it finding another job or you may call it firing your boss. The difference is how you approach the situation. Here are some questions to ask yourself before firing your boss… 1.

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5 Accountability Practices that Guarantee Teams Row Together

Leadership Freak

Teams that row together are no accident. The secret to pulling together is shared accountability. Accountability brings reality to responsibility.

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Unleashing the Power of C-Level Business Tools: Strategies for Success.

Rich Gee Group

"Business tools are like spices in a chef's kitchen – you may not use every one of them every day, but having a well-stocked spice rack can turn even the blandest dish into a masterpiece!" Sometimes, you run into an immovable object in business, and you need some ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking to help you become that irresistible force to crash through it.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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4 Critical Times A Leader Must Keep Their Leadership Distance

Lead from Within

Leadership is all about connecting and relating with those you lead. It’s about building trust and fostering a positive work environment. However, there are certain situations where it’s crucial to keep your leadership distance. As a leader, here are the four critical times you must keep your distance: When you play favorites: Favoritism is a surefire way to erode trust and create division among your team.

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How to Price Your Consulting Projects High… But Not TOO High

David A Fields

Correctly pricing your consulting firm’s projects is like positioning a balloon in an unlit room made of nails. I’m not sure why such a room would exist or how you would get the balloon in there, but go with me on this one. On the pricing floor of the room are the rusty nails that … Continued The post How to Price Your Consulting Projects High… But Not TOO High appeared first on David A.

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Study Reveals The Migration Patterns Within The EU

The Horizons Tracker

Among the regions within the European Union, Eastern Europe stands as the least attractive destination for professionals seeking settlement, according to a study led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock. Utilizing data from the employment platform LinkedIn, the study aimed to assess migration interest and revealed that fewer professionals from Northern, Southern, and Western European countries express a desire to relocate to the East.

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Collective coaching: Transforming leadership – together

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Collective coaching: Transforming leadership – together Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Collective coaching encourages attendees to learn from each others’ experiences and develop their own coaching style. And unlike team or group coaching, it uses diverse perspectives to tackle workplace problems Regardless of who you are or where you work, there will be times when the challenges and pressures you face simply feel

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It’s time to rethink the gender negotiation game

CEO Insider

It is 2023, and to our chagrin, men still achieve better economic results in negotiations than women. The research shows this, but as a career advisor, I also know it to be true. It is evident when coaching women on salary negotiations and career advancements, and sadly, despite knowing better, I, too, have fallen prey […] The post It’s time to rethink the gender negotiation game appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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7 things working with animals taught me about managing people

Chartered Management Institute

Listicle: 7 things working with animals taught me about managing people Written by Caroline Roberts Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Never work with animals. So the saying goes. But here a CMgr vet shares what our furry friends have taught her about managing talented people Caroline Pearson CMgr MCMI began her career as a clinical vet.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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Switching Sides: Career Change Steps to Consider Before Your Big Move

HR Digest

Handling a career is overwhelming on its own but pairing it with a career change tips the balance into new, unexplored territories that are downright terrifying. But change is necessary sometimes, whether you’re burnt out by your current career path or you want to pursue a passion that was left unattended for a long time. If you are trying to decide on your own career change steps that can get you on the career path you envision for yourself, then read on to see how to change careers with the le

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How Autonomous Products Change Us

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study published by researchers from the University of St. Gallen and Columbia Business School delves into the correlation between the perceived significance of manual labor and the adoption of autonomous products. As individuals increasingly rely on autonomous products to carry out tasks such as household cleaning or lawn maintenance, these technologically advanced gadgets offer the allure of liberation from monotonous chores.

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Old Testament Joseph’s Heart Models Great Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Old Testament Joseph’s heart models some great leadership characteristics. Someone asked me once what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I said, without reservation, first and foremost, I look for the heart. I want a heart which honors Christ more than self, one which desires to grow and learn, and one which is willing to sacrifice personal privilege for benevolent purpose of others.

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Bigger and better: The power of the growth mindset

Chartered Management Institute

Interview: Bigger and better: The power of the growth mindset Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Tuesday 14 November 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email A steep learning curve led CMgr of the Year nominee Harish Kathiresan to score £18m in funding for innovative ideas to transform the water sector – all within a few months of his new role Interested in becoming Chartered?

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Collective Leadership: The Next Frontier

Roundtable Talk

By Glain Roberts-McCabe I’ve been leading teams for over 30 years and coaching high potential leaders for 25. One of the mantras that I’ve always bought into is the idea that the best thing you can do for your team (or your organization) is work on yourself. Over the past number of years, I’ve started … Collective Leadership: The Next Frontier Read More » The post Collective Leadership: The Next Frontier appeared first on.

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CMI Singapore: Updates from the Board

Chartered Management Institute

News: CMI Singapore: Updates from the Board Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Get the latest news and updates from CMI Singapore CMI Singapore’s AGM 2023 Tay Woon Teck CMgr CCMI - Chairman, CMI Singapore Earlier this month, CMI Singapore hosted the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Jia He Grand Restaurant.

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When Your Go-To Problem-Solving Approach Fails

Harvard Business Review

We make decisions all day, every day. The way we make decisions depends largely on context and our own unique problem-solving style. But, sometimes a tough workplace situation turns our usual problem-solving style on its head. Situationality is the culmination of many factors including location, life stage, decision ownership, and team dynamics. To make effective choices in the workplace, we often need to put our well-worn decision-making habits to the side and carefully ponder all aspects of th

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Updates from the CMI Sri Lanka Board

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Updates from the CMI Sri Lanka Board Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email CMI events, new management ideas and how you can master digital transformation – read the updates from CMI Sri Lanka here CMI Sri Lanka’s AGM 2023 CMI Sri Lanka recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Galadari Hotel in the heart of Colombo.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.

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Is Your Curiosity Helping or Hurting Your Work?

Harvard Business Review

Undirected curiosity has the potential to derail you from your work and keeps you from ending up where you want to go. But intentionally directed curiosity, where you make a conscious choice to think creatively about something important, can be an incredible force for good in your job and dramatically increase your overall innovation and effectiveness.

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No Matter How You Feel…You’re Not Alone

Frank Sonnenberg Online

Did you ever face a problem so monumental that you felt like the world was caving in on you? You had no control over the situation, no one to help you, and you thought you’d never dig yourself out of the hole. Feelings of anger, fear, and hopelessness came over you. And you just couldn’t bear the feeling of being alone. You may have asked yourself, Why me?

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Let Corporate Purpose Guide You Through ESG Turbulence

Harvard Business Review

In the midst of divergent ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices between the U.S. and Europe, companies face a challenging landscape. While U.S. stakeholders push for reduced ESG efforts, European regulations demand more stringent sustainability measures. The key to navigating this complexity lies in a corporate “statement of purpose.

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How Politics Affects Peer-To-Peer Lending

The Horizons Tracker

When seeking a loan, individuals have traditionally turned to banks and loan officers, engaging in a face-to-face interaction at a local branch. However, an alternative option has emerged in the form of peer-to-peer online lending platforms such as Prosper.com or Kiva. These platforms facilitate the publication of loan requests, which are then funded by interested investors, whether they are individuals or companies.

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

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Improve Your Company’s Use of AI with a Structured Approach to Prompts

Harvard Business Review

Despite their power and seemingly intuitive interface, it can be hard for new users to really put AI’s capabilities to work. Companies need to invest in both prompting and fine tuning. The authors suggest a framework for doing so: building an internal library based on their prompt-query alignment model (PQAM). This framework provides a structured approach to crafting prompts and fine-tuning AI models to enhance productivity, quality, and human upskilling.

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4 Ways Silicon Valley Changed How Companies Are Run

Harvard Business Review

Silicon Valley firms don’t just create technology. Over the past 30 years they’ve invented a new way of running companies, what author Andrew McAfee calls the “Geek Way.” It’s comprised of four norms that increasingly define successful businesses: Speed, ownership, science, and openness. Companies that resist this recipe risk being left behind.

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Nvidia’s CEO What It Takes To Run An A.I.-Led Company Now

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Jensen Huang about leading a new era of computing.

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