Next Level Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Very few of us wake up in the morning with the goal of making someone else’s day more difficult. On the other hand, I doubt many of us wake up with the goal of making someone else’s day great. My guess is most of us wake up with the goal of taking care of whatever is on the to-do list for the day and then get on with our business. That’s kind of a shame because that extra intention of making someone else’s day great is a force multiplier.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bad bosses impact the potential of your people. When Sarah, a promising team leader at SmartTechCorp, began spending more time with her superiors, her team started to notice a shift in her priorities. Meetings with her team became less frequent, and candid conversations dwindled. It became apparent that she was more concerned with impressing the leaders above her than fostering an open and collaborative environment within her team.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 22, 2023

A person oblivious to fear doesn't enjoy the thrill of achievement. But fear gone mad rejects exploring all together. How to lead boldly.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 22, 2023

Adversity is a natural part of life, and as leaders, we will inevitably face challenges and setbacks. While it can be tempting to focus on the negative aspects of these challenges, it’s important to remember that adversity can also be a source of growth and development. By learning how to use adversity in leadership to improve your thinking, you can become a more resilient and effective leader.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

The decision to become an entrepreneur comes with many responsibilities, challenges, and positive or negative financial consequences, depending on how well your planning and execution did. From analyzing the regulatory environment and building the right team to deciding which risks to take and managing and mitigating these risks by devising effective strategies, an entrepreneur is responsible for playing many roles all at once.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 22, 2023

As a consulting firm leader, you pour your time, energy, intention and heart into building your practice. Ensure your firm rewards your investment with happiness for you and your team. Apparently, life can’t be all banana splits with hot fudge sauce. (Despite my life mission to disprove this thesis.) Similarly, consulting isn’t always a barrel … Continued The post 10 Rules for Building a Happier Consulting Firm appeared first on David A.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2023

I think there are three questions church leaders need to ask NOW – and regularly. If I were to come alongside of your church, (and I’m certainly happy to do that through my coaching ministry), I would help your staff or leadership think through each of these in a brainstorming session. But this is certainly something you do on your own. Make one person the facilitator – one who will keep conversation flowing – make sure everything is allowed to be said that needs to be said. 3

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 22, 2023

The shelf life of skills is getting shorter due to several factors, including the rapid pace of technological advancements, changes in the job market, and the increasing need for adaptability and continuous learning. Technological advancements are occurring at an unprecedented rate, with new tools and technologies emerging constantly. This means that the skills needed to perform certain jobs are constantly changing, and individuals must continually update their knowledge and abilities to remain

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 22, 2023

Delivering diversity Race and ethnicity in the management pipeline. Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people are under-represented in business and especially in management roles. It’s time for change. --> Our Research We explore how businesses are working to increase diversity throughout the management pipeline. Around 12.5% of the UK population are BAME yet they hold just 6% of top management positions.

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 22, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that The Roundtable has won not one, but two of the coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold awards for excellence. We earned the awards for Best Advance in Coaching and Mentoring (with LCBO) and Best Advance in Leadership Development (with CAA Club Group of Companies). Now entering its 30th year, the … The Roundtable Wins Gold with Client Partners Read More » The post The Roundtable Wins Gold with Client Partners appeared first on The Roundtable.

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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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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 22, 2023

Broken Windows Fixing gender discriminatory behaviours in the workplace. #CallOutForChange Gender Inequality: A how-to guide In many organisations, there remains a gap between rhetoric and reality, with female managers continuing to experience everyday sexism and bias in their workplace. Fixing these 'broken windows' is the most urgent challenge facing any manager trying to support gender balance in their organisation.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 22, 2023

Since a major realignment of the U.S.’s two-party political system is unlikely, we can expect partisan conflict and the subsequent debt-ceiling standoffs to continue for the foreseeable future. Corporate managers must not regard debt-ceiling crises as just political gimmicks, as they repeatedly and predictably affect firm profitability, growth prospects, and uncertainty.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 22, 2023

Discussion Papers Read our collection of discussion papers below which have accompanied and informed these roundtables and include research conducted with our members, asking their views on topics such as diversity and inclusion, blended working and regional skills. Job Quality This discussion paper sets out the challenges and opportunities for managers and leaders in improving the quality of work on offer in the UK going forward.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 22, 2023

Technology has long been used to boost seller productivity, but sales leaders are telling us that efficiency gains have become slower and more expensive. This is because technology intended to help sell frequently makes the salesperson’s job more cumbersome. Sales organizations’ tendency to run most tasks through the sales rep requires an increasing number of complex systems to support.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

AUGUST 22, 2023

[pinit count=”horizontal”] The Danger Signs of an Inflated Ego In a world that often glorifies success, confidence, and ambition, it’s easy for an individual’s ego to become inflated. While a healthy level of confidence can be beneficial, an inflated ego can have detrimental consequences, both for the person affected and those around them.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 22, 2023

A conversation with a Ukrainian startup founder on managing through a crisis.

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Niagara Institute

AUGUST 22, 2023

Psychological safety isn’t just another throwaway, corporate buzzword. Psychological safety at work is something that influences the employee experience - for better or worse - every single day. Unfortunately, it’s still a work in progress for many. In 2022, 61% of leaders with diversity-related titles said they were only “somewhat confident” that their employees felt a sense of belonging, inclusion, and psychological safety at work, while another 24% said they were “somewhat unconfident.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 22, 2023

Recent reports suggest that Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices against older job applicants. The plaintiffs, who filed the suit in 2021, claimed that they had applied for sales representative positions at Eli Lilly but were rejected based on their age.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 22, 2023

A new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy suggests that despite the U.S. immigration system’s sluggishness and political obstacles, the border crisis presents an opportunity to address the gaps in the American labor market. The report draws on interviews with immigration scholars, lawyers, and psychologists and provides further insight into the situation at the U.S.

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