Wed.Aug 18, 2021

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Values-Based Culture: The Nudge

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton I was driving recently when the car beside me started to veer over into my lane. I was able to avoid an accident, but it made me think about what happens when employees start "crossing the line" in organizations. When someone becomes aware that another employee is doing something that goes against the company's values, what happens then?

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The Most Valuable Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Tanveer Naseer

When you’re hiring a new employee, you want to make sure they are good leaders. Whether or not they’ll be in a leadership position, employees who can lead provide value to your business because they can help others, show initiative, and set an example. Leadership skills can be taught, which. Click to continue reading.

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Positive Influence: The Leader Who Helps People Become Their Best Self

Lead Change Blog

According to Michael and Glenn Parker, there are four types of positive influence leaders, and we can all leverage the strengths of each to become the type of leader who helps people become their best self. Join us as we discuss the strengths, styles, and effectiveness of all four types of positive influence leaders, and specific tips to help you become a transformational positive influence leader.

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A Change You Have Control Over

Kevin Eikenberry

As you look into the future of work and your workplace, there is plenty of uncertainty. When things are uncertain, we don’t feel like we have much control of events and the future. Big external factors have always impacted our organizations and the context of our work, but never has it seemed as obvious and […]. The post A Change You Have Control Over appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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7 Ways to Immediately Open Your Mind to Useful Ideas

Leadership Freak

You can’t be open to everything. Open-minded leadership is a pernicious waste of time when you lose sight of outcomes. So how can you open your mind without wasting time on useless conversations?

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A LETTER TO TEACHERS STARTING A NEW YEAR AND RETURNING TO THE CLASSROOM

Great Results Team Building

Dear Teachers –. Welcome to a new school year- . Having taught in public high schools for over two decades, I know how important preplanning time is! . You’re excited to get in your rooms and make copies and prepare your lesson plans . Ok, maybe not so excited about lesson plans ; ). But I want you to know how appreciated you are. I want you to have a fantastic year.

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The Lowdown on Influencer Marketing and How You Might Use It for Your Restaurant

Strategy Driven

As the owner or manager of a restaurant, it’s natural that you’re flat out looking at many of your business’s everyday operational components. However, to achieve tremendous growth and turn your restaurant into the powerhouse you hope it to be, it’s vital to market the brand and its wares. One option to consider is influencer marketing. Many hospitality entrepreneurs haven’t gone down this path yet, but it can be an innovative and often lucrative marketing tactic to test out.

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Adapting To The Future Of Work Without The Disruption

The Horizons Tracker

The traditional narrative of technological disruption to the labor market is driven by the Luddite rebellion of the 19th century, with workers violently reacting to new technologies that threaten to destroy their livelihoods. It’s a narrative that has emerged with renewed vigor in the face of widespread predictions of technologies such as AI and robotics about to sweep away all jobs in their path.

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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

The concept of sustainability in business practices has rapidly gained importance over the years. There is growing awareness about crucial issues like global warming and the overuse of depleting resources among the masses. Consequently, people are actively looking for alternative products and services that suffice their needs with minimum negative consequences to the environment.

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Covid Safety Measures Affect Us Even When We’re Not At Work

The Horizons Tracker

Workplaces around the world have introduced a variety of safety measures to keep workers safe during Covid. New research from Washington State University suggests that these measures influence our behavior even when we clock off. The study found that employers who adopted measures such as regular health checks and developed a culture that encouraged sick workers to stay at home, ended up with fewer cases of workers going into work when unwell.

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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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What Is Plagiarism And Why Is It Harmful To Your Blog?

Strategy Driven

When you are writing a blog using online sources, it can be all too tempting to copy information online without the use of citations. However, with simple steps, you can begin to make the most out of your blog without the risk of legalities as a result of plagiarism. To help you out, we will be providing you with information on what plagiarism is and how harmful it can be for your blog.

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Navigating the challenges of a post-Covid hybrid back-to-work model

CEO Insider

A theme of my pre-adulthood years was “grey” – specifically, a constant push by my mom to see things less in black-and-white and more for the grey between. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I realized I’d gotten better at seeing the grey – in fact I live in it now– but I can say […]. The post Navigating the challenges of a post-Covid hybrid back-to-work model appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Building High Performing Teams: Giving Authority and Responsibility

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Giving your team the authority to make important decisions improves trust, satisfaction, and accountability. Members of high performing teams are going to be the most satisfied when they feel like they can have an impact on the outcome of their work. And to get to that point you need to understand the difference between accountability and responsibility and then how authority interplays with both of them.

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Now What? The Key to Employee Engagement (Whether you’re in the Office, at Home or Anywhere in Between).

CEO Insider

The revolving door of the COVID reentry is enough to make the most seasoned leaders lose heart. People are overwhelmed, filled with fear and judgment, and quitting their jobs in what’s been called “The Great Resignation.” Let’s face it, the stakes couldn’t be higher: burnout, loss of top talent, a culture vacuum, creativity drain. The […]. The post Now What?

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Inspiring with the Power of Persuasion: Do You Have the Write Stuff?

The Practical Leader

Bob was clearly frustrated. “I keep telling them, but nobody listens,” he fumed. As we looked at his 360 feedback on his communication practices, it was clear why nobody was listening to him. Bob’s communication skills were awful. Bob scored quite high on technical expertise and analytical skills. A big part of his communication problem was that Bob believed logical arguments were all he needed.

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Resilient Leadership Quiz- How Resilient Are You?

Experience to Lead

Willingness to take risks and learn from failure are just some of the traits of resilient leaders. Challenges and setbacks will happen. The ability to lead through these difficult times with flexibility, adaptability and willpower is essential. Without resilient leadership, leaders may get stuck and fail to see these situations as opportunities for learning and growth.

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Career Aspirations: 8 Tips For Climbing The Corporate Ladder

Niagara Institute

On average, employers will promote 8.9% of their employees annually. With many ambitious individuals in the workforce having career aspirations of being promoted to a role with more influence, responsibility, and compensation, how do you ensure you’re in the consideration set when the time comes?

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How to avoid Employee absenteeism to freak work policies?

HR Digest

Any business on a given day will have ‘n’ number of employees missing from work. This is par for the course, all employers are prepared for a certain number of absentees. There are rules and regulations in place for taking days off. . The problems arise when employees make a habit of being absent without informing. The problem exacerbates if a large number of employees start being absent from work, some who are officially off and others who have just suddenly decided to be absent fro

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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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Managing Star Performers in High-Pressure Situations

Harvard Business Review

What leaders can learn from top athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka.

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The Latest Tried and Tested Marketing Strategies

Strategy Driven

We witnessed unprecedented and exceptional advancements in technology in the past decade. However, what’s more, shocking is how the new technical development penetrated our everyday lives and changed the game for all human activities. From public health to education, every economic sector benefits from technology and is improving day by day. The commercial industry had a similar advantage, and the incorporation of computer-aided business strategies brought the industrial rivalry to the nex

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Leaders, Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Your Fears and Anxieties

Harvard Business Review

Research suggests that everyone benefits when leaders open up. Here’s how to start.

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Tips to Create A Global Recruitment Strategy for Your Business

Strategy Driven

Back in the day, there was no concept of telecommuting. However, in today’s world of technological advancements, the idea of having physical workplaces has become outdated. With the passage of time and enhancements in the technology sector, employees get a lot of leverage because they can work anywhere that may not be their workplace if they are not compromising on quality, efficiency, and punctuality.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Why Do Chief Data Officers Have Such Short Tenures?

Harvard Business Review

The average CDO lasts just two and a half years.

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Four Steps to Increase Returns on Your Digital Investments - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM EY-PARTHENON

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from EY-Parthenon.

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