Thu.Sep 29, 2016

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Stranger in a Strange Land, Indeed …

Lead Change Blog

I am slowly learning how to be effective in a much different environment than I have ever faced before … there is some learning here, methinks. Over the long haul, I have served in leadership positions in the military, on college campuses, at corporations (both for-profit and non-profit), with volunteer organizations, and in social groups. My experience includes volunteer and paid positions at the individual contributor level, as a small-group leader/supervisor, business unit manager and d

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Exploring Alternate Futures Can Help Identify Future Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Scenarios and scenario-based planning are widely recognized as valuable tools in setting organizations’ visions and strategies. Shell is the most famed for their scenarios and their process for developing them and using them. But they are far from alone. Many of the leading companies around the world use them, including Apple, GE, Disney, British Airways, Boeing, Mercedes, and the list goes on.

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New Approaches to Leadership Development: A New VUCA Filter

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Lorraine Grubbs : The US Army War College, in the post cold war years, described the future business environment in four words: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - code name: VUCA. In my work (building loyal employee cultures), I define VUCA through a new filter: Value people, Unparalleled communication, Curious mind, and Accept responsibility.

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3 Easy Ways to Differentiate Your Website

Women on Business

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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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Two Simple Commitments that Radically Improve Life for Leaders

Leadership Freak

Everything becomes distraction and reaction when you lose control of you calendar. In an article titled, Clayton Christensen’s “How Will You Measure Your Life?

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3 Ways to Inspire Your Employees to Greatness

N2Growth Blog

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Body Language Signals

Coaching Tip

Your ability to control your signals can have a profound impact on a negotiation. The body language signals you to convey, through your body language, what you say at the beginning to influence what happens during the negotiation. They set the tone for what follows. When you use body language, you have to be very astutely aware of how you are being perceived. .

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Gaming as Innovation Driver; Robots on the Rise – Insight from Kevin Kelly, The Inevitable

First Friday Book Synopsis

I’m well into my reading of The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future by Kevin Kelly. A couple of observations “so far”: Observation #1 – a lot of innovation is driven by the pursuit of “fun.” Especially gaming. The book describes the technological breakthroughs that were needed to take gaming to… Read More Gaming as Innovation Driver; Robots on the Rise – Insight from Kevin Kelly, The Inevitable.

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Afraid? Here’s hope

Deep Imprints

Violence seems to be on an increase in the US. Not just violence, but random violence. There have been plenty of times in history where the world has been more unpredictable, but this new onslaught is surprising many. Riots, shootings, and now crazy clowns. Then a couple of friends have huge health events and another […].

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10 Do’s and Don’ts for the Executive Sponsor

Management Excellence

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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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8 Things I Wouldn’t Do Again if Planting Another Church

Ron Edmondson

I have been involved in church planting for most of my ministry career – whether as a planter or as a supporter of planting. I love the process of planting. I love the energy and the enthusiasm a new church brings to a community. Having planted two churches, I’ve learned a few things. Some of the things I’ve learned are things I wouldn’t do again if were were planting another church.

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Control: What does it give you? What do you lose? Where is the real control?

Strategy Driven

Recently I listened while a coaching client pitched his solution precisely when he could have facilitated his prospect through the contingent issues she had to handle before she could buy anything. SDM: Why did you pitch when you pitched? CL: It gave me control over the conversation, and gave her the data she needed to understand why she should buy.

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Best Leadership Quotes From 5 Levels Of Leadership Book

Eric Jacobson

Here are some of my favorites quotes from the book that I believe should be a must-read book by any workplace/organizational leader -- John C. Maxwell's book, The 5 Levels of Leadership. Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. It's about advancing your team. Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

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Great Leaders Learn From Failure, They Don’t Dwell On It!

My Own Coach

Great leaders learn from failure, they don't dwell on mistakes! How they relate to failure plays a major part in their confidence to do a job. The post Great Leaders Learn From Failure, They Don’t Dwell On It! appeared first on My Own Coach Limited.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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IM in business – performance enhancement or distractor?

Rapid BI

Have you been pinged? Instant messaging as a communications tool inside business has ballooned at an ever increasing rate - but does this enable or disable performance? The post IM in business – performance enhancement or distractor? appeared first on RapidBi.

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Build Confidence From Failure, Don’t Dwell On It!

My Own Coach

Great leaders learn from failure, they don't dwell on mistakes! How they relate to failure plays a major part in their confidence to do a job.

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From leadership to training & L&D

Rapid BI

Your opportunity to request content on this site Over the past 12 weeks I have been posting many short ‘nuggets’ on leadership, while I have a number of these to go I am now planning the next series – Training or Learning and Development. So here is your opportunity to contribute – what would you like […]. The post From leadership to training & L&D appeared first on RapidBi.

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Investors Today Prefer Companies with Fewer Physical Assets

Harvard Business Review

Having physical stuff just isn’t as great as it used to be. At home, we’re Marie Kondo–ing our way to minimalism, buying experiences rather than things, and using services — Netflix, Spotify, Uber — rather than owning assets such as movies, music, and cars. The companies that provide those services and enable us to share what we have (insights, relationships, assets) with others not only are valued more highly by investors but also are relatively asset-light themsel

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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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Traveling for Work? You’re a Prime Target for Hackers

Harvard Business Review

As if the stresses and headaches of business travel weren’t enough, there’s one more thing to worry about while traveling in unfamiliar places: the security of your email. Thanks to the rapid ascent of spymail — email that secretly reveals a recipient’s location and behavior when it is opened — criminals can invade an out-of-office executive’s inbox to steal confidential information.

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Even a 14-Cent Food Tax Could Lead to Healthier Choices

Harvard Business Review

More than one-third (37.7%, or 91.4 million) of U.S. adults are considered obese, which is among the highest obesity rates in the world. The condition shows a marked socioeconomic gradient, with significantly higher rates among minorities and the poor, and is associated with an increased risk of preventable chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.

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Macromanagement Is Just as Bad as Micromanagement

Harvard Business Review

Tanya Menon, associate professor at Fisher College of Management, Ohio State University, explains how to recognize if your management style is too hands off. She’s the co-author of Stop Spending, Start Managing: Strategies to Transform Wasteful Habits. Download this podcast.

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The Explainer: Core Competence

Harvard Business Review

What does your company do better than any other firm?

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Develop Deep Knowledge in Your Organization — and Keep It

Harvard Business Review

The best leaders understand that the current success of their business, and any future innovation, depends upon the “deep smarts” of their employees — the business-critical, experience-based knowledge that employees carry with them. Leaders with a passion for developing employees’ skills, and those who understand the need to transfer knowledge among generations of workers, know how important it is to link in-house education to strategic planning.

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Air Pollution Is Making Office Workers Less Productive

Harvard Business Review

Businesses invest a great deal of time and money in interventions that claim to increase workers’ productivity through on-the-job training, new protocols, advice from consultants, and so on. Recent research suggests that there’s a surprising input into productivity that no one ever thinks about: clean air. We all know that air pollution is bad for our health, and researchers continue to find evidence of pollution’s negative effects.

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Why More American Men Feel Discriminated Against

Harvard Business Review

American men today earn about 20% more than their female counterparts and hold 96% of Fortune 500 CEO positions. They constitute more than 80% of the House and the Senate, and have an unrivaled 44-0 streak in winning the presidency. But in 2016 American men are also increasingly likely to say that they’re the ones facing discrimination. In the 2012 American National Election Study, 9% of Republican men said that men faced “a great deal” or “a lot” of discrimination