Leading Blog
MAY 18, 2021
D IRECTED at the folks in advertising, Badvertising: An Exposé of Insipid, Insufferable, Ineffective Advertising contains lessons for all of us. Credited with some of the best advertising copy ever produced, Jim Morris has taken his experience in advertising and exposed in a series of essays the Agents of Stupidity that derail the process of creating, targeting, and evaluating advertising.
Joseph Lalonde
MAY 18, 2021
By the title of this article, you may think I am going to write about the reopening process of businesses and churches after COVID-19. That’s a good thought, especially in this day and age. However, this is not the topic I want to share today. I want to share about opening up in the workplace. […].
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General Leadership
MAY 18, 2021
Throughout much of the long and arduous effort to revise Article 2 of the UCC that eventuated in the 2003 text it was proposed to delete the writing requirement in Section 2-201. That would have brought it into line with American law for international sale of goods as found in the CISG. Since the writing requirement for contracts of sale in general was to be deleted, the requirement for a writing in Section 2-209 was also to be deleted.
Lead Change Blog
MAY 18, 2021
Ever heard of Paul Van Doren? Likely not, but you might be wearing his shoes. The entrepreneurial co-founder of Vans shoes passed away last week at age 90. Who knew that a simple pair of shoes could give skateboarding a global footprint (pun intended)? Van Doren saw the makings of a movement swelling and found a way to ride that wave. Rather than step into an already crowded shoe industry (yes, another pun), he got close to the generation he was compelled to reach and gave them what they wanted:
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General Leadership
MAY 18, 2021
In Finland, collective labour agreements are universally valid. This means that a collective agreement in an economic sector becomes a universally applicable legal minimum for any individual’s employment contract, whether or not they are a union member. For this condition to apply, half of the workforce in that sector needs to be union members, thus supporting the agreement.
Kevin Eikenberry
MAY 18, 2021
Do you manage change? Or do you lead change? And maybe even more important: do you know the difference between the two? There is a very important distinction between these two verbs and as leaders, we must know the difference in order to be successful in our change efforts. Check out the video to learn […]. The post What Does it Mean to Lead Change?
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 18, 2021
As the Covid-19 pandemic has spread throughout the world, there have been inevitable discussions around how governments can better plan for similar pandemics in the future. New research from the University of Bath examines the topic from an innovation perspective and ponders what lessons we can learn both from the Covid pandemic and previous disease outbreaks. “What lessons can we draw from the innovation response to COVID-19 about the drivers of innovation, and how can it inform the glob
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
Contrary to a common misconception, customer service is not merely hearing complaints and speaking politely to customers; it is a critical component of any successful business operations. By ensuring high-quality customer service, any organization can build a favorable reputation in their industry, attract new customers, and keep a loyal client base.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 18, 2021
Women make up a growing proportion of academia, but as in so many other walks of life, their path up the career ladder is a slippery one indeed. New research from McGill University highlights how while women make up around two-thirds of doctorates in archaeology, they make up just one-third of tenure-stream faculty. “A ‘chilly climate’ exists for women in academia.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
The joy of any business is the Return on Investments (ROI). Also, the money you will accrue from the investment can go far in doing great charity in society today. However, before starting a business or investing, you might want to ask yourself how viable the business or investment is. That is when you should start thinking about a community-oriented charitable project.
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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
HR Digest
MAY 18, 2021
Managing a team is never easy, and when you have a diverse team scattered across the globe, the task becomes doubly difficult. Remote work culture has become an accepted norm in Covid times and ease of doing business due to the tech and digital tools now available make the transition possible. The most common problems that are faced whilst managing a remote team are communication, different time zones, cultural and geographical differences and levels of engagement.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
A new car is one of the biggest purchases that you can make and when you choose to upgrade your car from the one you have, it’s just as exciting as the first time that you bought a car. You are making a choice to go from a car that’s constantly breaking down to a car that embraces the shiny, shiny! That new car smell, the sparkling paint work and the fact that it purrs like a kitten are all things that you need to think about when upgrading your car to a new one.
David A Fields
MAY 18, 2021
Numerous books, articles, podcasts and videos have highlighted an interesting, if somewhat disconcerting phenomenon: people make (most) decisions quickly—sometimes in an instant—without any deep, thoughtful reasoning. Then they develop rationales that they honestly believe are the reasoning behind their decisions. Decisions as important as buying a house, as trivial as chopping down a tree, or … Continued.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
Not too long ago, producing and broadcasting videos could only be done from a professional film or television studio and required a lot of expensive, specialized equipment. Nowadays, though, anyone with access to a few items of modern technology can make and transmit videos over the internet, and even arrange permanent home studios of their own. Follow these tips to set up yours for the first time.
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Eric Jacobson
MAY 18, 2021
Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful. Most managers have been both a mentor and a mentee at some point in their careers.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
You will already use technology in one form or another within your business. Whether this is for cybersecurity or operating a webpage. However, there is a wide range of other ways technology can help. It won’t be able to take away from you and your employees bring the business on a day to day basis. But, when it is being used properly, technology can change your life and your business for the better.
CEO Insider
MAY 18, 2021
Behind everything we do, there must be a deeper purpose. Fashion leads and shapes ideas on a global level, and we should be doing that not just for the industry, but for business as a whole. As fashion brands look to provide beautiful pieces that may push the boundaries of design, we must also look […]. The post Conscious Capitalism: How To Be a Fashion Brand that Facilitates Change appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
The Point-of-Sale system, popularly known as POS, is one of the must-have tools of business owners who want their businesses to thrive. 54% of businesses now use POS to process transactions, and the total number of POS users is expected to reach 85.6m by 2025. Why is POS the current most sought-after tool for many business owners? What advantage can POS have on your business?
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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.
Ron Edmondson
MAY 18, 2021
There is something no one is going to tell you about leadership. You will have to learn this one on your own. It is not that they do not want you to know. No one is trying to keep this from you. It isn’t a secret. But it simply comes to you by experience as a leader. Here’s a nugget of wisdom you may need: If you’re a leader, you’ll never get to a point of really being satisfied.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
An adage tells us not to judge books by their covers, but that’s just what everyone’s going to do anyway, especially when talking about actual books. If your name isn’t quite enough to sell the book on its own, the cover design might be. On the other hand, a bad cover might drive away from the otherwise interested buyer. It doesn’t matter whether you are planning to sell your book online or in a brick-and-mortar store or even as an audiobook.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
What they lack in scale they can make up for in flexibility.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
MAY 18, 2021
Think about people you trust, friends you can count on, or contractors who allow you to get a good night’s sleep. Ask yourself what makes you feel that way. Is it something they do or who they are? The answer is both. Being recognized as a dependable person doesn’t happen by magic. People have to prove that they’re dependable to earn your trust. Here are 25 ways to demonstrate that you’re dependable. 25 Ways to Prove That You’re Dependable.
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Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
A conversation with venture capitalist Jenny Lefcourt on the deep underrepresentation of women in her industry.
Strategy Driven
MAY 18, 2021
If you want to take the plunge and start your own restaurant, then you are certainly not alone. So many people want to take things to that next level, but at the end of the day, you also need to face the facts. Only one out of three businesses make it past their first birthday, but there are things that you can do to ensure that your restaurant business is a success in every way.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
Can their data-based approach be replicated to help other universities adopt similar programs?
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 18, 2021
Twitter seems nothing if not politicized, even with a certain former President having been banned from the site. Research from the University of Exeter Business School explores how central politics is in deciding the kind of people we follow on the social network. “Americans are much more likely to be socially connected to those with similar political beliefs, both in daily life and on social media, ” the researchers say. “But this does not necessarily mean that shared partisa
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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
Companies also need to stop fixating on the four-year degree.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
Three counterintuitive lessons in resilience.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
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Harvard Business Review
MAY 18, 2021
Five ways to start.
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