Leading Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nathan and Susannah Furr on uncertainty: “Behind every uncertainty you are facing—even the unwanted and unpromising varieties—insight, growth, and possibility are waiting in the wings. We are all wired to fear the downsides of uncertainty, but we forget that change, creation, transformation, and innovation rarely show up without some measure of it.”.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 12, 2023

I’m a firm believer that leaders are not there to demand things, push people around, and expect to be served. Instead, leaders are there to serve others. In that, leaders need to give the people they lead certain things. These things aren’t hard to do. They’re relatively simple. Photo by Natalie Grainger on Unsplash. Many of us aren’t doing or giving our people the things they need, even when it’s easy enough to do.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 12, 2023

The world of leadership is constantly evolving, and new trends and developments are shaping the future of leadership. Here are some of the massive shifts in leadership that are creating the new future: Leveraging AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to impact leadership and work in the coming years. AI is already being used to improve decision-making, productivity, and communication.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 12, 2023

Small acts of defiance, like the murder of a watch, build an oasis of control. My smart watch died a quiet death on the table by my bed.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2023

The pandemic. War. Soaring fuel prices. Economic turndown. The global cost of living crisis. Everyone knows how hard these recent challenges affect everything. Business owners know, too – especially those working in production and logistics. With transport costs ever-high, many company owners and managers seek ways to lower the burden, keeping their employees employed and their businesses healthy.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2023

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s reasonably well established that having a purpose in our lives is beneficial both personally and professionally. Research from Wharton highlights how it can also benefit us as consumers when companies have a “brand purpose”, which the authors define as having a long-term aim that is central to the very meaning, identity, and strategy of the business that goes beyond simply making money.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2023

You’re an entrepreneur. You always have been, and you always will be. But you are also interested in starting a business with some built-in brand recognition and stability, and you could benefit from the advice of someone who has been there before. So, should you consider a franchise? Franchise ownership is unique in that it affords the opportunity to own your own business while benefiting from the franchisor’s history, structure and support.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2023

While it’s perhaps fair to say that some of the considerable hype around AI and its ability to transform the world has died down a little in recent years, the expectations remain high that it will eventually get there. As with many previous technologies, there is a strong sense that we have spent much of the past few years trying to replicate what has gone before (a faster horse if you will) rather than redesigning processes and systems so that they take advantage of what the technology ca

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you feeling unfulfilled in your current job but unsure if it’s the right time to make a change? With the economy slowing down, it’s understandable to have reservations about quitting your job. But what if we told you that there’s a way to navigate the job market during a recession and still achieve your career goals? In this article, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of quitting your job during a recession, and provide tips on how to make the best decisio

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 12, 2023

There are so many good things to learn in the book, Helping People Win At Work , by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge. Among those is the section about how to define meaningful work. Their definition consists of these seven attributes. Work is meaningful when it : It is conducted in a manner that is "good and proper" in all respects. It positively affects our company and our communities, giving our work an impact that extends beyond ourselves.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 12, 2023

There is a sobering truth about how the leader responds to mistakes made in the organization. Furthermore, if you aren’t careful, this can keep your team from being as productive as it can be. Here’s the reality – If you want your team to explore, take risks, and make new discoveries there will be mistakes made along the way. It’s natural. Some of the best discoveries of life are found on accident.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Takeaways from an analysis of millions of consumer data points.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2023

A few years ago I wrote about some research showing that flirting can actually be quite useful in helping us to buffer stress. The study was conducted in the wake of a number of high profile organizations attempting to ban such behavior. “Some flirting is happening, and it seems pretty benign,” the researchers explained. “Even when our study participants disliked the behavior, it still didn’t reach the threshold of sexual harassment.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Three myths that impede their proper use — and three strategies to help your team make the most of the practice.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 12, 2023

Do you have a chance to play to your strengths every day? Were you excited to go to work every day last week? How you answer these two questions will determine if you are more likely to be successful, resilient, and engaged at work – and likely to do something great in your life by taking seriously what you love and expressing it in some sort of productive way.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Four strategies to keep you from unintentionally sabotaging your team’s productivity.

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