Mon.Mar 14, 2022

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How Important are Optics?

Kevin Eikenberry

Optics. The word has morphed from a scientific one (the study of sight and the behavior of light) to something more. Starting in the political realm, and through media, it has now taken on a new meaning relating to how people see an event or decision. As the word has morphed and become more important, […]. The post How Important are Optics? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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5 Energizing Conversation Starters for One-on-Ones

Leadership Freak

One-on-ones are drudgery if all you discuss is past to-dos and new assignments. Create a list of conversation starters that energize your one-on-ones.

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Critical First, Comprehensive Later

Nathan Magnuson

One day when I was still working in a corporate role during the pandemic, I had a rather unique leadership class experience. I was scheduled to facilitate on a certain topic, but hadn’t actually received the training myself. I had planned to at least complete a preparatory review, but since I was covering for multiple unstaffed roles, I couldn’t quite get to it in time.

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Qualities of Successful Sales Consultants – Identify and Hire Them

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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What are the basics of a people strategy?

HR Digest

Irrespective of the size of an organization, people are its biggest asset and the success or failure depends on how this asset is utilized. Focusing on the basics of people strategy, companies and organizations can boost their strength, agility and innovation to better prepare for an ever-changing environment. . It is important to have a system and process in place that can provide each employee a positive experience at the same time ensuring the structure and governance.

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Free Webinar for Communicators: Heart First Method for Every Leader-Communicator to Lead with Impact

leaderCommunicator

At a time when so many employees are feeling stretched, disconnected and overwhelmed by the challenges of our new working reality – and businesses wrestle with significant change and cost pressures – communication leaders are looked to for answers. What can communication leaders do to stay in tune with the needs of the business and be responsive to employees’ biggest needs and desires?

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Research Shows That Veterans Make Great Entrepreneurs

The Horizons Tracker

Last year research from Harvard highlighted what the researchers referred to as “hidden workers” These 27 million people from across the United States were people who had the skills and abilities to make a difference in the workplace, but were often overlooked for roles. They included people with mental health difficulties, a criminal record, or disabilities.

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The Ten Stories Great Leaders Tell

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Leadership isn’t just about standing up and speaking, it’s about weaving a story so compelling to bring everyone along the journey with you. Today’s post is by Paul Smith, thoughtLEADERS principal and author of the new book The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell. (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Good leaders ask, “How do I tell better stories?” Great leaders ask, “What stories do I need to tell?

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The Anatomy Of A Business Angel

The Horizons Tracker

Funding for startups has never been more bountiful, and while it is perhaps too early to gauge whether this deluge of finance will reduce the traditionally high failure rate among startups (and potentially lead to an army of zombie firms kept afloat when they should ordinarily fold), the risk must surely remain that much of this investment will be lost.

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How to Diligently Plan a Reduction in Force

HR Digest

Layoffs can be a touchy subject, as a number federal, state, and local laws govern reductions in force and serve to protect both the employer and the employee. To avoid legal hassles that can arise from poorly executed layoffs, it is imperative that companies prepare a reduction in force plan. Companies might decide to reduce their workforce for a variety of reasons, including debt, over-staffing, change in management, and relocation. .

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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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10 of the Best Empathetic Leadership Quotes from Real Leaders

Niagara Institute

What do employees want from their leaders? What actions can leaders take or words can they say that will inspire, motivate, and engage today’s workforce? If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that today’s workforce wants empathetic leadership.

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How to Help Your Team Think Bigger

Let's Grow Leaders

Help your team think bigger by engaging, equipping, and encouraging. The other day we were chatting with a group of senior leaders deeply committed to building a courageous culture. They shared a frustration we hear all the time: “Our managers think too small! How do we help people REALLY CONSIDER what they’re doing–to look for better ways to work smarter?

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Assessing the Current Risks to the U.S. Economy

Harvard Business Review

Russia invaded Ukraine just as pressures on the U.S. economy appeared to have peaked.

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How to Make Your Team Change-Capable

Skip Prichard

Change from the Inside Out. Most everyone reading these words will recognize that we are in an incredible period of change. Whether we like it or not, we face nearly constant change individually, organizationally, and even societally. In Change From the Inside Out , Erika Andersen tackles the issue of change, why it’s avoided, and a five-step model for addressing it.

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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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Stop Wasting People’s Time with Meetings

Harvard Business Review

Prepare in advance to showcase your best self and make the most of your time.

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Virtual Conferences Are More Environmentally Friendly Than Physical Conferences

The Horizons Tracker

While towards the back end of 2021 conferences began to be held in person again, for most of the Covid period they have been distinctly virtual affairs. Research from the University of Texas explores what impact this transition had, both on the experiences of attendees and on areas such as the environmental footprint of the events themselves. The researchers assessed numerous science conferences that were held virtually during the initial months of the pandemic.

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What Stops People on Your Team from Leaving?

Harvard Business Review

Ask these four questions in your next one-on-one.

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Learn These Platform Mechanics to Make Every Speech Rock

Mark Sanborn

I was among three thousand people listening intently to a speaker deliver her message. She made a point to tell the audience she didn’t like to wear shoes when she spoke (and she didn’t). Her delivery was nearly stream of consciousness with few periods or commas. Here enthusiasm might have been construed by the skeptic as hyperbolic. I thought was certainly different but not great.

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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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Why U.S. Frontline Workers Are Quitting

Harvard Business Review

And what companies can do to stem the tide.

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