Wed.Jul 29, 2020

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The 9 Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

Leading Blog

E MOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE is a prerequisite to good leadership. To attempt to lead without it is self-serving. It may get the job done, but it’s all about you. It’s not the kind of leadership that brings others along. Emotional intelligence (EI) is an awareness of not only our own but other’s emotions and the ability to manage those emotions in ways that help people move ahead in dealing with difficult situations.

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Ignite Development Potential: Transform the IDP Conversation

Lead Change Blog

For organizations and leaders wishing to transform their development processes into something truly game-changing, the underlying challenge involves replacing perfunctory processes with dynamic and opportunity-filled dialogue. The key is turning the Individual Development Planning (IDP) process into an engaging interaction—and maybe even a celebration—that inspires reflection, discovery, exchange of ideas, motivation, and growth.

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How To Keep Ideas, Solutions, And Innovation Flowing

Tanveer Naseer

“How do I get my team to contribute more solutions and ways to improve the business?” It’s a frequent question we hear from leaders – and with good reason. What would it mean for you to have a team that solves more problems and contributes ideas that improve your customer. Click to continue reading.

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Ethical Leaders Are Fixed and Flexible at the Same Time

Leading in Context

Ethical leaders are fixed and flexible at the same time. They stay anchored to ethical values AND adapt as the world changes. Both are critically important aspects of ethical leadership success.

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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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4 Reasons A Clutter-Free Workspace Can Be Damaging

Joseph Lalonde

You may have heard a few of these sayings: A clear desk equals a clear mind. A cluttered workspace means a cluttered mind. It’s hard to find what you need in a cluttered workspace. Most of the productivity gurus will say something along those lines. They’ll tell you how much more productive you’ll be if only you […] The post 4 Reasons A Clutter-Free Workspace Can Be Damaging appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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213: Dealing with Challenging Employees when Building Courageous Culture | with Karin Hurt

Engaging Leader

Some leaders look at their people, shake their heads, and say, “They can’t get there from here.” Sometimes that’s true. But often the solution is creating a stronger culture, where employees are encouraged and coached to contribute their best thinking. People are different, and these differences can add value. As a leader, you need to […]. Some leaders look at their people, shake their heads, and say, “They can’t get there from here.

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4 Trends Impacting the Future of the Event Industry – Guest Blogger Becca Lyon

leaderCommunicator

Many of you have likely not attended a business event – or any event, for that matter – in a few months with the sweep of event cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. Even as some states open up “nonessential” businesses and lift stay-at-home orders, large events remain off the table for safety. However, human interaction isn’t any less important than it was before the crisis.

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Stop Monday-itis by changing the way you work

CEO Insider

Monday morning strikes fear (or at least a flat mood) into the minds of many. If you are suffering from a case of Monday-itis, browsing employment websites might be overtaking the time spent doing your actual job. But here’s the good news: research conducted by the University of New South Wales and behavioural science consultancy […]. License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article Stop Monday-itis by changing the way you work are those of the author Dr.

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New Tool To Help Understand The Free Movement Of People

The Horizons Tracker

The free movement of people is one of the founding principles of the European Union, and has enabled approximately 10% of EU citizens to live in a country other than their homeland. The Reminder Project aims to provide a web-based tool for this diaspora to share their journey and learn about the journey of others. The platform adopts a ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ format to try and provide an accessible interface to thousands of pages of research.

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How to reduce your reactivity and work more proactively

CEO Insider

Many of us feel like we are working under the constant pressure of urgent issues and deadlines. We feel like we have little control over our time and our priorities, and that we must work reactively to stay in the game. But if we stop and examine what is really happening with our work when […]. License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article How to reduce your reactivity and work more proactively are those of the author Dermot Crowley alone and not the CEOWORLD magazine.

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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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Employers Continue To Underinvest In Employees Despite COVID-19

The Horizons Tracker

For many years, skills such as adaptability, grit, and resilience were touted as imperative if one is to thrive during the combustible period defined by the 4th industrial revolution. As with so much, the coronavirus pandemic has not so much changed the forces in place prior to the pandemic as it has accelerated them. Given that prior to the pandemic, there was a widely reported skills crisis across the economy, one might expect there to be a renewed effort among organizations to invest in thei

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Out of Site

Decker Communication

Out of sight can mean out of mind. Without your physical presence around team members, I hope that’s not the case for your team’s work productivity. However, it could be. Here are a couple of things to think about to help ensure productivity and not lose a beat as you and your team members are working from home: Communicate Often. Then do it again.

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Illegal Immigration Benefits Countries More Than It Costs Them

The Horizons Tracker

With borders largely shut as a result of the coronavirus, immigration has somewhat slipped from the agenda, but history suggests it won’t be long before it returns as a hot talking point. When this occurs, new research from Rice University provides some interesting insight, especially into the value of immigration, even if of the illegal kind.

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Should You Conduct Routine Employee Drug Tests?

Strategy Driven

Deciding whether or not to drug test your employees is often a big choice that employers have to make. Employee drug tests have many pros and cons, and for some businesses, they may be essential. How do you know if drug testing in the workplace is for you? We’re going to go over the pitfalls and benefits of employee drug testing so that you can make an informed decision for your business.

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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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CEO Spotlight: Anil Chaturvedi

CEO Insider

Anil Chaturvedi is an experienced banker who has over four decades of experience in investment, private, and commercial banking with leading international banks. He has worked as a Branch Manager at the State Bank of India, a Manager at S.B.I. Capital Markets Ltd, Bombay, a Business Development Manager at the State Bank of India, New […]. License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article CEO Spotlight: Anil Chaturvedi are those of the author Sophie Ireland alone and not the CEO

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Selling on Amazon for Dummies: How to Get Started Selling on Amazon

Strategy Driven

Want to make your own business without the stress of an office or employees? Why not start selling through Amazon? In fact, there are already 8.7 million sellers on the Amazon marketplace worldwide. By establishing an Amazon FBA business, you can reach customers around the world. Then, you can market your business, attract buyers, and start generating sales.

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Out of Sight

Decker Communication

Out of sight can mean out of mind. Without your physical presence around team members, I hope that’s not the case for your team’s work productivity. However, it could be. Here are a couple of things to think about to help ensure productivity and not lose a beat as you and your team members are working from home: Communicate Often. Then do it again.

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How the Right Office Design Strategy Can Improve Productivity

Strategy Driven

Businesses don’t need hard workers. Someone who pushes themselves behind their limit and struggles to make it through each day on time and pulls overtime to reach deadlines is not someone you want on your team. Not because their dedication isn’t proven every day, but because they are not caring for their health. A productive employee is one that works better, faster, and often finds it far easier to get through a workday than someone who grinds through.

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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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8 Ways Some People Have a Hard Time Fitting on a Team

Ron Edmondson

Have you ever heard the phrase “odd person out”? I’ve been odd man out numerous times. Some people assume because I’m a pastor I can’t also be fun. So, there are many social events I don’t get invited to attend. We’ve all been excluded at some point in life for some reason. . It’s a bad thing to be “odd person out ” by no choice of your own, but some people actually place themselves in the position by decisions they make and how they re

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What to Do If Your Boss Doesn’t Like You

Harvard Business Review

A targeted plan to make things better.

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Could HR be the most data driven function?

HR Digest

If you analyze functions like finance, IT, and marketing you will find common drivers of success. They include: people, data-driven analytical decision-making, and showing how their actions directly impact strategic goals at the end of the day. Historically, HR executives and practitioners have faced insurmountable challenges from lack of data. This competitive urgency to utilize HR analytics isn’t new; however, in the past five years there has been a dramatic increase “data-driven equals high b

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When to Return to Leading Your Family Business During a Crisis

Harvard Business Review

A case study.

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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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Every Little Thing: Step Small for the Long Haul

The Practical Leader

This month is the fortieth anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope run through our community — Waterloo Region. Having lost a leg to cancer, Terry Fox embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money for cancer research. Terry’s shuffle-and-hop running style took him about 42 kilometers or 26 miles per day! I think jogging for 30 minutes in the morning is pretty good.

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Advantages of VoIP for Small Businesses

Strategy Driven

You want to do everything you can to realize and surpass your small business’s potential. Have you thought about implementing a Voice over Internet Protocol phone system? Don’t think this communication is only for larger businesses. Understand how VoIP technology is ideal for companies of every size in practically every industry. Functionality.