Leading in Context
JANUARY 26, 2022
By Linda Fisher Thornton Global unrest is being fueled by widespread misinformation campaigns. Who's fueling these campaigns? The bad actors who are creating misinformation? Or the platforms who intentionally or unintentionally share false information for profit? Or the people who believe the disinformation they read and incite violence? Or the leaders who fail to recognize the clear and present danger of the disinformation machine?
Sales Wolf Blog
JANUARY 26, 2022
In Patrick Lencioni's powerful book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, he outlines the five core causes of dysfunction that can hold a team back from reaching its true potential. The ultimate objective of a team is to achieve results that align with its mission, vision, and values. Every time I facilitate a Five Dysfunctions of a Team Workshop, I am in awe as I witness a transformation that occurs literally before my eyes over a couple of days.
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The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 26, 2022
With remote and hybrid work becoming so commonplace during the pandemic, the “war for talent” is taking on a very unique look in 2022. That’s the finding of a recent study from Northeastern University, which suggests that executives need to significantly rethink their approach to hiring and retaining employees. The researchers quizzed around 1,000 executives, who revealed that the pandemic has prompted an increase in investment in technologies such as AI.
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 26, 2022
In business, it’s all too often too easy to sell the steak rather than the sizzle. That is, to focus on what people are buying rather than why they should buy it. Most consumers will purchase your product because it’s functional and fulfills a need in their lives. If you want your products to fly off the shelves, you must also give them an incentive- an emotional benefit- that doesn’t come with just any purchase of your product.
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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.
The Horizons Tracker
JANUARY 26, 2022
Failure has seldom been sexier, with advocates believing that if you’re not failing regularly, you’re not pushing the boundaries far enough. Such cheerleaders often evoke the spirit of Edison, who famously remarked that his thousands of failed experiments were a necessary precursor to the invention of the lightbulb. Edison’s notorious example merely serves to illustrate the importance of learning from each dead end so that you can be more successful next time.
CEO Insider
JANUARY 26, 2022
Asking for Referrals is often a completely underutilized strategy as part of business development for an organization. If the referral strategy is incorporated, it is often done well by only a few individuals but never across the whole business. Managers of teams often do not inspire their teams to ask for referrals or guide them […]. The post 7 steps to unlocking the power of clients to generate referrals – Just Ask!
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thoughtLEADERS, LLC
JANUARY 26, 2022
Learn about the consensus-based decision-making style and the situations when it’s most appropriate. The fourth style of decision-making is consensus-based decision-making. This is when decisions are reached with a cross-functional team. People from different departments are having their input, and buy-in is essential. You should reserve this style of decision-making for the biggest decisions you’re trying to make.
The Practical Leader
JANUARY 26, 2022
In his book, The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist’s Journey from Helplessness to Optimism , reflecting on decades of research leading him to found the field of positive psychology, Martin Seligman writes, “I spend an enormous amount of my time imagining futures, daydreaming what-ifs, turning possible scenarios over and over, upside down, and backward, and the older I get the more time I spend in the future…I believe that the unrivaled human ability of imagining futures–‘
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 26, 2022
If you want to make sure that you hire the right people for your team then you have come to the right place. Here you can find out what mistakes people make when hiring team members, while also finding out if there is anything that you can do to avoid them yourself in the future. Hiring without a Set Process. Meeting and even interviewing candidates for the job becomes too easy if you are an experienced business owner.
HR Digest
JANUARY 26, 2022
If you wonder what jobs you can get with a communications degree, we have some of the options. There are many jobs that you can get with a communications degree, and all of the jobs are suitable for the students and majors that want a creative and interesting job. . Students who major in communications learn to organize events and plan and execute projects and programs.
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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
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 26, 2022
As more and more businesses start to pay attention to how they operate in greener and more efficient ways, one of the things that your business can’t afford to overlook is its supply chain. It’s all well and good making your business green, but if the tentier company depends on a supply chain that’s anything but environmentally friendly, it doesn’t mean much.
HR Digest
JANUARY 26, 2022
The Business Professional Attire vs. The Business Casual attire debate has been on for a long time. What should I wear to my next meeting or interview? Should I dress casually or formally? What kind of shoes should I wear? How much time should I spend preparing for these events? You want to look professional at all times , whether you’re working from home or going into the office.
Niagara Institute
JANUARY 26, 2022
Leadership success and effective communication go hand in hand. You cannot separate leadership and communication. The better your leadership communication skills , the better your overall leadership. As Kin Tindell, co-founder and former CEO of The Container Store, said , “One of our foundation principles is that leadership and communication are the same thing.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2022
These employees manage themselves, take initiative, and don’t hesitate to question the status quo — all helpful traits during uncertain times.
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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.
leaderCommunicator
JANUARY 26, 2022
In today’s digitally connected yet often geographically distributed workplace, it’s especially important that leaders cut through the clutter and ensure their messages are effectively reaching their employees. Even then, the work doesn’t stop with ensuring messages are simply received. Effective communications also means that the messages are understood.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2022
Taking a moment to acknowledge an accomplishment can actually serve as fuel for the next one.
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 26, 2022
Website traffic as a metric is overrated…. Web conversions are where the big boys play! It doesn’t matter if you have thousands of website visitors. If you can’t convert them into paying customers, your business won’t see the light of day. The only thing you’ll see on your sales dashboard is “0.” As in, ZERO sales. Ouch! So your business doesn’t meet its untimely demise, allow me to share with you six tried and tested conversion optimization tips that can skyrocket your web conversions.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2022
Are they really a good fit — or are you just comfortable with the idea of them?
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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.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 26, 2022
You can’t move forward when you’re running in circles. You can’t efficiently do two complex tasks at the same time. We’re addicted to constant distraction and repeated interruption.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2022
If a computer became conscious but wanted to keep its self-awareness secret, would we ever know? Neuroscientist Anil Seth explores the latest research in consciousness.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 26, 2022
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