Thu.Nov 11, 2021

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Leading Thoughts for November 11, 2021

Leading Blog

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. Scientist Edward O. Wilson on the unification of knowledge: “The ongoing fragmentation of knowledge and resulting chaos in philosophy are not reflections of the real world but artifacts of scholarship.”. Source: Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge.

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5 Reasons To Consider Starting A Toastmasters Club At Your Business

Joseph Lalonde

Research shows that up to 77% have at least a little glossophobia. What is glossophobia? Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. I had a huge fear of public speaking. I would stumble over my words. I would forget what I wanted to stay. I felt like a fool any time I would get up […].

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Thank You for Your Service – One Veteran’s Perspective

RapidStart Leadership

I'm always grateful to hear the words, "Thank you for your service" but they also leave me a little uncomfortable, here's why they might be misdirected. The post Thank You for Your Service – One Veteran’s Perspective appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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4 Reasons People Take Ownership That are Easy to Identify

Leadership Freak

“I’m concerned this one is going to fail,” my predecessor said. He set me up for success, except for one looming project. I was stepping into a new leadership role.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Where Will The NFC Label Vs QR Code Be 5 Years From Now?

Strategy Driven

The QR (Quick Response) code has become a prominent feature in our lives, connecting data to products via devices that can be used in a number of ways. While successful for commercial use, it wasn’t until the global pandemic that consumers began to embrace the QR code, even becoming reliant on it to participate in day-to-day activities. Alongside the QR code, we have the NFC (Near Field Communication) label or tag.

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How To Make Workplaces Healthier

The Horizons Tracker

Each year, researchers from New Zealand’s Massey University survey workplaces across the land to understand how the working world is changing. This year, the University’s Healthy Work Group set out to explore how workplaces are striving to be as healthy as possible for employees. The survey reveals four key features that seem to be linked to positive outcomes: inclusion, organizational justice, perceived management competence, and a positive psychosocial safety climate.

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Research Suggests Politicians Are Keener On Experts Than We Think

The Horizons Tracker

Global issues, such as climate change and Covid, have extensive scientific research into the most effective responses, but it is not always easy to ensure that political leaders follow the science. Indeed, in recent years, right-wing populist administrations have made much of dismissing the opinions of experts entirely. Research from Columbia Business School offers a glimmer of hope.

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Everything you want to know about shareholder management

Strategy Driven

Want to improve your shareholder management strategies? This article explores everything business owners need to know about shareholder management. Shareholders are an essential asset to a company. They are the ones that can help your business rise to new heights if they have a good reason to get on board with you. But managing these relationships can be a challenging task that is a corporate reality for many business founders.

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How well connected do you stay with people from your school years (high school, university, advanced degree)?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How well connected do you stay with people from your school years (high school, university, advanced degree)? Very: We’re in touch all the time 7.01% Somewhat: We’ll get together occasionally, but it’s sporadic 22.32% Not very: I’ll see them at a 5-year scheduled reunion interval 19.05% Not at all: I am totally out of touch with them 51.62% Missed connections.

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What Happens When Robots Lose Our Trust?

The Horizons Tracker

When humans make mistakes, we tend to be forgiving, especially if the mistakes are well-intentioned and whether we own up to them or not. Is the same the case when machines make a mistake? That was the question posed by recent research from the University of Michigan, which examined how robots can reestablish trust after making a mistake. The study explored a range of different trust repair strategies, including denial, apologizing, promises of improvement, or explanations of the mistake.

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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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Success Stories From 10 Successful Entrepreneurs From Around The World

Eric Jacobson

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. This is a must-read book whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a current entrepreneur.

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Office Christmas Decorating 101: Easy Ideas That Take 10 Minutes Or Less

HR Digest

You may think it’s a bit too early to start decorating the office for Christmas, but it’s never too early to start gathering decorating ideas! Here are our under-ten-minute Christmas decorating ideas. Besides shopping for Christmas and holiday gifts for co-workers , decorating your office is probably at the top of the December checklist, right? After all, decorating with cutesy Christmas banners is one of the best ways to get you and your employees into the holiday spirit.

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RELP – Episode 35 – How To Stop Being a People-Pleasing Leader

Ron Edmondson

In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how to stop being a people-pleasing leader. Every hard decision a leader makes excites some and upsets others. At the same time, most of us who have positions of leadership want people to like us personally and in our role as a leader. We all like to be liked.

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5 Signs You’re A Woke Leader

HR Digest

The meaning of the word “woke” is considered to be presented as “alert to injustice in society, especially racism” and this meaning can be transferred to the corporate world. . We saw many initiatives and movements that speak about social justice and equality between different social groups. From the Black Lives Matter movement to many other initiatives, people are trying to understand the real meaning of the word “woke” in their organizations. .

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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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These Strategies Will Help You Influence How Decisions Get Made

Harvard Business Review

Negotiators who understand the most common decision rules — majority rule, chair-decides, and consensus — are more likely to get their way.

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The Growing Importance of Ethics in PR

Strategy Driven

Ethics have always been important in PR, but they have officially become more important than ever. The world is changing by a significant degree, and so is the public relations industry. Nearly every single PR organization follows a code of ethics. These can either be company policies that they will follow when working with clients or rules from a proper board.

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5 Principles to Improve the Patient Experience

Harvard Business Review

Patients are consumers too — a reality that providers have often ignored when building digital interfaces.

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MBA Programs Need an Update for the Digital Era

Harvard Business Review

The degree was designed to meet the needs of 20th century business — not today’s.

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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.