Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. These models aren’t the sexy, headline-grabbing side of AI, but they are profoundly affecting how we do business and the way leaders of the twenty-first century must think. Marco Iansiti and Karim Lakhani, professors at Harvard Business School, explore these changes in Competing in the Age of AI with examples of businesses in many industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2020

We had just finished talking about ways to be great at recognition as part of a Winning Well leadership development program with a fast-growing company. One of the senior leaders, “Joe” who happened to be sitting in on the session so he could […]. The post How to Be Great at Recognition (Even if It’s Not in Your DNA) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 27, 2020

Knives Out is Rian Johnson’s magnificent take on a Clue-like movie. Intrigue, suspicion, and who-dun-it questions pepper the movie. For being a movie with a two-hour, ten-minute runtime, Knives Out flew by. The world of Knives Out is filled with colorful characters. Most of whom are descendants of the quirky mystery novelist Harlan Thrombley (Christopher […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Knives Out appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

“Nothing endures but change.” — Heraclitus. All apex leaders create the climate and the culture for their team or teams by how they lead and how they relate to people, especially during change processes. Great leaders also understand that happy, healthy, contented, and empowered staff are much more productive and effective, they facilitate more fulfilling workplaces, and that delivers better outcomes for both themselves and their customers.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 27, 2020

Poorly run meetings cost US companies $399 Billion. The survey says: “We surveyed 182 senior managers in a range of industries: 65% said meetings keep them from completing their own work.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 27, 2020

If you are a leader and are reading these words, you may be carrying a secret in your mind. You wish you could find a way to “fix” that one team member. You may not say it that way, and it might be a secret because you don’t want to talk about it. But if […]. The post Setting Expectations – Making Sure They are Clear appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 27, 2020

I’ve written previously about the ability for games to help us retain our mental agility as we age, so new research from the University of Edinburgh was of particular interest. The study explored how board games can influence our cognitive capabilities as we age, and found that people who played such games in their 70s performed much better on a range of memory and thinking tests than their non-playing peers.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2020

The ideal client visit consists of a charming account manager, an easy journey and a productive meeting. However, as any fellow account manager will know, these visits don’t always run smoothly. Clients can be uncooperative, traffic can slow down proceedings and sometimes resolutions just aren’t made. The best way to get the most out of your client visit is of course to have an agenda, but to also sometimes anticipate the worst and prepare for resolutions.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 27, 2020

Whether you are running a service-oriented business or a product-oriented one, a key factor to growing a stable company is building internal and external trust. Today’s post is by Robert J. Hall. Employees want assurance that leadership will make the right decisions to foster a productive work environment. Customers give their trust to a company that provides superior customer service, accountability, and competitive prices.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2020

Dealing with money issues is something most American adults are quite familiar with. While most people are adamant about living on a budget and spending within their means, there are financial situations that can derail these good financial habits. Having a bad credit score is something nearly 68 million Americans have to deal with. Your credit score is a way for lenders to see how much risk is associated with lending you money or approving you for a line of credit.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 27, 2020

The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. Readers learn how to: Use anger intelligently in the workplace. Recognize and deal with terminal politeness. Make decisions when no one else is making them. Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. Identify and leverage pessimism. Inspire others to take action.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2020

Options trading isn’t just for anyone; it’s got high-risk involved because everything is dependent on fluctuations in the market prices, how much you can afford to pay for the option and whether you should make the call to either sell or buy certain securities at its set price based on future dates — you’ve got to be experienced and knowledgeable about how brokerage systems work or you’ll end up with losses.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 27, 2020

It’s often said that history is written by the victorious, and whilst I’m sure that historians do try and teach events from a range of perspectives, it’s unquestionable that some narratives do dominate our impression of events. A recent study from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education explores how human rights and collective social movements are covered in school textbooks since World War II.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2020

One of my first managers frequently reminded us no one is irreplaceable. He would use the illustration of placing your hands in a bucket and then pulling them out. The level of the water doesn’t change much when one or two hands is removed. While I agree with him that we can all be replaced, I was never sure it was a healthy demonstration for building team morale.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 27, 2020

As so many societies around the world age, there is a growing concern about how our increasing life expectancy can provide us with a societal premium rather than a curse of more years spent in ill health. For many, the argument revolves around ensuring people retain independence in their own homes, whilst ensuring that they aren’t isolated and lonely as a result.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2020

The former editor of the Harvard Business Review remembers her esteemed colleague and friend.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 27, 2020

Is HR prepared for the increasing workplace demands of the future? HR professionals can be engulfed in a mix of doubt and indecision when this question is posed. But fear not, prominent HR expert Nicole Alvino is here to discuss key trends that will shape the modern workplace in 2020. 1. The battle against “fake news” in the workplace will come to a head.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2020

In this repeat episode, we honor the legacy of HBS professor Clayton Christensen, who passed away on January 23, 2020. The legendary management thinker was best known for his influential theory of “disruptive innovation,” which inspired a generation of executives and entrepreneurs. This HBR IdeaCast interview was originally published in 2016.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2020

Speaking in negative terms can have positive outcomes.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2020

Six things to consider when applying.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2020

They keep things fresh and fair.

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