Fri.Feb 08, 2019

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Henry Mintzberg’s Bedtime Stories for Managers

Leading Blog

M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In that sense I’m not sure it’s good to read just before drifting off.) The stories—a collection or repurposed blog posts —are meant to be pondered. The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers.

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Making the Turn: 10 Warning Signs You aren’t Shifting from Founder to Leader

N2Growth Blog

By Thomas Brattle Gannett and Dr. Greg Giuliano. You came up with an awesome idea. Your singular focus has been to make it real. You started a company. You got funding. Maybe you’re looking for Series B or C funding now. Maybe you’re prepping for the IPO. Congratulations! You’re ready to scale or go public. You’ve gotten this far. What could go wrong?

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You Can’t Keep Looking Back

Joseph Lalonde

If you want to move forward, you have to give up doing something. That something is looking back. Constantly looking back to the past will hinder you from moving forward. From becoming a better husband. From being a better husband. And from being a better leader. It’s hard to look forward and away from the […] The post You Can’t Keep Looking Back appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Don’t Assume the Worst

Next Level Blog

When I asked communications expert, Dr. Nick Morgan , for his one best piece of advice for anyone who wants to be a more effective virtual communicator, his answer was quick, simple and powerful, “Don’t assume the worst.” Here’s the back story on why Nick offered that advice and how you can apply it for positive outcomes. Towards the end of last year, I interviewed Nick about what he learned in writing his latest book on how to communicate effectively through virtual platforms like email, text,

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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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From Polio to Three Gold Medals – Wilma Rudolph

Leadership Freak

“My doctors told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.” Wilma Rudolph.

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Weekly Round-Up: 6 Behaviors to Avoid as a Leader, What the CEO of Microsoft Pursues, How to Do Inclusion Right, Leading With an Open Mind, The Value of the Obvious

leaderCommunicator

Welcome to my weekly round-up of the best-of-the-best recent leadership and communication blog posts. Six Behaviors That Will Block Your Leadership Success By Kathy Caprino ( @kathycaprino via @Forbes ), Forbes “I’ve observed key behaviors that set great leaders apart from those who demoralize and undermine their employees.

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Today's Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobson

As leaders, let's take a few minutes today to be sure we are doing all of the following: 1. Praise when compliments are earned. 2. Be decisive. 3. Say "Thank You" and sincerely mean it. 4. Show and demonstrate trust. 5. Communicate clearly. 6. Listen carefully. 7. Teach something new. 8. Work hard and lend a hand when deadlines are tight. 9. Show respect for everyone on your team. 10.

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6 Qualities of a Good Boss

Strategy Driven

It is easy to distinguish what makes a bad boss, but describing what makes a good one can be difficult, with many bosses being mediocre. Why is it important that you be a good boss, though? Lack of employee satisfaction may force good workers to leave and provide a bad reputation for both your company and you, as the boss. Online forums and discussions make it extremely easy for businesses to be bad-mouthed and can damage the perception of potential new employees and customers.

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Start Meetings On Time

Eric Jacobson

You call a meeting. Chances are one or more people will show up late. Perhaps 10 minutes late. If there are six people waiting on the latecomers, that's 10 minutes times 6. Sixty minutes. One hour of collective wasted time. If you hold a lot of meetings that each start late, the wasted time will really add up. So, start your meetings on time. It won't take long before the habitual latecomers will start coming on time, particularly if you start your meetings with a piece of really important news

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Ethical Viewpoints & Environmental Investments: Helping Your Business Profit Emotionally (Without Wasting Profit)

Strategy Driven

For every business leader out there, it can feel like stepping into the unknown from time to time, whether we believe we are making wise investments or not. Sometimes we forge a path all of our own, but sometimes we go with the grain. As far as the modern industries are concerned, money is tight, yet we are still expected to comply with numerous rules and regulations.

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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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Knowing When To Say Thank You To Your Customers

Eric Jacobson

In your leadership role, it's vital that your team members know how to deliver excellent customer service. " Knock Your Socks Off " type service as book editor Ann Thomas and Jill Applegate would say. Part of delivering excellent customer service is saying "Thank You" to your customers and knowing when to say "Thank You". Thomas and Applegate recommend telling your customers "Thank You" during at least these nine situations : When they do business with you.every time.

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Mgr Business Process Analyst – Teva Pharmaceuticals – Bombay, NY

HR Digest

HR Jobs. The Corporate Systems Analyst is responsible for the successful management of existing core HR systems and related processes end-to-end from understanding. From Adicio - Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:44:16 GMT - View all Bombay, NY jobs. Mgr Business Process Analyst - Teva Pharmaceuticals - Bombay, NY. The post Mgr Business Process Analyst – Teva Pharmaceuticals – Bombay, NY appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Neuroscience Is Going to Change How Businesses Understand Their Customers

Harvard Business Review

IKEA has used it to make decisions about its business model.

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Production Supervisor – North Country Dairy, LLC – North Lawrence, NY

HR Digest

HR Jobs. Key Responsibilities: Reports directly to Plant Manager. Manage all areas of the Packaging Department which include the following. Continuous Improvement. From North Country Dairy, LLC - Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:57:20 GMT - View all North Lawrence, NY jobs. Production Supervisor - North Country Dairy, LLC - North Lawrence, NY. The post Production Supervisor – North Country Dairy, LLC – North Lawrence, NY appeared first on The HR Digest.

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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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How Leaders Can Open Up to Their Teams Without Oversharing

Harvard Business Review

It’s all about recognizing boundaries.

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Getting Over Your Fear of Cold Calling Customers

Harvard Business Review

48% of B2B salespeople are afraid of cold calling.

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How Recruiters Can Stay Relevant in the Age of LinkedIn

Harvard Business Review

Headhunters need to find new ways to create value.

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