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The Flow of Organizational Culture

Lead Change Blog

Interested in learning more about organizational studies? Jim MacQueen, the author of The Flow of Organizational Culture , shares how new thinking and theory can help organizational leaders to navigate to a stronger organizational culture. His book presents a new approach to organizational culture based on the ontologies of process metaphysics, complexity theory, and social constructionism.

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Top 10 2020: Leading in Context Blog

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Of the 52 individual posts published on the Leading in Context Blog in 2020, these 10 were the most popular. See if you notice a theme that connects these new topics that readers accessed most frequently.

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Plans are Worthless: Why We Should Plan Anyway

RapidStart Leadership

Eisenhower told a roomfull of military planners that "plans are worthless." Here's what he meant and how understanding his intent can help us face the next emergency. The post Plans are Worthless: Why We Should Plan Anyway appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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My Top 10 Leadership Insights Of 2020

Tanveer Naseer

No matter where you live on this pale blue dot, one thing we all share in common is the sentiment of seeing the start of a new year as a new beginning. As an opportunity to begin anew and set goals that will help us do better over the next. Click to continue reading.

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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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What Would Your Mom Think Of That?

Joseph Lalonde

Integrity Still Matters. I recently read a story about long-distance runners Abel Mutai and Ivan Fernandez. It is heart-warming and a great reminder that integrity still matters. Here’s what the Facebook story shared: In a race, athlete Abel Mutai representing Kenya was just a few feet from the finish line, but he was confused with the signage & […].

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The Most Powerful Words You Hear

Leadership Freak

People may notice your strengths, but until your inner voice agrees, you reject affirmations. Your inner voice is more powerful than external voices. Words aren’t magic, but they are rudders.

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Regards? Or is it ‘Thanks’? Here are the worst email mistakes

HR Digest

From cringey sign offs to annoying email faux pas, these are the worst email mistakes everyone makes. Work collaboration may have moved on to work sharing apps that collate, use calendars, schedule appointments, and whatnot, but a vast majority of workers still use emails to communicate officially. And when using this method of communication, there are bound to be some pet-peeves that people have about how people write and what email etiquettes to follo w.

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5 Businesses You Can Start Without Any Prior Experience

Strategy Driven

When starting a business, it is vital to find something that is appealing that the person will enjoy doing. It is pointless to choose an industry that they see as tedious or unrewarding. By choosing a niche that they like, the person is more likely to succeed and dedicate more time to the venture. They can start the business easily and won’t have to jump through a lot of hoops to get started. 1.

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The Most Effective Covid Control Measures

The Horizons Tracker

This year has seen vaccines for the Covid-19 virus rolled out across much of the world, suggesting an end may finally be on the horizon for the pandemic that has plagued the world for the past year. The road to recovery remains in the distance, however, and in the meantime, we will still require measures to stop the spread of the virus. New research from the Rotman School explores the effectiveness of Covid-19 control measures in 40 jurisdictions across the United States, examining not only the

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Finding Specialist Suppliers for Your Unique Business Needs

Strategy Driven

Does your business do something unique or different? If so, then you’re probably doing it for the sake of standing out, to improve your products, or to get your brand noticed. This is an excellent strategy when starting a business for the first time. First impressions matter, so doing something unique and different can help you stand out. Unfortunately, being different in the world of business can be difficult and expensive.

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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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Does Misinformation Start With Us?

The Horizons Tracker

Many things have defined 2020, but the way in which misinformation has distorted our understanding of, and response to, COVID-19 has been especially prominent. Various hypotheses exist to explain why misinformation is so rampant, from government interference to cybercrime, but new research from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management suggests the real culprit is somewhat closer to home.

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5 types of print marketing that could help your business to improve its bottom line

Strategy Driven

“Print marketing is dead.” Where have you previously heard or read that phrase? Probably in quite a few places. However, the figures tell a different story: in 2017 alone, printing marketing generated a 190% stronger response than in the year prior, while 43% more customers responded to direct mail in that period. Paradoxically, the increased digitization of marketing might have created an environment where the tangibility of print marketing materials is now much easier to appreciate.

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3 Steps to Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Still need a resolution for 2021? Try being kinder to yourself. Learn how you can set the tone for a successful year by being more conscious of negative thoughts and self-critical tendencies. I’m pretty sure I can safely say that individuals who read our blog are achievers. You work hard, seek to develop your skills, and look forward to the next goal in front of you.

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Worried About Safety? Make Armed Security Your Priority

Strategy Driven

It is natural for humans to worry about people and things they love. It can be your business, employees, customers, and of course, your own life. But sadly, it’s not possible to protect all of these on your own. You need to take the help of someone. But, who can you trust to protect your most prized possessions? Well, the accurate answer would be ‘professional security, particularly armed security.’ Armed security guards are best for protecting you and your business from all ki

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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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Why Haven Healthcare Failed

Harvard Business Review

Despite being backed by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, the company is disbanding less than three years after its launch.

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The three business decisions that are too important to make on your own

Strategy Driven

If you run your own business, you’re likely considered an expert in your industry. The only problem is that you might not be an expert in everything else it takes to run a successful business. With that in mind, here are three business decisions you should always look for the guidance of experts before making any big moves. Marketing. When you think of your company’s most important departments, you might think about the design staff that plan your new range of products, the production staf

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Blockchain Is Changing How Companies Can Engage with Customers

Harvard Business Review

Lessons from Canada’s largest digital payments company.

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Why Support Is So Important In Helping The Unemployed

The Horizons Tracker

Unemployment has been an understandable concern throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with governments not only striving to ensure people don’t lose their jobs to begin with but also working to help them back into work as quickly as possible again should they face redundancy. New research from the University of Cologne highlights the important role caseworkers at the employment office play in helping people back into work.

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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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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 101 (with Richemont’s Doug Melville)

Harvard Business Review

We answer questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion that can be awkward to ask at work.

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Why Earn a DNP?

Strategy Driven

If you’re already a nurse or you’re considering pursuing a career in nursing, you may want to think about earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Does it require more time spent on your education? Yes. Will it take a bit longer than becoming an RN? Yes. But, the benefits definitely outweigh what you might initially be giving up. Just what are those benefits?

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Cybersecurity Is Not (Just) a Tech Problem

Harvard Business Review

Four steps to building a company culture that reinforces your IT initiatives.

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Big Tech and a Decade of Antitrust with Cory Doctorow

Harvard Business Review

How a future wave of antitrust lawsuits will transform big tech and unleash innovation.

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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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Are They Mad at Me…or Are They Just Blunt?

Harvard Business Review

Five tips for working with a colleague who doesn’t mince words.

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Crush Your Next Virtual Presentation

Harvard Business Review

A little prep can go a long way.

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