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5 Reasons You Should NOT Set Goals

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

The idea that you should not set goals runs counter to what we’ve been taught. Numerous research studies over the years have established a strong link between goal-setting and success, motivation and confidence. For most people, setting goals can make the difference between mediocre and high performance. But not for everyone and not all the time. There […].

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Create a Soulful Solstice for New Beginnings

Lead Change Blog

December 21 marked the winter solstice and the darkest day of the year. This is the power of the pause, a time when the earth hunkers down, when plants draw deep into the earth and shelter under mounds of dirt while drawing strength for bursting forth in spring. What a powerful metaphor for all of us. Indeed, as we tread the threshold of a new year – after frantically closing off what remains to be done before the calendar flips and beginning to eagerly anticipate what will come over the n

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19 Leadership Traits To Focus On In 2019

Joseph Lalonde

You’re never done developing your leadership skills. The traits that make for a great leader can always be honed and improved. You only have to focus on what will make you better. But do you know where you need to focus? Most people do not and they struggle to improve their leadership capacity beyond their […] The post 19 Leadership Traits To Focus On In 2019 appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Top 10 Posts 2018: Leading in Context Blog

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Of the 52 individual posts published on the Leading in Context Blog in 2018, these 10 were the most popular.

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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 is Your Favorite Habit? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

It seems only appropriate that today, at the start of a new year, I talk about habits. And I’m starting with a question for you to think about to help you ensure that your habits are serving you as best as they can. Tweet it out: Habits are among the most powerful things in our […]. The post What is Your Favorite Habit? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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5 Ways to Bring Your Best When Schedules are Tight

Leadership Freak

In one study*, theology students at Princeton University stepped over a person in need. They were on their way to give a talk about the Good Samaritan.

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Starting Strong as a New Manager

Management Excellence

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‘I have some annoyance around the NO Christmas bonus.’

HR Digest

Dear Jane, I work in an industry where bonuses are common. My prior law firm handed two bonuses a year; one in June and the other in December. Last week, my boss took us to lunch at a bar and spent the entire time jabbing the “we can’t afford it” line with his fork. No Christmas bonus. Nothing. Zilch. I’ve killed it this past year and feel like I deserve a Christmas bonus.

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A Beautiful Song to Start Your New Year

Steve Farber

“Sons Of Abraham” by The Brothers Koren is one of my favorite songs, and I had the great joy of accompanying them in this special concert. This clip is from our first Extreme Leadership Experience at the beginning of 2018, and I think it’s a beautiful way to begin 2019. (By the way, The Brothers Koren will be joining us again this year for the 2nd Annual Extreme Leadership Experience , February 21-23, 2019 in San Diego–Register before January 10 to save $100!).

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How To Create A Heart, People-First Culture At Your Workplace

Eric Jacobson

If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.

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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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Business Politics Impacts – Cost of Litigation, Fines, and Payouts

Strategy Driven

Harassment litigation represents a catastrophic leadership failure. In these instances, exhibited aberrant behavior may be non-compliant with applicable laws. Such occurrences represent large one-time costs associated with court mandated payouts as well as reduced productivity, heightened distraction, and elevated attrition. Litigation events are acute occurrences unlike the more typically chronic workplace conditions resulting in diminished productivity, increased distraction, and elevated attr

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Temporary Human Resource Coordinator – AMA—American Management Association – Saranac Lake, NY

HR Digest

HR Jobs. Support various HR Initiatives and HR systems maintenance: Reports to the HR Generalist. AMA’s Temporary HR Coordinator will have hands-on experience in HR. $15 an hour From AMA—American Management Association - Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:27:37 GMT - View all Saranac Lake, NY jobs. Temporary Human Resource Coordinator - AMA—American Management Association - Saranac Lake, NY.

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3 Moving-Target Issues Every Leader Must Be Following

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Your challenge as a leader? Strive to fit these pieces together as the realities of our future workforce become ever more salient.

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3 Ways to Safeguard the Wellbeing and Productivity of Your Staff

Strategy Driven

As a business owner, you will almost certainly come to the point of needing to manage staff — assuming you aren’t there already. Though many businesses are born as single-person startups in the solopreneur-spirit, growth invariably brings with it the need for outsourcing of responsibilities. Of course, managing staff is not necessarily a straightforward and pain-free matter.

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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.