Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 6, 2019
The following is a guest piece by Valmira Rashiti. There is a constant, vicious cycle people talk about when referring to full employee engagement. Some will put the whole burden in the employer, assuming that the company is responsible for meeting all employee expectations and needs. Others will say that. Click to continue reading.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 6, 2019
When you ask someone what they do for a living, it’s not likely that they’ll answer with “Well, I sit in meetings all day.” But when you look at the average businessperson’s schedule, it’s clear that meetings make up a substantial part of many jobs—especially for those in leadership. Meetings are often dismissed as a waste of time, but meetings that have a clear purpose and are well run can actually make things go more smoothly and save time.
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Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 6, 2019
Something I’ve noticed over the years is that the word “fine” has an interesting connotation in our lives. It’s often used as a “conversation stopper” – a way to indicate that it’s good enough. But the question really needs to be: Is fine always a good thing? Is fine good enough? In today’s video, I […].
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 6, 2019
Tacos are made with crunchy shells. Soft shells are acceptable only when crunchy shells are unavailable. The only acceptable taco shell is Old El Paso’s “Stand N Stuff” flat bottom taco shell.
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Persuasive Powerhouse
AUGUST 6, 2019
I was mad. I didn’t get the kind of service I expected to get from a local company. After shelling out around eighty dollars for their work! So, I marched back to this business, and demanded to speak to the manager. I told him about the problem (and he could see that I was angry) and asked him to prove to me that I could trust him and the work of his company.
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HR Digest
AUGUST 6, 2019
We’re halfway through 2019, but there’s still plenty of time to cross out those goals you’ve set for the year. Don’t know where to start? Look no further than these self-improvement books of all time. 7 Best Self-Improvement Books Of All Time. 1. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. 2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. 3. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. 4.
David A Fields
AUGUST 6, 2019
As a consulting firm leader, you know that asking the right questions will reveal your prospect’s situation, uncover their hidden needs, and heighten the perceived value of your solution. Could you inquire more effectively and serve a deeper purpose by following certain rules? Yes. First, though, what is the role of questions? For most adults, … Continued.
Management Excellence
AUGUST 6, 2019
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CEO Insider
AUGUST 6, 2019
Any growth-focused CEO knows that without the tools that not only facilitate, but power growth, there will be setbacks and growing pains aplenty. Scaling a company is all well and good until you realize that the rudimentary tools put in place when you were just starting out can significantly hinder the growth process. This is […].
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The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 6, 2019
Journalism is nothing if not a profession in a state of flux, whether through the rise of social media to the influence of artificial intelligence. In Automating the News , Nicholas Diakopoulos provides an interesting overview of the way AI and analytics are changing the nature of journalism today. Rather than suggesting journalism is a dying profession ripe for automation, Diakopoulos instead portrays the industry as one that is augmented by AI, whether it’s by the production of automate
Thin Difference
AUGUST 6, 2019
How do you navigate questionable leadership ? When faced with a professional request that you find challenging, when do you comply and when do you advocate for yourself? In his article The Compliance Trap: The Snare of Short-Term Results , Eric Torrence shared a leadership struggle he faces at home and work. He suggested that forcing compliance can be a knee-jerk reaction for leaders, but that isn’t his ultimate goal.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 6, 2019
Anyone that has spent any time on social networks such as Twitter is almost certain to have encountered hate speech of some kind. Is such language particular to social media where people are emboldened by their anonymity, or is it more reflective of wider changes across society? That was the question posed by new research from New York University, and the data suggests there does indeed appear to be correlation between online racism and reports of hate crimes related to race, ethnicity or natio
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 6, 2019
Make good use of this advice from John Baldoni’s book, The Leader’s Guide To Speaking With Presence : When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions, such as “Tell me about…” or “Could you explain this?” Consider the “what if” question: “What if we looked at the situation like this?
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The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 6, 2019
The various crowd-based games that allow players to contribute to the advance of science at the same time as playing an enjoyable game is something I’ve touched upon numerous times, with research showing how beneficial these games have been to scientific progress. Arguably the most well known of these games is Eterna, which aims to help in the design of new RNA molecules.
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 6, 2019
Here are some great tips for how to set goals from the book, OnePage Talent Management , by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort: The Harder the Goal, the More It Motivates – There is a linear relationship between a goal’s difficulty and the amount of effort and performance the goal produces. Goals Aligned with Self-Interest Motivate the Most – Self-interest is a powerful motivational tool.
Leadership and Change
AUGUST 6, 2019
If you have some time to spare over the summer (or the winter, if you’re in the southern hemisphere), how do you recharge? Reading is a great way to both relax and recharge: great novels help you escape from the daily grind while non-fiction helps you learn new ideas and return to work inspired. I asked my network, clients, and. Read More. The post Recharging and Reading Over the Summer appeared first on Leadership & Change Magazine.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 6, 2019
The last few years has seen considerable discussion around the consequences of economic and technological disruption on jobs and livelihoods. As Oxford University’s Carl Benedikt Frey argues in The Technology Trap , such periods of disruption are far from new, and whilst mankind does eventually adapt to each period of change, there is a consistent phase of each revolution whereby those whose jobs are affected hit back.
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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.
Art Petty
AUGUST 6, 2019
If you're an executive or top manager staring at a new group you've been assigned to lead and concluding you've got a lineup that looks destined for last place, it's time to take action. Of course, most of those actions involve the person staring back at you in the mirror. Here's a process that will help: The post Stepping In to Lead a New Group? Try This Process to Grow Trust and Gain Performance appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.
Women on Business
AUGUST 6, 2019
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Ron Edmondson
AUGUST 6, 2019
I am frequently asked how to spur momentum. Every leader wants it, yet it often seems hard to attain – and once we experience momentum we always want more. I have been blessed to be part of some tremendous seasons of momentum in churches where I served as pastor or planter. We are beginning to experience some momentum again with Leadership Network.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2019
Matt Beane, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, finds that robots, machine learning, and AI are changing how we train for our jobs — not just how we do them. His study shows that robot-assisted surgery is disrupting the traditional learning pathway of younger physicians. He says this trend is emerging in many industries, from finance to law enforcement to education.
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Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 6, 2019
Welcome to the August Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of development, engagement, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Julie Winkle Giulioni contributed Growing Your Business Means Growing Your People. Julie shares: “It’s summer and we could all use a little light reading.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2019
Much of the advertising purchased during the Super Bowl is about selling corporate brands rather than products. Harvard Business School professor Shelle Santana discusses her case, “Super Bowl Storytelling,” (co-author: Jill Avery), regarding the art of storytelling on the world’s biggest television stage. Which stories win (or fumble) on game day?
Frank Sonnenberg Online
AUGUST 6, 2019
Did you ever ask yourself, where did the day go? Even though you had high hopes of getting stuff done, you didn’t clear your plate…again. Despite the fact that you worked tirelessly throughout the day, time simply got away from you. Sound familiar? It doesn’t matter if you’re at the office or doing chores at home, you have only so many hours in the day.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2019
First, acknowledge past failures.
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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2019
Establish a unifying purpose.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 6, 2019
Lessons from 8 U.S. firms including Twitter and Patagonia.
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