Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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How to Get People to Do What You Ask (Influence Without Authority)

Rich Gee Group

Listen to the audio Listen, I get it: trying to get someone to do what you need - when theyre higher up than you or not even in your department - can feel like youre yelling into a void, especially if they talk down to you. Or worse, if they brush you off like youre not worth their time. Ive been there, and it can be frustrating as hell. But heres the thing: influence isnt all about titles.

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Trust And Leadership: 4 Proven Practices To Inspire High-Performing Teams

Tanveer Naseer

One of the highlights of hosting my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast has been the chance to interview Stephen M.R. Covey twice, exploring how successful leaders develop trust within their organizations.

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The Outsider Advantage: How Leaders Like Medtronic’s CFO Are Rewriting the Rules of Success

N2Growth Blog

When Fortune highlighted Medtronics appointment of Thierry Piton as CFO, it wasnt just a leadership hiring updateit was a referendum on modern leadership. As N2Growths CEO with over 25 years in the industry, having placed and consulted private and public organizations across the globe ranging from early-stage start-ups and NGOs, to Fortune 100 companies and top-tier higher educational institutions, Ive long argued that clinging to industry tenure as the gold standard for executives is like using

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Our Human Journey

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton The human journey. Were all taking it, but we dont always know where its headed. We cant always see where weve been until later, when we have the long-term perspective and can begin to make sense of the twists and turns weve taken throughout our lives.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Leading Feelings During One-On-Ones

Leadership Freak

Leading feelings begins with setting intentions. How will people feel after their one-on-one with you? Focus on two areas. How will they feel about themselves and their work? You cant make people feel something. Leading feelings require influence, not coercion.

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Eight Times To Tell Stories In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities.

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How To Be Indispensable At Work

Eric Jacobson

Bruce Tulgan s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. Tulgan says that what truly sets go-to people apart is how they think and what they do, including: They understand the peculiar mathematics of real influence doing the right thing for the long term.

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The Continuing Decline In American Workplace Wellbeing

The Horizons Tracker

Workplace well-being in the United States has steadily declined in recent years as companies pull back from the supportive and flexible environments they created during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. A survey of over 1.5 million employees at more than 2,500 U.S. organizations found that well-being spiked in 2020 but has since fallen as workers return to offices and lose some of the flexibility that had improved work-life balance.

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Immigration Raids: How Employers Can Protect Their Business By Staying Compliant With ICE Laws

HR Digest

Immigration raids are likely to increase under the current administration, but employers can be prepared and stay compliance by understanding why ICE raids take place, and how to prepare for workplace immigration raids, and what to do if ICE comes to their workplace. The current administration has thrown a lot for employers to understand and enforce, from Januarys anti-DEI policy to recent immigration raids that have been occurring across the nation.

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Use the 5 Whys of Critical Thinking

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Repeatedly asking yourself “why?” is an effective tool to get to the root cause of your problems and gain insights on how to solve them. One of the most effective critical thinking toolsI’ve ever come across is the five whys.When I was a young analyst as a consultant,I was at a client engagement,and I was responsible for doing a lot of analysis.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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“Doing the degree apprenticeship was probably the best decision I could have made”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Doing the degree apprenticeship was probably the best decision I could have made Written by Dave Waller Wednesday 05 February 2025 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Teaching her everything from project management to how to defeat imposter syndrome, Jessica Bounds degree apprenticeship unlocked the world of higher education and boosted her presence at work Jessica Bound didnt enter higher education the first time round.

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Which Go To Market Playbook Should You Choose?

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Geoffrey A. Moore Life-cycle go-to-market has been the focus of much of my lifes work, and I had the opportunity to recap that experience at a recent chalk talk at the HackerDoJo in Mountain View. It turned out that most of what I had to say was captured on a single slide.

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“Be brave and try things out”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Be brave and try things out Written by Dave Waller Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email May Ho CMgr FCMI, an educator and entrepreneur, has used curiosity, opportunity and a sense of service to build a career in education. Heres how it all led to helping others, and how CMI played its part How did I get where I am?

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Don’t Let Bad Time Management Undermine Your Leadership

Harvard Business Review

Five common mistakes to avoid.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Does It Matter If People Don’t Trust Fact Checkers?

The Horizons Tracker

Misinformation spreads quickly on social media, and fact-checkers have become a key line of defense. But what happens when people dont trust the fact-checkers themselves? A new study from MITs Sloan School of Management reveals something surprising: even when users are skeptical of fact-checkers, the warning labels these groups provide still help slow the spread of false information.

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The Challenge of Navigating U.S. Employment Law in 2025

Harvard Business Review

Companies must prepare for a patchwork of new regulations to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain trust with employees.

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How to Give Your Team the Feedback They Actually Need

Harvard Business Review

Focus on developing their strengths instead of pointing out their weaknesses.

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The Key to Sustaining an Enduring Competitive Advantage

Harvard Business Review

If you’re leading growth strategy for your organization, this episode is for you.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.