Leading Blog
AUGUST 11, 2020
F ULL-SPECTRUM THINKING is not common, and never has it been. And as the world becomes more complex, confused, and scrambled, it has never been more critical. Bob Johansen describes full-spectrum thinking as “the ability to seek patterns and clarity across gradients of possibility—outside, across, beyond, or maybe even without any boxes or categories—while resisting false certainty.”.
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 11, 2020
If you’re like me, you went to school for a long time. And 13 or more years will teach you that knowledge is what “wins” the game of school. So if knowledge is a good thing (and it is!), where’s the danger? Tweet it out: Make your goal to know more, not to know it […]. The post The Danger of Being a Know-it-All – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Lead Change Blog
AUGUST 11, 2020
“Unbelievable how fast a year goes by! I just got the email that it’s time to fill out the 360 evaluation on the boss. Are we sticking with our usual ‘ he’s great’ storyline again this year?”. “Well of course, we are. Why tell the truth and rock the boat? I don’t want to look for another job in this economy.”. This small work team had given their boss Joe good marks on his 360-evaluation for the last two years, even though those positives weren’t warranted.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 11, 2020
Vampires grease back their hair because they have no reflection. Life sucks and you’re a mess if you never look in the mirror. Socrates was right, “The unexamined life is not worth living.
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RapidStart Leadership
AUGUST 11, 2020
How do you keep going when it is hard to keep going? These three ideas can help you finish whatever marathon you happen to be running. The post 3 Ways to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 11, 2020
Taking the first steps into any profession is an exciting transition, and that’s certainly true when you’re starting out in leadership. You’ve worked hard to advance in your career, and in turn you’ve been rewarded with a leadership position. But in a sense, that’s where you stop. Where you served yourself when you were working to advance your career, now as a leader you’re called to serve others.
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Modern Servant Leader
AUGUST 11, 2020
Recently, I partnered with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert, Glen Guyton from GuyStar Enterprises, to help business executives better address racial inequality in their workplace and industry. This 1 hour session was an abridged version of a 4 part, 4 hour series, based on the following books: White Fragility: Why it’s so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 11, 2020
The lack of the kind of employment protection afforded to salaried workers makes the lot of freelance workers somewhat more perilous than their peers, and new research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed highlights this all too clearly. The analysis shows that the average income of freelancers fell by 25% during the second quarter of 2020 as the financial impact of Covid hit home.
The Practical Leader
AUGUST 11, 2020
In his book, Going Deep , psychologist, Ian Percy outlines a useful change framework. The PIES model helps to chart the depth of commitment to personal, team, or organizational change. The deeper the commitment, the more lasting the change. The first and most superficial level is Political. Appearances are everything. We make a “politically correct” change to show that we’ll “get with the program.” The next level is Intellectual.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 11, 2020
As nations around the world shift from containing the coronavirus that has wreaked so much havoc towards a strategy of living more alongside the virus, the ability to reduce the health implications and mortality for those infected will be crucial. A new study highlights how artificial intelligence can play a part. The research, which was part of EIT Health’s Digital Control Centre for Covid-19 project began in April 2020 and has shown promising signs of being able to stratify and personal
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Strategy Driven
AUGUST 11, 2020
In 2020 the business landscape has experienced a wild ride. In a matter of months, the tried and tested analogue working world has shifted almost entirely to a digital way of life. Gone were the conference halls and meeting rooms, in came the online meetings and webinars. But with so many new users starting with virtual conferencing from scratch, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the jargon.
David A Fields
AUGUST 11, 2020
If you love data and can gaze lovingly for hours at a well-crafted spreadsheet, then you may hanker for a vast array of meters to judge the progress of your consulting firm; something like an airplane cockpit. Conversely, if numbers aren’t really your bag then you might prefer the dashboard from the 1962 Morris Minor … Continued. The post The Three Vital Signs Your Consulting Firm Should Track appeared first on David A.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 11, 2020
The spread of misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic has been almost as virulent as the virus itself, thus hampering any efforts from health officials to successfully counter the spread throughout society. This challenge has existed alongside concern that excessive consumption of Covid media is harming our mental health, with these worries especially prevalent during the early days of the pandemic.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 11, 2020
Starting a business comes with a lot of responsibilities and challenges, but it can be one of the most satisfying experiences you’ll ever have, especially if it becomes a success! Of course, anyone starting a new business venture has such intentions, but there are some key elements that entrepreneurs must get right to succeed. One of these things is the branding of a company and building brand awareness.
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 11, 2020
The internet has become part of our society in just about every possible way, and it has certainly revolutionized the way we do business. No matter the sector, buying, trading, and selling goes on every day with new companies and products emerging all the time. The result is an incredibly competitive marketplace which often feels saturated with small, medium, and large organizations vying for visibility.
The Center For Leadership Studies
AUGUST 11, 2020
If you are a manager … does that automatically make you a leader? And is it possible for you to be a leader … without being a manager? These questions (and probably about 500 more) have motivated countless articles over the years trying to differentiate leadership from management … and vice-versa. So, here it is! The last thing you will ever have to endure on the topic!
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 11, 2020
No matter your company or industry, one thing is true: you’re working on projects. And the truth is that these projects don’t always go well. In fact, did you know that 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the last 12 months? It doesn’t have to be this way. With effective project management, you can stay on top of your company’s various projects and priorities.
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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.
HR Digest
AUGUST 11, 2020
A California judge has ordered Uber and Lyft to reclassify their workers from independent contractors to employees with benefits in a landmark judgment that will affect gig workers and especially the ride-hailing service drivers. Superior Court Judge Ethan Schulman has ruled that Lyft and Uber’s thousands of contract drivers should be given the same benefits under labor law as other full-time employees.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 11, 2020
Outsourcing can often receive a bad rap. In the business world, both big and small, many shun outsourcing due to preconceived notions about what it is and what its outcomes are. The truth of the matter, though, is that many companies are finding great benefits to partnering with external agencies or companies as it helps foster growth and efficiency.
Coaching Ourselves
AUGUST 11, 2020
The world needs more women in positions of power and influence. Our latest women-only module, “Women Rising: Breaking the Habits that Hold You Back” is co-written by the power team of leadership expert, Sally Helgesen and bestselling leadership coach, Marshall Goldsmith. Exceptionally, this module is designed to be used by women only! . Sally and Marshall have observed over the years that women often face different sorts of challenges in the workplace than men.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2020
Wharton professor Jonah Berger explains why so many people fail to change others’ minds — and what we can do about it.
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Frank Sonnenberg Online
AUGUST 11, 2020
Some people learn from mistakes ; others don’t. That said, some mistakes could be avoided in the first place if people learned from the mistakes of others. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”. Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned. Do You Learn from Others?
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2020
Lessons from Europe on preparing for the challenges ahead.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2020
Everyone needs a break.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 11, 2020
Cut it down to one line.
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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.
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