Leading in Context

DECEMBER 1, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Are your leaders prepared for the year ahead? Each day will bring new challenges, and to succeed within ethical boundaries, we’ll all need a clear picture of “good leadership.” This series is an annual tradition and this year’s posts include 22 quotes (each linked to a post with leadership guidance) to inspire you to grow your leadership skills to be ready for whatever 2022 may bring.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There’s an annual tradition that plays out this time of the year for most leaders where they split their focus between making sure they close out whatever goals or plans they had for the last quarter, and looking ahead to the next year and what need to be the new. Click to continue reading.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. Fixed. How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy E Herman. With Amy Herman’s Fixed., we now have access to what the FBI, NATO, the State Department, Interpol, Scotland Yard, and many more organizations and their leaders have been using to solve their most intractable problems.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Good ideas aren’t necessarily useful. Any idea that you can’t act on today is a glamourous distraction. Useful ideas are actionable today. A bucket full of good ideas is paralyzing.

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leaderCommunicator

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Strategic planning can be an intense process and it makes sense to celebrate when the plan is complete, but that doesn’t mean all the work is done. In fact, having a strategy is really just the first step. What you do with that strategy is what makes or breaks a business. Of course, implementation is key, but there’s a step in between that is all too often overlooked and under-appreciated: communicating the strategy.

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Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Leader vs. Manager: Important Differences You Should Be Aware About Should a manager be a leader? Check 6 aspects that differentiate these roles and find out whether managers should embrace leadership. Organizations try to blur the boundaries between positions, leveraging multitasking. The same goes for managers and leaders. Can you use these concepts interchangeably, or […].

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic era has been challenging on many levels, but with so many of us working from home, it has prevented an inevitable blurring of our work/life boundaries. Research from Portland State University highlights the importance of the right mindset for work in such circumstances. The researchers find that when we mentally reconnect to work each day, such as by thinking about the tasks we wish to achieve, what events are on our agenda, or the situations we might face, before we start our day,

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

How do two incredibly different people work together in a productive manner? We have all worked with people who are incredibly rational. They explain their decisions in a logical, straightforward way. Others are more sympathetic and “feel” easily. How do the thinkers and the feelers maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses? Devora Zack’s book, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work , tackles these issues and offers a workplace guide.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In the venture capital world, it’s well known that female founders receive less backing than their male peers, but this is not confined to the entrepreneurial world, with research from Ohio State University revealing that female scientists are also likely to have their ideas devalued. The researchers tracked the flow of ideas to adoption and found that even some of the most celebrated breakthroughs in biomedical research had a tougher time gaining approval when the research teams were domi

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 1, 2021

More than 100 years ago, Teddy Roosevelt delivered a speech at Le Sorbonne, University of Paris, titled Citizenship in a Republic, popularly known for its passage “the man in the arena.” Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady saw this quote every day in the locker room during his time at the University of Michigan. […]. The post Prevailing in the Arena appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. The research shows that even $400 invested via a platform like DonorsChoose can have a real impact, especially for lower-income students.

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Niagara Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2021

How do some individuals thrive in a climate of constant change , make decisions with incomplete information, and quickly shift to capabilities on new opportunities? In essence, these people have figured out how to survive in a VUCA world.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Smartphones generally don’t have a particularly good reputation when it comes to helping us engage in the kind of focused work that is the bedrock of education. At least that’s the suggestion made by new research from Aalto University. The researchers examined the use of smartphones in universities to understand how it impacts the achievement of pupils.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There is a question that comes with the holiday season and it is “Do you have to send holiday cards?” The answer to this question is not simple since a holiday greeting card is not always a good way to greet someone and send good wishes. An email will be a better choice. . In this article, we reveal the best points about holiday card etiquette and why you should use the right etiquette to send someone good holiday wishes.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A few years ago research revealed that Black hosts on Airbnb were earning less than their white peers. It was a finding that prompted the platform to change its algorithm, with the revenue gap narrowed as a result. Research from the Rotman School at the University of Toronto highlights, however, that the voluntary algorithm was only successful in narrowing the gap when Black hosts adopted it.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Occasionally a young father will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to make the most of the family time they have while their children are still at home. I love that question and don’t know many parents at my stage in life that wouldn’t love somewhat of a “do-over” on some things.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A guide to the tools that can make your distributed workplace work.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Covid period was one of the biggest mass experimentations in remote learning ever undertaken, with social distancing restrictions prompting many schools to revert to virtual learning en masse. It’s a period that is usually framed in a negative sense, with parents, pupils, and teachers struggling to adapt to the changes. Research from the University of Alberta reminds us that it did bring some benefits too, however.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Research suggests that setting (loose) goals can help you recharge more effectively.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

New research suggests many managers don’t — but machine learning can help close the gap.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

New research suggests that giving teams more autonomy doesn’t always pay off.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A leader who feels stuck learns how to regain his confidence and move forward with his career.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Veteran AI scientist Murray Shanahan joins Azeem Azhar to discuss the history and future of artificial intelligence.

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