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My Top 10 Leadership Insights To Date – A 10 Year Retrospective

Tanveer Naseer

Every now and then there’s a moment in time that reflects different milestones and with it, conjures up different outlooks and perspectives. As a temporal milestone, January 2020 certainly fits this description as it reflects not only the beginning of a new year, but also the start of a brand. Click to continue reading.

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January 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the January Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Communication. Mary Schaefer of BizCatalyst 360 shared Employee Feedback: It’s More Than Words – Part 2. Mary summarizes: “As leaders, when we are connected to our noble intentions to support what employees are capable of, even their capacity for trying, we elevate the often-avo

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How Do the Best Leaders Avoid Miscommunication

Lead from Within

Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all leadership skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people and to understand what is being said to us, the foundation of productivity and strong relationships. It was Dale Carnegie who stated, in How to Win Friends and Influence People , that 90 percent of all management problems are caused by miscommunication.

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Jolly Rancher Leadership – It’s Not About the Candy

RapidStart Leadership

Jolly Rancher leadership isn't about handing out candy, it's about being where we are most needed and helping our teams when their stuggle is greatest. The post Jolly Rancher Leadership – It’s Not About the Candy appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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A Superior Response to “What Makes Your Consulting Firm Better?”

David A Fields

You know a rain barrel full of reasons why your consulting firm is better than other firms that do what you do. Among the reasons, of course, is you. Your experience and ideas and unique perspective. Hence, when Bethany Buttonwerk asked you why her company should work with your consulting firm instead of others she’s … Continued. The post A Superior Response to “What Makes Your Consulting Firm Better?

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Is Politically Correct Correct? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

When I started researching and working on this Remarkable TV episode, I discovered that like much of our language, the meaning of the words ‘politically correct’ have changed over time – leading people to have very different opinions on the meaning of the words. And given this, I don’t think that they are very effective […].

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How to Strengthen Your Personal Leadership Brand

Center for Creative Leadership

Chances are, you spend at least some time thinking about your reputation at work. You may wonder how a recent initiative you led influenced how colleagues think of you, or worry if your boss considers a recent mistake part of a larger issue you struggle with, or fret about whether your direct reports look up to you as a leader. But have you ever thought about your personal leadership brand?

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How to Avoid Freezing in Hot Moments

Leadership Freak

THE FIRST BOOK GIVEAWAY of 2020! 20 copies available!!

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Tips to Reduce Loan Burdens

Strategy Driven

There are several reasons that can lead to debt: unforeseen expenses, medical emergencies, loss of employment, etc. When it gets out of hand, it can easily affect your psychological and physical health. The first thing to know is that this situation can affect everyone. And even if the situation may seem overwhelming, you should also know that it is not final and that solutions exist.

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10 Energizing Verbs To Use More Often

Eric Jacobson

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong. Use these 13 energizing verbs more often when communicating: Discover (instead of See) Explore (instead of Discuss) Radiate (instead of Display) Uncover (instead of Show) Transform (instead of Change) Engage (instead of Involve) Mobilize (instead of Gather) Stretch (instead of Develop) Boost (instead of Increase) Propel (instead of Move) Deliver (instead of Give) Grasp (instead of Under

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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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4 Signs Your Business Needs a Storage Service

Strategy Driven

There comes a time when every commercial retail or wholesale business requires a space that is more than their current capacity. The first go-to in this case that strikes the minds of the owners is to consider additional space on rent, which can prove very expensive and can double the cost especially when you are already running your primary office on a rented space.

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Your Leadership Guidepost For 2020

Eric Jacobson

Today's leadership thought is John Wesley's Rule : Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.

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Leadership Caffeine Podcast #33—Whitney Johnson

Management Excellence

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The “Secret” and Hardest Part for Pastors Attempting Church Revitalization

Ron Edmondson

There is a part of church revitalization we don’t talk about much – if ever. Yet, pastors think about it a lot. I know this from personal experience and from talking to literally dozens of pastors attempting church revitalization. Although it is a secret, I’m convinced it’s the hardest thing any pastor will face who wants to see a declining established church ever thrive again.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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Why Communication Is Key for a Successful Merger

CEO Insider

This past September, Vox employees learned of their company’s merger with New York Media by reading about it in The New York Times. There was no announcement from leadership or transition plan from human resources, just a report in the news media that left people at both organizations rattled and scrambling for answers. Employees are a company’s biggest […].

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The New Database To Help Robots Learn

The Horizons Tracker

Databases such as ImageNet have long been the bedrock of the AI revolution we’re experiencing today. With 14 million or so images, they provide a vast repository of content with which to train algorithms. It’s a trick that roboticists are attempting to replicate with a new database, known as RoboNet. The project, which is documented in a recently published paper , contains a host of annotated videos showing robots performing various tasks.

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Don’t Start the New Year Losing Touch With Reality

The Practical Leader

What if you invited me into your house and I sprayed a noxious gas that made you and your family sick? What if I also dumped a big barrel of stinking sewage on your kitchen floor? You’d likely have me arrested. You’d get out of the house until the mess is cleaned up and the air’s safe again. Yet we watch toxic videos, read poisonous social media feeds, or consume contaminated news.

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Leadership Caffeine Podcast #33—Whitney Johnson

Art Petty

Entrepreneur and innovation and disruption theorist, Whitney Johnson, joins Art Petty on the Leadership Caffeine podcast to discuss the latest edition of her book, Disrupt Yourself. The post Leadership Caffeine Podcast #33—Whitney Johnson appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. Related Stories Leadership Caffeine Podcast #33—Whitney Johnson - Enclosure Leadership Caffeine Podcast #32—Marc Effron Leadership Caffeine Podcast #32—Marc Effron - Enclosure.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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How Narcissistic Leaders Squash Collaboration

The Horizons Tracker

Various studies have highlighted the preponderance of narcissistic leaders in our organizations, and indeed many would attribute the success of leaders such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs to their particular determination, vision and extreme levels of self-confidence. Indeed, so beneficial are these traits deemed to be that their negative characteristics are seen as an acceptable part of the deal.

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Season of Generosity: More Deming Gifts for You!

Deming Institute

Wow. This community’s support of the Season of Generosity campaign was truly humbling and inspiring. We came together, as Deming people, to ensure that we can continue to carry on his work and teachings. Because of people like you, we raised $22,987! That means more people accessing our free resources such as this blog and our podcast. More and better quality learning events.

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How High-Speed Trains Affect The Mobility Of Talent

The Horizons Tracker

The 350km High Speed 2 project from London to the north-west of England has been beset with problems and cost over-runs since it was officially kicked off in 2017 to the extent that various public figures suggest that losses should be cut and the project kicked into the long grass. With the cost ceiling seemingly growing all the time, it’s a temptation that is understandable, but new research provides a timely reminder as to the benefit of high speed rail links between major cities.

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Can Capitalism Be Fixed by Making Companies More Just?

Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business School professor Ethan Rouen and Charlie Wang explore whether capitalism is broken and if JUST Capital’s performance evaluation rubric and strategies for exerting influence are likely to be effective in improving corporate behavior. Their case is titled, “Measuring Impact at JUST Capital.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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‘Upskilling’ a top priority for the decade ahead

HR Digest

Expert Q&A with Jason Tyszko on how to raise the skills of your employees to meet upcoming automation challenges. . Last year, Tesla’s Elon Musk admitted that the company’s over-reliance on automation was partly to blame for missed production targets and months of ‘manufacturing hell.’ “Yes, excessive automation at Tesla was a mistake,” he said.

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Setting a High Bar for Your Customer Service

Harvard Business Review

Horst Schulze, cofounder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, started out cleaning ashtrays as a busboy before working his way up through some of the world’s best hotels and becoming COO of Ritz-Carlton and later CEO of Capella Hotel Group. He shares the principles of stellar customer service to which he credits his success — and explains how they apply to every business.

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To Be or Not to Be

Frank Sonnenberg Online

When you get older and reflect on your life, will you value the things that you checked off your to-do list or will you take pride in knowing that you enjoyed a life well lived? In other words, shouldn’t who you want to be take precedence over what you want to pursue ? What could be more important? Do you want to do more or be more? Forget Your To-Do List and Create a To-Be List.

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Why Stock Buybacks Are Dangerous for the Economy

Harvard Business Review

Soaring corporate debt could be the root of the next crisis.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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Five practical tips to engage your audience at conference presentation

Strategy Driven

Giving a presentation at a conference is a massive opportunity. It is the chance to share an idea with the world, convince peers about your ideas, and help to make your industry more efficient and effective at what it does. And from a personal perspective it can provide a fantastic chance for presenters to get immediate input and feedback from real people.

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Don’t Mistake Execution for Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Otherwise you’ll drown in a to-do list.

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Should You Go to Graduate School?

Harvard Business Review

A look at the pros and cons.