Wed.Dec 18, 2019

article thumbnail

The Voice of the (Un)Ethical Leader

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton There is great variation in how leaders “use their voice” in pursuit of their work. Some use it to engage and empower others, others use it to deflect unwanted observations or to create distance that isolates them from people they don’t want to listen to. Some leaders may not be aware […].

Ethics 298
article thumbnail

Your Most Valuable Leadership Tool

Joseph Lalonde

If I were to ask you to think of the most valuable tool you have as a leader, what would you say? I think many leaders would say their most valuable tool is their team or their knowledge in leading their team. I think there’s something more important than either of those… Or, quite frankly, […] The post Your Most Valuable Leadership Tool appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

Tools 195
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Give Yourself the Gift of Unconscious Thought

Next Level Blog

As 2019 winds down, I’ve been talking with a lot of clients and one thing that everyone (including me) has in common is that we’re coming in hot. The end of year cram down to get stuff done before the holiday break begins has felt crazier than ever. And, then, in a couple of weeks, we’ll wipe the slate clean and start pursuing the goals of 2020. Here’s some advice (for myself as much as anyone) before you dive into next year.

Goal 173
article thumbnail

10 Ways to Deal with Two-Faced Backstabbers

Leadership Freak

Most people want to do good, but a few enjoy doing bad. If you’ve been thrown under the bus, you know what I mean.

Skills 181
article thumbnail

How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

article thumbnail

Business In America: How To Get Started As A Non-Citizen

Tanveer Naseer

Beginning a new business is an exhilarating, yet anxiety-inducing venture. This aspect is only multiplied when it comes to starting a company overseas. Opening up shop in a foreign country and sharing your goods/services to a new market is immensely exciting. However, on the flip side, going abroad raises an. Click to continue reading.

How To 130
article thumbnail

The Breakdown of ‘Assume’

Decker Communication

Hopefully I don’t need to break down the word as some will joke, however, we all assume too much. We assume people know what we mean, we assume people appreciate an effort or a message we share. We assume THEY know what WE are thinking. They don’t, so let’s be intentional about that. I was reminded of it this morning as I drove to the airport and passed a commuter bus.

More Trending

article thumbnail

The Right Answer To “Why Should We Hire You?”

HR Digest

Most of us have been asked the same question in our interviews which we may find repetitive and can't relate what is asked. One of the most common among different questions is "Why should we hire you?" The answer to this question has been differently responded to as per the personal thoughts, views, and outlook. But do you know that an ideal answer to this question can secure your position in the organization?

article thumbnail

Key Strategies For Increasing Productivity

Strategy Driven

Productivity is an area that has a direct impact on the success of a business, but it is also an area that can fluctuate drastically. When you are able to keep productivity high and find ways to boost productivity when inevitable dips occur, it can help you to take your company forward and keep your employees working at a high level at all times. This is an enormous challenge for business owners, but there are a few effective strategies that should help to increase your productivity and, in turn

article thumbnail

The Three Drivers Of Motivation

Eric Jacobson

Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) from employees in his new book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity to build expertise, and working for a worthwhile cause Take a moment now to reflect on where your business excels and where it falls short.

article thumbnail

What It Means To Have Ownership

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Sabrina Smith, thoughtLEADERS’ Principal, sat down with Jim and Jan of The Leadership Podcast to discuss ownership. In continuation of our new collaboration with The Leadership Podcast, Sabrina goes into detail about taking ownership in this short form “chalk talk.” These chalk talk series are bitesize sessions on a common (but challenging) leadership issue.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Want Commitment? Clarify Your Team’s Roles.

CEO Insider

To most people, defining a job title is the work of a few sentences. A company recruiter could pull together a few key responsibilities, expectations, and goals within a few minutes and think that they accomplished their task well enough. ] Defining a role, however, is different. An employee’s role in a company is far […].

article thumbnail

10 Proverbs to Improve Social Media

Ron Edmondson

These Proverbs Could Greatly Improve Social Media. If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit; if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences. Proverbs 9:12. Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:13. A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 11:11.

Media 54
article thumbnail

New Research Finds That Lower Paid Workers Spend Longer In Retirement

The Horizons Tracker

One might imagine that lower paid workers might spend less time in retirement than their better-paid peers, due in large part to the financial challenges imposed by living without an income. Alas, new research from UCL suggests the reverse might actually be true, with lower-paid workers in the UK spending three times longer in retirement than their professional counterparts.

article thumbnail

Hacking Leadership

Lead Change Blog

All leaders have blind-spots (or gaps), which often go undetected for years or decades. Sadly, even when identified, the methods for dealing with them are outdated and ineffective—they need to be hacked. Mike Myatt, leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs and Boards and author of Hacking Leadership , offers a fresh perspective that makes it easy for leaders to create a roadmap for identifying, refining, developing, and achieving their leadership potential—and creating a more effective business th

article thumbnail

The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

article thumbnail

How AI Can Perpetuate Racial Biases In Healthcare

The Horizons Tracker

The potential for artificial intelligence to bake in many of the biases us humans sadly maintain is one of the key challenges of AI today, and this was exemplified by new research from the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Partners HealthCare in Boston, which showed that a commonly used algorithm used to determine patients most at risk, and therefore most in need of urgent attention, would often discriminate against people of color.

article thumbnail

#BizRAK2019: The Roundtable Holiday Happiness Guide Day 3

Roundtable Talk

This week, The Roundtable is celebrating the 2019 holiday season by giving back to our amazing community. To show our thanks and spread some cheer, we’ve put together a Holiday Happiness Guide with tips and tricks to make the most out of the holiday season. For the past 4 years, we have done a BizRAK […].

Tips 36
article thumbnail

Technology Needs To Boost Productivity To Help Workers

The Horizons Tracker

In a recent article I explored whether investing in technology is inevitably going to harm the employment prospects of workers. The article revolved around the fact that employment often rests upon productivity, and that not investing in technology is a sure fire way to harm productivity, which will then harm our employment prospects. It’s a notion that has a lot of merit, but a recent paper reminds us, not all investments in technology are liable to have the same impact.

article thumbnail

198: Want More Collaboration & Team Accountability? | with Kim Nugent

Engaging Leader

Brought to you by Workforce Communication Organizations need more collaboration and teamwork, but how? Particularly when facing large initiatives or other challenges, stress can lead to problems such as burnout, finger-pointing, and project failures. As a leader, how can you troubleshoot the situation and improve the team’s collaboration, accountability, and overall effectiveness?

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Preparing Your Business To Go Global

Strategy Driven

So you’re past the start-up stage, and you are now experiencing some fantastic results that show your hard work has paid off. Now is the time to think about preparing for your business to become a global success. With the Internet and communication options available to us now, there are many different things we need to consider ahead of taking the plunge to offer our services worldwide.

article thumbnail

Building Unicorns in Europe

Harvard Business Review

Reshma Sohoni, co-founder and managing partner Seedcamp (a seed-stage fund focusing on Europe), joins Azeem Azhar to discuss what it takes to build a thriving startup ecosystem outside Silicon Valley, and how some of Europe’s most successful startups were created.

article thumbnail

Advantages of Certificate of Business skills

Strategy Driven

The world of business is evolving at a rapid pace and its turf is increasingly growing. While this means a growth in opportunities, it also means a greater need for more proficient and skilled professionals. One has to be razor-sharp and ever ready to learn in this dynamic sector. While important, a business degree is not enough to truly flourish in this industry.

Skills 13
article thumbnail

2019 Awards Episode!

Harvard Business Review

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir hand out their “awards” for 2019, including best/worst trend of the year, their sleeper award, comeback of the year, most under-reported story of the year, most over-hyped story of the year, and person of the year.

Trends 12
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Top destinations to pursue accounting courses

Strategy Driven

Accounting refers to the process of keeping track of a company’s financial transactions (outgoings and income) in order to establish profit margins and progress. Undertaking a professional degree in this field can pretty much allow you to step into any industry of your preference. Are you interested in knowing the educational hubs where you can find advanced learning and professional development programmes in accountancy that are available?

Course 13
article thumbnail

How to Motivate Your Team During Crunch Time

Harvard Business Review

Tips for staying calm through a stressful stretch.

article thumbnail

Eco-Friendly Business Ideas

Strategy Driven

Finding a viable source of income is vital for our survival, and entrepreneurship is often a better option than employment. Being your own boss, if done right, can be more meaningful and lucrative, but it can be challenging to find an idea that requires minimal capital and starts making money right away. What if we tell you that there is a solution that has a massive potential to grow, does not require a lot of investment, and to top it all, it is environmentally friendly.

article thumbnail

10 Quick Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work

Harvard Business Review

On average, we get interrupted 50 to 60 times per day at work.

Tips 12
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How India Plans to Protect Consumer Data

Harvard Business Review

What businesses need to know about the Personal Data Protection Bill.