Next Level Blog

JULY 26, 2022

If there’s one topic I hear about all the time from the leaders I work with, it’s the challenge of keeping themselves and their teams focused on what matters most. The long and ever-changing list of things competing for their time and attention can cause a sense of swirl and churn that leaves everyone frustrated and exhausted. A few months ago, I was facilitating a senior leadership team meeting where the focus challenge came up again and, after listening for a while, I drew this grid on the fli

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 26, 2022

Micromanagement. Leaders tell me all the time that they’re not doing it, but if I talk to their teams, I often hear something different. And here’s the thing, the other person decides if you’re micromanaging. It’s wonderful to think that you’re not. But the reality is, if the person you’re leading or managing thinks you […].

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Women on Business

JULY 26, 2022

Brought to you by Redwood Valuation: No one ever said that starting and running a business was easy. There are so many things to consider – from making sure you have enough customers to keep the doors open to ensuring that your employees are productive and happy. But one of the most important aspects of […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 26, 2022

There are many qualities or traits a leader may strive for. There are specific qualities that leaders must strive for. These qualities are the building blocks of great leaders. Like the Bible says, the wise man builds his house on a solid foundation, and the foolish man builds his house on shifting sands. Photo by Ahmed Elnokrashy on Unsplash.

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Lead from Within

JULY 26, 2022

Every great leader knows the benefits of investing in their employees, but too many don’t know how to carry out one of the strongest forms of employee investments: acknowledgement. In my work as a leadership coach, I’m able to work closely with leaders who are engaged in using acknowledgement to create a culture that keeps employees engaged, productive and fulfilled.

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CEO Insider

JULY 26, 2022

Organizations are witnessing a record wave of cyber-attacks and whether it’s data breaches, ransomware attacks, fraud or espionage, a common theme seems to be emerging — threat actors are increasingly targeting identities instead of targeting systems. Per the Identity Defined Security Alliance’s (IDSA) latest report, 84% of organizations have experienced an identity-related attack in the […].

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Women on Business

JULY 26, 2022

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 26, 2022

I’ve written a number of times about the interface between investments in technologies, such as AI and robotics, and employment, with most data to date suggesting that the fears that such technologies will result in wholesale unemployment are untrue. Indeed, most studies find that investing in technology allows firms to be more productive and employ more people.

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HR Digest

JULY 26, 2022

A study by Staples noted that 86 percent of employees felt taking a break would make them more productive. These breaks also tend to increase the morale of employees by 59%. While a lot of chatter on HR forums revolve around the benefits of a well-defined meal and break policy, there isn’t significant matter on questions that go into length about its implementation and compliance.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2022

The are some incredible casualties with being an unresponsive leader. I remember meeting with a young man in our church a number of years ago. I had baptized him a few months before and had taken a personal interest in him. There was such potential in him. I knew he was likely heading towards vocational ministry, so I asked him to serve in one of our ministries as a volunteer.

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The Office Blend Blog

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com. If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. – Lao Tzu. Let’s be frank for a moment. Have you noticed that your hit rate for buoyant days at work has reached a new low? Your patience might be worn thin. You may not feel the “gusto” when approaching the tasks that you would normally find engaging.

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Roundtable Talk

JULY 26, 2022

Does this sound familiar? Your leaders feel a sense of ambiguity and frustration about who owns what, who’s accountable for what, and even how best to meet organizational objectives. One of the most vital factors in achieving your desired goals is executive alignment. Whether your organization is undergoing a cultural refresh, kicking off a strategic … L&D and Leadership Alignment Read More » The post L&D and Leadership Alignment appeared first on The Roundtable.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 26, 2022

A conversation about facing one of our biggest fears.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 26, 2022

We’re all human. That explains why we sometimes think in the short term, crave instant gratification , and yield to temptation. After all, nobody’s perfect. But although these behaviors may offer momentary pleasure, eventually we have to deal with the negative consequences of our actions. So, think before you act. Chew on it first, before you act, or it may come back to bite you.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 26, 2022

Four strategies for managers.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 26, 2022

Research a few years ago from Cambridge University showed that dissatisfaction with democratic politics has leaped from a third of people to half of us over the last 25 years. The research, which was compiled by a team from the university’s new Centre for the Future of Democracy, shows that 2019 was the worst year on record for democratic discontent.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 26, 2022

As the buy-one-give-one socks company evolves, it must find the right pace of growth for its business and its social mission.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 26, 2022

Gender equity and environmental sustainability may seem like unrelated issues, but research shows that they are in fact closely intertwined.

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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

JULY 26, 2022

How non-technical leaders can become great collaborators.

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