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How to Motivate Employees to Have More Urgency

Let's Grow Leaders

Motivate employees to move faster by eliminating roadblocks and managing risk. Do you ever mutter, “Will they ever get anything done if I don’t follow up? I’m sick of hovering and I’m sure it feels like I’m micromanaging.” Ironically, the higher your sense of urgency, the more you’ll encounter this problem. The solution? A few consistent communication tools will help you motivate employees to meet those deadlines—without constant oversight.

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How To Best Manage Resistance To Your Changing Leadership Practices?

Lead from Within

In today’s fast-changing business environment, leaders are increasingly called upon to introduce new strategies, technologies, and ways of working. However, such changes often face resistance from employees who may be accustomed to the status quo. Navigating this resistance is a critical skill for any leader aiming to drive sustainable transformation and keep their organization competitive.

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How to Manage Employees Efficiently and Effectively: A Comprehensive Guide

Women on Business

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How Covid Changed Leadership Forever

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Leadership is entering a new phase. Covid changed everything. If there were divisions before, now they are wider than ever before. The resulting world is now in recovery. Today’s post is by Chris Lewis, author of The Silent Rebellion. Leadership is entering a new phase. Covid changed everything. If there were divisions before, now they are wider than ever before.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Building a Scalable Sales Strategy: The Role of Proposal Management in Business Expansion

Women on Business

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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Invest in the Hospitality Sector

Strategy Driven

As travel bounces back, more people are craving experiences that are different and memorable. Today’s travelers want places that feel special, offering a real connection to the destination. This shift is shaking up the hospitality world. It’s opening exciting doors for investors, with the industry set for major growth. In this article, we’ll show why now is a great time to invest in hospitality.

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How We Learn From Failure Defines Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals that how organizations learn from failures depends on two key factors: the nature of the failures and the innovation capabilities of the firms involved. The research examined organizational learning from failures by categorizing them into two types: process-related, which were mainly attributed to “slip-ups,” and design-related, which were mainly attributed to “knowledge gaps.” The study found that there was

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AT&T Labor Agreement Brings an End to the Ongoing Strike

HR Digest

AT&T has reached a tentative labor agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union, putting an end to the workers’ strike that began last month. The company was accused of engaging in unfair labor practices during ongoing negotiations and tensions were high among workers who did not appreciate the company’s tactics. After extensive negotiations, the AT&T workers returned to work on September 16—30 days after the day the strike began in full force.

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How Our Life Goals Drive Success

The Horizons Tracker

Adolescents, often preoccupied with questions like “Where is my life going?” and “Who do I want to be?” are essentially future-thinkers, dedicating considerable time to pondering their life goals. A recent study conducted by the University of Houston highlights how individuals transition from adolescence to young adulthood, experiencing shifts in the significance they attribute to various life goals.

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Research: How Anxiety Shapes Men’s and Women’s Leadership Differently

Harvard Business Review

A study of 137 leaders and their direct reports during the early stages of Covid-19 shows that men were more likely to resort to abusive behavior during stressful moments.

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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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The Health And Environmental Benefits Of Automated Trucking

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the University of Michigan reveals that implementing automation and electrification in long-haul trucking can lead to significant reductions in urban health impacts and environmental harm. According to the study, electrifying long-haul routes shorter than 300 miles could cut air pollution and greenhouse gas damages by 13%, amounting to savings of $587 million annually.

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What 570 Experts Predict the Future of Work Will Look Like

Harvard Business Review

No one knows exactly what the future of work will look like, but many people have opinions. Research involving Belgian newspaper articles and experts shows that public commentators on the topic tend to fall into three buckets: optimists (largely tech entrepreneurs), skeptics (largely economists) , and pessimists (authors and journalists). So, who’s right — should the future involve accelerated progress, degrowth, or something in between?

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How a Playful Mindset Can Boost Creativity on Your Team

Harvard Business Review

Integrating play into corporate culture is crucial for fostering creativity and innovation. Both research and experiments in organizations show that playful environments encourage free-flowing ideas and positive work atmospheres, leading to original solutions and a more engaged workforce. Play unlocks creative potential, shifting the brain from a busy, overworked state to a more relaxed and imaginative one.