Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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The Number One Sign That You Will Be a Great Leader

Lead from Within

Many people think great leaders are defined by skills, strategies, or charisma. While these qualities matter, they are not what sets the best leaders apart. The number one sign of a great leader is how your presence makes others feel. Leadership is about more than competence—it’s about the impact you leave in every interaction. When you radiate positivity, encouragement, and confidence, others feel empowered.

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5 Things Grateful Leaders Do

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Today I’m exploring two important questions: “What do grateful leaders do that sets them apart from other leaders?” and “How does expressing gratitude benefit them?

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Beware Using Email To Deliver Important Information

The Horizons Tracker

Communication is one of the key roles of a manager outlined by Henri Fayol in his classic work on the key functions of management. This is a hard enough task at the best of times, but can be especially difficult when working with remote or hybrid teams in which a lot of the communication is done virtually. It’s well known, for instance, that virtual communication often lacks the nuances of in-person communication, as we can’t effectively communicate using tone of voice and body langu

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Gratitude For Small Birds

Leadership Freak

Can you be thankful a bird crapped on your keyboard? Sometimes gratitude takes a little creativity.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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What Changes Can You Expect in Walmart’s DEI Policies?

HR Digest

Just as the arrival of DEI policies took America by storm, the abrupt rollback of these policies is becoming equally widespread. Reports have revealed that Walmart’s DEI policies are being scaled back entirely, as the company is no longer planning to review its five-year commitment to its equity racial center, which was initially set up in 2020. Rampant DEI backlash in corporate America has dissuaded many businesses from maintaining these policies but Walmart’s scaling back of its diversity pol

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Corndel, CMI Training Provider of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Corndel, CMI Training Provider of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Corndel collaborates with organisations to provide transformative skills programmes to employees at all levels, and is the UK’s leading provider of professional apprenticeships A strategic partner of CMI and our 2024 Training Provider of the Year, Corndel delivers leadership and management training to more than 150 of the UK’s largest organis

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Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, CMI HE Partner of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, CMI HE Partner of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 27 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, which has partnered with CMI for more than 15 years, offers leadership and management apprenticeships through a variety of employer-driven pathways Modern workplaces demand evolving, reflective managers who exhibi

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Components of a Good Digital Strategy

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Howard Tiersky If I told you I had a document in my hand that was the new digital strategy for your company, what would you expect it to contain? A list of projects? A “mission” statement? A technology vision? A competitive market analysis? A financial forecast?

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Highlights – 27 November

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Highlights – 27 November Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email “The new way forward”: Equality, apprenticeships and refreshing careers 27 November View all 2023 CMI Highlights Given the looming upheaval in the US political landscape, next year is likely to deliver a backlash against diversity and inclusion.

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3 Ways for Women Entrepreneurs to Get Foot Traffic to Their Local Business

Women on Business

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Sunway University, CMI International HE Partner of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Sunway University, CMI International HE Partner of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 27 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Sunway University takes a values-led approach that equips students for the real world of work – in Asia and beyond Sunway University, CMI’s International HE Partner of the Year 2024, is one of Malaysia’s leading private universities.

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Measuring Soft Skills: Assessing Candidates’ Non-Technical Competencies in Pre-Employment Tests

Women on Business

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Dr Hiba Khan CMgr FCMI, CMI Apprentice of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Dr Hiba Khan CMgr FCMI, CMI Apprentice of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 27 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Obstetrics and gynaecology doctor and chief revenue officer Hiba embarked on a Senior Leader Apprenticeship at CMI partner the University of Exeter in April 2022 Through her various roles, which included seats on higher education boards, Dr Hiba Khan CMgr FCMI noticed gaps in healthcare management practices

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Eight Things I Am Thankful For

Eric Jacobson

Each year, around Thanksgiving time, I think about what I am thankful for. This year, I decided to once again take the time to make a list. A list of eight things I am thankful for. What's on your list this year? And, what's on your list this year that wasn't on your last year's list? Here is my list : Family and friends. Blogs, LinkedIn and other sources that help me to be a constant learner.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Akshaya Thanasegaran, CMI International Student of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Akshaya Thanasegaran, CMI International Student of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Despite grappling with self-doubt during her studies, Akshaya has taken on leadership roles in several subjects and has proactively assisted peers As the eldest daughter in her family, Akshaya Thanasegaran grew up with plenty of responsibilities.

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Train Your Brain to Work Creatively with Gen AI

Harvard Business Review

When most people prompt generative AI, they do so within the paradigm of how they think about what could or should come next. For example, when searching Google, users may ask a question, search for the best Thai restaurant “near me,” or insert specific criteria based on filtered output, such as “best downhill mountain bike for intermediate riders.” That approach is often carried into prompting.

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Zarina Naqvi CMC ChMC FIC, CMI Volunteer of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Zarina Naqvi CMC ChMC FIC, CMI Volunteer of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 27 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Zarina’s roles on the ICAC, the IC Task Force and the London & South East IC Committee have all directly contributed to the evolution and development of the Institute of Consulting Zarina Naqvi CMC ChMC FIC is a leading figure in the Institute of Consulting (IC), the only professional membership organi

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When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather

Harvard Business Review

Extreme weather events pose significant challenges for gig couriers, impacting their performance, income and health. Research with one food delivery platform in China showed that heat waves drive up order volumes for couriers, but also cause more delays and higher health costs. These couriers could end up working hard in heat for an entire summer and only make around $6 in extra money.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Riwilo Masulani CMgr MCMI, CMI Chartered Manager of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Riwilo Masulani CMgr MCMI, CMI Chartered Manager of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email As principal permitting manager at the Coal Authority, Riwilo coordinated a multidisciplinary joint effort in renewing the authority’s permitting process Last summer, Riwilo Masulani CMgr MCMI took the role of principal permitting manager at the Coal Authority.

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Considering Quitting? Here’s How to Talk to Your Boss About It.

Harvard Business Review

Don’t start with the “Q” word.

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The Seven Frequencies of Communication

Leading Blog

W ORDS have power. And how we communicate those words determines their resonance. It is the frequency the speaker uses that connects with us or not. Understanding the frequency with which you are trying to communicate is crucial to reaching and connecting with others. Erwin McManus has provided the map to help us understand how we are heard by others and, importantly, how we can identify what frequencies resonate with those we are speaking to.

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How to Repair a Broken Relationship at Work

Harvard Business Review

Research-backed tips to help you move forward after conflict with a colleague.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Company Success Affects Local Spending

The Horizons Tracker

Corporate earnings announcements are more than just signals for investors and employees. While it’s expected that investors and employees closely watch news that affects their wealth, surprising earnings reports also impact the local communities. This is the main finding of a new paper by three Stanford Graduate School of Business professors. “When local people see a company doing well, they expect more local investment,” the researchers say.

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Scaling a Startup in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business Review

How to lay the strategic foundations for long-term success early on to avoid flaming out.

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Homestays Can Help Refugees To Integrate

The Horizons Tracker

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 117 million people are displaced worldwide. Many of these are women and girls, who made up about 46% of the refugees resettled in Canada in 2020. Displaced women and girls face unique challenges. It is crucial to understand their specific issues to improve their lives and enrich the communities they join.

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Lauren Pope, CMI Student of the Year 2024

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Lauren Pope, CMI Student of the Year 2024 Written by CMI Insights Wednesday 27 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email High flyer Lauren is no stranger to winning awards, having also taken home an Outstanding Achievement prize from Nottingham Business School Lauren Pope, CMI’s Student of the Year 2024, wanted to take a course with an international offering.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Carrefour Clarifies Position Amid Criticism Over South American Meat Ban

CEO Insider

Europe’s largest food retailer, Carrefour, expressed regret that its pledge to exclude South American meat from its shelves in France had been interpreted as undermining its partnership with Brazilian agriculture. In a statement, Carrefour emphasized that nearly all the meat it sold in France was sourced domestically, while the meat sold in Brazil came exclusively […] The post Carrefour Clarifies Position Amid Criticism Over South American Meat Ban appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Walmart DEI Rollback: Scales Back Diversity Initiatives Amid Pressure

HR Digest

Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists. Walmart, the largest private employer across the U.S., has recently announced significant DEI rollback. Walmart DEI changes come during increasing scrutiny of corporate policies related to social justice and follow mounting pressure from conservative activists who claim to be influencing the retail giant’s direc