Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton How well is your organization navigating the ethical pitfalls of the working world? If you're finding it to be a major challenge right now, you're not alone. Why is it so hard to navigate ethical minefields now? There is currently a "toxic soup" of factors at play.
Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Business leaders who want to make smart, informed decisions will usually turn to data analytics. Using data analytics, they can collect, analyze and understand large data sets to improve customer retention, assess and mitigate risk, improve operational efficiency and so much more. To make the most of the opportunities data. Click to continue reading.
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Joseph Lalonde
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Most of my readers know I come from a strong Christian background. My faith plays a huge role in the way I lead and the way I think about leadership. But what happens when a faith-based or Christian leader gets tossed into a secular world? This may be you have been let go as an […].
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Since its first printing, Theory U has evolved into a movement within both academic and organizational development programs on a global scale. Otto Scharmer, author of Theory U , invites us to see the world in new ways and in so doing discover a revolutionary approach to learning and leadership. Listen in as Otto Scharmer details the latest Theory U developments into a short handbook that focuses on three essential components: A framework for seeing the blind spots of leadership and systems chan
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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.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Your perspective on others isn’t as important as their perspective on themselves. You short-circuit growth when you rush to comfort, contradict self-criticisms, or offer quick solutions.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Universal basic income schemes have been tested in numerous places around the world, without ever graduating from those pilot studies into anything more meaningful. Nonetheless, they remain central to the ideas of many for how we can build a degree of buffer in these most turbulent of times to help people adapt to changes in the labor market. They’re not the only policy innovation out there, however, as evidenced by a new experiment being designed by researchers at the University of Oxfor
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Mark Sanborn
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
I really don’t like to raise hell about bad customer service online. If you’ve read any of my social media rants, you probably find that hard to believe. I’ve made a commitment to let very few things upset me except the health and well-being of loved ones. I reserve most of my emotional energy for that. Other minor problems and inconveniences I ignore.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
There are many reasons why one company may merge with or acquire another company. Sometimes it may be out of convenience and other times it is a necessity. When two companies join it leads to more resources, expanded profit share and less competition. As Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Entrepreneurs, like David Walsh Bronxville , make their living by knowing which mergers and acquisitions are going to profitable and which are not.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
A reference letter is a letter of recommendation from a former company (outside source) to provide along with new job applications and to new organizations. The letter highlights the skills of the person, the qualifications, and the responsibilities portrayed in the former organization. Employees often seek an employee reference from existing companies.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
As behavioral economics has become more widespread, it has had a growing number of applications, not least of which has been in trying to nudge us to adopt more environmentally friendly behaviors. One of the more famous applications was the use of social comparisons on energy bills to encourage more prudent energy usage. New research , undertaken by the RFF CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), explores how our general desire to conform to what others do can affect ou
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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
CEO Insider
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Have you ever heard a leader say, “I want to figure out how to make this a difficult place to work! I want to demotivate my employees!”? Of course not. In our experience as a consulting firm focused on transforming workforce engagement and performance, we often see common issues that create barriers to individual, team, […]. License and Republishing: The views expressed in this article 8 Factors Hindering Your Company’s Performance are those of the author Andrew Freedman alone and not the
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Learn how an Italian gardener’s simple principle can make problem solving much easier. Critical thinking doesn’t only apply to coming up with recommendations. You need to think critically about the way you’re going to spend your time and energy. Those things are limited. You have too many problems to solve and not enough time. I encourage people to follow the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of employee and employer relations. Before, the retention of employees could be greatly influenced by the environment and relationships. Yet, for many businesses, now the only interaction they have with their employees is online. More than ever, people struggle with their work-life balance, struggle to maintain their productivity, and struggle with their mental health.
Eric Jacobson
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision. Employees end up spinning in circles , slicing and dicing the information far beyond what is truly needed for the manager to make a decision.
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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.
Niagara Institute
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The signs you get from your boss on a day-to-day basis might not always paint the clearest picture. Are they giving you that raise because it is that time of year or because they want to show you how valuable you are? Are they having you lead that project out of necessity or because they want to keep you challenged and engaged? While it can be hard to discern whether or not your boss wants you to stay in your position at the organization, there are a number of signs that can positively indicate
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
I have been in leadership roles for over three decades now. I’ve led large and small teams in business, government, church and nonprofits. Along the way, I’ve learned there are some actions which can limit a leader’s potential to lead well. . My heart is for leaders. One of the primary purposes of this blog (and our podcast) is to share simple leadership principles I have learned; many the hard way.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Youngme, Mihir, and Rawi discuss Tesla, as the competition gets heated in the electric vehicle market, and how to make sense of the bitcoin craze.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Are you an employee? If not, no worries. I am just going to put an example that will immensely help you understand the significance and uncertainty of starting a new company. Consider an employee who is well-recognized(of course due to his performance), highly-benefited, and well-settled with an XYZ company, but due to certain issues, he has to find another company.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Why do we measure the health of our economy according to a metric that says so little about our actual well-being?
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Every business knows that marketing is important. After all, it doesn’t matter how fantastic your product or service is if no one knows about it! Traditionally a lot of advertising was done in newspapers or magazines and even direct mail, but these days the digital sphere is undoubtedly the most powerful arena in which to do your marketing. Regardless of the size of your company and the industry in which you work, having a professional quality website and decent online presence is vital.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
An interview with MIT Sloan’s Sinan Aral about the GameStop frenzy — and where we go from here.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Under the old Friedman dictum that a company’s only responsibility is to make a return for shareholders, it would be rational for the only political engagement expected of leaders to be that which would enhance the business. That is no longer the case, however, and new research from ESMT highlights how we increasingly want leaders to be politically and socially engaged.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
The first useful quantum computer is just a few years away, and the implications are transformative.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Researchers ran 60 billion simulations to identify when the risk pays off.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
An update to one of the most successful management tools of all time.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Seven tips to help you rekindle your purpose and perspective.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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