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Leading Thoughts for October 28, 2021

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. John Hagel on how emotions spread and thus how this dynamic can be used for or against us: “Emotions have an interesting network effect: Once a critical mass of people feel a certain emotion, it tends to spread exponentially, both in terms of the number of people who feel it and in terms of intensity with which it is felt.

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5 Books To Read In November 2021

Joseph Lalonde

The leaves are falling. The air is getting crisper. The weather outside is cooling down. Is there a better time to curl up with a good book? Maybe with a nice coffee or a specially made chai latte (my favorite). I think not. This month, I’m bringing you 5 more books leaders should read. I […].

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The Secret to Magnificent Success

Leadership Freak

Bob Burg and John David Mann wrote the following in, “The Go-Giver Influencer.

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Slack Is Needed If The Digital Transformation Of Healthcare Is To Succeed

The Horizons Tracker

At the start of the Covid pandemic, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella famously remarked that we had seen 2 years’ worth of digital transformation in 2 months, as the crisis presented just the kind of “burning platform” that is so often said to be vital to triggering meaningful change. Nowhere has this been more so than in healthcare, where digital technologies were used in a wide range of ways, from treating Covid and non-Covid patients alike under social distancing measures, to utiliz

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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.

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10 Leadership Qualities & Characteristics of Good Leaders

Brian Tracy's Leadership Success

Many leadership qualities have been observed throughout history. Some were adopted by tyrannical leaders while others were exhibited by great leaders. In both cases, the traits of those in charge correlated to their ability to accomplish their desired outcomes. Just as importantly, those same characteristics of a good leader determined how much – or how little – their followers considered them to be effective leaders.

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Race Affects How Software Developers Are Judged

The Horizons Tracker

On the internet, a famous New Yorker cartoon suggested, no one knows you’re a dog, but if we believe that may help to create a purely meritocratic environment, we may need to rethink our assumptions. Research from the University of Waterloo examined the contributions to the GitHub repository of open-source software projects and found that the supposed race of contributors affected how people viewed their contributions.

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The Health Impacts Of Poor Social Mobility

The Horizons Tracker

A study published a few years ago by New York University highlighted the slowdown in social mobility in the United States, as the American dream proves increasingly illusive. The data shows the sons and daughters of high-status parents have many more advantages in the labor market than previous work believed. For instance, roughly 50% of children of workers in top-tier occupations now work in occupations of similar stature.

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Pristine Melody of Packaged Goods: Is the Continuum of Glory Getting Sweet?

CEO Insider

Despite the shocks and perplexities that year 2020 posed to the world, it was also a year of glory and unprecedented growth for CPG companies. Businesses operating in this sector not only played a critical role in fulfilling fast altering demands of customers as they curated their habits around the new normal, they also did […]. The post Pristine Melody of Packaged Goods: Is the Continuum of Glory Getting Sweet?

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How willing are you to call out hidden agendas that are unproductive and slowing down projects?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How willing are you to call out hidden agendas that are unproductive and slowing down projects? Very: I have zero patience for hidden agendas that affect team work 29.91% Somewhat: But I only call them out when they’re blatant and obvious 54.52% Not very: I have a hard time calling them out and hope someone else will 13.39% Not at all: I always back away from conflict like this 2.18% Shining a spotlight on hidden agendas.

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10 Leadership Qualities & Characteristics of Good Leaders

Brian Tracy's Leadership Success

Many leadership qualities have been observed throughout history. Some were adopted by tyrannical leaders while others were exhibited by great leaders. In both cases, the traits of those in charge correlated to their ability to accomplish their desired outcomes. Just as importantly, those same characteristics of a good leader determined how much – or how little – their followers considered them to be effective leaders.

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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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How to Make Your Loyalty Program Pay Off

Harvard Business Review

A study of 2 million transactions at one retailer shows how companies often chase the wrong customers.

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Small Business Cash Flow Management: Why It’s Important and How to Deal With Problems

Strategy Driven

The businesses that fail to manage cash flow effectively are often doomed to failure. Put simply, you need to have more cash coming in from sales than you have going out for expenses. Being able to pay your debts on time and ensuring you have enough reserves to cover all expenses is key to success. Read on to find out why cash flow is so important and how you can manage it effectively.

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When Pitching an Idea, Should You Focus on “Why” or “How”?

Harvard Business Review

It depends on whether you’re talking to experts or novices.

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Top Holiday Gift Guide, Gadgets Under $300

HR Digest

It’s that time of year again! Holiday shopping season is here! Every year people are searching for the perfect holiday gift to give their loved ones. We all want to get our friends and families something they will love, but it can be challenging when you don’t have much cash. No need to worry because this blog post is here to help! Here are some of the best gadgets within price range so you can find a holiday gift that your loved one will enjoy while still being on a budget this holi

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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.

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Creating a Meaningful Corporate Purpose

Harvard Business Review

Five factors to consider.