Thu.Jul 14, 2011

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Leading Views: Alain de Botton on Success and Snobs

Leading Blog

Alain de Botton , author of The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work , shared his views at TED on success and snobs: One of the interesting things about success is that we think we know what it means. A lot of the time our ideas about what it would mean to live successfully are not our own. They’re sucked in from other people. And we also suck in messages from everything from the television to advertising to marketing, etcetera.

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Applying the DISC Model: Breaking Through A Common Frustration

The Recovering Engineer

Today, I led a DISC communication skills workshop that ended with a role-play exercise to allow participants the opportunity to practice the skills we had been discussing. For many of the people in the class, this was their first in-depth exposure to the DISC model and how to use it to more effectively communicate with others. The class was lively, engaged, and energetic with everyone in the room displaying a highly positive approach to learning.

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Women Make up Half of Workforce but Just 2% of CEOs

Women on Business

Catalyst published some interesting statistics about how women stack up in the U.S. workforce. The results aren’t very surprising if this is a topic you’re familiar with, but for those that aren’t, check out the stats below: Women make up : 46.7% of the U.S. labor force. 51.5% of management, professional and related occupations. 14.4% of Fortune 500 executive officers. 15.7% of Fortune 500 board seats. 7.6% of Fortune 500 top earners. 2.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs.

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What Do You Believe About Learning?

Kevin Eikenberry

Learning is a crucial part of living a life you enjoy. The novel Dune offers a profound observation for you to consider. “It is shocking to find how many people do not believe they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult.&# - author Frank Hebert in the novel Dune Questions to [.].

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

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.

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Six Guidelines for Resolving Intergenerational Conflict

Coaching Tip

By Larry and Meagan Johnson. For the first time in history, there are five generations working side by side: the Traditional Generation (born pre-1945), Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Generation Y (1981-1995), and the Linkster Generation (born after 1995). Since conflicts often arise in a multigenerational environment, it's helpful to have some understanding of the differences between employees of distinct generations. . .

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Is Experience Really the Best Teacher?

LDRLB

I’ve spent a good amount of time in a university setting, first as a student and now as a professor. Undoubtedly, at some point in time, someone claiming to be from the real world will question the utility of teaching leadership or management in an academic setting. “Experience is the best teacher,” they’ll argue, “How can you teach experience in a classroom setting?

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Is Experience Really the Best Teacher?

LDRLB

'I’ve spent a good amount of time in a university setting, first as a student and now as a professor. Undoubtedly, at some point in time, someone claiming to be from the real world will question the utility of teaching leadership or management in an academic setting. “Experience is the best teacher,” they’ll argue, “How can you teach experience in a classroom setting?

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Exercise Good Meeting Hygiene

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is another valuable Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review. To sign up for a free subscription to any/all HBR newsletters, please click here. Meetings, meetings, and more meetings! Don’t contribute to the dread. Next time you need to gather people together to advance your project, make sure you do the following [.].

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Online Communities Are More Than Just Websites… But, They Are Still Websites

Managing Communities

photo credit: Like_the_Grand_Canyon One of the more common questions I get asked is how you can grow your community and how you can get more activity. As with most things that require a great deal of work, people are looking for that magic, secret tip. But, that doesn’t exist because that’s not how it works. [.].

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Janet Malcolm, The Art of Nonfiction No. 4: An Interview

First Friday Book Synopsis

Not everyone is aware of the fact that there is a wealth of priceless intellectual capital available at the website of The Paris Review. If you are seeking delicious brain food, look no further. “Founded in Paris by Harold L. Humes, Peter Matthiessen, and George Plimpton in 1953, The Paris Review began with a simple [.].

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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 Do I Find a Mentor?

Ron Edmondson

This week we’ve talked about mentoring. Please take a few minutes and complete my mentoring survey if you haven’t already. You’ll find it HERE. I’ll be sharing results of that survey soon. In this series, I’ve written about: The 5 Types of Mentors. 5 Questions to Help You Know What to do with a Mentor. Why I (You) Need a Mentor.

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Why are we so bad at training new managers?

Rapid BI

In the knowledge economy getting talented people on board is more crucial than ever before, so more and more effort is going into the recruitment process. What happens once these talented individuals are hired however often leaves a lot to be desired.

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Leadership Quality #1 - Integrity

My Own Coach

'As a leader, it is vital that you only make agreements you can keep! "When leaders say one thing and do another, they quickly lose trust." ~ Warren Bennis When asked about the qualities people value most in their leaders, honesty came out on top. Being congruent with what is said and what is done. Simply put, leaders are expected to keep their promises.

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Mini Saga #116 – Extraordinary

Rajesh Setty

The wisdom lies in knowing what to ship and what to shelve. Mini Saga #116 – Extraordinary. People loved Frank’s creations. They were beyond extraordinary. When Rob visited his studio, he found dozens of “work in progress” items that were not up to the standards that Frank had set. Frank smiled, “You found the secret Rob. For every extraordinary item shipped, dozens of ordinary items are discarded.”.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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A Gap Year for Grown-ups

Harvard Business Review

These days, thousands of college-bound teenagers mark the end of high school with a gap year , a chance to stop and think, to work and travel, and to gain the perspective and energy necessary for making the most of what's next. What do their parents do to mark the end of exhausting midlife careers and decades of child-rearing? What do they do to rest and prepare for what's next in their lives?

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What Are The Six Disciplines?

Six Disciplines

The Six Disciplines Methodology is a synchronized, systematic approach for building your business. It puts together into a single integrated step-by-step process - the "master process" that most companies do haphazardly at best - or at worst, not at all. The six fundamental disciplines involve strategy, planning, organizing, executing, innovating, and organizational learning.

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How to Become Ubiquitous

Harvard Business Review

This post is part of the HBR Insight Center Marketing That Works. It was 8 a.m. on a Tuesday, and I stumbled into my local coffee shop. Laptop in tow and shaking off jetlag, I steeled myself for the onslaught: replying to the hundreds of emails that had built up while I'd been on a luxurious 12-day vacation to Spain. Like many professionals, I have a complicated relationship with holiday — coveting the idea of relaxation, while dreading the idea of being out of touch.

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U.S. June Jobs Numbers Don’t Bode Well for Economy

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an article written by Daniel Margolis for Talent Management magazine. To check out all the resources and sign up for a free subscription to the TM and Chief Learning Officer magazines published by MedfiaTec, please click here. * * * The jobs numbers for June came out Friday and, as you may have already [.].

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Idea Watch: Coworkers, Bosses, and Cubicles

Harvard Business Review

Featured Guests: Dan McGinn and Scott Berinato, HBR senior editors. For more, visit the Research blog on hbr.org. Download this podcast.

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Better Protection for U.S. Consumers

Harvard Business Review

Peter Tufano , dean of the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, offers advice for financial services regulators.

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Ten Ways to Diversify an Inbred Network

Harvard Business Review

Networks are essential for collaboration , innovation, and career development. But too many executives have networks that, while they may be large, don't have enough diversity to be effective. For the past fifteen years, I have asked the executives I teach to list the people with whom they have discussed important work matters over the past few months.

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Google+ and Groucho Marx

Harvard Business Review

When Google+ first launched, I received invitations from a couple of people, but Google wouldn't actually let me join. Yes, it was a little embarrassing. Thanks for noticing. Did you get an early invitation that worked? Or, like me, did you have to wait? Cunning Google. They divided us into "haves" and "have nots.". The world of personal computing always has moments of exclusivity.

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2024 Payroll Calendar Templates

These calendars provide pay period dates and paydays for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll in 2024. Use them as a reminder or share with employees so they can celebrate payday.

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Does Asia Need a Woodstock Moment?

Harvard Business Review

I am on record of being "long" on innovation in Asia, and I continue to feel tremendous innovation energy in the region. I've seen fascinating developments inside both big companies and emerging startups. But observations during two recent meetings made me wonder about the degree to which Asia needs a "Woodstock moment" to realize its full innovation potential.

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