Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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Leadership, Complexity and Control

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders who solve complex problems need a special blend of qualities – the curiosity to untangle the variables, the persistence to keep trying, and the openness to change beliefs and strategies as answers emerge from the chaos. But those qualities will only take them so far. They’ll also need to be great listeners and engaging leaders, so that they gather information from stakeholders and team members.

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Maximize Your Time: A Strategy to Banish Busywork And Focus On Value Creation

Tanveer Naseer

“Stop doing busy work and start making a difference with your work.” This astute observation was shared recently by Liz Wiseman (someone I had the pleasure to speak with many years ago on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast). And it inspired me to share a simple, but effective strategy that.

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Stop Protecting Start Correcting: 4 Reasons Unnecessary Mistakes Persist

Leadership Freak

Elbert Hubbard was wrong when he wrote, “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” The greatest mistake is the persistence of unnecessary mistakes. Read this post to learn how to break destructive patters.

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4 Tips on How to Avoid Being Lonely When Working From Home

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the growing trend of remote work and the challenges that come with it, including feelings of loneliness and isolation. Working from home can be a great opportunity for flexibility and productivity, but it’s crucial to take proactive steps to maintain social connections and avoid the pitfalls of loneliness.

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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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Dell Job Cuts Announced—Sales Teams Take the Hit as AI Plans Grow

HR Digest

Job cuts at Dell Technologies Inc. are moving forward and the company’s sales team has taken the biggest hit. The company is becoming “leaner,” which means that Dell’s workforce reduction plans are going to affect a significant number of employees. Some sources have put the Dell layoff numbers to be as high as 12,500 employees but that detail has not been confirmed by the company.

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Nine Actions for Building a Great Team

Innovation Excellence

Which Resonates with You? GUEST POST from Stefan Lindegaard Building a strong team is a multifaceted journey, and there are several key actions that can contribute to the growth and success of a team. Reflecting on the nine actions for building a great team, which ones do you find your team focuses on the most?

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Research Explores Why Teams Underperform

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the Hanken School of Economics shows that teamwork isn’t always as smooth as we think. Sometimes, the needs of individual team members clash with what the team as a whole needs. Leaders have to find the right balance to keep everyone happy and productive. “If a team focuses only on the well-being and needs of the team, the individuals in it may be at risk of burnout.

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Navigating the Complexities of Records Management in the Digital Age

Strategy Driven

In the digital age, managing records has become increasingly complex due to the rapid growth of data, the variety of formats, and evolving technologies. Effective records management is crucial for maintaining organization, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding sensitive information. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the complexities of records management in today’s digital landscape. 1.

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How Prepayment Technology Harms Asylum Seekers

The Horizons Tracker

Asylum seekers in the UK face a tough financial situation, and a recent study from the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow sheds light on a problematic system. The study looks at the Asylum Support Enablement (ASPEN) card, a prepayment card given by the Home Office. This card not only gathers personal data but also controls the behavior of asylum seekers, making their lives harder.

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Identity and Access Management (IAM) Essentials: Safeguarding Your Business in a Connected World

Strategy Driven

In today’s connected world, businesses face increasing threats from cyber-attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a critical component in safeguarding your business against these threats. This article will explain the basics of IAM, its importance, and how it helps protect your business. What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Assessing Your Organization’s Current Culture

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

One of the first steps you can take to create a high-performing culture is to assess what is and isn’t working in your current culture. An assessment of your current culture gives you an understanding of the starting point for your journey toward building a high performance culture. This assessment includes evaluating what your current culture stands for, how people behave, and the incentives you have in place to drive behavior.

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The Beauty of Efficiency: Transforming Cosmetic Fulfillment Processes

Strategy Driven

In the fast-paced world of cosmetics, efficiency is key to staying competitive and meeting customer demands. From skincare products to makeup, the cosmetic industry is all about delivering quality products quickly and reliably. Transforming cosmetic fulfillment processes is essential for brands that want to enhance their efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

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On Purpose: What Condition Is Your Mission In?

The Practical Leader

As I reset and rebalance with summer R & R (relaxation and rejuvenation), I am giving you some blog R & R (reusing and recycling). Many of this summer’s blogs are past favorites. May you use them for your own R & R (review and refocus). Hope these R helpful! P.S. – What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? That’s right; rrrrr… Raise your hand if your organization has a mission statement.

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Highlights – 7 August

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Highlights – 7 August Wednesday 07 August 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Getting a handle on workplace change: preventing AI from “gunking up the system”, managing hybrid holidays – and the rest 7 August View all 2023 CMI Highlights We may be deep into the summer, but management teething troubles won’t be taking any time off.

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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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7 Inspiring Stories of Successful Quitters Who Transformed Their Lives

My Own Coach

Discover 7 inspiring stories of successful quitters like Steve Jobs and J.K. Rowling who left unfulfilling paths to transform their lives and achieve greatness.

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Despite Anti-ESG Attacks, New Study Shows Investors See Climate as Critical to Business Performance - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASLANSKY+PARTNERS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Maslansky+Partners.

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Is Social Media Fuelling Political Cynicism?

The Horizons Tracker

Political frustration and skepticism are on the rise in the United States and several other democracies globally, and a recent study from the University of Michigan reveals a connection to political attacks on social media. While Americans turn to social media for political information, a significant portion of the content they encounter in their feeds is aggressive, disrespectful, and accusatory.

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17 Team-Building Activities for In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Teams

Harvard Business Review

Managers sometimes turn to team-building activities to build connections between colleagues. But which activities and practices would work best for your team? And how can you put them into action most effectively? In this article, the author offers advice and recommendations from three experts. Their activity suggestions are intended to inspire ideas that you can then tailor to your team’s size, sensibilities, and circumstances.

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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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Inside the First Year as a CEO

Harvard Business Review

CEO performance reverberates well beyond the corner office, affecting everyone from employees to shareholders, governments to business partners. Getting a good start is critically important to medium- and long-term success, for both the CEO and the organization. But how can newly appointed CEOs succeed when the role is so different from any they’ve held before?

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Lessons from Maggie Lena Walker’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS senior lecturer Tony Mayo on Walker’s remarkable legacy of firsts as a leader.

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How Rakuten’s Shift to English Transformed Its Culture

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with Harvard Business School professor Tsedal Neeley on the strong connection between language and globalization.