Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A BOUT 400 years ago, Isaac Newton probably experienced an epiphany when he figured out how prisms work. His experiments showed that when light hits glass at an angle, it not only slows down but also bends as it enters the glass and bends again when it exits, thus leaving the glass at a new angle. The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Teams rise when you ditch deadweight. One bad apple lowers performance by 30 to 40 percent. How to define deadweight.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

To lead through chaos, clarify what matters most and define reality for yourself, your team, and your manager. When you feel completely out of control, tossed back and forth on an ocean of rapidly changing priorities, reactive pronouncements from senior leaders, and an insurmountable list of priorities, it’s natural to expect your manager to solve the problem.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It’s inevitable that every leader will encounter difficult conversations that will test their leadership. However, it’s important to remain calm in these situations in order to think clearly and respond responsibly. Here are ten ways to stay calm in difficult leadership conversations, so that you can handle any difficult situation with poise and professionalism: Take a deep breath: The power of deep breathing can’t be understated.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

How Leaders Still Fail the Racism Sexism Test How Jann Wenner, The Hachette Book Group, and Little, Brown and Company Dropped the Ball on Diversity What Happened Jann S. Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone Magazine wrote a book of interviews from his 50 years leading the magazine. The book, entitled, “ The Masters ” exclusively focuses on white, male rockstars.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A as the process is more commonly known in the business world, reached an all-time high in 2021 as companies struggled to find their footing following shutdowns and a “new normal” brought about by the pandemic. While M&As made headlines at that time with mega-deals in the $20- to $30-billion range, in 2023, M&A is taking a new form – but no less impactful for companies and their employees.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The early years are often vital for the success of any tech-based startup as they need to both prove their technology while also establishing a reputation and foothold in the market. What’s more, the nature of such fast-growing sectors often means that tech startups have to go international as quickly as possible. Research from Kiel University, in Germany, suggests that the same is often the case for startups that are spun out of universities and other research institutions. “On aver

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Unleashing the full potential of an organization lies not only in advanced technology or robust strategies but fundamentally in its people. Employee engagement is a concept that any business can embrace. To do so, however, involves a consistent commitment from the top to the bottom of the organizational structure. Research shows employee engagement profoundly impacts […] The post Increased Productivity Starts with an Engaged Workforce appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

High inflation has the inevitable consequence of making debt more expensive to take on. While one might assume this would make homes less affordable, research from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management suggests that high inflation coincides with a rise in home ownership. The study draws on multiple data sources to demonstrate that households that have experienced significant inflation tend to invest in real estate.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The more effectively you can master your mindset and how you approach the world around you, the more successful you can be and the better your outlook on life can become. Today’s post is by Kavita Sahai, CEO and Founder of Have BIGplans, LLC. “The thought manifests as the word; the word manifests as the deed; the deed develops into habit; and habit hardens into character.” – Ancient Proverb Are you struggling to master your mindset?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Nonprofits in the education sector strive to help both students and schools, but research from the University of Michigan suggests that they may unwittingly make inequities worse by virtue of who they choose to support and how much support they’re offered. According to the study, the allocation of educational resources does not seem to prioritize schools with the greatest needs.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Amazon’s wages for delivery partners are set to increase to $20.50 per hour as a result of the company’s $440 million investment in its Amazon Delivery Service Partner program. Initially launched in 2018, the program established a network of independent contractors and provided them with access to Amazon’s logistical expertise. According to Amazon , the program has created 279,000 driving jobs, generated $45 billion in revenue , and will now further contribute to Amazon’s pay to drivers.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are different types of people who give anonymous criticism. I’ve been a small business owner, elected official, church planter and church revitalizer. So perhaps I’ve received more than my share. As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. In my experience, if you aren’t receiving any criticism — you probably aren’t leading.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Signed into law in 2022 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York’s pay transparency law in 2023 is all set to go. Effective from 17 September this year, the pay transparency law will now enforce regulations that ensure employers who want to advertise a job posting are clear about what salaries applicants could expect for the position. The salary transparency law is not the first of its kind , with states like Washington, Colorado, and California already having enforced similar regulations ear

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Rapid BI

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Will the ipads or tablets really replace the laptop – well if we in the world of learning want to give our people access to content which required graphical interaction (tap on image) then a tablet is ideal – but if you want people to interact and collaborate then it seems that the keyboard is king. Sure a tablet is convenient, in that one can use it sitting or standing, on transport etc,, however there is a reason why the majority of ipad users leave their pat at home!

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Many have warned over the years of the growing cyber threats and some have offered thoughtful advice for how to strengthen an organization’s protection and resilience. Three questions can help determine whether enough has been done: First, have you participated in a cyber tabletop exercise recently? Second, do you have the contact information of your chief information security officer saved somewhere other than your work phone or computer?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Businesses are being impacted by a global skills shortage that is hampering manufacturing output and service delivery. In addition, the costs of producing materials, manufacturing goods, and providing services is rising due to labor costs. For small to medium enterprises, this means margins may be squeezed to the point to where they can no longer compete in today’s hyper-competitive global marketplace.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We’re on the brink of a major shift in consumption patterns, where brands that make good on their promises to people and the planet will have the advantage.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A leader must build interpersonal communication skills to reach the next level in his career.

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