September, 2020

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Beyond the Basics: Online Meetings that Don’t Suck Your Soul

Let's Grow Leaders

We don’t hate online meetings – we hate soul-sucking wastes of time After months of online meetings, video conferences, Zoom, and Teams meetings, you’ve mastered the basics: You’ve got light in front of you (not behind you) so we can see you […]. The post Beyond the Basics: Online Meetings that Don’t Suck Your Soul appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

N2Growth Blog

N2Growth and Stanford Graduate Graduate School of Business are pleased to congratulate those individuals recognized on the 2020 Leaders25 Top CHRO List. These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. History. The inaugural version of our Top CHRO List was published on Forbes in 2015.

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How To Transform Your Company

Lead Change Blog

Your financial and emotional health are linked to how functional, or dysfunctional, your company is. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or haven’t seen growth in your company, you may need to realign YOUR company whether you own, lead or work in it. Alex Vorobieff, author of Transform Your Company , shares how to discover the hidden force pulling companies into dysfunction and creating frustration.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2020

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. Hyper-Learning : How to Adapt to the Speed of Change by Edward D. Hess. The Digital Age will raise the question of how we humans will stay relevant in the workplace. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't.

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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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5 Tips for Inspiring Leadership

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Karlin Sloan: As a leadership development consultant, I have spent my career with people in business, NGOs, government, and not-for-profits who are focused, competent, talented and who have a deep sense of their personal power to impact those around them. Recently, those same people are having doubts. They doubt their ability to lead their companies through increasingly challenging times.

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Terryberry to Host Connection Culture Webinar

Michael Lee Stallard

Connection is more important than ever during this time of remote work and rising stress, which is why I’m excited to be working with the team at Terryberry to provide a free webinar focused on building a Connection Culture. . In the webinar, Katharine Stallard and I will help you to learn: your current level of connection. how connection affects your emotional and physical health. a simple, memorable and actionable model to create the best work culture, and. connection tips you can start

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Be A Good Example

Joseph Lalonde

Do you ever look at your team and wonder “How can I encourage these people to be better team members? What will make them work harder, smarter, better? Why can’t I have great people on my team?” Of course not. I never say that. Neither do you… If we’re lying to ourselves. It is easy […].

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Why You Should Have a Mentor (And How to Find One)

Lead Change Blog

No matter who you are or what you do, it’s important to surround yourself with people who can speak into your life, especially if you are looking to grow. From business owners to employees to CEOs and consultants, there is a common need for insight and fresh perspective in order for us to better fully understand ourselves. I’ve spent 30+ years of my life empowering and building people through Masterclass events on communication, leadership, and growing big people.

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Stop Making Sense

Leading Blog

L EADERSHIP is about moving people. And to do that, you need to be able to inspire. And that means arousing their emotions. Marketing strategist Michael Fanuele says to inspire and fuel passion, you will have to Stop Making Sense. “The more we try to persuade—to explain, to convince, to argue—the less likely we are to arouse anybody to do anything.” The Inspiration Equation : Passion – Reason = Inspiration.

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A Simple Strategy To Help Reframe How You Deal With Challenges

Tanveer Naseer

With many of us now adapting to remote working as no longer a short-term response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as the ‘new normal’ for how our organization will function for the next few years, there’s been more focus lately on how leaders and their employees are adapting to this. Click to continue reading.

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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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November 5 Webinar With ExecuNet

Michael Lee Stallard

Looking for a training opportunity for yourself or your leadership team this fall? Join me and the team at ExecuNet for a complimentary webinar on November 5. We’ll be talking about remote work, rising stress, and the critical need for connection in today’s environment. . ExecuNet is a organization focused on providing senior executives with advice and counsel for the unique challenges they might be facing.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Innovation and Imagination

Let's Grow Leaders

In this month’s Frontline Festival, top leadership experts share their perspectives and insights on innovation and imagination. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors. We’re also delighted to feature Chip Bell, who […]. The post Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Innovation and Imagination appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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5 Books Leaders Should Read In October 2020

Joseph Lalonde

It’s the end of September. That means it is time for another list of book recommendations. Every month, I am sharing books I think you should read. Whether that’s the coming month or 5 months from now, these books will help you become a better leader. These book recommendations will be a mix of personal […].

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Should We “Defund” Leadership?

Lead Change Blog

General Magic was a 1990 spin-off from Apple that few people have ever even heard of. The company was led by Marc Porat, who had a vision of what the future smartphone would be like at a time there was no world wide web or digital phone. The Pixar 2018 documentary on the company tells the tale of a group of passionate, driven people who worked around the clock, sleeping under their desks to bring to market revolutionary technology tools.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Leadership is Language

Leading Blog

T HERE was a time when it made sense to have a group that thought about the work and another group that performed the work. A manufacturing environment lends itself to this kind of structure. The thinkers and the doers. It was the most efficient way to build the momentum of the Industrial Revolution. This structure also helped to reduce variability, which is just what is called for in a manufacturing environment.

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Ask This Simple Question To Improve Clarity And Boost Employee Performance

Tanveer Naseer

Of the many issues leaders of all experience levels have had to address, one that continues to be a major challenge is how to be a more effective communicator. In fact, in a recent study where 1,400 study participants were asked “what is the biggest mistake leaders make when working. Click to continue reading.

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October 1st Webcast for Wharton Alumni Clubs

Michael Lee Stallard

On October 1st from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm ET, I’ll be presenting on Connection Culture to the Wharton Alumni Association Clubs. The event is hosted by the Wharton Alumni DC chapter. It’s free for Wharton Alumni members and $19 for non-members. Learn more and sign up to attend at this link. The post October 1st Webcast for Wharton Alumni Clubs appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.

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How to Be Compassionate Without Destroying Consistency

Let's Grow Leaders

The other day, “Joe” reached out with a genuine dilemma. Throughout this crisis, he’s encouraged his supervisors to be compassionate. Because, like you, he knows that everyone is dealing with their own set of challenging circumstances. Like you, he’s focused on doing […]. The post How to Be Compassionate Without Destroying Consistency appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Social Dilemma

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article. The Social Dilemma is a Netflix original documentary. It’s a startling tell-all expose on the dangers of social media. It’s eye-opening and a documentary everyone should watch. I sat in stunned silence as I watched the documentary roll in front of my eyes. It made me sad, mad, angry, and reflective. I have some things […].

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September 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the September 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Stop Blaming Zoom! The Problem with Your Meetings Might Be You.

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How to Influence others at Work

Career Advancement

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” ~ Ken Blanchard. Haleigh had been working for months to enhance others’ perception of her. She felt like she was slipping under the radar and needed to increase her visibility in her organization. After taking on several high-profile projects and solving one major problem that had been troubling her boss, she knew she had met those goals.

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How Well Do You Manage Mistakes? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions To Find Out

Tanveer Naseer

There’s no question you’ll make mistakes as a leader, no matter how experienced you may be. What really matters is how well you manage mistakes, especially when you’re the one responsible for them. In this episode of my leadership podcast, I share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine. Click to continue reading.

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Innovation: Five Signs You Might Be Faking It

Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.

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Playbook for a New Leader’s First 90 Days on the Job

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Kristin Harper : The first 90 days of a leaders’ tenure set the foundation for their future success. Below are five time-tested approaches for new leaders to get off to a fast start. I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. 1) Focus on Learning and Listening Prior to starting a new role, read as mu

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How To Show Up As a Better Leader During Chaotic Times

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you ever feel like us? Sometimes we just look at one another and say, “why are we so tired?” Leading in chaotic times is exhausting. But when it comes right down to it, one of the biggest reasons is all the […]. The post How To Show Up As a Better Leader During Chaotic Times appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Why You Need To Set Goals

Joseph Lalonde

Goals are the thing we aim for. We set a target and we head towards the goal. Whenever I look at my biggest successes in life, I notice there’s a common theme. The common theme is that I set a goal and I went for it. Whether the success has been the growth of this […].

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Have you lost your leadership path?

Lead Change Blog

Now, more than ever, leaders are dealing with changing patterns and trends, too much data, too little knowledge, sketchy and stretched resources, and the changing habits of mass populations, all brought about by the pandemic. Is that testing your leadership mettle? If it is, I offer some thoughts to help you reorient yourself as a successful leader.

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Tough Comp Conversations: A Guide For Doing Them Right

Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR

Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver

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Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected. Since ethical reputation is a defining element in individual and organizational success, it is time that we consider ethical awareness as a key element of experience when selecting leaders for our businesses, community organizations, governments, and nations.

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How New Managers Can Succeed As Leaders In Their Organization

Tanveer Naseer

In many organizations, it can take up to 10 years before new leaders get leadership development training, leaving most to figure things out on their own. So what should new managers be paying more attention to? And what mistakes are they more likely to make? That’s what I’ll be discussing. Click to continue reading.

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What Makes a High-Performance Leader?

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Rob Hartnett: “What is a high-performance leader?” a leader asked me in a Facebook Live session. One of the many I have done since Covid-19 as we pivot to new ways of working. A high-performance leader is one who is intentional about their leadership. They are not a leader because their position entitles them to be; they see leadership as a verb, a skill to continue to develop and hone.

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A Practical and Free Way to Get Great 360 Feedback

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you know where you stand with your boss? Do you have a good sense of what your peers really think about you? Has it been a minute since your last formal 360 feedback review? Or, is a 360 Feedback something you’ve […]. The post A Practical and Free Way to Get Great 360 Feedback appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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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.