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DeCluttering – Your Way To Brilliance

General Leadership

“Keeping baggage from the past will leave no room for happiness in the future.” Wayne L. Misner. Here’s a tip to add brilliance, shine and value contribution to your work and your personal brand. Try it. I defy you to tell me it doesn’t get you noticed and known as an original workplace thinker when you work it right and apply it to a business direction, project and strategy piece.

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Start Here to Inspire Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

“David, it’s a mess.” Barb ran her hand through her hair and sighed. “I’ve been here 20 days and have met with people at every level and every department, asking what it’s going to take to turn things around.” What a Mess […].

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7 Steps To Becoming A Happier, Higher-Performing Leader

Tanveer Naseer

The following is a guest piece by CEO Elizabeth Crook. From growing a successful start-up, to writing a book and speaking internationally about workplace culture, to making a solid attempt at being a decent wife and mother of three kids; I require an enormous amount of mental bandwidth. I’m sure many of you reading this blog are in the same boat. But, my question to you is: Are you building the right habits?

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Talking About What Matters (Part 2)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton In a previous post Talking About What Matters (Part 1), I explored how talking about ethical values engages people, helps them find meaning and improves the organization's metrics. This week I want to begin to explore what the conversation should include. You may be surprised to learn that it’s not all about what WE COMMUNICATE about values - it's their questions that will help us bring values to life.

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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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Once You Understand Emotion, Motivation is Easy

Lead Change Blog

One of the most powerful theories on how to motivate people on the work-floor is Deci and Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory. In my post ‘ Effective Communication Is About Understanding Emotion ’ I dealt with the idea of Observational Listening and how that way of listening focuses on emotions people are currently experiencing. These two concepts together make a powerful combination in which motivation takes current emotions into account.

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5 Tips to Increase Workplace Engagement

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Naphtali Hoff: The statistics about worker disengagement are staggering. We read all the time about how workplace engagement levels are low here in the U.S. and even lower around the world. Loss of productivity is estimated to cost employers hundreds of millions of dollars annually, if not billions. And it all stems from how disconnected folks feel from the people working around them, the work that they do each day, and the purpose that it serves to them and to others.

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The Mood Elevator

Leading Blog

W E ALL have mood swings. But once we accept the fact that moods aren’t something that happens to us but are the result of our thinking , we can do something to control them—or at least manage them better. Senn Delaney, Chairman and founder of Senn Delaney, wrote The Mood Elevator to help us take charge of our emotions and control our rides on the Mood Elevator.

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5 Ways to Be a Leader in the New Face of Customer Loyalty

Lead Change Blog

When it comes to customer loyalty, everything has changed. Customers have more access to information than ever before, and they can make very informed choices. If you’re looking to be a better leader in the face of these changes, then you’re in the right place. Here’s what you can do to be a better leader and gain your customers’ loyalty… Understand the Changes.

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Successful leaders are intensely curious

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

Thursday Thoughts Successful leaders are intensely curious. Instead of giving quick answers, they ask great questions. Be curious! A good question can take you a lot farther than a quick answer! * * * * * * […]. The post Successful leaders are intensely curious appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership.

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You Only Get One Chance to Recognize a Good First Impression

Women on Business

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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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Why Leaders Get Stuck at Average

Leadership Freak

Some leaders think they’re good leaders when they’re stuck at averaged. We don’t automatically improve as time passes.

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I Swear!

Lead Change Blog

A few weeks back, Steve Scaramucci lost his position as White House Communications Director in part because he was unable to keep a foul mouth in check in a New Yorker magazine interview. More importantly, Scaramucci and his abrasive demeanor did not cohere with Chief of Staff, General John Kelly. But wait. A man with over 45 years of military experience surely would not be offended by salty language, would he?

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What Great Leadership Looks Like

Next Level Blog

In 2017, it can be difficult to find examples of great leadership. Today, though, I want to offer two of them. The first is of neighbors, volunteers, first responders, law enforcement, the National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard pulling together to rescue each other in the greater Houston area. As I write this, I’m flying across the country watching CNN on the seatback TV.

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Why Starting a Distribution Company Might Be Your Best Opportunity

Women on Business

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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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What does your heart think?

Persuasive Powerhouse

Many leaders got to where they are because they’re smart and had been successful in their work as individual contributors. When they become people leaders, they may continue to use their well-honed logical brain but forget that they are now leaders who also have to use their hearts in order to engage and inspire others. Luckily, science continues to help us to learn more about how our bodies have “little brains” in unexpected physical places.

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8 Things Every Leader Must Know

Joseph Lalonde

Heading into leadership, you’re starry eyed and hopeful. You have great ambition. And you know you’re going to get things done. Then reality hits. Leadership is hard. Harder than you expected at least. When you entered leadership, you didn’t know everything. You still don’t. But there are some key things every leader must know.

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Building a Culture of Appreciation

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post by Paul White : Great leaders understand the value of showing appreciation to those whom they are leading. They realize, by building a culture where all team members feel valued and actively support one another, the goals of the organization will be reached more efficiently and not at the expense of wearing out all who are involved. Misguided leaders believe supporting and encouraging employees is a waste of time.

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I Swear!

Lead Change Blog

A few weeks back, Steve Scaramucci lost his position as White House Communications Director in part because he was unable to keep a foul mouth in check in a New Yorker magazine interview. More importantly, Scaramucci and his abrasive demeanor did not cohere with Chief of Staff, General John Kelly. But wait. A man with over 45 years of military experience surely would not be offended by salty language, would he?

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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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Break these Five Bad Social Media Habits at Work

Career Advancement

“Like all technology, social media is neutral but is best put to work in the service of building a better world.” ~ Simon Mainwaring ~. Ellen Asks: One of my friends told me the boss watched how much time we spent on social media. I don’t want to get in trouble. How can I tell if I have bad social media habits at work? Joel Answers: Social Media can keep us connected, speed communication, and increase productivity.

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Listening Skills for Leaders: 8 Ways to be Sure You Get the Message

RapidStart Leadership

Have you ever been in a situation where you had something to say, but people didn’t seem to be listening? How did that make you feel? I’m guessing your response would not include words like “understood,” or “respected.” Listening skills are are often overlooked in leaders and yet are so essential to our ability to lead. We’ll try to fix some of that today by giving you eight ways to be a better leader by listening.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2017

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. The Potential Principle : A Proven System for Closing the Gap Between How Good You Are and How Good You Could Be by Mark Sanborn. How to Be Happy at Work : The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship by Annie McKee. Creating Great Choices : A Leader's Guide to Integrative Thinking by Jennifer Riel and Roger L.

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The Most Listened to Episodes of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

Kevin Eikenberry

We are now 63 episodes into The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, and while we have posted a “leaderboard” internally to our team, I thought it might make sense to share it publicly as well. There are at least two good reasons why: We want to recognize (and thank again) these guests. We want to encourage more […]. The post The Most Listened to Episodes of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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How Experienced Leaders Become Stagnant and Mediocre

Leadership Freak

Repetition isn’t the path to improvement, unless you persistently work to improve. The only way to improve is to focus on improvement.

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The FIRST 'Momentum' Question

Jason Womack

Every day we welcome new members to the Get Momentum Leadership Academy, we celebrate the commitment made and we acknowledge the work to be done. 15 New Get Momentum Members Often, organizations commit the resources necessary to support entire groups.

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How to Best Navigate When It Comes to Leadership

Lead from Within

We’ve suffered far too much bad leadership in recent years. Many who call themselves leaders and hold leadership positions have conducted themselves like people who can’t find their own way, let alone lead others. That’s why we are looking for a kind of leader—one we can respect, one we trust and want to follow. The kind of leadership we’re looking for, like all great leadership, is grounded in character.

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What makes a learning organization?

Lead on Purpose

Amazon, Intuit, Airbnb, Disney, FedEx and Uber…what do these companies have in common? They know their customers. They don’t just know about their customers, they know why their customers ‘hire’ them and their products to do specific jobs.

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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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A Conversation with a Critic

Leadership Freak

Leaders don’t have to search for critics. They attract them. I’m often in the position to hear negative feedback about leaders that I coach. Everyone judges a leader’s performance.

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Leap! The Movie

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article Leap! tells the story of two orphans, Félicie (Elle Fanning) and her best friend Victor (Nat Wolff), and their journey to Paris, France. The pair travel to France because Félicie dreams of becoming a famous ballet dancer and Victor pines for the young Félicie. Their journey has twists and turns as Félicie falls for another ballet dancer, she steals another young girl’s identity, and Victor pursues his dreams of becoming an inventor.

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The Courage to Deliver Difficult Messages

leaderCommunicator

It’s a little-discussed term in business today, yet is at the very core of dealing with the tough situations many leaders face. I was working with a leader who was preparing to make some significant changes in his organization’s structure, including people changes. As we talked more, and his eyes welled up with tears, I realized how tough these decisions were for him.

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Team Building at a Distance

Kevin Eikenberry

I was recently asked, How do you handle team-building when you have a remote team? And the truth is we are getting asked this question more and more because leading remote employees is now a fact of life. Whether you lead one employee who works remotely or from home once a week or you lead […]. The post Team Building at a Distance appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

Discover how to align everyday employee priorities with company goals. Many companies are embracing objectives and key results (OKRs) as the best practice for committing to goals and following through. Objectives are outcomes that reflect current company priorities. Each employee should write OKRs that roll up to larger company goals. Show employees how they contribute to the larger mission.