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What Can You Control?

Kevin Eikenberry

Control is something we all want, and most leaders think a lot about control. Many of the big leadership questions revolve around control and who has it. Does control come from position? Are leaders exerting more control by micromanaging? And what about control and employee engagement? How you answer those questions, and a hundred others, […].

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Overloaded: The Thing That Keeps Us From Leading Well

RapidStart Leadership

“Are we carrying around things that make us poor leaders?” It’s easy to collect things, harder to let them go. But as leaders we have to be aware that some of those things, one in particular, can get in our way and prevent us from leading as effectively as we’d … Overloaded: The Thing That Keeps Us From Leading Well Read More ».

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I’m Successful Because I’ve Been Wrong

Leadership Freak

A leader explained, “One reason I’ve been successful this year is I’ve been wrong a lot.” One of the best ways to expand your leadership is by be wrong publicly.

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How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Culture

Let's Grow Leaders

Does the Power of Culture Propel or Punish Your Team? I fell backward off the side of a boat and descended into the Pacific Ocean where I was about to get an incredible (and frightening) experience about the power of culture. I’m […]. The post How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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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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The Antidote to “No, But”

Lead Change Blog

Within six months of being hired, Sam wished he had a dollar for every time a team member communicated, “No, but.”. Sam had passed his interviews with flying colors. They even gave him time to share his initial ideas, ask probing questions, and take time to think over his decision to accept the role. Sadly, nothing could have prepared Sam for what happened next—he stepped onto a toxic team.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2019

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2019. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases. Nine Lies about Work : A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall. There are some big lies--distortions, faulty assumptions, wrong thinking--that we encounter every time we show up for work.

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5 Frustrating Mistakes That Will Derail Your Leadership Training

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever spent money on leadership training that was a colossal waste of time? We feel you. We have too over the years. It’s incredibly disappointing to invest time and money in a training program that doesn’t change behavior. Do know what’s […]. The post 5 Frustrating Mistakes That Will Derail Your Leadership Training appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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April 2019 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Communication. Stephanie Skryzowski of 100 Degrees Consulting shared 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Financials to Increase Transparency.

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Will Artificial Intelligence Take Your Job?

Leading Blog

A PEW RESEARCH CENTER study found that Americans are roughly twice as likely to express worry (72%) than enthusiasm about a future in which robots and computers are capable of doing many jobs that are currently done by humans. Of course, people have always worried that technology would take over their job. Gutenberg’s press probably created more social upheaval than any technological advancement has yet to do today.

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Leadership Lessons from My Time in the Military

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been over a decade since I returned from a year-long Army deployment to Iraq. It’s been over six years since I finished my military obligations altogether. Even though I’ve all but forgotten my initial trip to the recruiter’s office, some things will stick with me for life. From time to time, I’m asked how my military experience informed my leadership.

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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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Avoid Leadership False Choices – Leading vs Managing (and other mistakes)

Let's Grow Leaders

When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it. Get the tools you need to lead and manage effectively in every situation. The post Avoid Leadership False Choices – Leading vs Managing (and other mistakes) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When leadership gurus post a meme challenging you to be a leader, not a manager – don’t buy it.

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Indivisible

Lead Change Blog

There are more people living alone than at any time in history, and more depression than ever recorded. Violence continues to cast long shadows across generations. We are fragmented to the point of vile speech and hate crimes based on false divisions. This shows up in daily life as alienation, conflict with strangers and intimates, and a general sense of disconnection.

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How to Build a Success Mindset

Women on Business

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LeadershipNow 140: March 2019 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2019 that you don't want to miss: How To Combine Passion And Discipline For Tremendous Results by @WScottCochrane Passion and discipline are dependent on each other. Cultivate Coachability with these 5 Mindsets by @Julie_WG. Millennials are Most Critical of Leadership Development Programs by Diane Belcher @HBPCorpLearning via @_hrtechnologist.

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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 Makes A Great Work Relationship?

Great Leadership By Dan

Guest post from Graeme Findlay : I just finished reading one of Dan’s previous posts , I’m your boss not your friend. He has some very sound advice and ten good reasons why it’s a bad idea for a manager and an employee to call themselves friends. On reading the post, I was immediately reminded of a high-priced leadership development program that I once attended where we were presented with a different view.

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Mindset or Competency: Which is More Important?

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton How we think about something will impact what we do about it. To be ready to handle difficult challenges, our thinking needs to stretch to help us adapt. Nick Petrie, Center For Creative Leadership, writes in Vertical Leadership Development Part I that "In terms of leadership, the stage from which you are thinking and acting matters a lot.

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6 Ways to Invest In Yourself

Women on Business

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Choosing The Right Things

Joseph Lalonde

If you want to improve your current situation, you have to begin choosing the right things. You won’t move towards your goals if you’re not focusing on the right items. And, to focus on the right things, you have to choose the right things. For me, the right things look like: My family: This includes my wife, […] The post Choosing The Right Things appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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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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How to Hold People Accountable with Compassion

Leadership Freak

Pushovers prolong helplessness, failure, and mediocrity. But compassionate-accountability fuels boldness, growth, and productivity. You demonstrate respect for people when you hold them accountable. Accountability says behaviors matter.

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Leaders as Multipliers

QAspire

I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. I will post sketchnote versions of selected podcast episodes that enlightened me. Tiffani is also the author of a WSJ bestseller book “ Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business ”.

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Can’t Go It Alone?

Women on Business

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From John Wick: Chapter 2

Joseph Lalonde

With John Wick: Chapter 3 releasing on May 17th, 2019, I thought it would be fun to do a throwback Reel Leadership article for the previous John Wick movie titles. Previously, I shared the leadership lessons from John Wick 1. Today, I want to share the leadership lessons found in John Wick: Chapter 2. Keanu […] The post Quotes And Leadership Lessons From John Wick: Chapter 2 appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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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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Choosing kindness

Persuasive Powerhouse

Photo credit: 123RF. The words kindness and leadership may seem like strange partners in a world that often isn’t kind, and with leaders in the news who exemplify a lack of caring. Yet it’s exactly what our world, your organization, and your leadership need. Think about a time when someone was unkind to you, and recall how you felt – your thoughts, and even the way your body responded.

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How to Keep Your Poker Face

Next Level Blog

Are you the kind of person whose facial expressions reveal everything you’re thinking? My wife, Diane, tells me I’m one of those people. Of course, she does have several decades of experience in reading me. I like to think I have a little more of a poker face when I’m with other people – especially if it’s a challenging or frustrating interaction. But, in all likelihood, I’m kidding myself on that.

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Powerful Ways to Deal with Gender Equality Through HR

Women on Business

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What A Difference You’ve Made

Joseph Lalonde

Lately, I’ve been thinking of what my life has left behind to date. I wonder what lives I’ve touched or how I’ve changed someone’s outlook. It’s a daunting thing to look at the legacy I’m leaving behind. There’s many things people could say about me. They could mention the obscenely large comic book collection I […] The post What A Difference You’ve Made appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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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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How to Thrive When You Feel The Sting of Unfairness

Leadership Freak

Unfairness abounds in organizational life. Your company merged with a competitor and your position was eliminated. You didn’t get the promotion. It’s not fair.

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Preparing Remote Leaders for Success

Kevin Eikenberry

Every day, more leaders are becoming remote leaders – whether it was intentional and planned or simply a fact of circumstance where they started working one day a work from home which lead to another which lead to another… The question isn’t whether this is happening or not, it’s what are we doing to prepare […]. The post Preparing Remote Leaders for Success appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Top 4 Problems You Will Face When Opening a Beauty Salon

Women on Business

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What Sales Wolves Deliver

Sales Wolf Blog

The quality of your sales talent is one of few elements to profoundly impact the long-term success of your business. Yet, few organizations have the recruiting structure in place to attract, identify, and ultimately hire Sales Wolves -- high achievers.

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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.