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5 Answers for Resistance to Development

Leadership Freak

Some leaders refuse to change. You want them to rise. They offer resistance to development and cling to patterns that hold them down. Resistance to development feels like pushing an unwilling rope. You… Continue reading → Leading

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The Power of Perspective: Why Your View as a Leader Matters

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I often guide my clients on the importance of having the right perspective as a leader. In my experience, a leader’s perspective is crucial because it is what people will follow.

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A Prescription For Leaders To Foster A Healthier, Happier, And More Resilient Workforce

Tanveer Naseer

Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today’s workplaces. And yet, despite the wellness economy being estimated to have a value of over $4 trillion, little if any traction is being made on resolving this mental and physical health crisis.

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Good Power: Changing a Life. Changing Work. Changing the World.

Leading Blog

T HE TIME TO THINK about power is before you get it. Power is part of leadership, and it can be used in the service of others or for personal gain.

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HR Playbook: How Paycor Helps You Manage Compliance Risk

There are few certainties in life. Death. Taxes. Changing compliance laws. Keeping up is a full-time job many companies can’t staff. That’s why finding the right HR provider is critical. Learn how Paycor helps you stay ahead. Download the guide today!

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Should I Change My Style to Fit My Workplace Culture?

Let's Grow Leaders

Should I change my style to fit in with my workplace culture? That’s a tricky and complicated question… “should I change my style?” ” In this week’s #askingforafriend on the road, I come to you from Montreux, Switzerland, and the famous Freddie Mercury statue.

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How to Clarify and Share Your Aspirations for the Way People Treat Each Other at Work

Leadership Freak

The difference between a great place to work and a job is the way people treat each other. The most important thing about us is the way we treat each other while we… Continue reading → Culture Leading relationships Leadership Development organizational cultures

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Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential

Leading Blog

I F you’re looking to expand your thinking, then look no further than Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential by Matt Higgins. For those of us that have always heard, “Always have a Plan B,” burning the boats may sound reckless. What Higgins is saying is that “you don’t win when you give yourself the option to lose.” Should you process risk? Absolutely. Ask yourself, “What is the worst that could possibly happen?” If that is survivable, then burn the boats.

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Risk of Human Connection with Chad Littlefield

Let's Grow Leaders

Is there a risk involved in creating stronger human connections? Great leaders know that d eeper human connection fosters more engagement and better performance and that i nvesting in people boosts results and increases retention.

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10 Ways Managers Maintain Credibility When Higher-ups Reverse Decisions

Leadership Freak

Promised promotions aren’t happening. Instead of increasing headcount you’re laying off. How can you maintain credibility with your team when upper-management changes decisions? Your word feels like a promise to your team.

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The Future of Leadership Development: How to Prepare for What’s Next

Lead from Within

Despite investing heavily in education for their executives, many companies don’t see a good return on their investment. This is because traditional educators and businesses don’t often teach the vital skills necessary for success.

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Investing in HR Software: How to Get Internal Buy-in

Buying HR software is a major decision. That’s why finding the right provider based on your needs and ensuring key decision makers are on board is vital. Download Paycor’s guide for tips to address common concerns across your buying committee.

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Leading Thoughts for March 9, 2023

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Matt Higgins on why you need to go all in: “Backup plans can make you feel safer and help you cope with uncertainty, but they also reduce the likelihood that your primary goal will ever be achieved. The mere act of contemplating a Plan B sets in motion a feedback loop that dramatically lessens the probability that Plan A will come to fruition.

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How to Not Screw Up Your Brand Even When You’ve Been Screwed Over

Let's Grow Leaders

How you respond during times of distress can make or break your leadership brand If you’ve Googled, “what to do when you’ve been screwed over at work” and landed here, I’m sorry. Not that you found this article, of course. I want to help.

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7 Ways to Advance Self-Care

Leadership Freak

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your team is to let them go home. Image of a welcome mat. Leading Health Leadership Development health

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Getting The Job Done: Project Management Tips For Government Contractors

Tanveer Naseer

Project management is an important skill for government contractors to master. With so much to consider when preparing for new projects, having the right project management tips is key.

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The HR Leader’s Guide to Recruiting & Hiring

62% of Paycor survey respondents say we’re in a permanent talent shortage. By 2030, we’ll see more jobs than workers (BCG). Download Paycor’s guide to learn how to write killer job descriptions, make better hiring decisions and evaluate candidates.

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The 10 Decision That Can Change Your Leadership Life

Lead from Within

We all make decisions every day. As an executive leadership coach, my clients make business decisions constantly. But it’s who they are as leaders that makes their other decisions more impactful.

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Why Is CliftonStrengths The Perfect Assessment Tool For You & Your Team?

Rich Gee Group

CliftonStrengths is a common name for the famous Gallup Test (formerly StrengthsFinder), developed by the Gallup Institute. The test was invented by Don Clifton and is also known as the Gallup Strengths Assessment or Clifton Strengths Test.

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3 Essential Culture Rules all Leaders must Apply

Leadership Freak

3 essential culture rules for high performance culture: aspire, amplify, and adapt. Image a of bright sunrise. Culture Author Book Notes Leadership Development organizational cultures performance cultures

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Your New Leader 100-Day Action Plan

Eric Jacobson

There are seven major onboarding land mines that you are likely to come across as a new leader and there are specific points in the first 100 days where you are most likely to encounter them, explain authors: George Brant Jayme A. Check Jorge Pedraza.in

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How to Lead Blue-Collar Teams

Discover the COR Leadership Framework for Blue-Collar and Hourly Workers. Download Paycor's guide today!

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Here’s the Proof That Positive Work Cultures Are More Productive

Lead from Within

There is growing evidence to suggest that positive work cultures are more productive than negative ones. In fact, research shows that employees who feel positive about their work environment are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive.

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There Are 2 Types Of Leaders.

Rich Gee Group

Over the years, you’ve probably encountered many types of managers in the workforce. Fun, serious, motivating, de-motivating, neurotic, crazy. I can go on and on. But when it comes to effective managers — there are only two types — Short Term (ST) and Long Term (LT) Leaders.

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The Best Office Chairs for Short People – Comfort and Ergonomics for Every Height

Strategy Driven

At about 5’4 ft tall, I know how hard it can be to find the perfect office chair for short people. Not to worry though, because we have gathered the top 10 office chairs on the market that have been specifically designed for shorter people.

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The Six Dimensions Of A Healthy Leader

Eric Jacobson

In Bob Rosen ’s book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , he explains that there are six dimensions of being a healthy leader : Physical health : how you live. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle.

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3 Leadership Behaviors that Drive Loyalty & Engagement

Nothing motivates employees more than a great boss. Learn how to be one. Download your guide today!

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The Letter Every Leader Must Write To Those They Lead

Lead from Within

As a leader, it is important to not only focus on the task at hand, but also to take the time to connect with those you lead on a personal level. One way to do this is through the written word. Here are some suggestions to express and that would make a difference to those you lead: Make today count.

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There Are 2 Types Of Managers.

Rich Gee Group

Over the years, you’ve probably encountered many types of managers in the workforce. Fun, serious, motivating, de-motivating, neurotic, crazy. I can go on and on. But when it comes to effective managers — there are only two types — Short Term Leaders (ST) and Long Term (LT) Leaders.

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What Do You Need Before You Start Your Own Engineering Firm?

Strategy Driven

Are you interested in starting your own engineering firm? The world of engineering can be very exciting and profitable as there is always some kind of need for them regardless of how much society has started to rely on technology.

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Cultivating contrarian thinking in corporate strategy

CEO Insider

Last week I had one of the most fulfilling episodes of my consulting career: A two-day immersive workshop with a Fortune 500 insurer designed to stress-test their corporate strategy. While specifics are private, I’d like to share a few thoughts this experience inspired.

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The ABM Benchmark Survey

ABM gets better with age — but unfortunately, marketers don't have the luxury of pouring it into an oak barrel for a couple decades to let it mature. It’s clear there’s a maturity gap in ABM strategies, so how can marketers start closing it?

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Ripple Effect: Seven Keys to Team and Culture Development

The Practical Leader

When our kids were young, I was often reminded of the adage, “children act like their parents — despite all attempts to teach them good manners.”

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March 2023 Leadership Development Carnival

Art Petty

For many years, I've had the pleasure and honor of submitting my Leadership Caffeine articles to the monthly Leadership Development Carnival coordinated by the great team at Weaving Influence.

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The Most In-Demand Medical Career Specialisms to Consider

Strategy Driven

Working in the professional field of medicine and healthcare, regardless of your current position on the proverbial ladder in terms of your job role, salary, and the nature of your daily working life, is a vocation full of as many rewards as there are challenges.

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9 Surprising Ways Caffeine Impacts Brain Health

CEO Insider

For many people, the morning starts with coffee, soda, tea, or an energy drink. It’s an attempt to boost energy, mood, and alertness — to sharpen your mind for the day. You may feel like that caffeine buzz is boosting your brainpower. But there’s a downside. Caffeine is not an innocuous substance.

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How to Write OKRs: 45 Effective Examples

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.