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Connections: The New Currency of Our Era

Leading Blog

T HE challenges organizations face today are becoming increasingly complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. Yet, as we examine these challenges more closely, a striking realization emerges: most are rooted in connection issues. Network science heralded as the science of the 21st century, provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding connections.

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How to Stay Focused at Work and Avoid the Rabbit Hole Effect

Let's Grow Leaders

How to Stay Curious Without Getting Completely Sidetracked The rabbit holeoh, its so easy to fall in. One minute, youre casually researching a small question, and the next, youre 27 tabs deep into a full-blown investigation, possibly involving conspiracy theories, historical deep dives, and at least one Wikipedia page about something completely unrelated.

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4 Steps To Build Leadership Presence, Inspire Employees, And Drive Success

Tanveer Naseer

In my workshops on empathy and leadership, I start with an exercise where I ask attendees to reflect on a past leader who inspired them. I ask these leaders What do you remember more the specific metrics and KPIs this leader achieved? Or how they made you feel about.

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Self-Leadership: Your Calling Includes Being Self-Centered

Leadership Freak

John Maxwell said, Everything rises and falls on leadership. When I toldJohn that I felt the weight of his statement, He replied optimistically that it also represents opportunity. If everything rises or falls on leadership, practice self-leadership first. This post has 3 practical ways to practice self-leadership. What can you add?

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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The Illusion of Innovation

Leading Blog

O RGANIZATIONS are better managed than ever before. They have been optimized for safety, security, stability, and control. But what we need going forward is dynamic and, yes, inefficient. What is needed now is some deliberate chaos. In The Illusion of Innovation , author Elliott Parker believes that the focus on capital efficiency makes companies less capable of making big innovation bets that progress society because those bets have an uncertain payoff.

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One Easy Active Listening Skill Leaders Can Use for More Connection, Influence, and Better Conflict Resolution

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 287: Do you know how to use active listening to turn workplace conflicts into meaningful connections? Weve all been in tense conversations where emotions run high, and communication breaks down. This episode teaches you a simple strategy for using listening skills to transform conflict into connection and collaboration, improving your relationships at work and beyond.

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Eliminate 7 Reasons for Unnecessary Conflict

Leadership Freak

Conflict is part of life; some are unnecessary. 7 reasons for unnecessary conflict: #1. A need to be right means we cant admit were wrong. So, there’s conflict. Admit when you’re wrong. #2.

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The Universe Is Calling You To An Adventure - Unlocking Your True Potential

Rich Gee Group

How to Recognize Youre Doing Better Than You Think Have you ever felt stuck or convinced youre falling short of your goals? If so, youre not alone. Many driven individuals find themselves hovering in a space of subtle dissatisfaction, uncertain if theyre really making progress. Ironically, that restless feeling can be a helpful catalyst, spurring you to move forward.

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6 Shocking Insights Into Company Cultures That Will Change Your Perspective

Lead from Within

Most leaders believe they understand company culture, but the reality reveals a startling truth: what executives think drives culture often undermines it. Recent studies show that while 89% of organizations claim culture as a priority, only a fraction successfully create the environment they envision. Through my work coaching hundreds of executives, I’ve discovered that transformative cultural change requires more than good intentionsit demands authentic leadership and deliberate action.

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Making Smart Choices: How to Use a Decision Grid to Avoid Analysis Paralysis

Next Level Blog

Have you ever found yourself frozen by too many choices? When they all seem to have their merits, its easy to become bogged down and even paralyzed with indecision. So, how do you keep from getting stuck in analysis paralysis when you have to make a big decision that turns on choosing one option out of many? I suggest a five-step process: Step One: Make a list of the criteria that are most important in making a decision.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Stop Glamorizing the Pursuit of Excellence

Leadership Freak

The pursuit of excellence insults those who likethings as they are. Short-term thinkers reject the pursuit of excellence. Stagnant organizations die because the pursuit of excellence hurts at first. Hierarchy dislikes the pursuit of excellence because it offends snobbery. Here are 4 alerts for leaders dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.

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Employee Engagement in the U.S. Hit a 10-Year Low in 2024

HR Digest

Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to an all-time low in 2024, marking the lowest numbers that have been observed in a decade. According to Gallups workplace satisfaction report , the engagement numbers showed that only 31% of employees were engaged in 2024, with 17% of employees being actively disengaged. Such stats were last seen all the way back in 2014, and the downward trajectory suggests that we may be working backward.

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Labor Law Poster Requirements for Small Businesses in the Gig Economy

Women on Business

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The Need For Humanity In Leadership

Eric Jacobson

The authors of the new book, ESSENTIAL , explain that the American workplace is in crisis. Questions of where, how, and why we work loom large, and trust in traditional leadership models has plummeted. Simultaneously, leaders find themselves more lost than everoverwhelmed and burning out as they struggle to navigate this rapidly changing landscape, they add.

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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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Wisdom Adapts – Fools Persist

Leadership Freak

Tenacity is the reason problems persist. Endurance is great until it doesnt work. Nagging frustration over the same problem means youre repeatedly doing things thatdont work. Sometimes wisdom adapts by trying something that feels wrong. Keep reading for 5 ways wisdom adapts.

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Focus on the Process — Not the Goal

Frank Sonnenberg Online

John Wooden, Bill Parcells, and Vince Lombardi are all legendary coaches who shared a common belief: If you master the basics, theres no need to worry about the score. This philosophy extends beyond sports to other areas of life, proving that focusing on fundamentals is a winning strategy. Do you focus on the process or the goal? Mastering the fundamentals means achieving a high level of proficiency in the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a particular field or activity.

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Labor Law Poster Requirements for Small Businesses in the Gig Economy

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Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants

Eric Jacobson

If youre a leader, you dont need me to tell you that this new era of work has been challenging. I believe that right now is the most complex and confusing time to be a leader in modern history, says Jennifer Moss , author of the new book, Why We Are Here?: Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants. In her book, Moss outlines eight areas rooted in social and behavioral psychology research that will transform a workforce weighed down with ennui into a healthy and high-performing one.

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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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Fix What’s Broke About Feedback

Leadership Freak

Improvement always begins with feedback. People never improve until they know how theyre doing. Self-defeating behaviors persist in low-feedback environments. The feedback sandwich is filled with baloney. A spoonful of sugar before corrective conversations dilutes compliments. Marus Buckingham said, People dont want feedback, they want attention.

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“They don’t just want a degree, they want to make a difference”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: They dont just want a degree, they want to make a difference Written by Dave Waller Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email The University of Exeters Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme attracts professionals from across the world. Here, programme director Nirosha Holton explains why they come and why shes such a fervent believer in degree apprenticeships The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) programme at the University of Exet

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Labor Law Poster Requirements for Small Businesses in the Gig Economy

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Critical Questions To Ask New Hires

Eric Jacobson

In Paul Falcone s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? Whats been going well?

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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International Experience Among The Board Helps Companies Perform Well

The Horizons Tracker

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, reveals that companies perform better when they hire board directors with international professional experienceprovided that the existing board members work well together as a team. The studys insights could guide multinational firms in ensuring that the international experience of their directors translates into improved financial performance.

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Costco Shareholders Vote in Favor of Maintaining Its DEI Policies

HR Digest

A Costco shareholders vote on the matter of DEI has taken a surprising turn, contrary to the general anti-DEI shift weve seen among businesses over the last few months. Costco was presented with an anti-DEI proposal from the think tank the National Center for Public Policy Research. The organization had formulated a proposal to dissuade the investment in DEI principles and initiatives currently maintained by the organization.

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Why Digital Signage Is a Game-Changer for Women-Owned Small Businesses

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What Business Leaders Need To Know About AI

Eric Jacobson

Mastering AI by Jeremy Kahn is absolutely a must-read for every business leader who wants to better understand the history and evolution of AI (Artificial Intelligence), and more important, the promise and perils of AI for businesses and society. Even if you think you have a basic understanding of AI, this book is an essential resource for you. That is because Kahn delivers not only a timely, thorough and thought-provoking examination of AIs benefits to humanity as well as its potentially chilli

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Do Ambitious People Make Good Leaders?

The Horizons Tracker

Do ambitious people make good leaders? While ambition often drives individuals to pursue leadership roles, there may be a disconnect between the traits that push people toward leadership and those that actually make someone an effective leader. A study from Stanford examined this question by analyzing 472 executives enrolled in a leadership development program at a West Coast business school in the United States.

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Global Pay Transparency Trends Emphasize Employer Unpreparedness

HR Digest

Despite global pay transparency trends suggesting that it is an increasingly important consideration for candidates who are seeking a job, only 19% of U.S. companies surveyed by Mercer have a pay transparency strategy in place. Regulations around pay transparency have been slow to come but the open sharing of information on wages and salaries has slowly grown to become a central topic of discussion when it comes to hiring.

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Future-Proofing Your Marketing Strategy: Trends to Watch in 2025

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University of Strathclyde

Chartered Management Institute

Case Study University of Strathclyde The University of Strathclyde has worked with CMI to enhance their course and deliver added value to learners. This collaboration has driven notable improvements in both student recruitment and satisfaction, contributing to the programmes appeal and success. The award-winning Strathclyde Business School was one of the first universities to run a one-year full time MBA programme and also partners with international centres to offer a part-time Executive MBA co

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The First 90 Days: Onboarding Checklist

While onboarding, don’t let yourself get caught up in administrative details. Automate paperwork & training so new hires can focus on the business at hand from day one. Get Paycor’s checklist to see where your company can make HR process improvements.