Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 19, 2025
Overcoming the Quiet Room: Why Your Training Needs Psychological Safety Imagine this: you kick off a training session with a question, and youre met with hesitant silence. Its not that your learners have nothing to say its that they dont feel safe saying it. As a human-centered L&D leader, your first job is to create psychological safety in every training room.
Leading Blog
MAY 22, 2025
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. Dan Thurmon on testing yourself: When uncertainty and randomness strike, whether the immediate perception is threatening or exciting, you dont take it personally. You simply see it as a new factor to incorporate into your life.
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Leadership Freak
MAY 22, 2025
ou cant make people feel important. But you can show them they matter. Its destructive to foster feelings of insignificance. If someone doesnt contribute, they shouldnt be on the team. Don't say, "You matter." Prove it. Here are 7 unexpected ways to energize people by showing them they matter.
Rich Gee Group
MAY 20, 2025
Listen to the audio. Running from rejection is like yanking the plug on your WiFi the second a video buffersyou dont eliminate the pain, you just guarantee youll miss the next big download. The facts you cant dodge: The average job seeker fires off 294 applications before landing an offer. Thats not failurethats the current entry fee for a desk badge. ( Empower ) 60% of customers say no four times before they ever say yes, and 80% of sales need at least five followups.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Let's Grow Leaders
MAY 23, 2025
What do great leaders do when a team member says they’ll change but nothing changes? Youve had the first accountability talk. Maybe even a second. And stillyou’re stuck in a frustrating loop, repeating yourself while performance stalls. This episode is your next step. Learn how to confidently navigate those tough follow-up conversations without sounding like a broken recordor burning bridges.
Michael Lee Stallard
MAY 17, 2025
SmartBrief on Leadership Article The month of May marks a time of transition across college campuses in the U.S. as students who have completed their degrees celebrate graduation and prepare to embark on their next chapter. On the campus of TCU (Texas Christian University), Victor Boschini recently handed out diplomas and paused to pose for photographs for the final time as the school’s chancellor.
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Sales Wolf Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Most companies do not suffer from a lack of effort. They suffer from a lack of coordinated direction. Most organizations are wasting valuable time because their people are not aligned towards what creates the most value for themselves, their Customers and their shareholders. Executives speak about strategy, but fail to operationalize it. Teams work hard, but rarely in unison.
HR Digest
MAY 20, 2025
Discover how to celebrate International HR Day with heartfelt tributes, innovative workshops, and wellness initiatives that spotlight HRs role in fostering inclusion and resilience. Mark when is International HR Day by amplifying HRs impact through #InternationalHRDay posts and transformative actions! International HR Day, observed annually on May 20, is a global tribute to the indispensable role of human resources professionals in revolutionizing workplaces and uplifting employees.
Lead from Within
MAY 20, 2025
Remember when finding information meant opening encyclopedias? When reaching someone required a landline? Now we face a more profound shift. The AI revolution is not just changing our tools; it is transforming how we think. The competitive advantage does not belong to those with better technology; it belongs to those who adopt an AI-First mindset. McKinsey data shows only 10% of companies achieve significant ROI from AI investments.
Leadership Freak
MAY 20, 2025
Most leaders wait for problems to solve. Activators create opportunities before theyre asked. The Activator Advantage is adding value now. Learn seven bold practices that turn good intentions into growth, setbacks into trust, and daily action into lasting impact.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Sales Wolf Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Steve Jobs famously stated, "I am convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance." Jobs' timeless quote underpins a hard truth: Not every year is a growth year. Some years are character years. Growth Hides in the Grind Every Founder / CEO chases the hockey stick. But before the curve, there is the slog.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
MAY 20, 2025
Values to Live By: Know What Matters Most and Let It Be Your Guide Its easy to lose sight of the things that you cant see like love, trust, and honor. Theyre like the air we breathe: invisible, yet fundamental to who we are and what we do. The same goes for values. Often unnoticed, they drive our decisions, shape our lives, define whats important, and help set priorities to keep us on course.
HR Digest
MAY 22, 2025
Layoffs have dominated since we ventured into 2025 , and it seems these job cuts wont take a halt until weve finally merged AI into everyday tasks. Walmart is right behind the likes of giants like Amazon and Meta with a fresh round of job cuts in 2025. On May 21, Walmart layoffs once again shook its corporate hallways as nearly 1,500 employees found themselves laid off.
Leadership Freak
MAY 19, 2025
Sincerity can mislead. Good intentions can cause lasting damage. Its not kind to do another persons job. You think you're being generous. Supportive. Helpful. Harmful help weakens instead of strengthening. The goal of help is equipping. Here are five dangers of harmful help and seven questions to avoid it.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Sales Wolf Blog
MAY 21, 2025
Most founders and CEOs do not start companies dreaming of micromanaging grown adults. But when accountability breaks down, that is exactly what happens.
Chartered Management Institute
MAY 20, 2025
Article: How to create (and sustain) a menopause-friendly workplace Written by Claire Read Tuesday 20 May 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Women are living and working for longer, meaning a greater proportion of the workforce than ever before will experience menopause so how can managers offer better support? It starts with a culture change With Channel 4 comedy series The Change and documentaries from the likes of Davina McCall, discussion of menopause has hit pri
HR Digest
MAY 22, 2025
The bipartisan passing of Senate Bill 129 is being celebrated as a win , offering significant tax relief for service industry workers, but when does the No Tax on Tips bill go into effect? The unanimous vote on the Tips bill has seen it through to the House of Representatives, but there is no telling when it will be approved. The Tips Tax law changes could help struggling workers save more on the tips they earn without having to give it away in taxes, but there are a few hurdles to face before i
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
MAY 19, 2025
Lynn Blades reveals why ambitious women must stop ignoring burnout, offering practical strategies to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and lead sustainably without sacrificing health, success, or well-being. Today’s post is by Lynn Blades, author of THE QUIET BURN. I cant count the number of times a client has called in tears, overwhelmed from stress, or physically ill on the border of burnout.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
CEO Insider
MAY 20, 2025
Have you seen it, the vastly vacant U.S. ports of entry on the West Coast as trade with China and other Asian nations grinds to a skidding halt like a derailed locomotive? According to Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles executive director, China shipments in May will be down again between 25% to 30% for […] The post Navigating U.S.-China Tariff Tensions: What to do during the 90-day freeze appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Skip Prichard
MAY 20, 2025
Interview with Taylor Scott Effective leadership transcends traditional metrics and strategies. And that’s where hospitality leadership comes in. It’s about creating genuine human connections, cultivating empathy , and leading with heart. Taylor Scott, a seasoned hospitality professional, encapsulates this philosophy in his insightful books, Lead with Hospitality and Give Hospitality.
Women on Business
MAY 21, 2025
As women continue to break barriers in the business world, many are seeking career paths that offer both stability and growthwithout the need for a four-year degree. Recent research from Resume Now, leveraging U.S.
Innovation Excellence
MAY 20, 2025
GUEST POST from Robyn Bolton Have you heard any of these sentences recently? We dont have time Our people dont have the skills We dont have the budget Thats not what we do I hear them all the time.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
N2Growth Blog
MAY 21, 2025
Introduction In todays business landscape, change is a constant. Organizations must navigate market dynamics, technological advancements, and global disruptions while maintaining resilience and agility. The ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity for survival. This article delves into the common challenges faced by organizations in such environments, strategies for overcoming these hurdles, and the role of leadership in fostering adap
Eric Jacobson
MAY 22, 2025
Andrew C. M. Cooper s book, The Ethical Imperative: Leading with Conscience to Shape the Future of Business , offers a compelling alternative visionone where companies champion the collective prosperity of employees, shareholders, and communities. More specifically, I have two objectives for the book, shares Cooper. First, to influence new generations to view business as a transformative force for positive change rather than an immovable obstacle to progress.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 19, 2025
Small businesses are key to global economies, with over 332 million worldwide in 2021. As their influence grows, so does the pressure to show social responsibility. But for small businesses with limited resources, adopting responsible practices can be challenging. Their unique operations and often hybrid approaches mean a one-size-fits-all solution doesnt work.
Innovation Excellence
MAY 22, 2025
Learning from Customer Complaints – Even When They Don’t Tell You GUEST POST from Shep Hyken How would you like to know what made a customer angry or sad, leading them to leave a negative review? You might say, Ill just ask them, and thats a great answer. Direct feedback is a gift.
Advertiser: Paycor
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Strategy Driven
MAY 23, 2025
The Science Behind Clean Workspaces The appearance and orderliness of a workspace aren’t just a matter of preference, as they have a measurable impact on how people feel, think, and perform. Scientists and workplace experts have consistently found connections between cleanliness and improved mental health. For instance, research from the American Psychological Association reveals that everyday clutter elevates cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, and impairs memory and focus.
HR Digest
MAY 21, 2025
Its not everyday that you read about the U.S. Senate unanimously passing a bill. But May 20, 2025 wasnt a regular day as the Senate passed the much-talked about No Tax on Tips Act. Its part of a bipartisan effort to completely eliminate federal income taxes from tips for millions of service workers. The bill was spearheaded by Senator Jacky Rosen and co-sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 19, 2025
Companies can succeed without abandoning their principles, according to research by the University of York and the Good Business Charter (GBC). The study examines how businesses accredited by the GBC combine ethical values with profitability. It highlights how the Charter helps companies embed responsible practices into their operations while staying competitive.
Innovation Excellence
MAY 18, 2025
GUEST POST from David Burkus Its a common issue in many organizations teams not voicing obstacles or issues in their work. If youve been a leader for a while, youve probably experienced it firsthand. Maybe you and your team had a check-in meeting with everyone, and everything was positive. Everyone gives a status update.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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