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Team Conflict: How to Surface and Discuss Simmering Issues (Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Address Team Conflict Early Before it Erupts into Something Bigger. We all know that when there is team conflict brewing, it’s only a matter of time before it erupts into something bigger. It’s like families refusing to talk about the tough stuff, and then one day Uncle Joe is throwing the Thanksgiving turkey off the balcony. Here’s the good news.

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A Minute to Think

Leading Blog

W E ALL NEED white space – open, unassigned time. We need it for better relationships, mental health, and better productivity. Juliet Funt writes in A Minute to Think , “without space, we can’t sustain ourselves.” It is the missing element in our lives, and we need to get it back. Funt suggests that first, we need to take strategic pauses to recuperate, reduce, reflect, and construct.

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Unpacking the Bags to Leadership

Lead Change Blog

“Please place your carry-on luggage in the storage bins overhead and take your seat. If you have items that will fit under the seats in front of you, please secure them now.”. “As you enter today, please leave your baggage at home so we can focus on the work ahead.”. These statements may sound familiar regarding baggage. Our first direction is to store the luggage away, and we will deal with it later.

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5 Ways to Serve a Stressed Out Team

Nathan Magnuson

Stress and resilience have been my most requested leadership topics for over a year now. Just recently, I received another request. ( You can join this one on 9/23! ) Leaders want to know: how can I lead my team when they’re at a breaking point? And even though they may not say it, many leaders are stressed to the max as well. How are we supposed to learn to manage stress effectively?

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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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Don’t Let These Three Common Mistakes Undermine Your Leadership Presence

Let's Grow Leaders

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. You work hard to set a positive example for your team. You care about success, and you want your people to succeed. You’ve clarified what matters most and you’re committed to accountability. You’re intentional about your culture. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for.

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Different Perspectives (They’re Not a Threat)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Differences of opinion can be inconvenient and uncomfortable. We may be in a discussion with someone who has very different views from ours on a topic of great importance to us. How we handle it shows others the inner workings of our character.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Dynasty Warriors

Joseph Lalonde

I was a huge fan of the Playstation 2 video game Dynasty Warriors 2. Hearing that Netflix had released a movie based on the series, my interest was piqued. I was excited to watch a video game from my youth transition to a live-action movie. Dynasty Warriors began with an epic battle. Sadly, it ended […].

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A Culture of Integrity with CEO Brittany Burns

Let's Grow Leaders

How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that’s not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading’s CEO Brittany Burns and me for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction, build a culture of integrity, and focus on the bottom line. A Culture of Integrity. 2:59 – We begin our conversation looking at the challenges of leading in highly emotional settings where people have strong opinions. 4:12 – Next we di

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What Do You Need to Weed? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

While I’m talking about weeds in the video below, I promise you that this is not a gardening video. In the video, we’ll talk about the “weeds” in our lives – how to identify them and how to remove them for greater success at home and at work. Tweet it out: It’s time to garden […]. The post What Do You Need to Weed?

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Why Teams Get Stuck

Lead Change Blog

My son’s car headed down our 200-foot driveway toward the street. Despite a few inches of snow, the drive was fully plowed and snow melted by the sun. So he was confident navigating the right turn at the bottom of the hill onto the street, like he’d done many times. Or so he thought. The snow on the street had not melted, and was pressed down by traffic.

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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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The Hard Work Of Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

From the outside world, leadership can look easy. People may see leaders as having the cush job. They get a corner office, they don’t have set office hours, or they get to make all the rules. These things sound great. Sometimes, they are. But the people looking at leadership from the outside in miss so […].

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Eight Executives Offer Their Best Advice on Building a Team of Go-To People

Next Level Blog

Last week, I ran a poll on LinkedIn on one of the biggest things I coach executives about – making the shift from being the go-to person to building and leading a team of go to people. When I asked, “Which works better for you? Being a go-to person or building a team of go-to people?”, 84% of the respondents answered building a team of go-to people.

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A Productive Rant About Leadership and Organizational Development

Sales Wolf Blog

I have a healthy respect for the ideas of Simon Sinek (and other leadership gurus like him). A clearly well-spoken and self-described optimist, Sinek without question is passionate. While his ideas are not particularly original, they are sound (in the appropriate context) and when incorporated into the operating system of a business or organization, can be fire.

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Saving Face: How To Preserve Dignity And Build Trust

Lead Change Blog

Face is the new social currency of our time. Face represents one’s self-esteem, self-worth, identity, reputation, status, pride, and dignity. The more face you have, the easier and faster you can get things done. “Saving face” is a universal concept that enables you to connect with people, break down barriers, and build trust and long-term relationships.

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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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5 Questions Leaders Should Ask

Joseph Lalonde

Leaders are comfortable asking questions. They know the more questions they ask, the better the answer will be. Why, then, are so many leaders reluctant to ask questions? This reluctance to ask questions comes from our upbringing. The older we got, the less comfortable people became with us asking questions. That’s the opposite direction we […].

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7 Truths about Chronic Complainers Every Leader Needs Today

Leadership Freak

“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.” Dale Carnegie Chronic complainers: Seek validation. Constant complaining is a plea for attention. Feel powerless.

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Is Your Team Ready to Succeed in a Hybrid Workplace?

Kevin Eikenberry

In order for your hybrid team to succeed, individual hybrid team members must have the skills to succeed. The old cliché that the chain is only as strong as the weakest link definitely applies here. Recently I wrote a post on the Remote Leadership Institute Blog about determining what those skills might be across your […]. The post Is Your Team Ready to Succeed in a Hybrid Workplace?

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Do You Always Understand the Speaker’s Message?

Lead Change Blog

On a scale of 1-to-10, how would you rate your ability to listen and understand what the speaker is saying and feeling? The best leaders strive to be a 10! You know the benefits of being a good listener? The speaker feels valued. You learn a lot. Communication breakdowns are reduced and mistakes are minimized. These steps will help you improve. Step 1—Listen.

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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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Want to Retain Your Employees? Do This One Thing.

leaderCommunicator

Employees are on the move. A recent US Pulse Survey from PwC found that 65% of employees are looking for a new job. What’s more, 88% of executives surveyed said they are seeing higher turnover than normal. The top four reasons, in order, that employees say they’re looking: Wages/salaries. Benefits. Career advancement. Flexibility.

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7 Top Strategies that Break the Grip of Self-Inflicted Anxiety

Leadership Freak

Healthy anxiety rises to face challenge, opportunity, and threat. That tension in your gut means you care. But self-inflected anxiety causes leaders to… Struggle with decision-making. Flip flop after making decisions.

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Five Ways to Leverage Virtual LeaderCon for You and Your Organization

Kevin Eikenberry

Perhaps you have heard about Virtual LeaderCon 2021. If not, it is a live, five-day virtual learning event with world experts on leadership and professional development all for free. (Yes, it is really free – learn more here!). When you look at what is offered, you might see it as an opportunity for individual leaders […]. The post Five Ways to Leverage Virtual LeaderCon for You and Your Organization appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Five whats and a how – solution-focused method to make team progress

Mike Cardus

From 5 Whys to 5 Whats and a How – solution-focused. Five Whats and a How video transcript. Recently I was working with a super smart client, and we were going through some problem-solving methodologies. The client brought up to five whys. 5 whys work pretty well. AND you need Five Whats and a How to catalyze innovation. As we began to go through the five whys, we were able to identify better and understand what the challenge was, why it was happening, and use the five why format to better

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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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3 Ways Executive Women Leaders Can Amplify Their Voice and Build A Powerful Brand

CEO Insider

Being a woman means taking on a lot of different roles. You’re a leader, friend, spouse, mother, support system, emergency phone call, and where others turn to feel safe and grounded. You handle those roles efficiently and without expecting a parade celebrating all the work you do. However, your goals and the things you want […]. The post 3 Ways Executive Women Leaders Can Amplify Their Voice and Build A Powerful Brand appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Weekend Update: 9/6/2021 to 9/10/2021

Leadership Freak

This week I wrote about everything from recognition to reputation. It was a special joy to share some reflections on the leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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Which Session Will Change Your Life and Work?

Kevin Eikenberry

There are many ways to accelerate your professional development. Learning from thought leaders is a powerful way. I’ve recently shared five ways to learn from thought leaders here. Often, the bigger challenge isn’t finding content to absorb, but finding the best content and the top leaders from whom to learn. Let me help you with that […]. The post Which Session Will Change Your Life and Work?

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7 Growth strategies to improve your bottom line

Strategy Driven

In business, it’s all about profit and loss. The numbers are important. A top line and bottom line is a form of that financial analysis. These names are quite easy to form an idea of their understanding for anyone. The top must mean something positive and the bottom must be some bad news. This presumption is not half wrong. The top line refers to business growth.

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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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Employee Loyalty Has Gone Out the Window and There’s Nothing You Can Do – Or Is There?

CEO Insider

According to the Economist, America is producing more output than it managed 18 months ago – all with roughly six million fewer workers. This has been one of the most defining moments of the past hundred years; automation, smart processes and innovation has replaced what was yesterday seen as an acceptable level of manual process […]. The post Employee Loyalty Has Gone Out the Window and There’s Nothing You Can Do – Or Is There?

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Navigating People-Threats with Confidence

Leadership Freak

In nature the strong eat the weak. We live in a threatening world. Thankfully, no one is trying to eat you, at least literally.

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Here’s Why You Should Change Jobs, Not Careers

Management Excellence

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How to Start Your Post-pandemic Financial Spring Cleaning

Strategy Driven

Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought nothing but economic volatility, social unrest, and widespread unemployment. The financial challenges have significantly affected the personal finances of millions of people. As vaccines continue to roll out and things are somehow returning to normal for some countries, many are still financially recovering from the recent economic shock.

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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.