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Navigate Workplace Conflict: 3 Powerful Phrases to Foster Better Connection

Let's Grow Leaders

Recognize the Humanity in Others as You Navigate Workplace Conflict To effectively navigate workplace conflict, prioritize connecting with the human at the center of it all. Begin by acknowledging the situation and expressing your optimism about finding a resolution collaboratively. Consider using these impactful phrases to start a conversation focused on empathy and understanding as you navigate workplace disagreements. 1.

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7 Tips to Build Trust in Your Negotiations

Leading Blog

T RUST is a cornerstone of effective negotiations. From trusting yourself to building trust with the other party, trust itself improves long-term outcomes, relationships, and buy-in. Yet we often don’t give it the attention it deserves. We rarely include intentional trust-building as part of our preparation work for negotiations, and this is a mistake.

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Expanding the Word Diversity to Be More Inclusive

N2Growth Blog

In the past several years, executive search firm KPIs relied heavily on efforts made in the areas of diversity , equity, and inclusion (DEI), but we have been making progress in the wrong way, and this isn’t what you are expecting. Of course, we should be monitoring success in these areas, but the DEI efforts I am suggesting we track should be more inclusive rather than just the small representation of DEI we see being reported.

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Ethical Leaders Care (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership is about much more than making good decisions and abiding by laws and regulations. One of the elements of ethical leadership that may be overlooked when we view ethics using a “legal lens” is supporting and developing the potential of the people we lead.

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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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Leading with Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you wondered how your past experiences affect your present success and future opportunities? Experiential Intelligence— the mindsets and abilities gained from your personal and professional life experiences– helps uncover just that. While you can’t change what’s happened to you or how you’ve responded to it, within your unique stories are hidden strengths waiting to be discovered.

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Leading Thoughts for May 18, 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. Daphne Jones on looking beyond the distractions: “Focus on the outcomes. You need to be like a football team that is focused on getting that ball in the end zone. You can’t be distracted by the people who seem to be ‘coming after you.

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How To Promote Team Harmony During Times Of Workplace Disruption | Leadership Espresso Shot 49

Tanveer Naseer

There’s a lot of attention and efforts being put forth by organizations and their leaders to promote ‘greater collaboration’ in their workplaces. This drive has lead some organizations to completely rework their office spaces in order to create “collaboration spaces” that would encourage the exchange and free-flow of ideas and thoughts. While it might be the case for some that this drive is an attempt to rationalize why leaders want more employees to return to the office, the bigger issue at pl

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Motivating People STILL Doesn’t Work

Leadership Freak

Book Giveaway! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Susan Fowler to become eligible to win a copy of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work…and What Does. (20 copies available.

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Leaders Who Are Great Communicators Do These 4 Things

Lead from Within

Great leaders with effective communication are able to clearly convey their ideas, expectations, and goals. This helps them build trust and foster collaboration. Effective communication is crucial for effective leadership, and a leader who can’t communicate clearly cannot lead effectively. Here are four things that great leaders do to improve their communication skills: They listen actively: Great leaders don’t just hear what others are saying, they actively listen and engage with th

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5 Consulting Clients to Steer Clear Of (Regardless of the Revenue)

David A Fields

Running a boutique consulting firm can feel like sailing the Drake Passage during a storm on a 30-foot sloop. Stomach-lurching ups and downs, and moments of panic interspersed with general exhilaration. While most of your crew and passengers are helpful, if you spend enough time cruising the consulting seas, you’ll encounter at least a few … Continued The post 5 Consulting Clients to Steer Clear Of (Regardless of the Revenue) appeared first on David A.

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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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Toxic Manipulative Communication: Avoid These Traps #PeopleSkills #LeadMorale

Kate Nasser

Learn to spot manipulative communication & change course quickly to prevent scars & sustain trust. Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™, Author of Leading Morale The post Toxic Manipulative Communication: Avoid These Traps #PeopleSkills #LeadMorale appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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3 Ways to Live long and Prosper this Week

Leadership Freak

The Vulcan salute, “Live long and prosper,” was introduced on the season two premiere of Star Trek, 1967. If you’re not a Trekkie click here to catch up.

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Leading Through Change: 8 Things Your Employees Need to Hear

Lead from Within

When it comes to managing change in the workplace, it’s important for leaders to effectively communicate with their team and manage their progress towards a common goal. However, change can be difficult for employees to navigate and it’s important for leaders to provide support and understanding throughout the process. Here are eight key messages that employees need to hear as you are leading them through change: “Here’s what’s happening and why” : It’s

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Giving Failure a Successful Structure

Women on Business

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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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Philosophy’s Role in Enhancing Human Decision-Making in an AI-Driven World

CEO Insider

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in decision-making, it is vital to recognize its limitations. AI algorithms can analyze data and patterns to make predictions and recommendations, but they cannot replicate critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of the perspectives of others. As we advance into a new era of […] The post Philosophy’s Role in Enhancing Human Decision-Making in an AI-Driven World appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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When You Lose Yourself

Leadership Freak

There’s a joyful side to losing yourself and there’s a corrosive side. Achievement corrodes identity when you lose yourself to work.

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7 Things Great Leaders Make Time for Every Day

Lead from Within

Great leaders are constantly juggling a variety of responsibilities and tasks, and it’s easy for their time to get away from them. However, it’s important for leaders to make time for certain things on a daily basis in order to be effective and successful. Here are seven things great leaders make time for every day: Expanding Knowledge: Great leaders never stop learning, and they make time to continue their own education and development.

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Tips for Selling or Buying a Franchise – or Both

Women on Business

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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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Changing Organizational Culture: A How-To Guide for Leaders

leaderCommunicator

Every leader who has attempted organizational change knows how tough change can be to implement, especially when the company seems to be in a constant state of evolution. “Oh great – another re-org!” is a common response from employees in many companies today. At the same time, leaders know change is critical for companies to compete and respond to the ever-evolving needs of customers, investors and stakeholders.

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5 Practical Ways to Evaluate Optimism

Leadership Freak

“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” Nietzsche Our bluebirds lost hope this year and it’s good they did.

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3 Proven Leadership Strategies to Set Your Team Up for Success

Lead from Within

Great leaders understand that success is not a one-time event, but rather a result of consistent effort and planning. Unfortunately, most managers and executive leadership teams ignore this sound advice. Instead, they jump from one year to the next without much thought to strategy or planning. As a leader, it’s important to set your team up for success by implementing proven strategies.

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Ultimate Guide to Work from Home Jobs No Experience Required

Women on Business

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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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Male allyship in the workplace: how to be a better ally to women

Chartered Management Institute

Advice: Male allyship in the workplace: how to be a better ally to women Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Surveys have revealed a say-do chasm around standing up for women at work. So what needs to be done? As someone who is working as head of allyship for a female only committee currently, there is a real journey for the men to go on to become allies or even agents of change.

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Positive Thinking – 5 Affirmations for the Real World

Leadership Freak

You could tell yourself you’re pretty like Brad Pitt, but it won’t help.

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How to Communicate Your Company’s Strategy Effectively

Lead from Within

Effective communication of a company’s strategy is crucial for success, but many organizations struggle with it. Often, leaders believe that a strategy is something that is created at the top, and then the rest of the company has to implement. However, this approach is rarely effective. As a leader, you want to do right by your company, your people, and your teams.

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Women In Sales: Closing the Gender Gap

Women on Business

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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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Why shared parental leave matters (and how to make it work)

Chartered Management Institute

Article: Why shared parental leave matters (and how to make it work) Written by Mark Rowland Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Shared parental leave still has a lot of stigma attached to it, but boosting its popularity will benefit everyone in the workplace – not just women When James Stewart MBE CMgr FCMI saw that his friend and colleague in the Royal Air Force (RAF) would be deployed overseas two months after his second child was born, he decided to act

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Don’t Assume You’re Trusted – 3 False Beliefs That Get Leaders in Trouble

Leading with Trust

My experience has shown that many leaders take trust for granted. They assume people trust them by virtue of their title or position, when the reality is they aren’t as trusted as they think they are. A recent survey by PWC reported a 15-point gap between leaders who believe employees highly trust their company (84%) and what the employees reported (69%).

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Gig Workers Don’t Feel Like Heroes

The Horizons Tracker

In a recent article, I explored how veterans are often viewed as heroes in the workplace, which is a title they wear uneasily. Research from Wharton suggests that gig workers have similar reservations about the status heaped upon them during the Covid pandemic when delivery drivers were hailed as heroes for keeping society fed. The research highlights the various ways in which gig workers at Instacart reacted to the hero status they were granted during the pandemic, and whether this impacted the

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7 Ways Women Can Silence the Inner Critic and Rise to the Top

Women on Business

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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.