Sat.Mar 19, 2022 - Fri.Mar 25, 2022

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Courageous Questions: How to Make It Easier to Get Better Insights

Let's Grow Leaders

If you want better insights, ask clearer questions. Particularly during times of uncertainty and change, one of the easiest ways to know what’s really going on is to (1) get clarity about what you don’t know and (2) ask your team some courageous questions. Courageous questions are specific, vulnerable questions that get right to the root of the matter.

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How To Help Your Team Transform Failure Into Success 

Tanveer Naseer

In prolonged periods of uncertainty like the one we’re in right now, it’s natural that we take a more cautious approach to things. But what if that fear of the unknown also leads us to avoid failure and the powerful lessons we stand to gain that can help us achieve. Click to continue reading.

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How To Stay Positive

Joseph Lalonde

In studying leadership, one of the most effective traits of a leader that I’ve seen repeated again and again is the ability to stay positive. We’re not talking Poylanna positivity or pie in the sky. We’re talking honest-to-goodness positivity that’s rooted in reality. When the leader is positive, the people will follow. It may take […].

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How Do You Recognize An Ethical Leader (Part 3)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton n How Do You Recognize an Ethical Leader Part 1 and Part 2, I shared 6 special qualities, behaviors and outcomes that define ethical leadership. This week I'll share three more. These are intentional actions ethical leaders take to stay competent as things change around them.

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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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3 Powerful Steps Toward Confidence

Leadership Freak

Life without confidence is agony. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller Insecurity loves excuse-making. You’re less than you could be when you’re afraid to make a decision.

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Why Leaders Must Care About Mental Health

Kevin Eikenberry

There are many factors that impact people’s performance at work. These factors include skills, experience, physical health, mindsets and values, and their mental health, too. We all know that when we’re stressed, anxious, or worried, we can’t do our best work. Therefore, leaders should care about the mental health of their teammates. But is it […].

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Why Are Smart Leaders Always Into Personal Development

Lead from Within

If they’re being honest, most leaders don’t think they need personal development. They believe that what got them where they are will keep them there, and that the only things that really matter are how well they perform and how much profit they bring in. In my work as an executive leadership coach, I regularly work with very skilled leaders who don’t see the value of personal development.

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5 Steps to Transform Your Life

Leadership Freak

The longer you go the wrong way, the more unlikely your best life becomes. Don’t wait for the perfect boss, job, or opportunity. Take responsibility for personal transformation.

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The Mistake that Costs Your Consulting Firm Winnable Projects (and How to Fix it)

David A Fields

Consider reality talent show contestants for a moment. Many have modest talent (at best) and are, nevertheless, shocked when they fail out of the competition. They exhibit what appears to be an inexplicable overestimation of their own talents. You and your consulting firm occasionally suffer from the same lack of awareness in a particular area … Continued.

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Kickstart A Political Career: Your Ultimate Guide

Joseph Lalonde

Breaking into the political sphere can be attractive for quite a few reasons. Many budding politicians want to make the world a better place. Others feel as though it can be financially rewarding at the same time. When you see the likes of AOC net worth, it’s hard not to argue with that. Regardless of […].

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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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Servant-Leadership 101: Principle of Virtuous (Schindler’s List Movie Example)

Modern Servant Leader

The fourth principle in the Acronym Model of SERVANT-Leadership is Virtuous. This 8-minute lesson demonstrates this principle, through the example of Oskar Schindler (played by Liam Neeson). Schindler was a German Industrialist in World War II and an imperfect man in many ways. However, he saved the lives of 1,200 Jews by employing them in his factories and shielding them from death camps.

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20 Questions You Can Use to Audit Personal Energy

Leadership Freak

“Being an energizer is 4X more important than your title, position in a hierarchy, position in an influence network, or your position in an information network.

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How CEO leadership style can change a company

CEO Insider

Extensive research has shown that the characteristics of CEOs can have a large impact on the life and performance of an organization. For better or worse, an organization eventually starts to resemble the leader at the top and adopt their leadership style. While all CEOs are very successful and experienced individuals, the way they reached […].

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How Nonprofit Leaders Can Encourage Young People to Volunteer

Joseph Lalonde

Volunteerism is one of the best ways you can give back to your community and contribute to a cause you believe in. It’s also an excellent way to engrain values and instill the virtue of responsibility within our young people. While it’s true that one out of every four Americans volunteer, only 22.6% of volunteers […].

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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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How Social Media Data Can Give Us A Better Understanding Of Migration

The Horizons Tracker

The number of people moving outside their country of birth has grown rapidly in recent decades, with current estimates suggesting there are around 281 million migrants in the world. Keeping track of such a huge population of people is difficult, and research from the RAND Institute suggests that social media might play a vital role. The authors believe that by using data from the Facebook Marketing Application Programming Interface, they can effectively “nowcast” migrant numbers in

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Initiative: 4 Ways to Act without Permission

Leadership Freak

New ideas always encounter resistance. Success requires initiative. Leaders act without permission. There’s too much permission-asking in organizations. You’ve been asking permission all your life. It began when you were a kid.

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The future of work: What workplace trends are on the rise?

CEO Insider

As we’re approaching better times ahead, employers are planning for the future of work. There are a lot of questions and conversations surrounding workplace trends and how organizations plan to move forward. Prior to the pandemic, there may have been employers who were reluctant to initiate a work-from-home culture/policy for several reasons. One of them […].

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Granting Your Small Start-up Every Chance Of Success

Joseph Lalonde

Start-ups have become more and more common in recent years, thanks to the ability for businesses to be formed via online utilities. Now, unlike any other time in history, two people who may not have even met in person can come together, show a partnership, develop a small brand of worth, and develop that as […].

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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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AI Creates Job Disruption But Not Job Destruction

The Horizons Tracker

A common concern surrounding automation in recent years is that it will result in widescale job losses as the work previously done by people is taken over by technology. Of course, the reality doesn’t really support this narrative, and indeed, companies that invest in technology often end up employing more people as a result of the improvement in their fortunes heralded by the investment.

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How to Mentally Prepare for Your Next Meeting in only 3-Minutes

Leadership Freak

People who run from one meeting to the next end the day wondering what they got done.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is the most successful CEO of the tech industry

CEO Insider

Satya Narayana Nadella became Microsoft’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2014. At that time, the corporation’s market capitalization was around $311 billion. Microsoft is now worth more than $2.26 trillion. Microsoft was among the first companies to exceed a $1 trillion valuation when it hit that milestone in April 2019. Another noteworthy aspect is that at […].

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Investing In Your Quality Assurance Measures As A Firm

Joseph Lalonde

One of the most important measures for any company developing products is to ensure quality assurance, otherwise known as QA, is up to par. This is because this is the process that ensures uniformity and reliability between products, including the need to make sure each product developed matches appropriate compliance standards. For instance, for something […].

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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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How New-to-Role Executives Can Thrive

Skip Prichard

Executive coach Emily Bermes is focused on one thing: helping new-to-role executives succeed. This is important because more than 50% of new executives fail within 18 months. Armed with the right information, tactics, and strategies, this number can fall dramatically. In her new book, Bombproof: A Field Proven Guide for the New-to-Role Executive , she provides the advice new executives crave to beat the grim statistics.

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Cheers to You, Folks!

Decker Communication

Better communication with intentional language. “ Hi guys! Would you like some champagne?”. This was how M – the woman tending bar at a swanky art event I recently attended – greeted me and my two female (and notably, zero male) – friends. Immediately, my impression of the event was marred. While I’m certain M was well-intended, being addressed as a “guy” felt wrong.

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Working time is a strategic asset. How is your organisation investing it?

CEO Insider

It’s understandable if business leaders feel ready for some respite from the turmoil and challenges of leading organisations during the past few years; first Brexit caused untold headaches, then COVID-19 struck, now we are facing the disruption of global supply chains and the threat of a new war across Europe. Many executives can look back […].

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How Leaders Can Encourage Safety Habits On A Construction Site

Joseph Lalonde

As a leader on a construction site, it is essential to set an example for safety. Construction is a dangerous industry, and it is crucial that everyone on the job follows safety procedures to avoid injuries. The following blog will discuss how you can encourage your crew to follow safety habits. It will also provide […].

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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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How To Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” In A Job Interview

HR Digest

The dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question. It is the one thing you know is coming but doesn’t know how to answer. You’ve spent hours researching what to wear and make-up tips for a job interview, but now you are at a loss on what to say next. Don’t worry! We have compiled proven ways to answer this common interview question so you can ace your future interviews. .

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Immigrants Help Teams To Win At Work

The Horizons Tracker

The value of immigrants to the economy has been a topic that I’ve touched on numerous times over the years. For instance, Wharton research points out that immigrant founders not only create jobs, but also bring considerable finance with them. The authors state that cross-border VC investment is now at record levels, with this in large part due to the increasingly international nature of entrepreneurship.

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Questions to ask to make training stick

Mike Cardus

Peter Jarvis on experiential learning. As a manager, have you ever sent someone to a training or a series of workshops, and then you noticed no too little change from the person afterward? I often get requests for support in leadership, team development, and general management concepts and ideas. Below is the standard email or word document I send along with the training or workshop suggestion.

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Accommodating Conflict Style: What Is It and When To Use It?

Niagara Institute

Being accommodating at work is a quality many companies would love to have in their employees. As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary accommodating is, “A willingness to please. Helpful and obliging.” But what does it mean to use an accommodating conflict style when a dispute occurs at work?

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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.