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How do I build a better relationship with my difficult (icy) boss?

Let's Grow Leaders

How to Warm Up Your Relationship with an Icy, Difficult Boss You know the type: the difficult boss barely acknowledges you, keeps conversations strictly transactional, and never lets you see their human side. Frustrating right? But heres the thing: their iciness may not be about you. Maybe theyre overwhelmed, introverted, or just wired differently than you.

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LeadershipNow 140: January 2025 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here is a selection of Posts from January 2025 that you will want to check out: Nine rules turnaround leaders can live by that don't involve 'fixing the culture' by @artpetty 4 Ways To Constantly Adapt by @JosephLalonde 5 Things Leaders Need to Quit Doing by @Mark_Sanborn It Dont Take Much To Show A Little Love by @JohnBaldoni Success Through Synergy by @KevinPaulScott Genuine synergy rests on four essential pillars Sputnik Moments, Moonshot Visions by @jamesstrock What should our moonshot be?

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Self-Check For Sharing Opinions (Responsibly)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Lately weve been seeing too much content that is not grounded in understanding. Some of it is intentionally misleading and some of it is well-intentioned but misinformed. What this means is that we have to learn how to recognize misinformation, but also, and even more importantly, carefully tend how we convey our own opinions.

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Why You MUST Learn ChatGPT Today.

Rich Gee Group

Listen to the audio The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter Drucker In business, standing still is the fastest way to get passed. Suppose youre an executive or business owner not leveraging tools like ChatGPT. In that case, youre voluntarily pulling your company over to the side of the road while your competitors blow by in the fast lane.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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How to Be a Great Team Player (the person everyone wants to work with)

Let's Grow Leaders

Want to be Everyone’s Favorite Teammate? Master These 4 Cs of Collaboration “Oh, I’m a great team player.” Says anyone who’s ever sat across from us in an interview. The truth is some truly turned out to be. Others not so much. You dont build a solid reputation as a great teammate, by being the fun guy at happy hour, or replying with Sounds good to every email.

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Surviving the 9 Traps of Winning

Leading Blog

I T IS ALWAYS a challenge to change the way you think. And success can make it that much harder. In Seduced by Success , Robert Herbold observes that whether you are talking about individuals, small groups, or large organizations, success generates the risk of falling prey to the mindset of becoming proud, to being very comfortable with your current practices, and to losing your sense of urgency.

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The Hidden Power Of Organizational Traditions In Building Success

Tanveer Naseer

How are some organizations able to consistently outperform their competitors? While their on-going successes might involve cutting-edge technologies or innovative processes, theres something else that fuels their peak performance the power of organizational traditions. In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I share a personal story about.

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A Leadership Communication Strategy to Ensure Your Team Knows Where to Focus

Let's Grow Leaders

How can you ensure your leadership communication strategy cuts through the noise and actually sticks with your team? In todays workplace, competing priorities and constant digital distractions make it easy for key messages to get lost. Without a clear communication strategy, your team may struggle to stay focused on what truly matters. This episode reveals how to make your messages memorable and actionable.

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Leading Thoughts for January 30, 2025

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. Retired Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney on empathy: A lack of empathy in any leader obviously is a huge detriment huge detriment. But too much empathy can be just as damaging. Its hard to be productive if youre functioning at the whim of other peoples emotions.

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How to Face the Problem of Happiness

Leadership Freak

The problem with happiness is sadness demands attention. When youre unhappy you know it. You tell your friends. You complain at work. You barely notice when youre happy. No one phones a friend to say, You got a minute. Im happy and I want to talk it over with you.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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Seven tips to build a personal brand as an independent management consultant

Chartered Management Institute

Advice: Seven tips to build a personal brand as an independent management consultant Written by Ian Wylie Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Building a strong personal brand isnt just for influencers its a necessity for independent management consultants seeking to compete against bigger consulting firms Recent research from Morning Consult reveals that two-thirds of Gen Z adults view a robust personal brand as essential in the world of work, much more th

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Why Moral Authority Matters

Frank Sonnenberg Online

When a boss, parent, or any authority figure demands that you do something, you comply. After all, theyre in charge and have the title to prove it. However, just because you do what they say doesnt mean that your heart will be in it. Conversely, think of a person who you truly admire. They possess strong moral character, impeccable values, and a mission that you fully support.

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Walmart Managers’ Salaries Increase as Organization Targets Retention

HR Digest

There has been considerable talk surrounding the retail chains shift in DEI policy but in other Walmart news, managers are all set to see a significant salary increase. According to Walmarts new strategy, managers can expect their annual compensation plan to total over $620,000. This does not exclusively refer to their base pay, but a total combined evaluation of their pay, bonuses, and stock awards put together.

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Questions that Expose Bad Bosses

Leadership Freak

The worst thing about a bad boss is they don't think they're bad. This post has 26 questions that expose bad bosses. Improvement is possible once you know if you need to improve.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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“Chartered status proves I’m not just a theorist”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Chartered status proves Im not just a theorist Written by Beth Gault Friday 31 January 2025 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Chartered Manager of the Week Dr Amjad Shamim CMgr FCMI shares how becoming Chartered has helped him emphasise the practical value of his work As an academic, Dr Amjad Shamim CMgr FCMI was often perceived to be a theorist.

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How a UX Leadership Team at a Fortune 100 Organization Leveraged the IEP Method® to Navigate Transition and Build Leadership Resilience

Anese Cavanaugh

Transitioning from remote work to in-office collaboration isnt just a logistical challenge its a leadership challenge. For a 14-person UX leadership team at a Fortune 100 company, preparing for an impending return-to-office (RTO) mandate brought a unique set of hurdles: adapting to new dynamics, managing the energy required for effective in-person collaboration, and integrating leadership presence with demanding workloads.

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You're Not Behind - Get AI Native in 2025.

Rich Gee Group

Listen to the audio The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter Drucker In business, standing still is the fastest way to get passed. Suppose youre an executive or business owner not leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or Grok. In that case, youre voluntarily pulling your company over to the side of the road while your competitors blow by in the fast lane.

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Treat People Like Dogs

Leadership Freak

Years ago, we had a miniature dachshund. He howled when we howled at him. We still howl occasionally in remembrance of him. It makes us laugh. One day, when Spunkie was with us, I realized we seemed more excited to see him than each other. Treat people like dogs.

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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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Lighthouse Group

Chartered Management Institute

Case Study Lighthouse Group The Lighthouse Group, a private training provider specialising in management and leadership, launched in 2012. Initially, they predominantly trained SMEs, but when the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in 2017 they joined forces with CMI to carry out their End-Point Assessments (EPAs). This in turn opened the doors to much larger organisations.

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The Science Of Personality And The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

In the book, Good Judgment , author Richard Davis , PhD , explains what the science of personality is and how it works, and how all of us can use it to improve our working relationships, careers, and lives. Understanding the science of personality and how to utilize it is the key to exercising good judgment, shares Davis. The ability to read others personalities quickly and accurately, overcoming biases and prejudices that might skew our perception, is critical when making decisions and managing

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Entrepreneurship Education Often Falls Flat In Poorer Regions

The Horizons Tracker

In regions where formal employment opportunities are scarce, entrepreneurship is often promoted as a key way to improve livelihoods. Many development organizations have adopted market-based strategies to combat poverty, offering education and training programs to help microentrepreneurs innovate in their businesses. However, evidence shows that these programs often struggle to bring about lasting changes in how entrepreneurs operate.

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5 Guaranteed Ways to be Less Dull

Leadership Freak

Most people arent as interesting as they think. There are three reasons leaders are boring communicators. They are infatuated with their own ideas. They are explaining how to do someone's job. Or they are trying to prove their competence. In the most toxic cases, all three are true. You dont have to be charismatic, just less dull.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Leadership Impact Is a Choice: How Are You Choosing?

Anese Cavanaugh

Happy 2025! As we step into a new year, I want to begin with a heartfelt thank-you for being here and for engaging with this work. Today, Im sharing some reflections, a look at recent changes within our organization, and an invitation to consider how youre choosing to lead this year.

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How To Find And Work With A Mentor

Eric Jacobson

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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How To Encourage Evidence-Based Decision Making

The Horizons Tracker

Evidence-based decision-making (EBDM)the practice of using the best available evidence from various sources to guide decisionsis essential for any organization’s success. A new study from Carnegie Mellon University reveals what makes EBDM effective, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across three key networks. Traditionally, EBDM research has focused on the decision-maker as an individual.

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Think Like the Boss to Become the Boss

Leadership Freak

People need things from the boss. They show up to ask, explain, and justify. You want the boss to support you. Learn to think like the boss so you can thrive. Notice when the boss bristles. Avoid those behaviors. You build a foundation for mutual success when you think like the boss.

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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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The Truth about Who Wants to Get Better

Mark Sanborn

When I wrote The Potential Principle, I delved into what drives people to improve. The findings were eye-opening. Heres what I discovered about peoples commitment to getting better: Commitment Is High, But Follow-Through Falls Short A promising 59% of people say they are very committed to self-improvement. This reflects an encouraging mindsetmost of us want to get better.

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10 Disciplines To Help You Stay Sharp And Energetic

Eric Jacobson

The book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health, explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube.

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How Can Automation Impact Strategic Decision Making?

The Horizons Tracker

In the film Margin Call , the Jeremy Irons character outlines the crux of his job. “I’m here for one reason and one reason alone. I’m here to guess what the music might do a week, a month, a year from now. That’s it. Nothing more,” he explains. This emphasis on strategy and big-picture thinking epitomises the modern view of leadership.

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Google Employees Petition Against Layoff—Buyouts over Job Cuts Preferred

HR Digest

Facing the waves of job insecurity that are coming their way head-on, Google employees have signed a petition against layoffs at the organization, directly addressed to the CEO Sundar Pichai. More than 1,300 Google employees are protesting against the risk of layoffs at the organization, demanding some reassurance that the business will consider alternate measures before turning to organization-wide job cuts.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!