Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 5, 2025

Managing up well will build your influence, reduce stress, and improve your teams performance. How do I change my boss? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from participants in our leadership development programs. So, lets get this out of the way: You cant change your boss. No matter how much you might wish otherwise, you cant control another persons behavior especially someone with more formal authority.

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 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. Sbastien Page on focusing on what makes us better: Traditional goals focus on outcomes, while mastery goals focus on process. Both are effective. Its important to set goals for process improvements. Dont overemphasize outcomes over process.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 7, 2025

Feeling stuck? Youre not alone. Ruts drain energy and blur direction. This post outlines 7 practical laws to break freelike reflecting on patterns, facing hard truths, and trying something new. Even one small action can lead to clarity. Dont wait for motivation. Insight follows effort.

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Leading in Context

MAY 7, 2025

By Linda Fisher Thornton A theme I have noticed in the past in the most viewed posts on this blog isLooking For a Better Kind of Leadership.It's a great time to explore the questionWhat is Good Leadership? While its tempting to over simplify leadership and think about it as any one thing, good leadership can only befullyunderstood by thinking about it in multiple ways.

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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

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 8, 2025

Inheriting a Quiet Team? Heres How to Build a Culture of Voice You’re a human-centered leader who wants people to speak up and contribute their ideas. AND, you’ve inherited a quiet team, what to do next? Dear Asking for a Friend, “I inherited a team thats technically strong but emotionally silent. They dont bring concerns, ideas, or challenges forward.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 7, 2025

Many leaders view disruption as something they have to manage or preferably avoid altogether so they can focus on what they believe is the real work of leadership. But in todays increasingly complex and uncertain world, perhaps the real work leaders should be focusing on is rethinking how and why their organizations operate the way they do. Thats the argument my guest Terence Mauri makes in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 8, 2025

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken Companies today face three critical marketing and Customer Experience (CX) challenges: How can you keep customers coming back? How can you get your customers attention so they dont consider switching to the competition? How do you create an experience that makes price less relevant?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 9, 2025

Tired of vague deadlines and Groundhog Day conversations that wreck your productivityand your work-life balance? If youre a leader trying to stay on top of competing priorities while also protecting your teams time and energy, this episode is your shortcut to clarity. Youll discover a practical, people-centered communication tool that replaces fuzzy follow-ups with real resultswithout tipping you or your team into burnout.

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HR Digest

MAY 7, 2025

According to a recent report by Gartner , trust-building in the workplace is no longer a soft skill. It comes as a strategic imperative for HR leaders who are looking to accelerate organizational success. As employees demand transparency, authenticity, and accountability, HR leaders are stepping up to create cultures that prioritize connection and collaboration in the workplace.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 9, 2025

Stop managingjoin the ranks of multipliers. Great leaders dont add effort, they expand impact. When you multiply your talent, you grow capacity without burning out. The secret to doing more isnt doing it all. Its taking care of yourself and pouring into others.

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CEO Insider

MAY 9, 2025

The ruby red slippers in “The Wizard of Oz” symbolize the power of self-belief and inner strength. Throughout Dorothy’s journey to Oz, she sought the help of others to return home. Yet, at the end of the movie, Glinda the Good Witchrevealed that Dorothy can return to Kansas by clicking the ruby slippers together three […] The post If the Shoe Fits, Discover the Power of Peers appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 9, 2025

GUEST POST from Mike Shipulski Wanting things to be different is a good start, but its not enough. To create conditions for things to move in a new direction, youve got to change your behavior. But with systems that involve people, this is not a straightforward process.

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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2025

Is your workplace encased in silence, with the slow clacking of keys the only noise? Consider that it could be the sound of quiet cracking echoing through your workplace. If youre unfamiliar with the term, then consider this your starter guide to a new hidden workplace crisis thats making the rounds right now. Coined by researchers at TalentLMS , the term quiet cracking refers to the persistent sense of workplace dissatisfaction and disinterest that employees are currently experiencing.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 4, 2025

Most organization design efforts begin too late. Not too late in the change process, but too late in the thinking. By the time new boxes are drawn and alignment initiatives launched, the most valuable design data, the informal patterns, tensions, and workarounds already shaping behavior, have gone unexamined. This is why I use the Galbraith STAR Model , not as a planning framework but as a sense-making tool.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 5, 2025

In a recent article, I explored the impact generative AI was having on jobs, after researchers examined changes in recruitment on a popular gig work platform. The study found that work in areas like graphic design and copywriting was significantly affected by generative AI as companies (rightly or wrongly) thought they could automate those tasks. While tasks like graphic design and copywriting are increasingly seen as automatable, the story for managers is quite different.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 5, 2025

In Re-Humanize: How to Build Human-Centric Organizations in the Age of Algorithms , author Phanish Puranam explores how we can design organizations that harmonize digital efficiency with human-centric values, ensuring that both productivity and meaningful work coexist. Drawing from a rich well of research and real-world insights, the books three sections include: Section One : Basic assumptions about what is changing in organizations and what will not.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2025

Times are changing and the Big Four accounting firms are not immune to the turning tides. Layoffs at PwC have been announced, with 1,500 employees expected to walk out of the company doors one last time. The PwC job cuts in the US dont come as a surprise as the company has made considerable changes to its business over the last three years including the flawless execution of silent layoffs.

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Women on Business

MAY 5, 2025

Just when you think we’re making progress in terms of women in leadership, somebody comes along and does us in. Yes, he said it.

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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.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 5, 2025

The notion of psychological safety has been around for a decade, but it’s seldom been more popular. Indeed, Amy Edmondson, widely regarded as the driver of our understanding of the term, won the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award for Right Kind of Wrong, her latest book on the topic. However, getting it right is often easier said than done, and research from HEC Paris highlights the risks involved when paying lip service to psychological safety.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 7, 2025

AKA Self Plagiarism GUEST POST from Pete Foley This morning I came across a wonderful piece of music by one of my guitar heroes, Robert Fripp, of King Crimson fame. It was a duet with Andy Sommers (The Police).

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2025

When does No Tax on Overtime start, and what does the overtime tax exemption bill pass date mean for you? The HR Digest answers key questions on the relief bill, including policy updates and the No Tax on Overtime bill pass date. The proposed No Tax on Overtime policy has sparked widespread interest among American workers, particularly those pulling double shifts, from nurses to factory workers clocking extra hours.

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Leading with Trust

MAY 4, 2025

Any fan of the old TV series Seinfeld will remember the classic Festivus episode , where George Costanzas father kicks off the make-believe holiday with the “Airing of Grievances.” At dinner, each person takes turns venting about how everyone else has disappointed them throughout the year. Lately, it feels like Festivus never ends. Instead of a once-a-year laugh, many of us are living in a constant state of grievance.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 5, 2025

Entrepreneurship is notoriously hard work. Globally, it’s estimated that 90% of startups fail. It’s perhaps not that surprising that research from the University of Amsterdam found that entrepreneurs can be vulnerable to so-called “positive workaholism”, as the passion for their enterprise combined with the sheer number of things that need to be done contribute to a typical working week that is far longer than the average salaried employee.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MAY 9, 2025

7 Best Practices for Implementing Change in Your Organization Implementing change within an organization can be intimidating and challenging. However, with a structured and thoughtful approach, you can create a smooth process that ensures any change your company makes sticks. In this guide, we’ll provide seven best practices to help you learn how to successfully implement change in your organization.

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HR Digest

MAY 5, 2025

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture saw over 15,000 employees, roughly 15% of its workforce, accept voluntary buyout offers. The USDAs staff exodus marks one of the largest mass resignations in recent history. These employee departures, driven by financial incentives, have raised concerns over the stability of crucial services such as food, safety, rural development and agricultural research.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 8, 2025

Our reader poll today asks: How fearful are you of losing your high-performers to other companies? Extremely their departure would be devastating 9.28% Very Id hate to lose them and it would be hard to replace them 51.00% Somewhat it would hurt but I can backfill for them 27.15% Not very theyre all going to leave at some point anyway 7.28% Not at all I have a lot of talent waiting to step into their role 5.29% Build Your Bench.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Women on Business

MAY 6, 2025

Brought to you by Achievable, Inc.: As an undergraduate student, the realm of possibilities you’re presented with during your four years can seem incredibly daunting. Still, taking the time to connect with others and participate in opportunities presented to you can be incredibly rewarding.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 8, 2025

Article: I felt I could never let myself do anything wrong, which isnt healthy Written by Caroline Roberts Thursday 08 May 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Tegan Ryan CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, has spent her career in the housing sector, both in non-profit and private organisations. In that time, shes had to learn to delegate and build a better work-life balance After spending her whole career in the not-for-profit housing sector, Tegan Ryan CMgr

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HR Digest

MAY 5, 2025

In 2025, who isnt stressed at work? From CEOs to interns, almost everyone is worried about the shifting job market and what it means for their careers. Yes, HR is in charge of addressing the stress levels of the workforce, but the truth is that HR leaders have their share of stress to deal with. A new survey by Ciphr found that 94% of HR decision-makers reported experiencing work-related stress.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 7, 2025

If you’re mindful about the way you spend your time when you’re doing analysis, you’re going to be able to solve more problems more effectively and more efficiently. Critical thinking doesn’t just applyto the analysis you do,it applies to the way you do analysis.Choosing which analysisto do and how to handle the results that come out.I encourage people to take the high road and the low road when they’re thinking about analysis: The High Road On the high road, always

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