Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash. They find a new skill, talent, and joy that they can work hard and succeed at. They leave your organization with their new skills for a new opportunity. Not only do they return, but they return better, with additional skills and wisdom that they will use to grow your organization.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Stay sharp, or you might find your company on the dull side of the business blade." A happy and skilled workforce is more productive and innovative. "Remember, in 2024, if your business isn't on the cutting edge, it might just be getting cut by the edge. To stay ahead, businesses must adapt swiftly and strategically. article) 5.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 13, 2013

Whilst the message to Air Traffic Control from an American plane about to run out of fuel would have been short, sharp and very to the point a Colombian would put it very differently. Colombians are invariably polite and non confrontational to those they see as being in a position of power. They keep their thoughts to themselves.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We meet amazing leaders who treat their teams with the utmost dignity and respect, inspire everyone around them, and teach us with their skillful focus. Whatever activity keeps your mind sharp and body working the way you want it to.). I know because they’ll tell me. And I know because I do too. Are you getting enough sleep?

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Decker Communication

AUGUST 17, 2023

Try: Cutting through the distractions and keeping their attention with a SHARP. SHARP stands for S tories, H umor, A nalogies, R eferences, and P ictures. Using a SHARP creates an emotional connection with your audience so that the message is enduring and resonates. SHARPS are everywhere! Confident empowers you.”

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QAspire

MARCH 30, 2022

We climb our way up through the winding roads with sharp turns.” What sharp turns (risks) could you take that will challenge you and expose you to radically new learning – within your own function or other functions in the company?” Jay applied for that role – a sharp turn from his current profile and past skills.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 19, 2023

At Decker, we talk about how SHARP tools are all around us. As I reflect on Marathon Monday, here are two moments that I plan to use as future SHARPs: For alignment and trust, it’s all about communication. If you ever have a chance to go as a spectator or participant, you should!

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RapidStart Leadership

JANUARY 10, 2018

The good news is that thinking is a skill, and it’s one that we can all get better at. Use a notebook and sharp pencil to write what comes into your head. The post Sharpen Your Thinking: 25 Ways to Hone Your Thinking Skills appeared first on. The better we get at thinking, the better our chances to succeed as leaders.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 22, 2023

The shelf life of skills is getting shorter due to several factors, including the rapid pace of technological advancements, changes in the job market, and the increasing need for adaptability and continuous learning. Additionally, changes in the job market are contributing to the shorter shelf life of skills. Recent trends in the U.K.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2020

That challenge brings into sharp focus the impact of your people strategy. You will need to hone those people development skills and assets, and keep your saw sharpened. Now, here in the UK in July 2020, organisations of all types are reviewing their investment priorities, especially in the face of a growing recession.

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Decker Communication

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

It’s a skill we call linking thinking, and you can learn it. SHARPs (Stories, Humor, Analogies, References/Quotes, and Pictures) help make your points stronger and quicker. Don’t leave out SHARPs because you don’t have enough time – add SHARPS as they actually will save you time by making your point more rapidly.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 31, 2022

” “However, the UK has experienced a sharp decline overall in the uptake of languages since 2004. At a time when the UK Government seeks to reset its global economic relationships, such a decline in language skills could impact on the UK’s ability to compete on a global stage.”

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions. is designed to help provide former service members with valuable, in-demand technology skills such as software testing and data mining capabilities. Uncategorized Charity Honor Sharp Decisions V.E.T.S.'

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Skip Prichard

JULY 31, 2023

Enhanced Decision Making A well-rested leader is a sharp-minded leader. During sleep, our brains consolidate the day’s experiences, essentially practicing the skills we’ve learned and making critical connections between events. .” As someone who has struggled with getting enough sleep , I am constantly studying it.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. In essence, business coaching is an investment in honing the skills and strategies that lead to sustainable growth and success.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 4, 2017

You get to a point where you believe your skills are so sharp, and so good, that you can actually overcome the Peter Principle, and change a person into something they are clearly not. Because of something called hubris, an affliction that seems to lurk around nearly every leadership corner, mixed in with a fear of failure.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 13, 2022

You just need to be skilled. As businesses continue to grow and new work trends emerge, there has been a sharp rise in virtual assistants’ demand. However, you should have top-notch communication, writing, and typing skills. The good news is that many online work platforms don’t require you to invest. Join An Affiliate Program.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2018

Originally published by Guest Author, Karen Ross, at sharpdecisions.com. No Longer Desperate for Work, Veterans Seek More Meaningful Careers. For veterans, underemployment is the new unemployment. With the U.S.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Aside from the physical benefits, exercise increases mental sharpness and makes you better at handling stress. Lead from within: Successfully working from home is a skill; it takes time and commitment and dedication to develop that skill. Treat it like a meeting and make yourself unavailable.

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Leading Blog

MAY 26, 2017

As we go through life, “people skills are usually the key differentiators of success.” There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.” An evolutionary journey through life. It is imperative that we work on ourselves.

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Decker Communication

JUNE 20, 2018

This is why we emphasize the importance of using SHARPs –. A SHARP is that one bit of emotion that pushes our listeners over the edge – it makes them willing to act or be influenced. But the high stakes presentation is exactly when we need to use that analogy – that humor – that SHARP. That’s influence. A nalogies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2013

Actually you’ll be surprised because both of them can bounce, stretch, and transform; all skills that effective leaders master over time! And lets not forget that in certain circumstances, Silly Putty can break if it is submitted to a sharp blow. What are those “sharp blows” that have the potential to get you off track?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

The responsibilities and skills required for a chef differ vastly from those of a waiter or a dishwasher. A clear job description for each role serves as a benchmark for identifying the skill gaps that training can address. As your business evolves, so too do the skills your staff needs.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 20, 2021

The report suggests that despite, in many cases chronic, skills shortages, firms are generally preferring to address these shortages via recruitment than they are via training. This decline in job-based training is particularly felt among young people, with lower-skilled workers consistently receiving low levels of training.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

He finds it easy to be steeped in data-driven situations that require sharp focus and logical decision-making. He has had years of practice building his skills as a task leader by identifying and fixing problems to achieve effective outcomes. His style of using analytical thinking has supported his success in the practice of law.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2021

However, while the demand for such talent is high, the competition for positions is also quite fierce, and you’ll need your CV writing skills to be as sharp as possible if you want to land a job. Emphasize Your Skills And Experience. Here’s what you need to consider. Know What A Diversity & Inclusion Position Is.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2016

Across the bay the North Shore Mountains stood out in sharp relief to the deep blue sky. The four days I spent on the water not only taught me a lot of new skills, I had an absolute blast sailing a modern higher performance keel boat with another keen sailor and our 18-year old very experienced instructor. The smiles say it all.

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HR Digest

APRIL 18, 2024

After all, in the remote realm, feedback is the fuel that propels personal and professional growth, ensuring your team stays sharp and adaptable. Encourage open dialogue, constructive criticism, and a willingness to learn from one another.

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Decker Communication

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

While Decker’s main objective is to teach communication skills that help you dominate in the boardroom, the same tools can be applied when you’re conversing in your living room, kitchen—wherever! But perhaps the most compelling part of my message was my use of a SHARP. Can I use this on my husband?” Broadway, here we come!).

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

The trick to recruiting new employees for your business is to have a clear idea of the skills, characteristics, and experience required for that particular position. Also, ensure that you take all the necessary time to perform relevant checks, contact references, and conduct online skill assessments.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. An executive leadership training program is specifically designed to help senior executives develop the skills and competencies necessary to lead at the highest levels of an organization. What training does an executive need?

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Managing what can be experienced as sharp edges in working with other organizations starts with awareness and then deliberate behavior, much like the leadership evolution. Source: Paul Sean Hill: Leadership from the Mission Control Room to the Boardroom: A Guide to Unleashing Team Performance.

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Decker Communication

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

At your next meeting, instead using of phrases like “I think this will increase our business,” or “I believe this will make a difference to our bottom line,” try, instead: “This will increase our business,” or “This will make a difference…” and have supporting benefits and action items (and of course, SHARPs ) to back it up.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to conduct performance appraisals that inspire your employees to reach their full potential. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Let’s face it, miscommunication can be a huge obstacle in the workplace.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2019

While this means a growth in opportunities, it also means a greater need for more proficient and skilled professionals. One has to be razor-sharp and ever ready to learn in this dynamic sector. Here is why you should consider going for a certificate in business skills. Who should go for a certificate of business skills?

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2012

. • To innovate, you need to see your organization and the world around it as a portfolio of skills and assets than can be endlessly recombined into new products and businesses. Adaptability Matters Now. •

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HR Digest

MARCH 13, 2020

Accessing the professional’s technical skills and knowledge is crucial for the interviewer. It also demonstrates the willingness of the professional to stay sharp and learned. A creative person with good people and communication skills is hard to find. Do you deal directly with clients or are in customer support?

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