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Do you have strategic mouse traps?

Peter Winick

Transcript It’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: are you putting strategic mousetraps out into the world? What do I mean by this? What’s a strategic mousetrap? So, a strategic mousetrap, by my definition, is an example of your work, your ideas, your content, your models, your methods, your framework that is put out strategically.

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To Make Your Pitches More Engaging, Appeal to Multiple Learning Styles

Harvard Business Review

When idea pitches fail to resonate, it doesn’t always have to do with the merit of the idea, your presentation style, or charisma; the problem could stem from a deeper disengagement in your organization. To make pitches more appealing and increase the chances of ideas resonating, the author recommends engaging three main learning styles that may be in your audience: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

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How to Improve Women’s Advancement Programs

Harvard Business Review

Most corporate women’s advancement programs center on teaching women a predefined slate of skills purported to give them more control over their careers. But by taking this approach, companies may be unintentionally communicating a culture of conformity by asking women to change who they are to succeed. This leaves many women, especially senior women, feeling stuck, because strong leaders need to have the ability to set expectations, not just fulfill them.

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my company says we can’t wear underwire bras

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company just introduced a new company-wide policy that you cannot wear an underwire bra due to setting off an alarm on a metal detector in the entrance of the building. Is this illegal in California? It’s legal. It’s actually been litigated in multiple states (and, as far as I know, upheld each time).

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Why Is Embracing Curiosity Important for Strategic Leaders?

Rhythm Systems Growth

In his upcoming book, The Journey to CEO Success: 7 Practices for High-Growth Leadership , our CEO Patrick Thean shares how critical it is for today’s CEOs and leaders to be curious. Curiosity is not just an engaging personal trait—it's a strategic imperative for CEOs who want to drive innovation, inspire their teams, and position their organizations for sustainable growth in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

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Leading Thoughts for July 25, 2024

Michael McKinney

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. Greg Hoffman on inspiration: “Leaving inspiration to chance, where it just hits you in a random moment, is not a recipe for sustained success in the creative world. You have to go out and find it. While some may be born with a seeker’s mentality, others can learn to be more curious.

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my boss is upset that I quit without more notice because I’m vital to the business

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just left my job. I had worked at the same small company for six years. Over the years, I have seen admin staff leave with little notice and staff who gave notice but did not actually work through it. My boss, Amanda, told me that she actually did not want them to work those two weeks, so she gave them the option to leave immediately.

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Microaggressions in the Workplace: Understanding & Navigating Unconscious Bias

Vantage Circle

Imagine a scenario where you are in a meeting, sharing your ideas and opinions, reflecting on your expertise, when suddenly a co-worker intervenes, saying, “You’re so articulate for someone coming from your background.” While this might initially seem like a compliment, it reveals an underlying preconceived notion the coworker has of your community or culture.

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Could You Be a Lousy Listener Without Knowing

Leadership Freak

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Brenda Ueland You might be a lousy listener if. #1. Listening feels easy. #2. Listening is about technique. #3. Solutions are top of mind. More. Click the link to expand your leadership influence.

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Your 101 Guide To Written Warnings (+Free Templates) 

AIHR

To maintain a fair and transparent organizational culture , it’s important to understand when issuing an employee a written warning is appropriate. This is part of a fair employee warning notice process, which is vital to an equitable workplace. As an HR professional, you can develop a detailed written warning process. This should involve guiding management on how to write and when to issue employee warning letters and providing a written warning template managers can follow.

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Cultivating Engagement: Strategies and Actionable Plans for Success

Speaker: Alberta Johnson

Once upon a time, in the bustling world of corporate landscapes, HR professionals like you were the unsung heroes. Your mission: to unlock the secrets of employee engagement and transform workplaces into thriving communities. 🦸 🏢 Join us in our upcoming webinar to uncover why engagement is the magic ingredient for organizational success.

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When Asking Too Many Questions Undermines Your Leadership

Harvard Business Review

Although it’s widely accepted that good leaders are good learners, a learning mentality can also have a darker side. If not carefully managed, it might lead to a perception of decreased effectiveness, less expertise, and lower efficiency. Your learning mentality should be the catalyst for your personal growth and development — not a reason for others to question your leadership.

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the napping hideout, the cat protector, and other stories of sleeping at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about napping at work and here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The hideout I worked at a big box home improvement store for a few years, and we hired a couple young guys to work the lot. Bring back carts, help customers load heavier items or large orders, flag for the forklifts, etc.

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5 Effective Ways Leaders Can Increase Employee Engagement

Lolly Daskal

In order to achieve high levels of productivity and preserve a positive work environment, team engagement is essential. In order to create an atmosphere where employees feel inspired and invested in their work, leaders are essential. The following five tactics will help you increase employee engagement: Prioritize Open Communication: Clear and honest communication fosters clarity and trust.

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Cultivating Greatness: Your Personal Growth Manifesto

Leadership Freak

Personal growth is the first practice of remarkable leaders. Show up as the person you aspire to become. What are you waiting for? Average leaders show up as their best selves.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.

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11 Important Employee Relations Metrics To Track

AIHR

Employee relations metrics measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as overall workplace culture. Companies that prioritize employee relations and create supportive work environments generally see better results in all aspects. For example, Google and Facebook are known for their strong focus on employee satisfaction, which leads to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

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4 Ways to Meaningfully Support New Mothers Returning to Work

Harvard Business Review

Interviews and surveys of hundreds of women in the U.S. who recently returned to work after giving birth reveals four key support mechanism they value most: help navigating the HR infrastructure, creating spaces for key motherhood activities, having their identity as a worker validated, and having their identity as a mother validated. The research also explores why these four actions are particularly helpful, emphasizes that anyone can be a good ally, and recommends ways to better support non-bi

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my daughter has lost two jobs in one year, are laundry products included in office fragrance bans, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My daughter has lost two jobs in one year My 44-year-old daughter has been fired from two different employment agencies in the last 12 months. The first time, the company did not give a reason. The second time, the company said budget cuts were the reason.

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10 Empowering Ways to Help Your Employees with Self-Motivation at Work

Lolly Daskal

As a leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact self-motivated employees can have on an organization’s success. Helping your team develop a strong sense of self-motivation is one of the most valuable investments you can make as a leader. Here are ten empowering strategies to cultivate self-motivation in your workplace: Embrace Failure as a Learning Opportunity: Encourage your employees to view failures as valuable lessons.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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The Truth about Emotion: Stop Solving Problems that Don’t Exist

Leadership Freak

Feelings are based on perceptions. An imagined offense causes real resentment. Emotion produces action. Emotion based on an imagined violation results in destructive action. Stop solving problems that don't exist. Don’t trust your feelings. Do this instead.

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How to Use the Science of Personality to Make Better Decisions About People

Michael McKinney

S OME of the biggest decisions we will make involve judgments about people—who to hire, who to marry, which friends to have, what job to take, or which business partner to take on. Good people judgment becomes a critical skill in all aspects of life. There are hundreds of ways to describe someone’s observable behavior. On the whole, these can be cumbersome and confusing.

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Gen AI is Coming for Remote Workers First

Harvard Business Review

Automation has historically impacted blue-collar jobs first, whereas white-collar jobs benefited. The wave of remote work brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic further empowered white-collar workers with more autonomy through remote work. However, generative AI is changing this narrative. Remote workers are now more susceptible to automation due to their tasks being digital and thus more easily automated, but also indicates large potential productivity benefits.

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don’t forget to scrutinize benefits when you’re considering a job offer

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I wanted to share a recent story that highlights why, when reviewing a job offer, it’s important to consider the benefits package in addition to the salary. I was recently offered a position that would be a huge step up for me. It only came with a modest salary increase, but I figured that was okay.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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7 Benefits Of Having A Future-Oriented Mindset In The Workplace

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable impact a future-oriented mindset can have on a leader’s success. This forward-thinking approach is not merely advantageous; it is an absolute necessity in today’s fast-paced business world. Here are the seven powerful advantages of fostering a future-oriented mindset in the workplace: Anticipating Change: Future-oriented leaders actively anticipate change and proactively prepare for it.

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Which of the following behaviors do you find to be the most frustrating to experience from a subordinate?

Thought Leaders LLC

Our reader poll today asks: Which of the following behaviors do you find to be the most frustrating to experience from a subordinate? They’re disrespectful to you 14.18% They’re ungrateful for what you do for them 7.09% They’re argumentative about the work you ask for 11.02% They’re passive-aggressive and don’t do their work 27.82% They lie to you 39.89% Don’t Lie and Do Your Job.

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5 Tips to Build Personalized Workflows for B2B Lead Nurturing

Sweet Process

Last Updated on July 26, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo B2B clients have unique requirements, making personalization in sales crucial. Customizing the nurturing process for leads improves engagement, conversion rates, and eventually lead size. However, many sales operation frameworks inadequately address this need. Challenges like data silos, resource limitations, and complex decision-making processes prevent teams […] The post 5 Tips to Build Personalized Workflows for B2B Lead Nurturing appe

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U.S. Commercial Real Estate Is Headed Toward a Crisis

Harvard Business Review

The risks of U.S. commercial banks being overexposed to commercial real estate (CRE) have intensified as the global pandemic upended long-held economic assumptions of perpetually subdued inflation, low interest rates, and in-office work. An analysis from The Conference Board suggests that in the next two years, more than $1 trillion in CRE loans will come due, and an increasing number of banks, mostly regional and community banks, risk having insufficient capital cushions.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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I’m biased toward midwesterners, cleaning up after a reply-all email storm, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m biased toward midwestern candidates At the east coast company I work at, I’m frequently on hiring committees for competitive positions that typically include a wide range of candidates from all over the U.S. I recently noticed a concerning pattern in the candidates that I have advocated for hire.

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7 Most Important Leadership Competencies You Need to Succeed

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand that strong leadership is critical to any organization’s success. Navigating today’s competitive environment and achieving top results requires leaders to be proficient in several key areas. Based on my experience, here are the seven essential leadership skills necessary for success: Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing your emotions and influencing others.

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Redefining What It Means to Be Brave

Thought Leaders LLC

The way we traditionally define what it means to be brave can be our greatest obstacle. Simply shifting our focus can be the gateway to powerful results. Today’s post is by Kimberly Davis, author of Brave Leadership. Have you ever wondered why, when you think of needing to be brave – like when you need to have a difficult conversation that you don’t want to have, or give a big presentation, or meet with the C-Suite, or start something new, or put yourself out there in a new way – why just thinki

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Top 12 Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Recognition (with Statistics and Examples)

Vantage Circle

Employee recognition programs have become increasingly common. For most of them, recognition flows downward, meaning leaders are the only ones who show appreciation. On the other hand, peer-to-peer recognition involves employees acknowledging and appreciating each other's contributions and achievements within the workplace. Embracing a culture of peer-to-peer recognition can revolutionize your workplace dynamics, fostering a culture of appreciation and camaraderie.

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DEIB Reimagined: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future

Speaker: Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CTA, CDP - Founder/Principal Consultant at LBB Edutainment, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the evolving landscape of DEIB. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities that have emerged over the past year and explore what lies ahead. This webinar will equip you with actionable strategies, best practices, and reflection tools to effectively lead and inspire change in your organization.