Peter Winick
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Transcript Hi there, 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: you’ve got to be able to make a case that your client, or your potential client, actually has to do something. Oftentimes, we think the choice is between the client choosing us and another provider, choosing us now or choosing us later.
Alison Green
OCTOBER 3, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2019. A reader writes: I work in a small office (about 20 people at this branch of our company) and we have two individual restrooms (as opposed to stalls) in our central hallway. There is certainly a smell situation because the hallway leads to all major sections of the office, but in general, people try to control this with ai
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Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Silicon Valley often touts rapid scaling as the best strategy for achieving startup success. However, new research reveals that scaling early, particularly within the first 12 months, significantly raises the risk of startup failure, especially for two-sided platforms. The key takeaway for entrepreneurs: Be cautious with early scaling and prioritize a culture of experimentation.
Sweet Process
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Last Updated on October 2, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. In many organizations, succession planning isn’t a priority. Research reveals that only 35% of organizations have an effective succession planning process. The process is only […] The post What Is Succession Planning?
Speaker: Jeremy York
Typically, when people think of diversity, they think of physical traits such as the color of one’s skin or physical abilities/incapabilities, etc. But diversity is much more than this. It is about appreciating our differences and including others that may have a different perspective or point of view. Our experiences, upbringings, education, and so many other things shape how we think, act, and feel—all of which make us diverse.
Michael McKinney
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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. Brian Solis on keeping an open mind: “I don’t know that I’ve ever encountered anyone who self-identifies as ‘close-minded.’ But the fact is, our minds have been built to resist new information, especially when it refutes our prior experience or goes against our beliefs.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The dark side of leading is being haunted by dark memories. Painful experiences shape you. Painful experiences are headwinds at first. When pain achieves its purpose, it propels you forward. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” Herman Hesse More.
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Alison Green
OCTOBER 3, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Today’s “ask the readers” is for my mom : let’s talk about times when someone righted someone’s else wrong (a favorite pastime of my mother). Maybe a colleague stood up to the office bully on behalf of a more junior colleague, or a new manager flagged a pay gap and got it fixed, or any other time a brave person said, “This isn’t right, and I’m going to fix it.” Please share
Sweet Process
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Last Updated on October 2, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. How beneficial is a good onboarding process for your new employees? Fifty-one percent of employees say they’d go “above and beyond” if given a good […] The post The Onboarding Process for New Employees: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on SweetProcess.
Stephen Warrilow
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Art & Science Of Avoiding Unintended Consequences Strategies For Managing Change is all about a structured approach to change management that ensures that organizational changes are smoothly implemented, and that the lasting benefits of change are achieved with no unintended consequences. This is why we refer to the art and the science of change management.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
I Know some remarkable servant leaders. This post represents their passion. Average leaders deliver results. Servant leaders develop people who deliver results. People don’t rise to low standards. Stretch goals that are always reached are too low. Confront helplessness. Promote responsibility. Consider "The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Servant Leaders.
Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Automakers must forge strategic partnerships, invest in local R&D, and cultivate a brand identity that resonates with Chinese consumers.
Alison Green
OCTOBER 2, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. One of our bosses got invited to our rowdy beach weekend I am good friends with three of my coworkers, let’s call them Billy, Goat, and Gruff. The four of us are distributed across three different teams, but we work together a lot on various projects and also hang out with some regularity out
Michael McKinney
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Here is a selection of Posts from September 2024 that you will want to check out: Will Vance Join FDR, Nixon as Enduring National Presence? by @jamesstrock The Vice Presidential #Debate on October 1 May Be Milestone in Generational Transition 7 Destructive Leadership Myths That Will Ruin the Way You Lead by @LollyDaskal Encouragement is 51% of Leadership by @DanReiland 5 Expensive Personal Leadership Decisions That Are Worth More than the Cost by @EricGeiger 8 Uncaring Workplace Reasons to Creat
Lolly Daskal
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In the traditional leadership playbook. Skills like strategic vision, operational excellence, and technical expertise have long been considered the hallmarks of great leaders. However, as the business world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. I’ve observed a shift in what truly defines impactful, future-proof leadership. As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders and industries all over the world.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 3, 2024
You communicate with power when you speak to universal concerns. Say words people need to hear, not things you need to say. Don’t fall in love with telling people what to do. Speak to nine primal questions. Anything you say to address the nine primal concerns elevates your relevance. Here's how.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,000 customer-centricity transformation projects over the past 25 years. They found that only 15% of CEOs and sales teams have a customer-centric strategy. Most run their company or customer relationships based on a product-focused mindset, which puts the onus on finding a market to sell one’s products to, rather than orchestrating growth together with customers.
Alison Green
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2020. A reader writes: I am part of the HR department at my workplace, and we hired “Andre” a few months ago as a part of our student group. He’s only 18, but he’s been a hard worker and always takes initiative around the office.
AIHR
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The majority ( 99% ) of hiring managers who have received interview training say they truly needed it. No matter the state of the job market, leaving a strong first impression on candidates can help attract top talent to your organization. That’s why your hiring managers must know how to interview candidates properly, with minimal bias, and ensure that even unsuccessful candidates have a positive experience.
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Jump to section What is love bombing? 11 signs of love bombing Stages of the love bombing cycle (and examples) Love bombing vs.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Seneca said, “Our lack of confidence is not the result of difficulty. The difficulty comes from the lack of confidence.” Things we instinctively avoid - discomfort, failure, risk, and difficulty – make us grow strong. Here are 21 ways to defeat weakness and grow strong.
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Until the 1970s, corporate boards were dominated by inside directors — people employed by or affiliated with the company in some way. As of 2023, Spencer Stuart research found that 85% of directors are independent. The switch came in response to a number of trends, including the distrust of American institutions after Watergate and Vietnam, and SEC rule changes that increased the importance of independent directors.
Alison Green
OCTOBER 2, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve recently started managing a team of several employees. While I love the work, I’m not oblivious to the fact I’m still very new at managing people and have lots of room to develop. I once heard a speaker say that bad bosses are typically clueless about how they are perceived by their teams.
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.
Lolly Daskal
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leaders must continually adapt to stay effective and relevant. As an executive leadership coach, I collaborate with leaders worldwide. To not only future-proof their leadership skills but also their organizations. Together, we have identified several proven strategies that can enhance your leadership capabilities.
Help Scout Leadership
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Help Scout to expand its reach through TD SYNNEX's extensive global reseller network, making it easier for more businesses to discover and adopt Help Scout's powerful customer communication platform.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Irritating people are everywhere because everyone is messy. Some more than others. We wish that “pain in the neck” employee would go away. What will it take for us to have a positive attitude about messy people?
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Working for a leader who always changes their mind is a maddening yet common experience. When the strategy is perpetually changing, it’s challenging to be enthusiastic about the strategy du jour. When rework is viewed as inevitable, high effort is difficult to justify. A leader who constantly changes their mind will often leave behind an emotional wake of resentment.
Speaker: Hanh Nguyen
In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.
Alison Green
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m the owner of a company. Our team is mighty, but tiny — only 10 people, three of whom are in leadership/senior positions. One employee firmly believes that since we spend most of our time at work, coworkers should function more like family than like, well, coworkers.
Lolly Daskal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As organizations strive to cultivate the next generation of leaders, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership development programs has become increasingly prominent. AI-powered tools and analytics offer a wealth of opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and personalization of these critical initiatives. As an executive coach, I’ve identified several ways AI can be leveraged to strengthen leadership development programs.
AIHR
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Employer brand strength has become a key source of competitive advantage in a market where skilled candidates have more choices. Talent wants to work for brands that align with their values, are authentic and vocal about what they stand for, and deliver on their promised employee value proposition. From a business perspective, organizations with a strong employer brand can reduce hiring costs by 50% and see increased performance compared to their peers.
Michael McKinney
OCTOBER 1, 2024
H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2024 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Skills-Powered Organization : The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise by Ravin Jesuthasan and Tanuj Kapilashrami As the world navigates the rapid and disruptive effects of AI, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts, the world of work, too, needs to change.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
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