Michael McKinney

JULY 20, 2023

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. Siimon Reynolds on how vagueness leads to failure: “The average person has no clear purpose, and that’s why people end up average. You have other things. Everything.

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Michael McKinney

MAY 4, 2023

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. We have some bright people, but the truth of the matter is we don’t have any better people than anybody else has. Our people aren’t our greatest resource.

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Project Management Engineering Manager 79

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Build a Supportive Network: Leaders do not have to navigate failure alone. Leaders should actively seek out mentors or advisors who have experienced similar challenges and can provide valuable insights. However, staying committed to this purpose is essential for resilience.

Employee Engagement 92

Employee Engagement Leadership Development 92

Zenefits

JANUARY 27, 2023

Businesses have evolved over the past, and it’s no longer viable to run your business like it’s a factory from the 1890s. Even though this isn’t news, many managers and leaders still have questions: How can I transform my company with the least possible risk? Will I keep my business afloat if we change too much?

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Implementation Manager Operations Recruitment 91

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Today, we have a pair of authors who have written 16 books between them, and they’re here to help our audience better understand the world of publishing and marketing, and how to create a well-rounded platform for add-on offerings. You can’t have clear writing or clean speaking without clear thinking. As you know.

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Marketing Sales Sales Scaling 246

Scott Elbin

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the new year begins, most of us have goals or resolutions for 2024, but how many of us are working on a 10-year plan? For my first post of 2024, I want to share with you how I intend to transform my annual Life GPS® planning tool into a decade spanning life roadmap. I know what it is now.

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Accounts Benefits Manager 62

Peter Winick

JULY 20, 2023

Ever heard, “To be successful, you have to get out of your comfort zone!” When creating free tie-ins to the book, they have to come out before the book to create interest and excitement. Paper, ebooks, and audio have all become popular methods of consuming books. Stacey Hall Peter, I’m wonderful.

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Sales Sales Marketing Media 130

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. Those are the values I instill in my book to help professionals avoid common missteps.

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Mind Tools Team Management

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In a recent blog, we recommended four books to help you to learn about Black history and experiences. Have you ever seen a viral video of someone doing something superficially generous for a homeless person? Have discussions with your friends, family and co-workers about racism. But positive change depends on action.

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Inclusion Diversity Education Media 80

Get Lighthouse

JUNE 18, 2023

The ones who win get inside their player and motivate." - Vince Lombardi, 5 Time NFL Champion & Hall of Fame Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers Whether you have a team of 1 or 1,000, motivating employees is critical to your success. They don’t even make the list above. Ignore these at your own peril. The best way to learn is by doing.

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Hospitality Manager Benefits Accounts 119

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What is the Best Leadership Blog of 2010? by Kevin Eikenberry on November 15, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Blogs , Learning That is the question we want you to help us answer!

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Leadership Development Manager Benefits Inclusion 87

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you have career development plans for your people? If you don't have career development plans for everyone on your team, you're playing with fire; eventually you're going to get burned with a surprise departure. Companies rarely prioritize it, so you may never have had a career development plan of your own. Be confident.

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Manager Engineering Energy Marketing 134

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Have you ever noticed a dip in your employees' enthusiasm? This blog will cover the necessary input on the company retreat, its ideas, benefits, and the importance of proper planning. A company retreat is a getaway organized for employees to gather outside the regular work environment for a specific purpose.

Employee Engagement 107

Employee Engagement Travel Benefits Inclusion 107

Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This sort of behavior was repeated with rats, and since humans have shown similar habits of learned helplessness. What we learn from the concept of Learned Helplessness is that if you put a person in an environment where bad things happen to them, and they have no control to stop them, depression and disengagement will eventually follow.

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Manager Employee Engagement Engineering 138

Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 13, 2023

It provides a sense of purpose and direction. Working for a purpose: Returning to the office can be a place where employees can focus on their work. Informal learning: Returning to the office employees have a chance to learn from their colleagues and mentors through casual conversations and interactions. In-person meetings.

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Energy Benefits Leadership Development Manager 140

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 24, 2022

which provides LinkedIn strategies, training, and coaching for ambitious, innovative and purpose-driven business owners, consultants, and marketing teams. Staying top of mind means having to be consistent with posting content. I want to dive into the world of social selling. So I invited Michelle J. Let’s begin.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 3, 2023

It’s a question that has been asked by many, and there are countless definitions and qualities that have been proposed. As an executive leadership coach, I have observed that the most successful leaders possess a combination of key qualities that enable them to effectively guide and motivate their team towards success.

Accounts 91

Accounts Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 91

Organizational Development Solutions

JANUARY 1, 2019

In fact, as a consultant and coach working with numerous leaders over the past twenty years, this is one of the top pain points I see within organizations impacting performance, employee engagement and overall success. I would like to take this opportunity to dive deeper on this topic. Leaders must have vision. Step 2: Listen.

Employee Engagement 130

Employee Engagement Onboarding Energy 130

Zenefits

JANUARY 28, 2023

You want to have great leaders in your organization — people who embody the 5 pillars of leadership and can: Lead your team effectively Manage teams through demanding projects Create a pipeline of future leaders in the company To do that, the leaders you have will need to embody the 5 pillars that create a stable foundation of leadership.

Leadership Development 98

Leadership Development Implementation Marketing Manager 98

Monday Task Management

MAY 22, 2023

While taking on extra tasks to be a helpful and accommodating team player certainly has its merits, it can also prove highly problematic when an employee doesn’t have the bandwidth or understanding they need to get it all done – forcing them to compromise their work quality and risk burnout. How urgent is this request?

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Manager 52

Zenefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

That means that, as a manager, you need to ponder questions about your employees: How do I motivate my employees? What kind of motivation do I need to use? How do I approach my employees about their growth? One of the most significant internal drives for an employee isn’t autonomy; it’s having a sense of freedom.

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Compensation SaaS Nonprofit Banking 96

Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Working in the healthcare field means having to tackle difficult topics and reach a wide audience. Three Key Takeaways: Collaboration works best when all parties have a mutual understanding and are able to challenge each other’s thinking. Comedy duos have a way of making the invisible visible. Jerome Pagani Thanks for having us.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Marketing Benefits Scaling 130

Mind Tools Leadership

MAY 24, 2022

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Another piece of advice I’m always given is to ensure that feedback is “non-judgmental.”

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Performance Management Manager Energy 103

Mark Sandborn

JUNE 28, 2023

Drawing from my own experiences and working with other leaders for nearly 40 years, I will share seven crucial actions you can take right now. To do right now: Ask everyone on your team to submit one idea they have on how to improve or change what is being done to create better results. Small, yes, but a start. Record any insights.

Implementation 99

Implementation Diversity Accounts Manager 99

Lolly Daskal

MARCH 28, 2023

Make sure each meeting has a clear purpose and agenda, and encourage team members to speak up if they think a meeting isn’t necessary or productive. When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home. Embrace fun: Work doesn’t have to be all work and no play.

Energy 111

Energy Employee Engagement Implementation Leadership Development 111

Mind Tools Team Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A recent LinkedIn News poll reveals that more than 80 percent of over 20,000 respondents have experienced or witnessed quiet firing. Managers may also quietly fire to avoid having tough conversations about poor performance, or devising an improvement plan. You have been excluded from key meetings. I feel excluded and ignored.”

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Manager Media Team Management 89

Asana

AUGUST 11, 2022

I picked up Kondo’s definitive work about tidying up out of boredom. I admit I was surprised at how quickly her ideas resonated. It might have been the rut I was in because of lockdown and working from home, but I was immediately following the steps religiously at home. Work was annexing my life.

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Energy Engineering Software Metrics 85

Lolly Daskal

JULY 24, 2023

As a leader, you have the ability to shape the culture and atmosphere within your organization through your actions, behaviors, and decisions. They create a meaningful purpose: A good leader helps their team to see the bigger purpose behind their work, and they inspire them to work towards a shared vision.

Accounts 72

Accounts Leadership Development Manager 72

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 4, 2023

Am I missing anything important? Whether you're a veteran leader or brand new to having a real hierarchy below you, these kinds of questions are likely to be on your mind often. The more removed from the day-to-day work you are, the harder it is to have a feel for what's happening and how people are really doing. Let's dive in.

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Manager Retention Engineering Revenue 131

Chris LoCutro

MAY 30, 2023

A lot of people take it for granted that leadership is “top-down”, and therefore they think they don’t have an influence on the leaders in their lives. Consider this: until you do these things, your voice, your opinion, and your influence don’t have much weight. And I've missed hearing how illustrious I am. I got actly.

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Operations ROI Accounts Assets 59

Mark Sandborn

MAY 10, 2022

How often have you seen efforts to create change stall? I spoken for and worked with over 3,000 organizations in my career. I’ve observed the successes and failures, and paid attention to what caused each. I’ve observed the successes and failures, and paid attention to what caused each. What are the causes?

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Organizational Change Implementation Compensation Manager 120

UVA Darden

AUGUST 25, 2022

There is no doubt that organizations have made strides toward greater diversity in the past decades. Thu, 08/25/2022 - 12:45. 24 August 2022. Business, Ethics & Society. Leadership & Management. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Women in Business. Modern Global Leadership. Aine Doris. And for women, the trajectory is also trending upward.

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Diversity Inclusion Business Administration Administration 98

Know Your Team

APRIL 27, 2021

Most recently, opinions have been spurred by Basecamp’s announcement of their new company policies – the most controversial of which they are asking employees to not engage in political discussions at work. It doesn’t have to be this way. One extreme does not have to replace another. In fact, the opposite.

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Energy Manager Inclusion Marketing 52

Know Your Team

APRIL 27, 2021

Most recently, opinions have been spurred by Basecamp’s announcement of their new company policies – the most controversial of which they are asking employees to not engage in political discussions at work. It doesn’t have to be this way. One extreme does not have to replace another. In fact, the opposite.

Energy 52

Energy Manager Inclusion Marketing 52

Mind Tools Strategy

JULY 19, 2018

Have you ever noticed how differently people work when doing the same task? “When I started my career at the Boston Consulting Group in London, I worked very hard and I tried to succeed,” he says. “And I did. “And I did. ’ I mean, that cliché has been around for many years now.

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Energy Manager Performance Management 52

SOMC Leadership

MAY 1, 2022

Over the last two weeks, we have explored two work tactics to help strengthen your team’s resilience: (1) focus the team on what they CAN do, not on what they cannot, and (2) empower the team to prioritize tasks. This blog entry will focus on what YOU can do, through your role modeling, to strengthen your team’s resilience.

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Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 23, 2022

While your team members have to be the ones to come up with the feedback, there are many things you can do to make them more comfortable and effective at giving it. On the other hand, if you’re more open-minded, communicative and accepting of what they have to say, they’ll feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts (and feedback) with you.

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Diversity Manager Energy Implementation 144