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JANUARY 11, 2024

In today's edition, I cover some important nuances in recruiting problem-solvers to your team, share one of our all time favorite books that I have been using regularly for nearly 10 years, and a lot more. To get this sent to your inbox every week, along with our latest long form essays on this blog, you can sign up here.

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Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 11, 2022

Too often, managers take their people for granted. 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. So what's a manager to do? People want career growth.

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recent Tiktok has gone viral where someone talks about how much they hate their job and how little energy they have after their workday ends. If you've ever hated your job, you know that feeling. It takes *a lot* more energy to do a job you don't like, than one you do. Beware the management pendulum swing.

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Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, there are steps that leaders can take to avoid or manage feelings of overwhelm. This means taking time to exercise, eat well, get enough sleep, and engage in activities that bring them joy and relaxation. Set boundaries: It’s important for leaders to set clear boundaries around their time and energy.

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Energy Manager Leadership Development 82

Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

"I manage one way; it either works for them or they probably won't be working for me very long.". "I On one end, a manager is being way too rigid in their approach, which causes you to have an non-diverse team that may be afraid to be creative around you if it doesn't fit "your way." Priority management.

Manager 133

Manager Accounts Diversity ROI 133

Peter Winick

MAY 4, 2023

Finding your voice through creating content. Or to get speaking engagements based on your content? Christina shares how each different medium helped her see different facets of her audience’s needs, and gave her real-time feedback from her audience. What does it take to write a book? Or host a podcast?

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Peter Winick

APRIL 17, 2023

How times are changing for thought leadership and what you can do to keep up. When you’ve spent decades behind the curtain, building brands and platforms for other thought leaders – what does it take to step into the spotlight and create your own? So, I would go into his bio, but that would chew up a ton of our time.

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Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As your team grows, there's increasing pressure to develop good leaders within your team. At some point ( ~10 direct reports ) you can't manage everyone yourself. The best help is someone already in your company, and ideally on your team. to 2 times their salary. to 2 times their salary.

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Chief Executive

MAY 19, 2023

Based on our experience, we’ve compiled the key pieces of advice every first-time CEO should know to help them hit the ground running. Based on our experience, we’ve compiled the key pieces of advice every first-time CEO should know to help them hit the ground running. Pay particular attention to what is your default mode.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If your hiring procedure doesn’t include cultural fit interview questions, it’s time for an overhaul. However, your approach must be intentional. Lower turnover: Employees who feel like they belong are more likely to stay, saving time and money.

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Recruitment Manager Diversity Sales 67

Scott Elbin

APRIL 26, 2022

The company ran the program four times a year and my role was to come in each time they did to deliver a half day workshop for managers on the behaviors they needed to either pick up or let go of to lead at the next level. Other times, the whole session would feel flat and I’d walk out exhausted with my confidence shaken.

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Energy Leadership Development Manager 65

Get Lighthouse

JANUARY 23, 2024

Let’s dive in… Table of contents: Food for Thought on Changing Cultures News & Reports for Managers on Novices vs. Experts Your best time to Learn How to Lead from the Heart BONUS: Share-worthy reader write-in advice Note: This is a preview of our weekly leadership newsletter, Lighthouse Leadership Weekly (LLW).

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Banking Culture Change Energy Manager 52

Get Lighthouse

JUNE 9, 2023

How do you know when to quit your job, when so many others depend on you?" Quitting as a manager is always difficult, and it's not an easy decision. In the process of growing Lighthouse and writing this blog, we have talked to a lot of leaders. Table of Contents Resigning from Leadership: When is it time?

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Manager Succession Planning Compensation Energy 103

Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 23, 2022

Are you getting good feedback from your team? If you're like most managers, you probably wish you could get more feedback from your team. Quality feedback can help you all work better together, improve your leadership style, and ensure you catch issues before they become major problems.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 22, 2022

One on one meetings are a cornerstone to an effective manager <-> team member relationship, from small startups to giant companies. What you talk about, and the one on one meeting questions you ask, make all the difference in the performance of your team. There are a variety of topics you can cover in your one on one meetings.

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Walk Me

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Successfully managing change in the workplace is a complex task. Effective change implementation necessitates proficient change management. Successful change management strategies lead to a more cohesive and organized team, even amidst process alterations. Why is change implementation important?

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from 2017. It read as follows: At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Perhaps now more than any other time, the need for inspirational leadership is critical in the workplace.

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Energy Recruitment Change Management Education 52

Michael McKinney

AUGUST 4, 2022

Performance coach Jason Selk on the need to heat up your performance: “All day long, the thermostat governs the temperature in the room and won’t allow the room temperature to rise or drop from the desired temperature for long. That’s why it is so important to set your self-image gauge high enough to achieve your life goals.

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Government Energy Manager 47

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

And if your organization is big on diversity and inclusion, overlooking any momentous religious occasion is inappropriate. Now, as Ramadan 2023 is approaching, here is your golden chance to celebrate inclusivity. A significant time of the year for over 1 billion Islamic people. What Is Ramadan? You're right! But, partially.

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Zenefits

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The growth of your company depends on the quality of your employees. For your company to grow, your employees have to grow as well. Why your best employees should have the following 6 habits. They will need to have the following 6 habits that will make them the best employees for your organization: Clarity.

Energy 52

Energy Administration Onboarding ROI 52

Liquid Planner Leadership

APRIL 5, 2022

Minimal support from your leadership. Using up all of your emotional energy during the workday means that you have no energy left for yourself or your family. It may seem impossible to do both at times, which can quickly lead to burnout and underperformance. Estimate your time.

Software 75

Software Project Management Engineering Accounts 75

Peter Winick

JANUARY 5, 2023

Art shares the keys to building a sustainable audience: showing up consistently, finding ways to connect, and meeting your audience on their turf. This can often be a tricky position to be in and Dan explains how he managed to grow his brand as a thought leader while keeping the best interest of his organization in mind.

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

We all know that employee recognition is all about appreciating and rewarding the hard work and achievements of your employees. This blog will look at statistics demonstrating why employee recognition deserves serious investment from leadership. Its features include spot awards, manager nominations, and annual awards.

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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.” But giving the right amount, in the right way, at the right time can be challenging. ” Brené Brown.

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Performance Management Manager Energy 103

Optimum Associates

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Healthy Selfishness is a mindset and a skill set, It starts with a healthy respect for your time, energy, needs and priorities. As with all of my articles my goals are to: raise your self-awareness motivate you to acquire skills provide simple, practical tips Deborah S. She agrees to co-chair the task force.

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Energy Human Resources Scaling Operations 52

Liquid Planner Productivity

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can you conquer these “project demons” that plagued you through 2021 and enter 2022 as a stronger project manager ready to meet and exceed your project customers’ needs and expectations? Read on for some tried and true tactics that are sure to help you overcome your demons. Look around your desk.

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Project Management Software Manager Energy 75

AIHR

MARCH 6, 2023

It is a crucial step in identifying top talent and saving time and resources by eliminating unsuitable candidates early on in the process. A screening interview is an ideal way to value each candidate’s time while also reducing the time it takes to hire candidates and increasing the final talent pool evaluated for each position.

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Recruitment Manager Advertising Assets 85

Walk Me

JANUARY 20, 2023

Change management communication is an essential process for cultivating success and agility within an organization. It not only helps stakeholders comprehend what changes are being made, why such modifications need to be done, and how it will influence them; it also provides timely information and materials to meet certain milestones.

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15Five

AUGUST 2, 2022

In the blog article, we’ll break down the three most common types of employee engagement surveys and how they do (or don’t) help organizations tackle engagement. They give your company the opportunity to be recognized as a great place to work — which may look good in a press release — but does little to drive on-the-ground engagement.

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Employee Engagement Energy Benchmarking Metrics 94

Optimum Associates

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Recently I wrote an article on “Robust Self Care” outlining the benefits of creating a plan to manage your stress and focus on your well-being. Eustress If you stress your muscles in a certain way through resistance training they will grow stronger and bigger. Written by Marty Seldman, Ph.D.

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Manager Benefits Energy Media 52

Liquid Planner Productivity

JULY 13, 2022

How are your New Years’ resolutions and plans going? A mid-year goal check-in is a great time to re-evaluate the plans, goals, and resolutions we set at the beginning of the year. . If you aren’t on your way to completing some, why not? Take some time to ask yourself why the goals changed part way through the year?

Project Management 74

Project Management Software Revenue Accounts 74

Vantage Circle

JULY 21, 2020

Do you compliment your coworkers for their good job? Or, when you are in a team, do you recognize your coworker’s efforts? We invest most of our time and energy at work, yet more often we treat each other like outsiders. For more facts on employee engagement, read our blog on Employee Engagement Statistics.

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Employee Engagement Performance Review Energy Media 115

Mind Tools Team Management

JULY 20, 2022

Just praying that my cooling fan doesn’t run up my energy bill too much this month! So what benefits do MT managers see in taking the next step, to a four-day workweek? ” One of the obvious upsides of a four-day workweek is increased free time, time that people can spend doing what they value most.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2021

It is a skill that many has to develop over time by redefining themselves and implementing the right strategies. When you pay all your attention to the speaker, you also unconsciously respect their time and energy. It gives everyone a sense of equality and trust in management. But leadership is not an easy game.

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Implementation Strategic Planning Employee Relations Energy 95

LSA Global

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Are Your Leaders Unlocking the Power of Strategic Prioritization at Work? We know from our leadership simulation assessment data that resource constraints can be a significant obstacle to unlocking the power of strategic prioritization at work and achieving your strategic objectives. The consequence?

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Employee Engagement Accounts Revenue Manager 36

LSA Global

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Pressures Faced by Sales Managers Are Unique to Their Role A sales leader’s average tenure is less than two years, which is far shorter than the tenure of most other managers. In fact, a recent survey by PayScale uncovered that 73% rated the role of sales account manager as “highly stressful.”Unlike Why is this?

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Sales Management Sales Sales Manager 36

Walk Me

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Workday ® challenges can have a significant impact on your ability to achieve full adoption of the software platform. If left unaddressed, these challenges can lower the ROI of your software investment or, in a worst case scenario, cause it to fail completely. Human capital management. Talent management. Spend management.

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Software Change Management Digital Transformation ROI 52