Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What comes to mind when you hear that phrase? In Seligman's most notorious and controversial study, he gave dogs electric shocks: One group could stop the shocks by pushing a lever. Both groups were then put in a box they could easily jump out of and shocked again. Shield your team as much as you can.

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Get Lighthouse

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Do you care about the culture of your organization? Are you actively trying to shape or improve it? If you answer yes to either of those questions, you probably heard of Patty McCord and Netflix. Typically, there are parts that resonate more, while others that may be twisted or forgotten.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 5, 2022

Are you making the most of your one on one meetings ? One on ones are a vital tool for not only keeping your team happy and motivated, but solving issues that may be holding team members back. And you do that with an effective one on one meeting agenda. And a one on one agenda can help you immensely with that.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 8, 2022

We previously wrote a post looking at how a positive outlook can make a huge difference in your daily happiness and how you lead. We previously wrote a post looking at how a positive outlook can make a huge difference in your daily happiness and how you lead. Or you could go another way.

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Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It is rare that thought leadership content is well formed and well supported the moment it’s born out of inspiration. How can you polish your content, and tighten up the message, to best connect with the audience you are looking to reach? In addition, we can help you implement marketing, research, and sales.

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Hospitality Marketing Benefits Scaling 130

Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 2022

My friend and I have explained to them that these things are very risky, and have said at the very least, they’d have to put together a solid business proposal to even be considered for a loan from a bank. Our friend would probably like if we did that for them, but we all work full-time jobs and just don’t have the time.

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Marketing Hospitality Nonprofit Banking 77

Alison Green

JULY 17, 2022

I received a job offer from a LargeCorp that was a great offer, a lateral move on a bigger scale than my job at SmallCorp, where I’ve been for five years. I accepted, and was actually glad to be staying. Fast forward a week, and he rescinded the agreement, and now I’m not sure what I’m even being offered as a counter.

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Performance Review Education Scaling Manager 74

Zenefits

JANUARY 27, 2023

Long gone are the days when the employees’ only job was to sit on the conveyer belt in a plant and do mundane operations. Today’s types of jobs all require: Creativity Innovation Being fully-present With that in mind, companies have had to adjust their workplace conditions. Enable free book-buying from platforms.

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Operations Implementation Accounts Marketing 59

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. Today I am going to continue to nudge you in that direction but I’m going to try to tap into fear motivation.

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Manager Benefits Energy Media 52

Get Lighthouse

MAY 1, 2022

Want to know what it takes and how to move up from your individual contributor role? Whether you just started thinking about becoming a manager, or have known you've wanted to be one for a while, we're here to help you. Problem: How do you get hired to do something you've never done before? (Already got the role?

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Alison Green

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This post, updates: the toxic positivity meetings, dramatic responses after not being promoted, and more , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” How do I get out of my office’s toxic positivity meetings? How do I get out of my office’s toxic positivity meetings?

Small Business 52

Small Business Manager Performance Management Recruitment 52

LSA Global

MAY 18, 2021

The Bad News No responses to your calls and no replies to your emails – your sales prospect has gone dark! This can be frustrating – especially after good initial sales calls and a seemingly interested new client. Did you miss any important steps in the sales process? Were there warning signs that you ignored?

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Asana

JUNE 21, 2022

But his personality, defined by the mantra—”Leave your comfort zone and take risks”— nudged him outside the auto world and into a rewarding career as an account executive for Asana in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). What attracted you to Asana? It has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.

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LSA Global

MAY 23, 2023

Especially true for those who may not yet be fully qualified to lead and for inexperienced leaders often mistakenly try to prove to those around them that they are in charge. At its worst, leadership power can be misused, abused, and create a toxic work culture. The key is not to let power go to your head as a new leader.

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Mark Sandborn

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

That way,” he explains, “ Visitors can see that failure isn ’ t a bad thing when you ’ re trying to innovate.”. That way,” he explains, “ Visitors can see that failure isn ’ t a bad thing when you ’ re trying to innovate.”. And it certainly seems to be working. . He lead with heart and was beloved by his employees.

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Real Estate Manager Operations Advertising 71

Peter Winick

JANUARY 27, 2023

 Making your book a lifelong commitment. Have you ever thought about writing a book to codify what your business does, and what it stands for? And once you do, how long should you work to promote that book after it hits the shelves? Three Key Takeaways: Online reviews are important for new books.

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Marketing Nonprofit Sales Sales 246

LSA Global

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Be Mindful of the Workplace Culture You Create. Does your culture promote the right behaviors? Your strategy must go through your culture to be successfully implemented. As a leader, your job is to shape and align your corporate culture to help and not hinder your strategic progress.

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Employee Engagement Accounts Revenue Manager 36

Walk Me

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Some variables are out of companies’ hands, such as political and economic changes influencing an employee’s decision to leave their employer. And how can you choose the best HCM software systems for your organization? On the surface, human capital and human resource management software (HRMS) appear to be the same.

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Software Manager Workflows Digital Transformation 52

Andrew Chen

OCTOBER 31, 2016

They asked a great question – how do you interview for growth folks? Growth is an emerging field, and there’s hardly a playbook on how to ace your growth interview (whichever side of the table you’re on), and yet hiring and team could be the most important “growth hack” of all. Are you an early adopter?

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Metrics Revenue Marketing Education 92

Walk Me

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whether this is your first job in the role or you’re already a seasoned professional, the gap between the vision and the reality of being a healthcare manager can make the first year a real challenge. You have a certain amount of cash needed to get groceries in the wallet. Operational Expenses.

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Manager Hospitality Operations Insurance 52

Alison Green

AUGUST 17, 2022

Until 4 pm ET today, I’ll be answering questions live. Don’t leave your question in the comment section; I won’t see it there.) If you submitted a question yesterday, there’s no need to submit it again; I’ve got it in my queue. Job Offer. I wrote earlier about waiting for a job offer. Twice as many.

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LSA Global

JUNE 26, 2017

To complicate matters, authors like Dan Pink have pushed the idea that intrinsic motivators like autonomy, mastery and purpose drive real and lasting motivation, not extrinsic rewards like money. But as most of us know about ourselves, money can be a powerful draw to attract and retain employees. Base Salary.

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Chris LoCutro

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Are you feeling boxed in by invisible barriers? You know you’re capable of more, but something’s holding you back. It’s not about working harder; it’s about breaking through those unseen limits that tether you to the same spot. Do the things that you’ve only dreamed of doing.

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Benefits Operations Small Business Revenue 59

Chris LoCutro

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

” moments that make you go, “Wow, that was unexpected, but awesome!” Active Listening: Ever feel like your words just vanish? Picture a team that doesn’t just hear but acts on your guidance. Picture a team that doesn’t just hear but acts on your guidance. It’s those “Aha!”

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Benefits Operations Small Business Revenue 59

Chris LoCutro

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Do you ever feel like you’re just too busy to train people, but you know you need to? Are you wearing too many hats and your busyness keeps you from leading? Have you ever hired someone, thought they understood their job, and discovered they were on a totally different page?

Accounts 59

Accounts Small Business Administration Leadership Development 59

Vantage Circle

APRIL 26, 2024

85% of employees are likely to stay beyond three years in their jobs if they feel they have the technology that supports them at work. Communication : Reading company blogs, announcements, and documents. Admin Tasks : Doing things like checking pay stubs, requesting time off, and filling out forms.

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Workflows User Experience Employee Engagement Digital Transformation 59

Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

"I'm pretty confident in my ability to be a good manager, but a lot of it is instinct.I'm not sure I can teach that to others.". The day you became a manager was the day you took up a new profession : leadership. Now, you have to think about. Sound like something you'd say? How to make other managers successful, too.

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Peter Winick

AUGUST 22, 2022

It can be bucketed with research, content marketing, or even brand building. Given those options, how can you ensure all divisions are aligned in the story an organization’s thought leadership is telling and the brand it is building? In addition, we can help you implement marketing, research, and sales.

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Chief Executive

JULY 29, 2022

But in doing so, company chiefs may be neglecting to unlock the considerable innovation engines that already exist right under their noses. But in doing so, company chiefs may be neglecting to unlock the considerable innovation engines that already exist right under their noses. So intrapreneurship is getting more attention these days.

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Software Marketing Assets Engineering 98

Alison Green

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I was headhunted for my current job as the only person in the world at the time to do what I do, and after 3.5 ” 2. “Thank you for this blog, Alison.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 17, 2023

But honestly, it shouldn't be. " We need acceptance, support, and connection— albeit how much (that will differ from person to person)— to live a life that can be termed fulfilling. ." Think of it as a high-five from a coworker or a job well done! Imagine this: you're having a tough day at work.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Walsh's lessons in leadership have been also captured in the book, " The Score Takes Care of Itself" which is a must read even if you have no interest in football. Bill Walsh is one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. When he took over the San Francisco 49ers, they were the worst team in the league with a 2-14 record.

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Alison Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Recently I answered a question about the behind-the-scenes running of Ask a Manager, and readers said they’d be interested in an opportunity to ask more. Note that I couldn’t get to all the questions (there were over 300 comments there), nor do I think you would have the patience to read all the answers if I did, but I’ve tackled 35 of them.

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Mark Sandborn

JANUARY 12, 2022

The longer version is that an intentional leader revolutionized the academic institution of High Point University with powerful and practical business principles, which often received sharp criticism but ultimately proved to be wildly successful. It turns out that academia, like most professions and industries, values the status quo. .

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Andrew Chen

MAY 14, 2018

This was originally published on Intercom’s blog here. Hope you enjoy! -A]. When your users go through a high-consideration, high-intent signup funnel , like Uber drivers, the key to growth is understanding where folks fall off along the way and finding ways to simplify or shorten that process. How are you settling in?

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SaaS Retention B2B eCommerce 71

Brian Balfour

JUNE 20, 2017

Preface by Brian Balfour: I rarely accept guest posts on this blog, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. The number of solid cases/examples out there is few and far between. l hope you enjoy the post. Patreon projects that its payout to Creators will be $150 million for 2017. The company is growing, too.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 17, 2022

In this blog, we go over the fundamentals of social recognition in just about five minutes. Social recognition can be a simple "thank you" in a team meeting to a callout in the weekly newsletter. Social recognition can be a simple "thank you" in a team meeting to a callout in the weekly newsletter.

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