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Content, Community and Connections

Peter Winick

Transcript. Hi there! It’s Peter Winick. I’m the Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. And today, I wanted to share a thought with you that might go a little bit against the grain. And that is that most thought leaders spend far too much time focusing on the content. What do I mean by that? I mean thought leadership is a business that’s based on content: developing it, deploying it, researching it, refining it.

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A Role Model For Business Owners Everywhere

Forbes Leadership

Rhonda Vetere is a force to be reckoned with Not only does she have experience and expertise in the STEM fields, but she is also an accomplished athlete and C-suite executive.

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How to Incorporate ESG Goals Into Your Business Strategy

Chief Executive

As we move through the 21st century, it is clear that companies must address changes in consumer expectations around social responsibility. In addition to institutional and activist investor pressure, almost two-thirds of Millennials consider ESG issues when making investment decisions, according to Allianz Life, while 54% of Gen Xers and 42% of Baby Boomers do the same.

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my employee gossiped about a conversation she eavesdropped on

Alison Green

This post, my employee gossiped about a conversation she eavesdropped on , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am the general manager of a large company. Recently I had a closed-door meeting in my office with our HR manager, Jenny, discussing the issues of the week, including disciplining a difficult employee and succession planning for Jenny’s unannounced new role in the company.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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How A Robbery, Rideshare, And Social Media Led Becca Moore Down An Unexpected Path Of Connection, Selflessness, And Self-Discovery

Forbes Leadership

I also think everything happens for a reason,” she said of her growth as a person since that fateful day “I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Coachella, but I’m so grateful that I got robbed and so grateful that guy took my phone, my keys, and my money because I wouldn’t have changed the lives of.

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Which type of team member do you find to be the most challenging to lead?

Thought Leaders LLC

Our reader poll today asks: Which type of team member do you find to be the most challenging to lead? Someone with the skill but not the will to do the work 82.83%. Someone with the will but not the skill to do the work 17.17%. Motivating is harder than training. The vast majority of respondents (83%) are more challenged by a team member who can do the work but simply chooses not to versus the person who wants to but doesn’t have the ability.

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How To Excel As A Salesperson

Eric Jacobson

Steve Weinberg ’s new book, Above Quota Performance , is a terrific book for both the sales rookie and the experienced sales pro. “This book is for sales professionals who are either struggling to achieve their sales goals, or who are meeting them but still want to improve their performance,” says Weinberg. Packed with proven concepts, principles, tips, techniques and actionable 60 takeaways, this book will help you: Generate and qualify leads.

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College Trip: Here's What To Ask On A College Tour

Forbes Leadership

We understand all of that, and really, the questions that feel overwhelming and exciting are actually one of the most empowering parts of the college application process. We know firsthand, so we co-authored this piece to share with you what we know firsthand.

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Innovation Roadmaps – The What, Why and How

Viima

As visual creatures, we rely on graphic representations to simplify and communicate complex data. Over the past decades, processing information has become more challenging than ever, yet decision-making relies heavily on understanding and communicating this data. So, the visual communication responsibilities also extended from specialized roles to managers and professionals who need this additional skill to make sense of their work.

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Bea Boccalandro, Founder, Veraworks: The Changemaker Interview

Forbes Leadership

Bea Boccalandro has served as a "purpose and ESG advisor" to many brands. She shares an interesting POV on what ESG has grown to mean and how it should be embraced by business leaders.

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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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update: my interviewer sent me an email saying my scars are triggering

Alison Green

This post, update: my interviewer sent me an email saying my scars are triggering , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day.

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In A Pandemic-Altered Landscape, Tech Firm Gusto Wants To Make Human Resources Software Accessible To And Inclusive Of All

Forbes Leadership

So it goes with HR systems developed by San Francisco-based Gusto. The company makes software that Human Resource departments can use in their business.

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What Companies Still Get Wrong About Layoffs

Harvard Business Review

Many cling to the idea that reducing staff is the fastest, easiest way to cut costs. But there are smarter, more humane approaches.

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A Fiscal Cliff May Be Looming For Schools. Is It Time To Change How Staff Layoffs Are Managed?

Forbes Leadership

At Education Next, Michael Petrilli (Fordham Institute) argues that economic hard times are looming for school districts in the country, and it’s time to reconsider how teachers are laid off. Maybe not.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Is TikTok a Good Recruiting Tool for Business?

Zenefits

There are nearly endless avenues for virtual recruiting, and what works for one company might not be right for the next business. Platforms vary and attract different generations and types of people. If a business is looking to bring in talent from Generation Z, the most common virtual recruiting tools may not quite cut it. Based on a survey from the digital marketing network Omnicore, about 60% of Millennials use LinkedIn.

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14 Ways For New Business Owners To Get The Most Out Of Social Media Ads

Forbes Leadership

While social media is a valuable tool for business owners trying to reach their current audience and target new demographics, not all platforms are equal, especially when it comes to advertising.

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Ask An Advisor: Do We Have to Buy a Chair for a Remote Worker We Just Hired?

SHRM Organizational Development

With the reise of employees working remotely, we have experienced more calls lately on whether an employer is required to purchase an office chair or other office equipment for a new hire who works remotely. Onboarding a new hire has the potential to set the stage for a positive, productive relationship, while a negative experience can affect an employee’s engagement; productivity; and ultimately, their decision to stay with an organization.

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Layoff Contagion Spreads From The Tech Sector To Everywhere Else

Forbes Leadership

Layoffs first started in the tech sector in 2022, resulting in more than 140,000 people losing their jobs. Consequently, there seems to be a contagion effect taking place, as more companies are laying off workers across a wide array of industries.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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all of my 2022 book recommendations

Alison Green

This post, all of my 2022 book recommendations , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. All year long, I’ve made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. These aren’t work-related books; they’re just books I like, mostly fiction. Sometimes they’re books that I’m in the middle of reading, and other times they’re just long-standing favorites.

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15 Ways To Choose A New ‘Face Of The Company’ When A CEO Is Under Scrutiny

Forbes Leadership

What happens when a CEO comes under public scrutiny and pressure mounts on company leadership to address a reputational crisis or scandal introduced by the chief executive?

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Internship Kick-Start, Part Four: Managing Interns in Remote or Hybrid Settings

Association Now Workplace

Understanding younger employees’ connectivity needs offsite can keep them actively engaged with the team. ‌This is the final entry of our internship series. Check out day one , on why associations should consider internship programs; day two , on what internship programs need to succeed; and day three , on managing interns effectively. Generally, when an intern starts a role at an association, it is likely their first or second job in a real-world workplace.

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16 Keys To Pulling Off A Successful Marketing Stunt

Forbes Leadership

A big reason why disagreement exists around whether stunts are worthwhile or not is the simple fact that they are difficult to pull off successfully. When stunts work, however, they can have a big impact.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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Choose Courage Over Confidence

Harvard Business Review

Self-doubt is a pervasive and often paralyzing concern, particularly for women. Here are three strategies to help you combat it.

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Growing A Plus-Sized Media Platform With Founder Marie Denee

Forbes Leadership

Marie Denee, creator of the digital platform, The Curvy Fashionista, is an established and respected voice in the plus size fashion arena.

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How to be Happy by Complaining More

Leadership Freak

Complaining done well increases happiness. Don’t get the wrong impression. Curmudgeons are toxic. The difference is ego. Big shots are never happy. They complain because the world revolves around them.

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Ironclad Launches Ecosystem To Bring Contracts Seamlessly Into Your Business

Forbes Leadership

While not necessarily glamorous, contracts are extremely relevant — necessary every aspect of getting business done. Ironclad has just launched an initiative with 25 partner companies called Ecosystem to integrate the creation of contracts directly into existing software employees already are using.

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Can Employee Resource Groups Bolster Productivity and Retention?

Zenefits

Business leaders can help employees build relationships and seek support from their peers, while at the same time, boosting productivity and retention among staff. The path to achieving these goals may be employee resource groups, or ERGs. ERGs are a way for workers to connect with colleagues with similar interests and challenges. They provide an opportunity to discuss issues, share solutions, and build relationships.

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15 Coaches Share Advice They’ve Used To Help Clients Build Resilience

Forbes Leadership

Finding the resilience to keep going after a significant setback can seem impossible, but there are ways to build your ability to get back up when you’re knocked down.

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what’s your company doing for the holidays this year?

Alison Green

This post, what’s your company doing for the holidays this year? , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. What’s your company doing about the holidays this year? In 2020, many employers canceled holiday celebrations because of the pandemic, while others devised creative ways to celebrate — like virtual cocktail tastings and drive-in movies.

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The College Essay Is Still Very Much Alive

Forbes Leadership

Marche argues that the increasing sophistication of AI will not only create new opportunities for students to cheat or use language-generating software to write their essays, but that it will make the college essay obsolete altogether.

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an update on my Twitter account hacking

Alison Green

This post, an update on my Twitter account hacking , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. My Twitter account was hacked on Tuesday and I still don’t have access to it. So for now, I’m tweeting from @RealAskAManager. If you’d like to see my tweets, please follow the new account until the old one is restored! Update: Twitter came through and my original account is restored and back in my hands!

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F1’s Williams Racing Team Redefines The Startup Culture At 200 MPH

Forbes Leadership

The Williams team is poised to put a roster together for next season where hope for a top-10 start evolves into a top-10 finish mindset “We must define what we want to achieve, and if we do, then that is a success," states CEO Jost Capito.