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The #2 Behavior Leaders Neglect

Leadership Freak

I asked three of the best question-askers, What helps leaders ask great questions? The second most important behavior of leadership is asking questions. The first is being honest. Dont worry if you arent the smartest person in the room; be honest and ask questions. Curiosity sees more than congealed brilliance.

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Change Management Fuels Tech Hub Innovation - A Conversation with Nicholas Lalla

SME Strategy

Change Management and Strategic Planning Fuel Tech Hub Innovation - A Conversation with Nicholas Lalla of Tulsa Innovation Labs- SME Strategy Management Facilitation

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How Constructive Dissent Can Unlock Your Team’s Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Eight ways to nurture respectful disagreement.

Manager 24
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the questionable drop-off, the kazoo lover, and other tales of carpooling for work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about carpooling for work , and here are eight of my favorite stories you shared — some heartwarming, some not. 1. The kazoo music I fondly think of the coworker who, when I offered her the aux cable to play music off her device, looked hesitant and then said, Look, I need to warn you, theres going to be a lot more kazoo music then youd expect. 2.

Manager 102
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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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The Hidden Toll of Meeting Hangovers

Harvard Business Review

Bad meetings can have a lasting impact on employee productivity and motivation.

Manager 18
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my employee loves his job — but is bad at it

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader asks: I manage a team and have run into a problem with “Bob,” one of my employees. Bob loves this job. Tells me almost every day how much he loves being at this company. But as much as he loves his job, he’s not very good at it. He’s gotten us incorrect information and turns in incomplete notes.

Manager 93

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interview felt like an exam, HR is sending everyone Valentine’s Day candy “from” other coworkers, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. Interview felt like an exam I had my first job interview in over 20 years yesterday, and it felt like an exam. Five people peppered me with a long list of questions, mostly hypotheticals. None of the questions were about my experience or my training.

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How CEO Ed Bastian Is Transforming DEI at Delta Air Lines

Harvard Business Review

A 2023 case study of the airline’s talent strategy.

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The Importance of Critical Thinking

Thought Leaders LLC

Critical thinking helps you truly understand the problems you are facing and how to solve them. Let’s look at the importance of critical thinking.So many times when people ask uscan you solve this problem,we rush off and start solving itwithout stopping to think before we do.We’re facing new demandsthat require extensive amounts of informationbefore we can make a decision.

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Using New Tech to Compete in an Old Industry

Harvard Business Review

How “insurtechs” are changing the insurance business.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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The Science Of Building A Dream Team

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? Because hiring, developing and engaging talent requires careful decisions that are too easy to get wrong without data. In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of talent optimization , a new discipline thats a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts.

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more questions from people whose jobs are under attack by the new administration

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Heres part 2 of questions from federal workers who are currently under attack by the administration, as well as others affected by the fall-out. Part 1 (and an explanation of what’s going on) was here. 1. For those of us staying, how do we deal with this? For those of us choosing to stay and continue defending the constitution, any advice?

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Who Does HR Report To? 5 Options [With Pros & Cons]

AIHR

In 61% of organizations , the head of HR reports directly to the CEO, president, or owner. A smaller proportion reports to the CFO (13%) or COO (10%). The fact that HR predominantly reports to CEOs reflects the significant value employers place on human resources in todays workplaces and that who HR reports to within an organizational hierarchy can impact the entire departments effectiveness and influence.