AIHR
AUGUST 19, 2024
Competitive salaries and benefits are important, but they are no longer enough. Employees want fulfilling work environments that support their growth and wellbeing. This is where an effective employee experience strategy comes in. For HR professionals, developing this strategy needs a thoughtful, data-driven approach that’s aligned with your company’s goals and culture.
Peter Winick
AUGUST 1, 2024
Practical Steps to Foster Inclusivity and Safety in Your Organization A conversation with Minette Norman about her journey from tech to leadership and helping others become leaders that bring out the best versions of their teams through psychological safety and inclusion. In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Peter Winick chats with Minette Norman, an author, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant with decades of experience leading global technical teams in the sof
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Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected. New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. In a new paper, the authors find that the more novel the idea, the more people differ on their perception of its value.
Alison Green
AUGUST 13, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for an organization that prides itself on being generous and flexible to parents. I fully support that, despite the usual gripes among the childless employees you might imagine (e.g., we are asked to work more weekends and nights). A colleague of mine, a parent, is leaving the org and invited me to coffee.
Speaker: Jeremy York
Typically, when people think of diversity, they think of physical traits such as the color of one’s skin or physical abilities/incapabilities, etc. But diversity is much more than this. It is about appreciating our differences and including others that may have a different perspective or point of view. Our experiences, upbringings, education, and so many other things shape how we think, act, and feel—all of which make us diverse.
SME Strategy
AUGUST 14, 2024
Transitioning into the role of a CEO is one of the most significant leaps in any executive’s career. It’s a step filled with new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities that require a different set of skills and mindset compared to other leadership positions. This transition isn't just about leading an organization; it's about evolving into a leader who can guide a company through its most critical phases of growth, change, or crisis.
Association Now Leadership
AUGUST 24, 2024
CrowdStrike’s president accepting an award for his company’s “epic fail” was good PR. The tricky part: Talking with teams about what didn’t work. If somebody gave you an award for your biggest failure, would you go to the ceremony to accept? What would you do with the trophy? At a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas earlier this month, CrowdStrike President Michael Sentonas took the stage to accept the “Most Epic Fail” award on behalf of his company.
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Thought Leaders LLC
AUGUST 12, 2024
Differentiating your business and making it stand out isn’t about cosmetic external attributes. It’s about sharing the internal elements that make your business different. Today’s post is from Winnie Brignac Hart, co-author of Stand Out. Today, we’re bombarded with marketing messages from every side – the New York Times estimates over 5,000 messages every day.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 2, 2024
Today the workforce is getting older, and the number of younger workers in positions of senior management is growing. These two developments might appear to spell trouble, in that they seem to set the generations against one another, but the author of this article argues that in fact they represent an important opportunity: If companies can figure out how to enable the intergenerational transfer of the wisdom that comes with age and experience, they can strengthen themselves — and the workplace
Alison Green
AUGUST 14, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we talked about animals at work and here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The unauthorized dog I’ve worked my entire career at tech start-ups, which are invariably filled with multiple office dogs. Beyond stories of those dogs peeing under desks, pooping in conference rooms, and even one lone kitten who crawled through a hole into the wall and had to be lured out with some turkey, the wildest story was th
SME Strategy
AUGUST 28, 2024
In the latest episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, host Anthony Taylor sits down with Jean St. Pierre , the co-founder and chairman of the Rhombus Group. Jean shares his compelling story of building a $100 million business, losing it all, and then rediscovering his path through deep introspection and strategic planning. The conversation is packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs aiming to achieve business success while maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.
Speaker: Debra Squyres and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 22, 2024
Work that isn’t noticed isn’t valued. People who work hard are overlooked for promotions every day. Helping doesn’t advance your career when others see you as a helper, not a leader.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 27, 2024
Ineffective leadership can cripple an organization, stifling growth and breeding discontent among employees. Recognizing the traits of poor leadership is the first step in correcting course and fostering a healthier, more productive workplace. Here are seven signs that clearly identify someone with bad leadership skills: Poor Communication: Ineffective leaders often fail to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, or maintain open lines of communication.
AIHR
AUGUST 30, 2024
“Employee engagement cannot be understood using only quantitative data. You have to include qualitative sources if you want to access insights related to employee experience,” says Dr Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR. One of the most effective ways to do this is through employee engagement surveys — in addition to gathering feedback, they can help you uncover key business challenges and opportunities.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 2, 2024
As a first-time manager, you might be unsure of how much autonomy to give your team members. The proliferation of remote and hybrid work makes striking a balance between over- and undermanaging even trickier. Without regular, in-person oversight, micromanagement has increased for some leaders while others are too hands-off, leaving their direct reports to fend for themselves.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Alison Green
AUGUST 6, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I lost my temper with several employees today. I yelled and cussed, but I did not say anything discriminatory. Before I lost it, multiple employees had done the opposite of what I instructed today. I reminded them of who they worked for. I yelled and used the “f” word.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 5, 2024
*“Seated in the living room a few weeks ago, my parents and I were discussing how far they had come in their professional careers. The struggles, the challenges, the excitement, and the adrenaline of those late nights. My parents specifically emphasized the obvious “hard work goes a long way” mantra as they reminisced about how their own hard work had gotten them various accolades and rewards that are now seated on the living room mantle, along with mine of course!
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 27, 2024
Churchill carried England on the power of his voice. 7 Churchill Quotes: #1. Leaders define reality. Churchill gave people a bold way of seeing. “These are not dark days. These are great days.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 2, 2024
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve found that one of the worst qualities a leader can possess is indecisiveness. An indecisive leader can slowly erode an organization’s productivity, morale, and success, causing countless companies to struggle. Working with indecisive leaders is challenging and requires effort and patience, but it’s crucial to recognize and address this issue to prevent it from taking a heavy toll on their team and business.
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
Association Now Workplace
AUGUST 31, 2024
Your people are going to talk about hot-button topics, especially in a presidential election year. But the conversations don’t have to be contentious. An old saw says that you should never talk about religion or politics in polite company. But when it comes to politics, it appears that a lot of people talk anyway: According to a Gallup survey conducted earlier this year, nearly half of U.S. workers (45 percent) said they had discussed politics with a coworker.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 26, 2024
New research in behavioral science has revealed that cynical thinking stands in the way of success in the workplace. Cynics, it turns out, earn less money, report lower job satisfaction, and are less likely to be elevated to leadership positions. That’s because success is not the winner-take-all battle that cynics believe it to be. Cynicism, in fact, can bleed workplaces of creativity, openness, and morale, and the bottom line — whereas the people who succeed at work tend to so by building trust
Alison Green
AUGUST 5, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a full-time, mid-level female manager at a large consultancy, and I sometimes work with a senior strategist (a contractor). He has an off-putting habit of utilizing Zoom DMs to make comments that make it clear he is scrutinizing me instead of paying attention to the meeting.
Agile42
AUGUST 20, 2024
What are the KPIs for a Scrum Master? This is the million dollar question, isn’t it? The Scrum Master’s responsibility should be to focus on themes rather than specific KPIs. These themes include: Scrum Team : Coaching the team to enhance effectiveness. Product Owner : Supporting the Product Owner in improving their role. Organisation : Leading efforts to help the organisation adopt Agile and Scrum, including addressing organisational impediments.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 13, 2024
Gratitude energizes. Unspoken appreciation drains vitality. Would positive energy improve your life? Your team? Think of gratitude as pouring energy into others. Discover five simple strategies to bring vitality to your team and yourself.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 26, 2024
Confident people often share a common vocabulary that projects their self-assured nature and helps them navigate their professional and personal lives successfully. As an executive leadership coach with decades of experience guiding high-performers, I’ve noticed that confident individuals stand out not just for their actions but also for their words.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 23, 2024
What is the hallmark of a truly successful workplace? In today’s day and age, it’s a feeling that connects an individual in a unique yet powerful way to their organization. It’s a feeling of belonging and purpose. A feeling of being valued for the unique contributions one brings to the table. It's the result of belonging to a living, kicking entity and not merely lifeless, corporate machinery.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 1, 2024
Does pursuing a college education still make sense in the age of online learning and AI — when we have access to information for free via the internet? The problem with this question is that it frames college as an information gatekeeper, misunderstanding much of its value. For many, higher education institutions offer more than that: a transformative journey where students can network and develop transferable soft skills that require teamwork and repetition.
Speaker: Hanh Nguyen
In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.
Alison Green
AUGUST 6, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a team of five people who are the consulting arm of a broader analytics team. We have the word “partner” in our role deliberately since we are the customer-facing portion of the team and responsible for being on the frontlines, understanding our customer needs, responding to questions and new requests, and being thought partners.
AIHR
AUGUST 12, 2024
Learning from various employee engagement examples and implementing some of the ideas can help you improve your organization’s relationship with its employees. Plus, engaged employees are more productive employees. In fact, a Harvard Business Review study (sponsored by Quantum Workplace) revealed that 81% of business leaders strongly agree that highly engaged employees performed better and were more productive.
Leadership Freak
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help. Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines. Some critics care. Take five steps with critics. #1. Clarify concerns. Don't explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue. More.
Lolly Daskal
AUGUST 12, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, the pressure to succeed often translates into a culture of overworking. A recent study revealed that a staggering 95% of employees feel external pressure to overwork, with almost three-quarters of people working overtime at least once a week. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed countless companies struggle with the detrimental effects of this trend.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
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