Suzi McAlpine

MARCH 4, 2024

The average adult makes between 33,000 and 35,000 decisions a day. If you’re in a leadership role, you probably make even more than that. McKinsey research found that if you’re an executive, you could be spending nearly 40% of your day making decisions. Decision fatigue is a thing. It’s when our ability to make decisions… The post Decision-making made easier: Design and use your own Decision Tree first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Peter Winick

MARCH 18, 2024

A Journey of Advocacy and Collaboration A conversation with Shanil Ebrahim on their journey from healthcare advocate to thought leader bringing together experts to shape the future of the industry. In this enlightening podcast episode, Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte takes us on a journey through his professional evolution from bioethics to consulting, shedding light on how he has become a key player in shaping the discourse aroun

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2024

Strategic concepts come in and out of fashion as the needs and dynamics of the marketplace change. Research and analysis of today’s landscape identifies six key strategic concepts that set outperforming companies apart: Borrow someone’s road, partner with a third party, reveal your strategy, be good, let the competition go, and adopt small scale attacks.

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Kellogg Insight

MARCH 1, 2024

Online political debate isn’t inherently toxic, a new study of Reddit commenters finds. Instead, it becomes toxic because of the kind of commenters who opt in.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 5, 2024

Effective leadership isn’t just about guiding a team or achieving organizational goals; it’s also about personal growth and development. Exceptional leaders understand that to lead others successfully, they must first lead themselves toward continuous improvement. Setting personal development goals is a powerful way for leaders to enhance their skills, mindset, and overall effectiveness.

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AIHR

MARCH 25, 2024

Human Resources continues to evolve with new and changing laws, trends, and business needs. Yet, many of the various HR pillars have remained constant. Simply put, HR pillars are the main focus areas that form the building blocks of a company’s HR and people strategy. Let’s get back to basics and explain the fundamentals of HR, the main HR functions and foundations, and get an overview of the key pillars of HR to help you build an effective people strategy.

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Peter Winick

MARCH 7, 2024

Creating Impactful Conversations in Today’s Landscape A conversation with Kate Bravery on creating thought leadership that speaks to internal teams and external audiences. In this episode, Kate Bravery, the Global Leader of Advisory, Knowledge, and Insights at Mercer, discusses the importance of thought leadership in today’s workforce. Kate, also a co-author of the book “Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age,” shares insights into her roles at Mercer, in

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

One big challenge that leaders have when figuring out how or where their companies can grow is that a dearth of data about future problems and opportunities. In these situations, there are three techniques that leaders can employ to develop insights: look at customers and startups for signs of change, experience new technologies rather than just read about them, and practice “associative thinking,” which means connect two seemingly disparate concepts to develop a novel idea.

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UVA Darden

MARCH 13, 2024

Decision by Committee? Ask for a Show of Hands burtonc Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:13 12 March 2024 Leadership & Management Operations & Technology Modern Global Leadership Business & Public Policy Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Aine Doris The benefits of diversity in decision-making are well-documented. Having different perspectives and expertise on complex issues produces better outcomes.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s always essential to periodically take stock of your leadership career. Being a leader comes with its unique challenges and rewards, but sometimes, it’s crucial to recognize when it might be time for a change. Here are six clear signs that should prompt you to consider reevaluating your career path. Waning Passion: Passion is the driving force behind great leadership.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant 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.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

“Uncertainty is here to stay. Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. “Most books aren’t honest enough about how hard it is to reset ,” adds Homkes.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 26, 2024

94% of employees plan to stay at a company when they have a boss they love to follow. WSJ A bad boss makes life miserable. We've all had them. Let's think about become a leader people love to follow.

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Peter Winick

MARCH 14, 2024

Crafting Your Leadership Legacy A conversation with Janet Foutty about going from corporate leadership to author on women’s leadership development. In this episode, we welcome Janet Foutty, former Chair and Consulting CEO at Deloitte, and co-author of the insightful book “Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership.” Janet shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a thought leader in women’s leadership development.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

Companies that make the decision to put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform the competition, according to McKinsey research. Specifically, both B2C and B2B companies who view branding and advertising as a top two growth strategy are twice as likely to see revenue growth of 5% or more than those that don’t (67% to 33%). Yet their research also showed that few CEOs recognize the potential for marketing as a growth accelerator.

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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.

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Alison Green

MARCH 20, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My organization receives hundreds of applications from candidates looking to fill our vacant positions. Hiring can be a very time-consuming process. How can I get applicants to stop applying if we have already declined them multiple times? There are various reasons for this.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 27, 2024

Understanding and adapting to the unique characteristics of each generation is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. As we navigate the ever-changing evolution of the workforce, the spotlight is now on Generation Z. These digital natives, born between 1997 and 2012, are poised to make a significant impact on the workplace. To lead successfully in this evolving era, it’s essential for leaders to grasp the intricacies of Gen Z and their expectations.

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Thought Leaders LLC

MARCH 27, 2024

Do you struggle to get things done because you overthink your work? Try these three tips to overcome “analysis paralysis.” Many times I’ve heard it said that perfect is the enemy of done. A big barrier to executing initiatives is analysis paralysis. The team gets bogged down on proving their case is 100% accurate and risk-free before they act.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 28, 2024

Successful leaders energize people. Focused energy makes success more likely. People won’t tell you this, they don’t like talking with you when you don’t like talking with them. I decided to write about simple ways to energize people during conversations. How do you energize people?

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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

Peter Winick

MARCH 4, 2024

A Dialogue on Inclusive Leadership A conversation with Priya Nalkur about Communication Strategies and Learning from Mistakes In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Priya Nalkur, president of the Round Table Institute and author of “Stumbling Towards Inclusion: Finding Grace in Imperfect,” shares insights on bridging theory and practice. Dr.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

The author analyze project teams across 257 firms to identify why only 60% of planned value is typically realized in change initiatives, focusing on four key factors: effective initial communication (“ACE the Memo”), ensuring resource accessibility and autonomy (“Master the Means”), employing mechanisms to align actions with goals (“Amplify with Mechanisms”), and strategic measurement to influence future outcomes (“Measure to Account”).

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Chief Outsiders

MARCH 5, 2024

Certain dynamics can make a CEO think more than twice about how to ensure their company is not “left behind” like archaic brands of the past. Remember BlackBerry? Blockbuster? Yahoo? Their riches-to-rags stories reveal that these companies did not stay agile, ignored market warning signs, and found themselves severely impacted or bankrupt.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force. Leaders are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate AI into their organizations to stay competitive. However, the journey into the world of AI is filled with questions and employees are looking for answers. As an executive leadership coach I’ve gathered five essential questions for leaders to grasp AI, make wise decisions, and navigate its impact effectively.

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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.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 30, 2024

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. It’s 24 hours to the launch of your biggest client’s product. All is set except for the final testing. The product tester has just called […] The post What Is a Knowledge Base? (Benefits, Types, and Examples) appeared first on SweetProcess.

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AIHR

MARCH 18, 2024

Poor succession planning can be incredibly expensive. According to Harvard Business Review , badly managed CEO transitions can wipe out nearly $1 trillion in market value each year for S&P 1500 companies. No senior leader lasts forever. But with a rock-solid succession planning strategy, you can ensure a smooth transition of leadership, minimizing disruption and maintaining stability.

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Alison Green

MARCH 25, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have (what I think is) an outlandish question for you, but I promise it’s true. It comes from my coworker’s spouse. At her place of employment, they have found it difficult to retain anyone in the administrative assistant position. It sounds like there was a lot of turnover in that role, to the point that management is desperate to retain someone … anyone!

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Staying positive and motivated is tough when your boss has a clear favorite. When you feel like you’re not favored, you may hesitate to proactively communicate with your boss, worrying that you might be a bother and worsen your relationship or that your attempts will be futile. However, a passive approach will result in missed opportunities for growth, clarification, and relationship-building.

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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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Nir Eyal

MARCH 11, 2024

You’re probably not going to fulfill all your goals this year. And if you don’t, it likely won’t be because you’re incapable; it will be because you got in your own way. A slew of self-limiting beliefs will distract you from your goals and New Year’s resolutions. Below are four ways you’re likely to shoot yourself in the foot with self-limiting beliefs, plus ways you can learn to get out of your own way.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. It’s a role that demands not only technical expertise but also effective leadership skills. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 30, 2024

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. You are excited about the prospects of your new employee with excellent track records, but unknown to you, they are already planning their exit. Why? […] The post Employee Onboarding Process: How to Onboard New Hires Efficiently [+ Checklist] appeared first on SweetProcess.

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AIHR

MARCH 11, 2024

Investing in employee happiness surveys is not only helpful for boosting team morale, it’s good for your bottom line too. Research by FTSE Russell analyzed 25 years of market data of the annual returns of publicly traded companies featured on the ‘100 Best’ lists versus the rest. The results weren’t impressive, they were staggering. The 100 Best Companies beat the market by a factor of 3.36 – that is a lead of more than triple.

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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.

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