Suzi McAlpine
APRIL 18, 2023
You’re a CEO who needs to get a significant project signed off from the Board. You’re a mid-level manager keen to let the exec team know they’re piling on too many conflicting priorities. You’re a front-line leader who wants your direct manager to adopt your idea. What do these three situations and leaders have in… The post 5 ways to influence up as a leader. first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 5, 2023
Publicizing the credibility gap between men and women and making the general public outside of legal circles and law schools aware of it is necessary to help force a confrontation of these biases in the courtroom and without.
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Get Lighthouse
APRIL 1, 2023
Are your employees happy? Do you feel like they're performing at a level equal to their skills and potential? Or do you find getting good work from them is like pulling teeth? Do some of them have one foot out the door (or, maybe, already left)? We're all responsible for our own thoughts and attitudes, and the same goes for your employees. Yet, too often in the workplace, the conditions we create as managers make our employees unhappy, unmotivated, and ultimately crush morale. 5 Ways You're Cont
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 12, 2023
As a leader, gaining the respect of your employees is essential for building a positive and productive work environment. By spelling out the word respect, we can use this framework to guide our actions and behaviors as we work to earn the respect of our team. Here are seven authentic ways to earn the respect of your employees: R emember basic kindness : Small acts of kindness can go a long way in building trust and respect among your employees.
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!
BetterUp
APRIL 27, 2023
Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remot and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between connected, agile teams, and teams who fail to collaborate, stay aligned, and achieve common goals.
Ed Batista
APRIL 25, 2023
Coaching is a way of being with others that's accessible to everyone and is by no means the exclusive purview of professional coaches. And while there are limits on the extent to which you as a leader can coach an employee [1], coaching is an approach that lends itself well to many managerial relationships, particularly between senior executives. [2] I've written before about coaching as part of your leadership toolkit, most notably in "How Great Coaches Ask, Listen and Empathize," first publish
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Forbes Leadership
APRIL 26, 2023
State policies focused on improving phonics instruction can boost reading scores, but their effects fade by middle school, according to a recent study. To ensure students become truly literate, states also need to adopt policies aimed at building children’s knowledge beginning in the early grades.
Kellogg Insight
APRIL 4, 2023
Engaging consumers in their natural habitat helps you glean insights that would never be visible in a spreadsheet.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 14, 2023
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that some leaders struggle to connect with their employees and seem out of touch with their needs and concerns. This can lead to low morale, poor communication, and ultimately, a negative impact on the organization’s success. Here are six ways that some leaders are out of touch with their employees: Lack of presence: Leaders are out of touch with their employees because they are not accessible or available.
BetterUp
APRIL 18, 2023
Think about the last time you procrastinated. Think about the last time you failed to accomplish a task or goal. It could be something like preparing your tax returns or starting to practice meditation. Would you say you didn’t do it because you decided it was not important anymore? Probably not. Most people would recognize that they failed to start or complete the task because they didn’t feel motivated at the time.
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.
AIHR
APRIL 3, 2023
A well-designed salary structure is essential for every organization as it serves as a framework for determining fair compensation for employees. A competitive salary structure helps organizations attract and retain talented employees, establishes a clear and consistent approach to compensation, helps organizations to manage compensation costs, provides transparency to employees regarding their pay, and minimizes the risk of legal challenges related to pay discrimination.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2023
As tensions mount between China and the U.S., India’s role in global innovation — and who it partners with — becomes increasingly important.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 18, 2023
2023 and 2024 will not be disastrous for housing in the United States, but prices will likely edge down with lackluster volume of transactions and new construction.
Association Now Leadership
APRIL 2, 2023
Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Experts recommend finding a “superpower”—and building a culture that supports it. Time was, the association value proposition was pretty simple: “We’re the only ones who care about you.” If you were a member of a profession, the association serving it was often the sole option when it came to training you, credentialing you, connecting you with your peers, and advocating on your behalf when le
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.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 17, 2023
One-on-one meetings are a crucial tool for leaders to connect with their employees and provide support, guidance, and feedback. If done effectively, these meetings can lead to increased productivity, engagement, and retention. Here are seven keys to unlocking the secrets of effective one-on-one meetings: Prepare before the meeting: Before any meeting, take some time to review the employee’s work and performance.
Chief Outsiders
APRIL 6, 2023
The past three years have been heady times indeed for sellers. From a global pandemic to a robust rebound, and a return to spending skittishness, it’s been difficult to pinpoint exactly how the market is going to react to the transaction of commerce. CEOs need a safe harbor because the marketplace represents a rolling sea of choppy tides. From my earliest days of selling, I’ve found calmer waters by sticking to the basics – a technique known as the four “Rs.
AIHR
APRIL 4, 2023
Whether you are considering talent acquisition vs. recruitment, both are critical to the organization’s success. Employees are the real assets of any organization. And employing the right people contributes immensely to achieving productivity targets, making appropriate business decisions, and keeping employees motivated and engaged. Contents Talent acquisition vs. recruitment: What HR should know What is talent acquisition?
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 7, 2023
Strategies to help companies mitigate the legal risk and ensure they’re in compliance with the law.
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.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
Here is what leaders need to know about Alex Saab, a Latin American business leader at the center of an international controversy
Association Now Leadership
APRIL 30, 2023
A new study suggests that executives, overwhelmed by information, are scared to make decisions. One step toward a solution: Don’t confuse metrics with strategy. Can a robot do a CEO’s job better than a human being? In 2023, it’s a question you can actually ask with a straight face. One reason for that is all the chatter about AI. Another reason is that CEOs seem to be asking the question of themselves.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 4, 2023
Indecision is a deadly trait for leaders because it can hinder their ability to make effective decisions and to lead their teams effectively. There are several strategies that leaders can use to overcome indecision and make more effective decisions. These strategies include: Identifying the root cause of indecision: Indecision often stems from factors such as fear of failure, lack of information, or conflicting priorities.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 20, 2023
Teamwork is essential for achieving organizational goals and objectives in today's increasingly complex and interconnected workplace. However, while individual performance is frequently rewarded with raises, promotions, and bonuses, team performance is frequently overlooked or undervalued. But team-based rewards can fill that gap for an organization.
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
Tanveer Nasser
APRIL 19, 2023
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed the rise of two troubling trends in the leadership space. While much of the focus these days is on the exponential rise and growth of AI, these other two trends will certainly play a bigger role in determining the kind of impact leaders will have on their organizations in the months and years ahead, and no doubt with it, how to address the current transformation to the way we work.
AIHR
APRIL 23, 2023
We’re living in a unique, unpredictable labor market. In October alone, 4 million Americans quit their jobs, contributing to over 10 million open jobs, with just 6 million people looking for work. Now, more than ever, organizations must do everything in their power to protect their most valuable asset – their employees. Investing finite resources into effective employee retention strategies will play a pivotal role in the success of your organization.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 28, 2023
Power dynamics are pivoting from the employee to the employer, and it is going to be a tectonic reset for many employees who only know the employee-power version of the world.
Association Now Leadership
APRIL 9, 2023
Recent reports suggest that efforts to diversify boards are wobbling. Addressing the issue requires intentionality—and a conversation about what intentionality means. Hope isn’t a strategy, as they say, but it can sometimes seem that way when it comes to board diversity. Recent reports have put the spotlight on how women and minorities aren’t gaining new seats on corporate boards ; a Heidrick & Struggles survey found that companies are favoring board members with past executive experience, w
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 3, 2023
As a leader, there’s nothing worse than hiring a new employee who seems like the perfect fit, only to realize that they’re not living up to expectations. According to a frequently cited study, only 19% of new hires are considered fully successful. By the 18-month point, 46% are deemed failures. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you know the dilemma of whether it’s worse to be stuck with an employee who can’t handle the work and is damaging to the team, or
Vantage Circle
APRIL 18, 2023
Eid is a special occasion that calls for expressing gratitude and appreciation for those who impact our lives. However, finding the right words to convey our heartfelt wishes can be challenging, especially regarding employees. Whether you're struggling to find the right message or simply looking for ideas, expressing Eid wishes for employees can be daunting.
BetterUp
APRIL 20, 2023
Jump to section What does it mean to be laid off? What’s the difference between being laid off and fired? What to expect from a layoff Layoffs with no warning and the federal WARN Act What laws protect me from layoffs? Should I sue my employer?
David Grossman
APRIL 10, 2023
If you spend any time with managers these days, you’ll notice one theme quite quickly: the post-pandemic work world has them feeling overwhelmed. Many managers are unprepared to communicate about complex and sensitive topics, such as business uncertainty and changing customer needs, remote vs. in-office decisions, changes in strategy, restructures and layoffs, people and workplace culture issues, growing demands to do more with less, the need for greater speed and agility, and leading through ch
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 22, 2023
Recent research by IWG and Arup has highlighted that working closer to home can significantly reduce carbon emissions in major cities across the U.S. and U.K. Embracing hybrid working models is an essential and practical step toward reducing our carbon footprint and protecting our planet.
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 10, 2023
Learn ten best practices for creating a strategic growth plan for your organization. Today’s guest post is by Mike Fata, author of Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur (CLICK HERE to get your copy). A strategic growth plan is a crucial component of a company’s long-term success. It serves as a roadmap, guiding a business towards its goals by outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics.
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