Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a well-crafted purpose statement really matters. Not only does it represent the organization’s aspirations, it also sends signals to employees about what the company stands for. It is the vital first step on the road to actually embedding and activating an authentic purpose. Yet leaders often struggle to articulate an appropriate and inspiring purpose statement due to a lack of guidance concerning the focus, scope, and form of expression they should aim for.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

You have the chance to ask Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of Microsoft, one question. What would you ask? If you're a young man in Australia, you ask a deeply personal question: "How have you managed to succeed in a predominantly extroverted world and how can the education system, with its increasingly extroverted ideals, harness the positive features of the introverted personality?

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UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

3 Anti-Racism Tools All Employees Can Learn From Black Police Officers burtonc Thu, 09/14/2023 - 17:57 14 September 2023 Business, Ethics & Society Leadership & Management Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Social Impact Molly Mitchell “I made the decision to become a police officer because I was a victim of police brutality when I was 14. [I thought], ‘I’m going to try and stop those kinds of things from happening to anyone, regardless of who they were….

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Education Business Administration Inclusion Diversity 124

Association Now Leadership

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Like every younger generation, this one is testing tradition. But listening can spark new ideas for a healthier workplace. Recent research shows that Generation Z is starting to show some sway in how workplaces operate. The insurance group Zurich found that by 2025, Gen Z (those born roughly between the mid-90s and early 2010s) will account for 27 percent of the global workforce , and Edelman found that 93 percent of employees are influenced by their coworkers in their 20s.

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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!

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It’s human nature to procrastinate — but it can be devastating for your future goals if you continually procrastinate on projects that are important but not urgent. In this article, the author offers five strategies to overcome procrastination on ambiguous but essential tasks: 1) Get clear on the vision. 2) Identify concrete steps. 3) Take (small) action. 4) Create forcing functions. 5) Limit competing distractions.

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Manager 138

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Grasp the power of words and you find power to shape your future. Words are rudders. The things you say take you places. Today's challenge: Choose words that shape the future you aspire to create.

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Leadership Development 111

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Effective communication is crucial for leaders looking to inspire and motivate their team. One simple technique that can have a powerful impact is communicating with care. When leaders express genuine interest in their team members’ well-being and happiness, it can increase motivation. Here are four ways care makes a difference in communication: Care expresses appreciation: When leaders communicate with concern for their team, it demonstrates their appreciation for the contributions and va

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Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 112

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures. To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate. Specifically, the authors suggest that companies should consider a version of RenDanHeYi.

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Chief Outsiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Today, we’re going to whip up a secret sauce. Now, I can’t promise that this tasty combination will result in your anointment as a Kitchen Hero or the envy of Gordon Ramsay. But when basted upon your business, your clandestine condiment could unlock the kind of business success that will have your competitors salivating and your customers asking for seconds.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

“What you most need will be found where you least want to look.” Attributed to Carl Jung You repeat what you ignore. What self-defeating behaviors might you be ignoring?

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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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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Resilience is an essential trait for any leader. It allows us to bounce back from challenges and setbacks, and to continue moving forward even in the face of adversity. But how can we become more resilient as leaders? Here are four effective ways: Physical resilience: Taking care of your body and mind is essential for coping with the demands of leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Chief executives are responsible for guiding corporations, so the role inevitably requires making many decisions. But people overestimate the level of personal involvement CEOs have in this process. Instead of making decisions, CEOs tend to shape decisions, by designing the process, choosing when to participate directly, and monitoring the work — a selective process that mirrors the choices CEOs must make when carrying out other responsibilities.

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Manager 134

Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

More times than I can count, I’ve slid under the bedsheets, turned off the light, and shut my eyes…only to have a great idea pop into my head. I’ll toss and turn for a while, hoping I’ll forget the thought. But if it’s a good one, I’ll turn on the light and, eyes bleary, scribble it down. The post When Do You Feel Most Creative? Why Ideas Bloom at Bedtime appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Association Now Leadership

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Asian Real Estate Association of America’s agreement with Wells Fargo will feature events and other supports, responding to data showing racial disparities in homeownership. Last week, the Asian Real Estate Association of America announced that it has launched a strategic alliance with Wells Fargo & Company to address inequalities in home lending.

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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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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When looking for a new job, company culture has become one of the most important factors for job seekers. Employer branding is more than a well-designed career page; it’s a way to show candidates what it’s like to work at your company. From a presence on LinkedIn to using other channels, a strong and consistent brand helps catch job seekers’ attention.

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Media Diversity Inclusion Benefits 102

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The authors research found that people often overestimate the value of stock options when assessing a startup job offers. They incorrectly believe that a higher number of shares translates into superior compensation even when it doesn’t. Five steps can help you avoid this mistake.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A person who can’t say no is a slave with many masters. A world without ‘NO’ is filled with frustration. Imagine saying no with courage and kindness.

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Leadership Development 113

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Leadership is not always about holding a formal position of power. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who are able to influence and inspire others even when they don’t hold a traditional leadership role. If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, here are four ways to do it: Set a good example: As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, make sure you are setting

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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.

Compliance

David Grossman

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We hear all the time that internal communication functions are stretched thin. “There are too many priorities. Everything’s important. We have so many messages to get out to employees. So many vehicles but we’re not sure which work and which don’t. We don’t have the time to get it all done or enough people or enough budget…” Sound familiar? Having a strategic internal communications plan in place for your function is a critical step to getting your time organized, prioritizing, planning, resourc

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Operations 98

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Companies are struggling with where to start with generative AI. The authors’ case studies, based on their growing global community of over 3,000 GenAI practitioners, point to a new category of work, more precise and actionable than “knowledge work.” They call it WINS Work — the places where tasks, functions, possibly your entire company or industry — are dependent on the manipulation and interpretation of Words, Images, Numbers, and Sounds (WINS).

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Zenefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Employees who experience one of the qualifying life events (QLE) in this list can either enroll in an FSA outside of the normal eligibility window (if they don’t already have one), or make changes to their FSA contributions (if they have one). Change in legal marital status (i.e., marriage, legal separation, divorce, or death of employee’s spouse).

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Insurance Accounts Benefits 97

Niagara Institute

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Having a great team is essential for achieving outstanding results. While individual talent and expertise play a crucial role, harnessing the collective power of a team requires a shared purpose, clarity on what you’re trying to accomplish, and a mutual responsibility to achieve a common goal. That's where a team charter comes into play.

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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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Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Your job as a leader is not to mediate conflicts and be a referee. Instead, you need to teach the members of your team how to resolve conflicts with one another. More often than not, high performing teams operate in high pressure environments. And many times on a high performing team, you have some strong personalities at play. When you combine pressure plus strong personalities there are plenty of opportunities for conflict between the members of your team.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Too often, smaller companies are intimidated by the high costs, complexity, and long installation times that high-end smart factory systems can require. This is short-sighted. Companies can see big financial benefits by utilizing existing data and simpler technologies to reduce waste, labor costs, overhead, and utility expenses.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to leadership it’s important to project confidence and competence in order to earn the respect and trust of your employees. However, some leaders inadvertently project an image of incompetence due to certain behaviors and attitudes. Here are some common behaviors that can make a leader appear incompetent and offer strategies for avoiding them.

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BetterUp

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Jump to section What does a career coach do? How can a career transition coach help you? How to choose a career coach When should you hire a career transition coach?

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Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Mastering your unique voice in writing is key to making a lasting impact, and honing your voice is your path to influence and innovation in your niche. Today’s guest post is b y Amanda Reseburg, Writer — Otter PR If there’s one thing that’s expected of thought leaders, it’s writing. Thought leaders use writing in order to get their unique message across to target audiences, prompting engagement and influencing thoughts and behaviors.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the rapidly increasing prominence of data and analytics functions, the majority of chief data officers (CDOs) fail to value and price the business outcomes created by their data and analytics capabilities. It comes as no surprise then that many CDOs fall behind expectations and have short tenures. The authors conducted 17 in-depth interviews with CDOs who are largely considered to be at the frontier of the role.

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Manager 119

Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Conflict is a natural part of any group dynamic, but it can be particularly prevalent in leadership roles. Whether it’s disagreement about strategy, personality clashes, or differing values, conflict in leadership can be damaging to both the individuals involved and the organization as a whole. Here are six psychological reasons that conflict is so common in leadership positions: When many personalities are trying to get along: Differences in personalities can lead to conflict in leadershi

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Leadership Development Manager 96

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Problems feel present even though they occurred in the past. Negatives exert stronger pull than positives. How to get a grip on opportunities.

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Leadership Development 106

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. It’s The Leap to Leader , by Adam Bryant. As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn.

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Manager 93

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Supply chains in commodity industries are often characterized by social and environmental abuse. In the cocoa industry, for example, the average farmer cultivates between three and five hectares to earn less than two dollars a day. It is an environment rife with social and environmental abuse. In this article, the authors look at the experience of Tony’s Chocolonely, a Dutch chocolate brand founded in 2005, which set itself a mission to sell 100% slavery-free chocolate.

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