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10 Important Conversations to Have When Building a High-Performing Team

Lolly Daskal

It’s important for leaders to communicate with their teams in order to build and develop high-performing teams. By regularly having open and honest communication with team members, leaders can better understand their needs, provide support, and address any issues or challenges that may arise. When leaders want to build a high-performing team; here are the top ten conversations to have: What are our goal and expectations?

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How To Perform an HR SWOT Analysis

AIHR

An HR SWOT Analysis enables the HR team to gain a clear view of internal and external factors impacting your operations. A thorough analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats will prepare you to create effective HR strategies. Contents What is a SWOT analysis? Why should HR perform a SWOT analysis? How HR can conduct a SWOT Analysis Tips for conducting a SWOT analysis HR SWOT analysis example What is a SWOT analysis?

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Half Of Women From Marginalized Racial And Ethnic Groups Experience Racism At Work

Forbes Leadership

More than half of women from marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience racism in the workplace, according to a survey of more than 2,700 women across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa.

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The Importance of Upskilling Leaders and Managers

Zenefits

In today’s rapidly changing world, leaders and managers should stay ahead of the curve. Keeping skills up to date is essential to stay relevant in this technological age. The emergence of new technologies and stiff recruiting competition will leave old habits and processes in the dust. With the nature of the economy today, people are looking to their employers for guidance now more than ever.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!

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How Too Much Grit Can Derail Your Leadership Success

Lolly Daskal

“Grit” is defined as passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, and it is considered a crucial ingredient for success. Research by Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has found that grit is a better predictor of success than talent or intelligence. However, I have found that some leaders may be too gritty, and it is costing them in their leadership success.

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Why Psychological Safety Is Key to Creating an Innovation Culture

Association Now Leadership

Associations regularly say they want to innovate, but often remain steeped in traditional ways. If your organization is serious about change and pushing new ideas forward, it needs to create a work environment that is psychologically safe, according to new research. The term “innovation” has been thrown around all organizations for years. But it’s more than a buzzword: Research, case studies, and numerous articles show that groups that are innovative can increase brand awareness, build market sh

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Safety In the Workplace: Active Shooter Training

Zenefits

One of the most fear-invoking things to hear on the news is that there is an active shooter in a school or business. Unfortunately, those stories have become more prevalent in recent years. Since active shooters have become a more significant concern, it’s essential that companies address the possibility of a threat head-on. To do this, organizations must start by creating appropriate policies and incorporating them into their employee manuals for everyone within the company.

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This Is How The Best Leaders Bring Out The Best In Others

Lolly Daskal

Most people think of leadership in terms of influence and power. As an executive leadership coach, I have spent a significant amount of time coaching leaders around the world in learning the truth. At the core of leadership it’s more about the people they lead than their own authority and influence. Effective leadership is about bringing out the best in others and creating a positive and productive work environment.

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13 Reasons to Choose Agile Project Management Methods

Liquid Planner Productivity

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? You’ve a few case studies, you’ve perhaps even seen agile working effectively at other companies. But now it’s time to dive into the details and decide. Additionally, it may not be enough for you to know that agile methods are a logical addition to your toolset at work.

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New To Coaching? Here Are 14 Things Seasoned Experts Think You Should Know

Forbes Leadership

It’s common for new coaches to wonder where their blind spots might be. Thankfully, there are effective ways to overcome these doubts, and there’s no one better to learn them from than other successful coaches.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

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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The Element of Trust in Remote Work

Brett Koehler

I was with my previous company before and after the pandemic shutdowns. We had the usual nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday office structure, with an hour lunch in the middle of the day and two fifteen-minute breaks. It was pretty standard. Once the pandemic hit and it was clear we had to consider sending everyone to work from home, there was a huge trust issue.

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7 Smart Ways to Identify and Grow Future Leaders

Lolly Daskal

An important part of leadership is identifying and growing future leaders within your organization. Many leaders ignore this important element. They may be too caught up in current priorities or not sure of what to do. In my work as an executive coach, I provide my clients with seven smart steps for developing new leaders: Get to know your up-and-coming people.

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9 Amazing Ways To Celebrate National Pizza Day At Work

Vantage Circle

February is a fantastic month since it includes a significant occasion that allows you to celebrate your one true love- pizza! Yes, the 9th of February is National Pizza Day. A full day devoted specifically to praising the delectable carb that nearly no one can live without. So now is the time to find out more about National Pizza Day. Even so, for those searching for ways to celebrate the day at work, here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

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Why Companies Need Philosophers

Forbes Leadership

Philosophers should have a seat saved. The payoff will be exactly what leadership demands but rarely achieves: better results.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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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Black History Month: Lessons from Great Leaders

Refresh

In February, North America and other countries celebrate the many accomplishments, innovations, and cultural triumphs of Black individuals during Black History Month. Though there were several precursors, Black History month was officially recognized during the U.S. bicentennial of 1976 by President Gerald Ford who urged everyone to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.

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How to Move a Board Into Action

Association Now Leadership

Talking strategy is one thing. Making decisive moves is another. One association CEO shares how a more diverse board with a design mindset can make a difference. Every association wants a dynamic, agile, future-focused board. The trick is figuring out how to develop one. One theme that emerged as I was working on stories for the latest Associations Now Deep Dive on leadership is that acting fast isn’t necessarily an asset.

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How Corporate Education Can Enhance Your Employee Experience

Vantage Circle

Today, humans receive more information in a few days than they received in a lifetime in the last century. The dynamic external environment forces constant improvement. Often the knowledge received at university is not enough, and corporate education comes to the rescue. Corporate education of personnel is a way for the organization's employees to gain new knowledge and improve their skills.

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New College: Abandonment Of Due Process

Forbes Leadership

New College, the public Honors College of Florida, has a substantially new board of trustees which met for the first time today.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

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.

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Employee-Employer Relationship: What HR Needs to Work on in 2023

AIHR

The power struggle between employees and employers is reaching new heights. Increasing support for unionization , high-volume layoffs , and demands for flexibility are all contributing toward a changing employment relationship. In this article, we take a closer look at how HR can shape the employee-employer relationship, propose a model of integrated practices to manage employment expectations, and identify five steps to get started.

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Leading Thoughts for February 2, 2023

Michael McKinney

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ The key lies in making a conscious effort to regularly step back to reflect, and then identify and frame the issues that are central to leading your organization effectively into

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10 Effective Company Core Values Examples To Take Inspiration From

Vantage Circle

Let me guess. Your organization is planning to create a new set of core values or revamp the existing ones. But you are at a loss for where to start and searching for some company core values examples. Don’t worry. We have your back. You are probably already aware that defining company core values is crucial to ensure that your organization’s culture aligns with your mission and vision.

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Is Google Displacing Musicians With Its New Generative AI System: Music LM? (Part 1 Of A 2 Part Series)

Forbes Leadership

This article discusses the risks of Generative AI in the Music Industry and puts a spotlight on Google, MusicLM developments and encourages leaders in the music industry to think harder about the future of their industry.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

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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8 Reasons Why eLearning is Beneficial for an Organization

Clarity Consultants

When running a business, you want to ensure that your employees are as trained and knowledgeable as possible. And while hiring the right candidates is important, there are steps you can take to ensure that they are well-equipped for the job–like taking training courses. And while there are countless training courses, choosing the one that is the best fit for you and your business is of utmost importance.

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Gamers Will Have An Edge In The Officeverse

Chief Executive

Many of today’s young gamers are more future-ready than today’s average office workers. Digital Natives (age 27 or younger) and Cross-Reality (XR) Natives (17 or younger) already experience ahead-of-their-times digital interfaces via video gaming platforms. These young people are creating their own worlds, developing their own social networks, and (possibly unconsciously) preparing for the “officeverse” — the anytime/anyplace world of where we will work, when we will work, and how we will

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11 Ways of Celebrating International Women's Day At Work

Vantage Circle

When we talk about workplaces, we often discuss great leaders like Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. But somehow, we forget that there have been and are great women leaders as well. Some of them include Marry Barra, CEO of General Motors, and Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, and the list continues. They have made a name for themselves through hard work, perseverance, and passion for becoming the best.

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The Dark Side Of ChatGPT

Forbes Leadership

ChatGPT has been heralded as the next big disruptor to the world as we know it, and could one day dethrone Google as the most used search engine. Though the possibilities of the new AI system are endless, ChatGPT has limitations that must be taken into consideration before its widespread use.

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Avatars, Authentication and AI with Tracey Follows

Mind Tools Strategy

Sometimes it feels as if we're living in a science fiction or fantasy movie. We've become accustomed to digital assistants that recognize our voice to conjure up information on demand. And we're as comfortable to use fingerprint scanners to unlock our phones as to accept facial recognition technology to cross a border or to catch a criminal. The pace of technological change is fast and phenomenal.

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Tips For Onboarding Top Executives

Chief Executive

Hiring a senior leader is a significant investment that, in the majority of cases, does not pay off. According to research conducted by the Corporate Executive Board, 50 percent to 70 percent of executives fail within the first 18 months of taking over their new role. While there are a number of factors that can contribute to these failures, poor onboarding is a primary one.

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Pulse Survey Incentives Ideas to Increase Employee Response Rates

Vantage Circle

Conducting an employee engagement survey helps the organization improve. It enables the stakeholders to make informed decisions. But what if your employees don’t respond? There are several reasons why employee pulse survey response rates may be low. These can include a lack of awareness of the survey, a lack of motivation to participate, a feeling of survey fatigue , or being overwhelmed by the number of surveys sent out.

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Can John Roa’s Caden Solve The Internet Advertising Privacy Problem?

Forbes Leadership

Founded in 2021 by John Roa, the New York City-based company provides an open data platform that enables users to control and monetize their personal data. Users who agree to share their data for advertising purposes can earn a portion of the revenue generated by the app.

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Ad-Free or Ad-Full? Streaming and the Media Diet Dilemma

UVA Darden

Ad-Free or Ad-Full? Streaming and the Media Diet Dilemma burtonc Thu, 02/02/2023 - 12:44 27 January 2023 Marketing & Sales Strategic Marketing Digital Transformation Caroline Newman Before the advent of streaming services, television advertisers could purchase timeslots and be fairly certain — barring too much channel surfing — that their ads would play for their target audiences watching at home.

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A Better Method For Qualifying Leads

Chief Executive

Is this Netflix show worth the time commitment? Should I order takeout from the new restaurant across the street or cook dinner at home? Do I schedule a third date with the person I’m talking to or break it off? Every day, we weigh information to help us decide whether an opportunity is worth pursuing or not. This is called qualifying behavior, and it’s something a sales team has to do (and do well) every day.

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