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.
Peter Winick
APRIL 20, 2023
Transforming leaders to future proof their business. An interview with Joseph Press about helping leaders changes to embrace more sustainable business models and practices. “Office shock” is the term for an abrupt, unsettling change in where, when, how, and even why we work. Over the last few years, we have seen an abnormally large number of these events, So how are thought leaders working to be prepared for an uncertain future?
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
From creating a psychologically safe learning culture to giving your people time to daydream, there are many ways to unleash the full innovation potential of your organization.
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.
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.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 20, 2023
Great leaders are not born, they are made through a dedication to improving themselves by changing basic habits. These habits may seem simple, but they are important because they become a part of who we are through repetition. That is why they are crucial for the success and effectiveness of a leader and the team they are leading. Here are seven simple habits that are very important for leaders to master if they want to be succeed: Be a person of character: A prerson of character consistently d
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.
OrgDev Digest brings together the best content for management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2023
A study with Baul folk musicians found that recording asynchronously boosted creative freedom for women and didn’t negatively affect it for men.
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.
Kellogg Insight
APRIL 20, 2023
A new bipartisan bill would prohibit anyone associated with “foreign adversaries” like China from purchasing U.S. farmland. While protecting the U.S. food system and making farmland more affordable to domestic producers by limiting foreign ownership may seem plausible on paper, the reality is more complicated.
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
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 21, 2023
Leaders of companies with operations in Russia share how they’ve navigated new and unexpected challenges during the war in Ukraine.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 15, 2023
Collaboration is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. To be a great leader, you have to learn how to work well with others and foster a collaborative team environment. This means actively participating in team discussions and activities, sharing your own ideas, and listening to the ideas of others. By demonstrating their willingness to collaborate, leaders set the tone for the rest of the team and show them that collaboration is an integral part of the culture.
Refresh
APRIL 17, 2023
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each leader’s skillset can make the difference between a high performing, motivated team to a disgruntled, actively disengaged group of emp
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
It requires brands to not only have their house in order from an internal standpoint, but also to not cause harm to the people and communities they’ve chosen to serve.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 18, 2023
A spate of laws and rules in three areas — noncompete clauses, pay transparency, and human capital disclosures — will have far-reaching implications on the talent landscape.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 21, 2023
Leading effectively across different generations can be a challenge, as each generation brings its own unique set of values, experiences, and expectations to the workplace. However, by understanding the key characteristics of each generation and adapting your leadership style accordingly, you can create a harmonious and productive team. Before you begin to lead, it’s important to understand the different generations currently present in the workplace: The Veterans (also called the Traditio
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?
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 17, 2023
Late last month, cochlear implant maker Cochlear announced a coalition with Australian Hearing Hub members, National Acoustic Laboratories, Macquarie University, The Shepherd Centre, NextSense, and Google in a collaborative effort to “uncover new solutions to help people with hearing loss.
Kellogg Insight
APRIL 17, 2023
Talking politics in this polarized climate is a dicey proposition. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, an expert in the psychology of persuasion offers tips on how to approach the topic constructively.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 19, 2023
Collaboration is a key factor in the success of any organization or team, but too much of it can lead to negative consequences. Collaboration overload occurs when multiple team members work extensively and collectively on a single issue, leading to burnout, unproductive meetings, and constant pressure to be available for questions from colleagues. If you’re suffering from leadership collaboration overload, this is what happens and how to fix it: Burnout colleagues: When team members are co
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2023
The Biden administration is calling on organizations to build defenses into system designs, rather than relying on IT protections alone.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 17, 2023
In the year since last Earth Day, the world has come together in unprecedented ways to work on mitigating the climate emergency that affects us all Here are four huge and positive environmental stories you might have missed: FEWER CLIMATE DENIERS.
Chief Executive
APRIL 21, 2023
As manufacturers continue to innovate, they can tap the outside world, or they can encourage intrapreneurship. Greg Belt has been helping the world’s largest beer maker, AB InBev, do the latter by spearheading an inside venture that led his company to invest in a $100-million factory renovation and pivot to a promising new B2B business after centuries of focusing on consumer products.
David Grossman
APRIL 21, 2023
Last week, our team attended the Spring Seminar hosted by the Arthur W. Page Society – whose mission is to strengthen the enterprise leadership role of the chief communications officer by embracing the highest professional standards, advancing the way communications is understood, practiced and taught, and providing a collegial and dynamic learning environment.
BetterUp
APRIL 19, 2023
Jump to section Popular industries for communications graduates Valuable soft skills of communications professionals 8 jobs for communications graduates High-paying communication jobs More than just the messenger
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 20, 2023
Republican respondents largely suggested they’d prefer to attend colleges in states with less restrictive laws.
Chief Executive
APRIL 21, 2023
I’m sure many of us have seen the video of MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen telling her company’s employees to “leave Pity City” and focus on meeting their revenue goal. The clip, which has been shared far and wide on the Internet, shows Owen responding to questions about employee bonuses with a rant that is callous and tone-deaf. And while many commenters, news outlets, and blogs are more than happy to pile on and reprimand Owen for what she said during the meeting, I’d like to give her the bene
Ascend
APRIL 16, 2023
Who do you want to sell to? It may seem like an obvious question for a business, but identifying your niche market (a.k.a. buyer persona, target prospect, target segment, ideal profitable customer, etc.) may be more challenging than it sounds. Plus, the answer might change over time as your company grows and develops. In this article, we’ll discuss how startups and early-stage companies can improve the success of their sales and marketing investment by clearly identifying their target market cri
Michael McKinney
APRIL 17, 2023
R EMAINING clam in moments of urgency when things are coming apart at the seams is the subject of Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis by John Baldoni. Good leaders do three things, writes Baldoni. One, they take care of their people. Two, they take care of themselves. And three, they prepare for the future. What pulls them all together is grace.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
If you’ve ever gone through a stressful period of life, only to think how much older you looked on the other side, you may relate to the findings of a new study.
Chief Executive
APRIL 21, 2023
Veterans arguably held the country’s most important and dangerous jobs to ensure our nation’s freedom and security. However, when they return home and re-enter the civilian workforce, they face multiple challenges and stigmas that often leave them underemployed or unemployed, especially if they are injured. Today’s challenging economic climate amplifies these challenges.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 18, 2023
As a leadership coach, I often work with organizations on strategies for retaining top talent. One key factor that can have a major impact on employee retention is investing in your top leaders. Here are four reasons why this strategy is effective in keeping your best employees around: Professional development: Providing opportunities for training, education, and professional development can help top leaders stay up-to-date on industry trends and improve their skills.
Refresh
APRIL 21, 2023
The need for skilled trades workers remains high across all industries and recruiting for in-demand roles like welders, machinists, equipment operators, and more, is a priority for many businesses. We sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades positions to learn more about this important segment. Rosa Zermeno of Express Employment Professionals in Yuba City, CA, has been in the industry for years and knows what to look for and how to find top talent.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 17, 2023
In fact, the concept of "lifestyle businesses" that offer the flexibility for individuals to live and work on their own terms has become more widespread than ever before.
Chief Executive
APRIL 18, 2023
The pandemic showed the world that work can continue in most economic sectors in even the toughest of circumstances, thanks to technology. The resilience of humanity to tide over adversity was evident as we innovated, adapted and moved forward. Now global organizations are at the cusp of redefining the office workspace. Remote, hybrid and in-office work became standard options as organizations and leaders grappled with adapting.
Chief Outsiders
APRIL 18, 2023
I’ve wanted to write about the fallacy of a silver bullet in business for some time. Defined as “a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem,” the silver bullet – as I’ve learned in my “grinding-it-out” years in business – simply doesn’t exist.
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