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Why coaching can help you retain your people?

Suzi McAlpine

Maybe it won’t surprise you, but studies show that 50% of people would fire their boss if they could. On top of that, 40% of employees between the ages of 24 and 35 are thinking about quitting their job. Those are some pretty sobering statistics. It seems that overall, we’re doing a shoddy job of… The post Why coaching can help you retain your people?

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5 Simple and Effective Ways to Help Your Team Deal with Stress

Lolly Daskal

Stress is an inevitable part of life, and it can be especially high for those in leadership positions. However, as a leader, it’s important to recognize the signs of stress in your team and to provide support to help them cope. Here are five simple and effective ways to help your team deal with stress: Foster a positive work culture : Create a positive and supportive work culture that fosters open communication and encourages teamwork.

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Is VeeCon The Next SXSW? How Gary Vaynerchuk Is Expanding His Brand

Forbes Leadership

I interviewed Vaynerchuk about his biggest takeaways from VeeCon, how he plans to grow it alongside VeeFriends, and the legacy he hopes to leave as he expands his brand.

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How To Build a Skills-Based Organization: 10 Steps for HR

AIHR

The skills revolution is upon us. By 2030, it is estimated that 85 million jobs will go unfilled due to a lack of available skills. Skills-based organizations will be best prepared to navigate the reality in which artificial intelligence increases its ability to augment and form part of the workforce. Deloitte reports that 98% of business executives plan to incorporate more skills-based approaches in the future.

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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 AI Hype Cycle Is Distracting Companies

Harvard Business Review

Machine learning has an “AI” problem. With new breathtaking capabilities from generative AI released every several months — and AI hype escalating at an even higher rate — it’s high time we differentiate most of today’s practical ML projects from those research advances. This begins by correctly naming such projects: Call them “ML,” not “AI.” Including all ML initiatives under the “AI” umbrella oversells and misleads, contributing to a high failure rate for ML business deployments.

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6 Effective Ways Leaders Emotionally Connect With Their Team

Lolly Daskal

Leadership is not just about setting goals and delegating tasks; it’s also about building relationships and connecting with your team on an emotional level. When leaders emotionally connect with their team, they foster a sense of trust, belonging, and commitment that can lead to increased productivity, engagement, and overall success. Here are six effective ways leaders can emotionally connect with their team: Show genuine interest: The most effective leaders show genuine interest in their

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Is There a Bot Behind That Tweet?

Kellogg Insight

When we see messages that contradict our political ideology, we are more inclined to attribute them to bots. It’s making society even more polarized.

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When Blind Hiring Advances DEI — and When It Doesn’t

Harvard Business Review

As a decision-making strategy, “blind hiring” involves blocking evaluators from receiving potentially biasing information about a job candidate until after an evaluation of their application materials are complete. Most famously, the tactic was used to boost the hiring of women in orchestras by having people audition from behind a screen that concealed their gender.

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How to Give Constructive Feedback to Improve and Motivate Your Team in 3 Simple Steps

Get Lighthouse

"(Sigh.) Why didn't you tell me about this issue sooner?!?" If you've ever received a surprise in your performance review, you've said (or thought) exactly that. Few things are as frustrating as feeling you didn't receive constructive feedback when you needed it, and instead are punished by it at review time. Knowing this, as a manager, you can and should do better.

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The House Votes Unanimously Against Beijing

Forbes Leadership

China is fighting to keep its "developing" status among international organizations as the House of Representatives votes to see it revoked.

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Ask a Recruiter: Skilled Trades

Refresh

Refresh Leadership sat down with a seasoned professional recruiter who specializes in skilled trades from all industries. Melissa Speaker of Express Employment Professionals in Pensacola, FL, has been in the industry for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about this hot job market. We spoke with Melissa about industry insights and what it takes to be successful in her field.

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Corporate Volunteerism Can Increase Talent ‘Stickiness,’ But CEOs Have To Do It, Too

Chief Executive

Corporate volunteer programs have become a requisite for companies to meet CSR goals and create change in the community. Well-designed volunteer programs can give companies many benefits in return, including creating trust, engagement, and loyalty with employees – a must in the current talent retention market. In fact, recent statistics have shown that “employees who participate in employer-sponsored volunteering are five times more engaged at work.

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Four Ways to Love People and Win Their Hearts and Minds

Rhythm Systems Growth

We all have A-Players we do not want to lose. At the 1995 Worldwide Developers Conference, Steve Jobs shared a realization about his own top performers: “Most things in life have a dynamic range in which average to best is at most 2:1.the difference between an average software developer and the best is 50:1.” Think about the dynamic range of performance in your industry or business.

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Bills To End College Tenure Have Fizzled At The Finish

Forbes Leadership

During this year, conservative lawmakers in at least five states introduced bills that would have killed or gutted college tenure. To date, none has passed.

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Healthier Habits: Quick Tips to Get Your Body Moving in the Office

Refresh

It’s not uncommon to fall into unhealthy patterns when your job involves sitting at a desk with minimal activity requirements for eight or more hours a day. Add to that the seemingly endless temptation of donuts and other sweet treats supplied by the kindness of coworkers, and you’re bound to see an impact on your overall health. Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do.

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3 Ways To Leverage Culture Successfully During An Upcoming Merger Or Acquisition

Chief Executive

The year 2022 was challenging for the global mergers and acquisitions market. It saw total deal value drop 37% in comparison to the same time period in 2021, according to Refinitiv data. For deals that did go through in 2022, there was more pressure than ever to make them work and deliver acquisition results faster due to the challenging economic environment.

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15 Ways to Manager Anger at Work

BetterUp

In today's professional landscape, it's not uncommon to face moments of frustration or irritation at work. Whether it's a one-off occurrence or a recurring pattern, managing anger in the workplace is crucial for effectively expressing emotions and maintaining a positive work experience.

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AI Doesn't Make Everyone A Programmer Overnight

Forbes Leadership

Developers use AI-powered tools to automate tasks, enhance code quality and accelerate development.

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These 7 Fearless Skills Are Required For Great Leadership

Lolly Daskal

Great leadership is not just about having a title or a certain level of expertise in a particular field. It’s about having the courage and conviction to lead others and to inspire them to be their best selves. Fearless leadership means taking risks, making tough decisions, and standing up for what you believe in. It also means being vulnerable and open to learning and growth.

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Four Ways Senior Leaders Can Curb Office Politics

Chief Executive

Since the emergence of modern office life, office politics have played a role in workplace dynamics. When power is gained through performance and perception, it is almost natural for humans to create a hierarchical atmosphere and, from there, a toxic environment is likely to emerge. Recently, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School set out to learn how managers and workers view office politics including toxic behaviors, discriminatory practices, and interpersonal difficulties.

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15Five Wins Best Midsize Business-Focused HR Tech Solution From Lighthouse Research & Advisory

15Five

We are excited to announce that 15Five has won a prestigious Talent Management HR Tech award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory. For over ten years now, the Lighthouse team has been serving HR, talent, and learning professionals with practical research and advice. The purpose of this award program is to help buyers and employers understand some of the best companies in the industry for technology selection needs.

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Mentoring And Coaching: Building The Next Generation Of Leaders

Forbes Leadership

In an ever-evolving business landscape, it remains imperative to develop the next generation of thoughtful leaders who can guide and direct organizations toward success.

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The Leadership Mindset: How to Think Like a Successful Leader

Lolly Daskal

As a leader, it’s important to understand that your mindset plays a crucial role in your success and the success of your team. Being aware of the way you approach challenges and problem-solving, as well as your overall outlook on your role as a leader, can have a significant impact on your effectiveness. As an executive leadership coach, I believe that the leadership mindset sets great leaders apart from the rest.

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A Founder’s Guide To Funding

Chief Executive

According to a recent report by CB Insights , the global venture ecosystem slowed down in Q2 2022; funding decreased by 23%, marking the second-largest quarterly drop in funding in a decade. Securing capital is always a challenge and in an economic slowdown, it can be even more challenging. Compounding this problem, most founders focus on surviving from one round of high-volume funding to the next instead of growing the business for the long term.

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China’s Youth Unemployment Problem

Kellogg Insight

New record-breaking figures for joblessness among workers aged 16 to 24 weaken the Chinese economy's near- and long-term prospects. If the trend persists, as seems likely, China will have an even harder time supporting its rapidly aging population.

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Why This Family Of Six Has Spent A Year Delivering A Busload Of Books To Elementary Schools

Forbes Leadership

With their Busload of Books Tour, children's author/illustrator Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr hope to encourage creativity, literacy and self-empowerment.

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You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome

Harvard Business Review

Research found that moxie — strength of will, self-discipline, and the ability to persist despite challenges — was vital to the success of professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

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The Mythology And Reality Of Workplace Loyalty

Chief Executive

The mythology around workplace loyalty is vast, reflecting – as does all mythology – fear, drama, and a need to explain that which is difficult to explain. Three prevalent myths are that: (1) loyalty in the workplace is one-dimensional; (2) loyalty in the workplace is a weakness, especially for leaders; and (3) employees are not as loyal as they used to be.

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3 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Rethink Your Executive Team

Michael McKinney

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes. Replacing these hand-picked team members becomes a highly unpleasant process, one that CEOs avoid at all costs—despite clear signs it’s necessary.

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7 Enduring Crisis Management Lessons From HBO’s ‘Succession’

Forbes Leadership

The series finale last night of HBO’s popular ‘Succession’ leaves behind important lessons for all business leaders about preventing and managing a crisis.

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Research: The Flexibility Options Your On-Site Employees Want

Harvard Business Review

Gallup surveyed more than 5,700 fully on-site workers in the U.S. to find out which flexibility options are available to them — and which would entice them to switch jobs.

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Executives Need To Talk About Employee Wellbeing

Chief Executive

Employees face pervasive challenges to be well. The emergence of hybrid work is affecting quality and quantity of social interactions. Costs of living have increased significantly while real wages have been slow to catch up. Affordability and access to quality health care has been a challenge. Retirement savings may not be enough to maintain adequate living standards.

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2023 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here are a selection of tweets from May 2023 that you will want to check out: Setting Goals is Overrated by @AlanSteinJr The 5 C's of Hiring by @KevinPaulScott Boss’s Tip of the Week: Get a Leadership Development Buddy from @wallybock Kicking the Can Down the Road (On Hard Decisions) by @edbatista Mental Liquidity by @morganhousel via @collabfund So much of what people call “conviction” is actually a willful disregard for facts that might change their minds.

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Education Entrepreneurship Is Flourishing Across The U.S.

Forbes Leadership

From the South Bronx to southern Oregon, entrepreneurial parents and teachers are inventing low-cost, bottom-up education models that prioritize each individual learner.

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4 Areas of Cyber Risk That Boards Need to Address

Harvard Business Review

In our technology-dependent society, the effectiveness of cyber risk governance of companies affects its stock prices, as well as short-term and long-term shareholder value. New SEC cybersecurity rules provide a solid basis for transparency. Unfortunately, monitoring the long-term effectiveness of a cyber risk management strategy is not easy to grasp.

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5 Tips for Growing as a Leader without Burning Yourself Out

Kellogg Insight

A leadership coach and former CEO on how to take a holistic approach to your career.

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