Get Lighthouse

JULY 20, 2022

Whether you were left to flounder when you started out as a manager or you had some great help, there's a lot you can do to help them succeed as a senior leader. With each book, we explain why it's great, so you can make the right call if its the book for you or the person you're gifting.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2023

But you are at a loss for where to start and searching for some company core values examples. 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. Let's take the example of Enron. Don’t worry.

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Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

It's also a major career change to a world very different than what you learn in any school or classroom. It's important that you promote people looking to be a manager for the right reasons , and that they have the right skills and mindset. However, once you promote them, your work is just beginning.

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Get Lighthouse

JULY 1, 2022

" Everybody is identical in their secret unspoken belief that way deep down they are different from everyone else." - David Foster Wallace. Most companies have some key characteristics that make them believe they're different: a combination of their business model, mission, product, and other factors. Where do you even begin?

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AIHR

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this article, we list 21 must-read HR books that will help you do your job better – whether you’re a seasoned HR practitioner or just getting started in the field. It’s divided into four sections that lay out how knowing yourself, your business, your industry, and your profession will help you add strategic value to an organization.

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Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Do you struggle with what questions to you ask your manager during your one on ones? What do you talk about in your one on ones? What about one on ones with managers that report to you? Every type of one on one is unique, though, with different topics to discuss and questions you should ask to make the most of them.

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BetterUp

APRIL 18, 2023

Think about the last time you procrastinated. Think about the last time you failed to accomplish a task or goal. Would you say you didn’t do it because you decided it was not important anymore? It could be as small as a dry throat motivating you to get a glass of water to calm your thirst. Probably not.

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Vanessa Van Edwards

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s up to leaders to fix problems when they arise, but research shows 77% of businesses 1 [link] report a lack of leadership. Let’s dive into leadership challenges and how you can use them to become a better leader. What Are Leadership Challenges? There are two types of leadership challenges—internal and external.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It guides how people collaborate, make decisions, recognize achievements, and even decorate office spaces. It takes deliberate action across the core elements that we are going to discuss in this article in detail and with some examples. They guide employees in decision-making when no policy or procedure applies.

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Get Lighthouse

APRIL 1, 2023

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? Yet, too often in the workplace, the conditions we create as managers make our employees unhappy, unmotivated, and ultimately crush morale. Are your employees happy?

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Ed Batista

APRIL 23, 2022

A theme in my practice is the CEO who's leading senior executives for the first time. While some of their early-stage leaders will make the leap, others will need to be levelled in order to bring in senior executives whose talents and capabilities will better support sustained growth and successful operations at scale. [1].

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Are you ready for the permanent, remote-friendly workplace? A pre-pandemic study from Stanford found that companies that offered remote work options reduced job attrition by 50%. With all this in mind, you're probably already managing a remote employee or two, and even if you aren't now, you likely will be in the next few years.

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Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 4, 2022

Little did I know he had a number of motivations for wanting to make a change that may have been avoidable. The competition for talent is always high, and especially now you can't afford to lose a good employee. Even the most loyal members of your team have breaking points that will make them want to look for a new job.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Where Do You Stand on These Strategy Execution Readiness Questions? Is your leadership team and their direct reports seriously “in it to win it”? Our organizational alignment research found that CEOs perceive their corporate strategies to be twice as clear as the vice presidents and directors just one level below their executive team.

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Ed Batista

JULY 4, 2022

Despite the fact that people do not acknowledge a preference for hierarchy, such a preference can be inferred from behavioral patterns. Once you confer the Director or VP title on one person, you are signaling to every person in the company that titles are fair game at your company. Deborah Gruenfeld and Larissa Tiedens [1].

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Chief Executive

JULY 25, 2022

Editor’s note: We’re excited to have Jim Collins as the keynote speaker at our annual Chief Executive Leadership Summit, Nov. As a member of America’s CEO community, we invite you to join us. Who makes the jump? Far from it. 3-4 in Denver. Space is very limited, and we do expect to sell out.

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Get Lighthouse

MAY 1, 2022

Want to know what it takes and how to move up from your individual contributor role? Whether you just started thinking about becoming a manager, or have known you've wanted to be one for a while, we're here to help you. Problem: How do you get hired to do something you've never done before?

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Know Your Team

DECEMBER 18, 2019

From 1,000+ managers all over the world in our Watercooler community, here are the 10 most impactful lessons on leadership that I’ve learned in 2019. When it comes to lessons on leadership, always be learning. I know the consequences of making mistakes. I hope you’ll consider joining us in 2020!

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Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So if you want to elevate your workplace culture and enhance your team's performance, start by weaving meaningful connections among your employees. Jack Welch, former CEO of GE 12 Smart Ways to Build Employee Connection 1. Let us understand this better with the following example. Engage Without Pretense.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Although the term " employee engagement " may appear ambiguous, it truly refers to doing things that make an employee feel happy, fulfilled, and safe at work. And it makes sense why. However, in the post-pandemic era, don't make the mistake of assuming that you won't face another such big crisis.

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Chris LoCutro

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this engaging conversation, we’ll explore Jeff’s incredible journey, covering leadership, mental health, and self-improvement. Jeff’s background is nothing short of impressive, including his service in the military, work with the Drug Enforcement Agency, and various government contractor roles.

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Ed Batista

MAY 15, 2022

In order to succeed you must be exceedingly driven, but if you're too driven you're likely to die. In May 1996, eight people died on Mount Everest when they were caught in a storm as they descended from the summit. Invested resources may take any form from time, money, and labor to mental and emotional energy. Jon Krakauer [2].

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Walk Me

AUGUST 24, 2022

How do staff contribute to their organization, ensuring it changes for the benefit of the individuals who make it and the company? How do staff contribute to their organization, ensuring it changes for the benefit of the individuals who make it and the company? But what about more significant, company-wide changes?

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Know Your Team

JANUARY 8, 2020

As the co-founder of Shield GEO , a global employment organization that helps companies who want to hire someone in a country where they are unable to employ them directly, Tim shared his expertise and international employment lessons in our leadership community, The Watercooler. Within months he’d misread the CEO and gotten fired.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To help with this process, let’s take a look at 11 of the most effective HR strategy examples from around the world and analyze what elements could be incorporated into your own strategies moving forward. 7 Steps to creating an HR strategy 11 Successful HR strategy examples What is an HR strategy?

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AIHR

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s the CEO on the line, saying: “I cannot interview you myself, you’re my son!” Yet, there’s a simpler answer often overlooked, according to Boston University research featuring a similar riddle: the CEO could be the son’s mother. Breaking free from these common unconscious biases is a challenge.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 17, 2022

If you submitted a question yesterday, there’s no need to submit it again; I’ve got it in my queue. I’ll post new answers at the top as I go so you don’t have to scroll down to see the latest. Any chance you could go up to $X?” Any advice for when you notice your “headlights are on” at the office?

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Are you looking for ways to create a dynamic and prolific company culture? Do you want your employees to feel valued, motivated, and happy? It makes the company unique and propels your organization to success. You end up feeling discouraged and fearful for your job. You end up feeling discouraged and fearful for your job.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 17, 2023

The power of social validation is often swept under the rug because it's uncomfortable to acknowledge just how much we thrive on appreciation. " We need acceptance, support, and connection— albeit how much (that will differ from person to person)— to live a life that can be termed fulfilling. ."

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15Five

DECEMBER 29, 2016

If you’re driving on a busy freeway, for example, you should absolutely look back…and often. Living in the past can be unhealthy, but we should all periodically reflect to learn from our mistakes and our triumphs. – Decouple compensation conversations from performance conversations.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Strategic Leadership is an acquired skill. Therefore, educating yourself about its various aspects will help you become a better leader. Well-implemented strategic decisions and strategic leadership are essential assets to an organization. If this is the case, your company has a critical need for strategic leadership.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Strategic Leadership is an acquired skill. Therefore, educating yourself about its various aspects will help you become a better leader. Well-implemented strategic decisions and strategic leadership are essential assets to an organization. If this is the case, your company has a critical need for strategic leadership.

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Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When you hear the word introvert, you might think of someone shy or quiet who prefers to be alone. Leadership does not need to be dramatic, first in the air, trumpets blaring, activity. Many people associate leadership with extroversion. I think there are non-obvious ways to lead. Scott Berkun. Abraham Lincoln.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 29, 2023

– Pat McMillan, Author, and CEO Effective communication strategies help us navigate complex situations, build strong relationships, and achieve our goals. The goal could be anything from selling a product, building a reputation, or managing the workforce. It is a product of a process, skill, climate, relationship, and hard work.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2021

This article is all about why you need gender equality in your workplace. Moreover, due to prevalent gender biases, women workers remain an underrepresented group in leadership positions. Moreover, due to prevalent gender biases, women workers remain an underrepresented group in leadership positions. Let me tell you something.

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