Leadership Freak
JUNE 3, 2024
Distraction is the enemy of life. Unfocused Leaders are stress filled bags of irritation. A person who rushes to finish one thing so they can do the next thing is dying while they live. Here are 7 ways to eliminate distraction.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 3, 2024
When companies leverage the diverse talents of their Asian workforce, they can evolve into more global, agile, and powerful hubs of innovation and growth.
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Peter Winick
MAY 30, 2024
Expanding Horizons: From Home Improvement to Thought Leadership A conversation with Matt Hullander about being a serial entrepreneur, changing perspectives, and writing a book. In this compelling episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Peter Winick dives deep with Matt Hullander, a versatile entrepreneur from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hullander, who has ventured into real estate development, e-commerce, private equity, recently authored the inspiring book “The Daily Climb: 10 Principl
Harvard Business Review
MAY 29, 2024
M&A deals have traditionally been transactional in nature, pursued for economies of scale and to consolidate costs. But that approach has more limited success in today’s volatile business landscape and won’t provide the transformational results that companies need today. To unlock the growth potential that transformational M&A can bring, leaders need a shift in thinking and behavior.
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!
Alison Green
MAY 29, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been at my company for eight years. I’m a senior manager and a very high performer. I’ve received multiple raises and promotions. I’m very calm and pragmatic and don’t easily get pulled into drama. It’s a small company and there are a lot of great things about it, including 98% of my coworkers who are all very experienced and professional.
Vantage Circle
MAY 30, 2024
Your culture is your brand! This is because your people are the biggest asset of any organization. – Matt Phelan, Author of Freedom to be Happy Do you ever walk into an office and immediately feel the energy in the air? Some workplaces exude a distinct energy - maybe the lively banter, the creative decor, or simply visibly happy and smiling people.
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Harvard Business Review
MAY 30, 2024
Gen AI tools are rapidly making these emails more advanced, harder to spot, and significantly more dangerous. Recent research showed that 60% of participants fell victim to artificial intelligence (AI)-automated phishing, which is comparable to the success rates of non-AI-phishing messages created by human experts. Companies need to: 1) understand the asymmetrical capabilities of AI-enhanced phishing, 2) determine the company or division’s phishing threat severity level, and 3) confirm their cur
Leadership Freak
MAY 31, 2024
Don't spoil a great conversation with a lousy ending. A great ending to one-on-ones elevates energy. Ending set direction. 27 ways to turn toward confidence and action at the conclusion of one-on-ones.
Alison Green
MAY 30, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: A few weeks ago, my boss mentioned that she’d been hearing rumors about herself and said if I was the one spreading them, I could just come to her and talk to her. I assured her that I’m not spreading rumors about her or gossiping about her. Because I’m not.
Thought Leaders LLC
JUNE 3, 2024
A culture of inclusion makes employees feel valued. When employees feel like they belong, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated, resulting in higher productivity and lower turnover rates. Today’s guest post is b y Tiffani Martinez, Human Resource Director — Otter Public Relations Gallup describes engaged employees as “involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace,” but the reality is that over one-third of US employees are casually or actively looki
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.
Vantage Circle
MAY 29, 2024
Introduction In the competitive world of small business, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can be a game-changer, simplifying and enhancing recruitment. However, with many options available, choosing the right ATS can be overwhelming. This blog provides a comparative overview of the top 10 ATS software for small businesses, helping you make an informed decision.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 30, 2024
Managers struggling to implement hybrid work policies confront three key challenges: scheduling, culture, and productivity. Research into companies allowing employees to be both remote and in-person suggest these obstacles can be overcome. In scheduling, shift to a focus not on how often workers are in, but which activities are better done in the office.
Leadership Freak
MAY 29, 2024
A mind is a terrible thing to spew when it’s a bubbling cauldron of brilliance. Practice strategic silence rather than blinding with faux wisdom. Conformity disempowers. Strategic silence empowers. The more certain you feel the more likely strategic silence is protection. Practice strategic silence, not disengagement.
Alison Green
MAY 29, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Our off-site includes a body fat analysis I started a new job recently and I’ve been invited to join an off-site in a few weeks time, in another country. At a briefing meeting this week, our group was given a preview of the agenda for the off-site, which is a combination of working sessions, outdoor activities, and group meals.
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.
Michael McKinney
MAY 30, 2024
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. Herman Cain on focus: “The essence of focus is sacrifice. Leaders who cannot bring themselves to give up the unnecessary stuff for the sake of the necessary do not possess the critical leadership characteristic of focus.
Lolly Daskal
MAY 29, 2024
Your team members are the heart of your organization, and selecting individuals who align with your vision, values, and goals is crucial for success. As an executive leadership coach, I know that building a high-performing team starts with recruiting the right people. In this blog post, we’ll explore a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the recruitment process effectively and ensure you bring the right talent on board.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 29, 2024
How much value are your customers getting from your products? Net Promoter Scores are one tool to answer that question but the authors offer another: Customer Surplus Value. The idea, drawn from economics, is to ask customers how much money they’d need to be given to give up your product for a period of time. The more money it would take for them to accept, the more valuable the product.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 4, 2024
Coaching is leading powerful conversations that enable others to flourish. Skilled leaders use coaching skills to bring potential into reality.
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.
Alison Green
MAY 30, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the reader” question. A reader writes: I will preface the question with a warning: I’m currently enormously over-privileged in that we are very financially comfortable and I don’t have to work. I am a well-regarded mid-career specialist; I have always worked in the non-profit/multinational sector and make a decent amount of money by those standards.
Michael McKinney
MAY 31, 2024
Here is a selection of Posts from May 2024 that you will want to check out: Our Big Goals Create Impact and Offer Priceless Journeys by @artpetty Cultivate Coachability with these 5 Mindsets by @Julie_WG Practical Ways Leaders Can Improve Engagement and Well-being by @LaRaeQuy When The Good Leaders Are Gone via @LeadershipMain Remember there is a leader on the other side 5 Ways to Sound Helpful Not Patronizing by @KateNasser Your Entire Life Will Change The Moment You. by @SahilBloom It all star
Lolly Daskal
MAY 30, 2024
Manipulators are skilled at presenting their ideas in a way that makes them seem appealing, even when those ideas may not be in the best interest of the organization. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall victim to manipulation when it comes to making decisions. Manipulators are skilled at presenting their ideas in a way that makes them seem appealing, even when those ideas may not be in the best interest of the organization.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 31, 2024
New research suggests that encouraging in-store pickup over home delivery could lead to more profitable sales, higher market shares, and sustainability-performance gains.
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
Leadership Freak
MAY 30, 2024
Imposters are consumed by what others think of them. The weight of keeping up appearances is constant stress. When you pretend you have it all together you end up falling apart. How to help imposters find authenticity.
Alison Green
JUNE 3, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Welcome to the mid-year “where are you now?” event at Ask a Manager! All this week and next, I’ll be running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose employee was excluded from a team-building event (zip-lining) because of their weight ?
AIHR
MAY 30, 2024
In the late 1990s, the field of Human Resources underwent a significant transformation when the HR Business Partner (HRBP) Operating Model became popular. This model emphasized the strategic alignment of HR with core business goals, marking a critical shift toward integrating HR more deeply into organizational strategy. As a result, HR business partnering solidified its role as a key contributor to the HRBP operating model and strategic partner to the business.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 3, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication is a skill that can set you apart as a leader. However, communication isn’t just about speaking; it’s equally about listening. As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve seen how mastering different types of listening can transform not only your communication skills but also your leadership abilities.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 29, 2024
Remote work can be a blessing and curse for those just starting their careers. While it has clear benefits (improved work-life balance, geographic flexibility, and eliminating commutes), it’s not without drawbacks. There are unique challenges that come with starting your career remotely: isolation, distractions, and communication gaps. Fortunately, you can overcome these obstacle.
Thought Leaders LLC
MAY 30, 2024
Our reader poll today asks: When members of your team have conflict with each other, how do you handle it? I ignore it and hope they figure it out 6.40% I tell them to go resolve it 14.16% I offer to mediate if they’d like me to 49.32% I jump in and actively mediate 27.39% I reassign their work so they don’t have to interact 2.73% Mediating conflict.
Alison Green
MAY 29, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I head an agency with around 40 employees. I’m struggling with our policy on compensatory time for travel. For years, every waking minute during travel, from departure to return, has been counted as work time, with staff receiving comp time for any time over eight hours per day.
Wendy Hirsch
MAY 31, 2024
Key Points Life balance goes by many names — work-life balance, work-family balance, work-non-work balance. The right life balance is unique to each person. You have the opportunity but also a responsibility to define it for yourself. Four factors influence a sense of balance: involvement, competence, feelings, and alignment. Developing life balance requires continuous attention.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 4, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management is the key to success for both professionals and leaders alike. Time is a finite resource, and how we manage it can greatly impact our productivity and overall well-being. To help you regain control of your time and achieve more in your personal and professional life, we’ll explore five powerful time management tools in this blog post.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 31, 2024
Entering a foreign market comes with inherent challenges. Many global companies tend to overcome those challenges by minimizing their foreignness and assimilating into the local environments. However, maintaining and embracing foreignness can yield unforeseen advantages. Whether capitalizing on outsider status to tap into local labor markets, establishing potent associations to build credibility, or forging strategic partnerships to foster mutual international growth, your foreignness can indeed
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