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Navigating the Complex World of Veterans’ Benefits | Dr. Paul R Lawrence

Peter Winick

How One Book Is Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Veterans Nationwide Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, shares how his book “Veterans Benefits for You” was crafted to simplify complex benefits processes and empower veterans to claim what they deserve. Through personal interactions with millions of veterans, he gained insights that shaped his mission to make benefits accessible and impactful.

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Reframe the Value Proposition of Diversity

Harvard Business Review

The word diversity appears to trigger a wide variety of emotions from its equally wide array of definitions. And in our current moment of political polarization, it appears to be getting worse. What if we could frame a value proposition for diversity that emphasizes the return on investment for the organization, benefits every individual and team, and is rooted in science and backed by empirical research?

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I saw colleagues’ private messages mocking my weight

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently hosted a Zoom call for my work team. At the end of the call, I was sent the transcript for the meeting’s group chat, as it contained important notes. I was also accidentally sent the transcript for a private chat between my coworkers “Lisa” and “Natalie.

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The Shocking Truth Why 70% Of Your Employees Are Disengaged

Lolly Daskal

Employee engagement is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and likely to contribute to a positive work culture. However, a shocking reality exists in today’s workforce—according to a Gallup study, 70% of employees are disengaged at work. This statistic should serve as a wake-up call for leaders everywhere.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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How to Maximize Irritating Genius

Leadership Freak

Highly talented people think differently. They offend the status quo. Don’t tell irritating geniuses to tone it down. Encourage eagles to soar and lions to roar. You can’t be great and hold down irritating genius at the same time. Learn to maximize irritating genius. More.

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Are you supporting markets that value you?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: are you supporting markets that support you? Let me unpack that a little bit. So, oftentimes, in my work with authors and thought leaders and academics and such, they’re really focused on having impact in a certain market.

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boss wants to dumb down my writing, telling a job-hunting relative he stinks, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My manager wants to dumb down my writing After a long stint in academia, I took a position with a state workforce agency two years ago. While I still teach adjunct at the university and maintain a “collegiate vocabulary,” I am far from inaccessible when it comes to communication and linguistic style choices.

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Are You Being Set Up to Fail?

Thought Leaders LLC

When someone who has traditionally been your opponent creates a great opportunity, question their motivation. Seek to fully understand the situation before you say yes. Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done.

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The Upside of Disruption

Michael McKinney

A S our recent history has shown us, disruption does not happen linearly. We can’t expect change to be an extension or an improvement on what we already know. As Terence Mauri puts it in The Upside of Disruption , we must rethink everything. “We can’t have resilient leadership without deliberate and sustained rethinking.” We become irrelevant, trapped in our past successes.

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23 Awesome Leadership Quotes to Inspire, Motivate, and Transform You

Get Lighthouse

While managing and leading your team is a set of tasks and challenges that can carry many nuances, some of the best advice is surprisingly simple. That's why today, we're bringing you a collection of some of our favorite leadership quotes we've found over the years that capture a key lesson or inspiration. "I apologize for the length of this letter; I didn't have time to make it shorter.” - Mark Twain This is one of my favorite, famous leadership quotes from the ever-quotable, Mark Twain.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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How AI Can Help Your Company Set a Budget

Harvard Business Review

AI has been heralded — and put to use — as a groundbreaking new tool that companies can use in the budgeting process. But even companies that have embraced AI are still struggling with aspects of the budgeting process in today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment. Why is that? When does it make sense to rely on AI, and when does it not?

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the Rolodex hoarder, the used tea bags, and other stories of territorial behavior at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we discussed territorial behavior at work and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The Rolodex I worked with a manager that kept customer information in a Rolodex to prevent any one else from making calls to them. And I mean a classic Rolodex, the big spinning thing that had index cards with hand written notes.

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10 Practical Tips On Making Friends With Someone

BetterUp

Discover 10 practical tips on making friends, including starting conversations, finding common ground, and building lasting connections.

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[Free] HR Investigation Template: Examples and 9 Best Practices

AIHR

A well-designed HR investigation template can make a real difference when it comes to handling workplace complaints. Not only does a structured approach keep the process on track, but it also helps build employee trust that issues will be handled fairly. Right now, though, that trust is lacking. According to HR Acuity, only 31% of employees say they’d recommend colleagues go to HR with workplace concerns.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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4 Ways to Lead Meetings That Work

Leadership Freak

Meetings that work energize talent. Principal #1 of meetings. Meetings give the illusion that something got done. “… one either meets or one works. One can not do both at the same time.” Peter Drucker Here are 4 ways to run meetings that work.

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Research: The Stigma Disabled People Face During Negotiations

Harvard Business Review

Even when disabled employees demonstrate the same skills and behaviors as their nondisabled peers, their performance is often rated lower — especially for women.

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rolling my eyes while giving feedback, company is forcing me to see their doctor to get prescription coverage, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Should I avoid rolling my eyes while giving feedback to a coworker? My workplace rarely fires people for performance issues, and it’s led to us retaining a few people who everyone agrees have performance issues but where no action is taken.

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4 Leadership Habits That Drive Away Top Performers

Lolly Daskal

Retaining top talent is crucial for any organization’s success. However, even the most skilled and dedicated employees can become disillusioned if their leaders exhibit certain detrimental habits. While many leaders focus on attracting top performers, it’s equally important to recognize the behaviors that can drive them away. Understanding these leadership pitfalls is essential for fostering a thriving workplace where top talent can excel and feel valued.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Passion Rises While Persisting Through Pain

Michael McKinney

I N 2012, in the wake of the Great Recession, when uncertainty loomed large and businesses shuttered by the thousands, I made a decision that would change the trajectory of my life. The world was in turmoil, with financial instability creating ripples across every industry; yet, amidst this chaos, I saw an opportunity. I embarked on a journey to build Alkemy Partners—a life science training company that would thrive against all odds.

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The Big Picture: Your Antidote to Chaos

Leadership Freak

Details overwhelm you when you lose sight of the big picture. Perspective enables you to reject urgent trivialities. You’re lost in the weeds when you rush from one issue to the next. Chaos and fatigue prevail when busyness obscures the big picture. Energize your leadership by rising above individual situations.

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A New Corporate Playbook for Navigating Political Uncertainty in Latin America

Harvard Business Review

Companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a dynamic and increasingly complex political landscape. They can no longer rely on alliances with national government leaders in power or costly arbitration when things go awry. Instead, they need better strategies to manage risk. These include proactive social media listening to identify and head off or more quickly respond to looming challenges; a community-centric approach, including investments in projects that provide long-te

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my job made me a shocking counteroffer, how to meet people at a new job, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My job made me a shocking counteroffer I just had a bizarre experience. I’m an IT analyst at a global org, and we’ve been going through a painful and poorly executed agile implementation for the past 14 months. I could write a book about all my complaints, but long story short: I got another job because agile is driving me nuts, the dysfunction here is bad for my

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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4 Faulty Assumptions You Have about Giving Feedback

Thought Leaders LLC

Today’s post is by Anna Carroll, author of The Feedback Imperative: How to Give Everyday Feedback to Speed Up Your Team’s Success ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). If you are a manager, the chances are great that you dread giving honest feedback to your team members on a frequent basis. And yet it is at the top of the list of what employees today want and need from their leaders.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2024

Eric Jacobson

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. For 2024, that book is, Be The Unicorn: Data-driven Habits That Separate The Best Leaders From The Rest , by William Vanderbloemen (founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group). Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it.

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Expect Responsibility Without Being a Jerk-Hole

Leadership Freak

Sincere managers unintentionally take responsibility for other people’s jobs. People get dumb and weak when you solve problems for them. Being the answer-manager builds your ego and weakens your team. Stop pressuring yourself to solve everyone’s problems. Leaders are irresponsible when they do other people's jobs for them.

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Let’s End Toxic Productivity

Harvard Business Review

How senior leaders can save their teams — and themselves — from the unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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is it better to quit without another job or be fired?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Which would make it harder to get another job — quitting without another job or getting fired? If you have a job where requirements have changed radically and unreasonably, where every day is a nightmare, and people with long track records of good work are being threatened with being fired, I know that getting fired means you at least get unemployment compensation.

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Leading Thoughts for November 14, 2024

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. Josh Axe on building communities of greatness: “Don’t make the mistake of thinking you are better off alone or that the ‘friends’ you have on social media are enough to complete your community. Instead of simply casting a wide net, go deep with your relationships.

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Coaching, The Laissez-faire Leadership Style?

Agile42

Some widely spread myths about the coaching leadership style makes the topic blurry. Not only that – the entire topic may get trivialized or burned if those who coach reduce themselves to headlines or superficialities. Therefore, in this edition, we’d like to address some common simplifications of ground rules, such as ‘you shall never coach someone without permission or mandate’ or ‘everything that happens in coaching turns into the coachees’ responsibility’.

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Do This to Answer Anxiety

Leadership Freak

Some anxiety is destructive. Other forms of anxiety improve life. Anxiety means you care, but caring can become destructive. Destructive concern loves to remind you of things you can’t do. Begin by answering anxiety with gratitude. The best expression of gratitude is being thankful for opportunities to serve. More.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.