Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 11, 2024
People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses. Higher ups love great results. Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isnt too loud, and costs arent too high. How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.
Kellogg Insight
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Its a tricky skill to master. On this episode of The Insightful Leaders Ask Insight, a Kellogg professor and executive coach says it begins with assessing your team members and playing to their strengths.
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Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 11, 2024
What makes a software company truly successful? Is it the cutting-edge algorithms, the robust servers, or the hefty venture capital. While these factors are crucial, there’s another game-changer that often gets overlooked, i.e. engaged employees. A motivated, connected, and satisfied workforce is the driving force behind innovation, productivity, and long-term success.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 11, 2024
These 30 essential leadership behaviors can help you build trust, adapt to change, and lead with impact. Shape a workplace where everyone thrives.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
AlignOrg
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In the spirit of the holiday season, AlignOrg Solutions has made a donation to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. This charity works to ensure that children across North America have comfortable sleeping conditions. We believe every child deserves a warm, safe place to sleep, AlignOrg Solutions Principal & CEO Ken Thompson said. Were honored to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace in their mission to provide beds to thousands of children in need.
Refresh
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Express Employment Professionals is proud to welcome 13 new Franchisees! Our newest Franchisees are opening offices in their… The post Exciting Expansion Meet Express Newest Franchisees first appeared on The Express Blog.
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Refresh
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Understanding and leveraging the strengths of different generations is more important than ever because it fosters an inclusive… The post Embracing Generational Intelligence at Work first appeared on The Express Blog.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A study found that boards with one or two veteran members are more stable, knowledgeable, and have more oversight.
Chief Outsiders
DECEMBER 11, 2024
There are two ways to grow your business. The first is by acquiring new customers. The second is retaining your current customers and increasing their ongoing revenue stream. Many companies focus their strategic marketing initiatives on finding new markets, new customers, and new applications for their current product offerings. While this focus is essential, many companies lose sight of their best growth opportunities their current customers.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A conversation with Robert Steven Kaplan, the author of What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for Becoming a More Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential.
Speaker: Jeremy York
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Chief Outsiders
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Our previous blog explored five key signals indicating when mid-market CEOs should consider hiring a fractional chief revenue officer (CRO). These signals included stagnant growth, entering new markets, preparing for funding rounds, misalignment across revenue functions, and scaling beyond founder-led sales. Let's delve into two additional critical scenarios where a fractional CRO can provide invaluable expertise and support.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A strategy for succeeding as a business while doing well by your employees.
Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Recent studies from Gallup reveal a startling statistic: 70% of employee engagement and motivation is directly influenced by leadership behavior. More concerning, a McKinsey report shows that 75% of employees cite their immediate supervisor as the primary source of workplace stress, leading to unprecedented turnover rates in high-performing teams. As an executive leadership coach partnering with Fortune 500 companies for over a decade, I’ve witnessed firsthand the exodus of exceptional tal
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose patronizing coworker kept interrupting meetings to explain basic things to her ?
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Data isn’t just for numbers anymore— it’s the secret sauce to unlock real employee engagement and performance. Just like Netflix knows exactly what show you’ll binge next, and Starbucks remembers your go-to order, data is revolutionizing how we connect with people—especially within our teams. It’s time to stop guessing what drives employee satisfaction and start knowing.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss keeps bringing her sick child to work I tried to talk to my boss about her bringing her sick child to work with her.
Thought Leaders LLC
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Keep these three leadership roles in mind when helping your team members complete their work. One of the four major activities that will consume your leadership capital is helping your team do their work. You should make decisions, motivate them and help them overcome obstacles: Making Decisions In terms of deciding, you should be making decisions that are beyond their authority.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose anti-bullying consultant accused her of bullying him ?
Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo
From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. More importantly, they say that it is better for you as a leader to coach employees rather than supervise them.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage an employee whos in his first year out of college. Hes a great employee and has impressed people at all levels of the company and has received recognition for his good work. But there is one thing recently that has been driving me up a wall and I cant tell if Im being overly sensitive: for big projects with tight turnarounds he will turn in work that is wrong in major ways, and when I point this out (
Chris LoCutro
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As a leader, you know the frustration of having a team that feels out of sync. Miscommunication, duplicated efforts, and missed goals can stall progress and create stress. The solution? Team alignment a game-changer for productivity, culture, and success. When your team is aligned, everyone shares a common purpose, understands their roles, and works cohesively toward your organizations goals.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker was working alone overnight despite explicit instructions not to ?
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
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As companies navigate todays complex business and geopolitical landscape, CFOs have seen risk management rise to the top of their priorities. Theyre increasingly using scenario planning as a key tool to manage risk and strategically unlock new value-creation opportunities. This involves three approaches: 1) Being rigorous and cross-functional, integrating scenario planning into the companys strategic framework; 2) Being outward looking and externally informed by staying ahead of the curve on reg
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its round 2 of the Worst Boss of 2024 voting. In the first round we narrowed the pool from eight nominees to four (see results here ). The four winners from round one are paired off in two match-ups below, as we move closer to declaring a winner. 1. Repulsive Rivals my mother-in-law manages my sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving employer made us take fake lie detector tests to trap a stealing receptionist 2.
AIHR
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Social media background checks have become a common practice when hiring people. By reviewing a candidate’s online presence, recruiters learn the applicants character, work ethic, and cultural fit. According to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, 60% say employers should screen all applicants social media profiles. 69% also believe looking at candidates social media profiles is effective.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Several years ago, a reader shared with us this epic email that was sent by their company’s boss after a holiday party gone terribly awry, and as we enter the holiday season we remember its glory. This happened about ten years ago, but the email I received from our boss was so epic I preserved it.
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.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Im on vacation. Here are some past letters that Im making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. I have regular happy hours with only one of my staff members I manage a specialty niche team of four within a larger department that otherwise doesn’t have specific teams.
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