Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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Progressive Leaders Know the Answer to “How” is “Who”

Leadership Freak

Its normal to ask, How are we going to reach our goals? Results dont magically appear. They depend on people. Progressive leaders know the answer to how is who. Don't let conventional leadership limit your potential. How to connect achievement to people?

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The Top 7 Steps to Create Leadership-Driven Performance

LSA Global

The Top 7 Steps to Create Leadership-Driven Performance We know from leadership simulation assessment data that exceptional leaders drive exceptional performance. Exceptional leaders dont just set the pace; they cultivate a high performance culture that helps people to perform at their peak. Leadership-driven performance is about more than hitting targets; its about fostering an environment where people and the business thrive together.

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Research: Why Passionate Men Succeed, Even When They’re Mediocre

Harvard Business Review

While men reap benefits from displaying passion, women often face negative consequences for the same behavior.

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The Most Effective Way Leaders Can Prepare For The Future Of Work

Lolly Daskal

The future of work is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changing employee expectations, and a shifting global economy. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, 50% of all employees will need reskilling due to technological disruption. For leaders, the challenge is clear: adapt now or risk being left behind. Preparing for the future of work means fostering flexibility, embracing technology, and developing skills that will carry teams through uncertain times.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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10 Questions to Help Business Leaders Navigate AI Adoption - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM UNISYS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Unisys.

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update: how much can I pet my cat on video calls?

Alison Green

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 who wanted to know how much they could pet their cat on video calls ?

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updates: boss gave me hush money, don’t want to participate in my office’s steps challenge, and more

Alison Green

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 five updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss gave me thank-you money in secret, but it feels like hush money (#3 at the link) I thought both pieces of advice were solid options and landed between the two.

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We’re Asking for (and Getting) What We Want

Harvard Business Review

Try ticking items off your work wish list like Amy G and four listeners did.

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update: I was asked to take down a family photo

Alison Green

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 who, as the only gay man in his department, was asked to take down a photo of his baby ?

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Should You Write with Gen AI?

Harvard Business Review

The promise of higher productivity makes using ChatGPT and other gen AI tools to help with daily business writing tempting. But there are risks: loss of your unique voice, inadvertent errors, and ethical pitfalls, all of which can negatively impact your credibility and relationships. Using AI to help you rather than replace you as you write can help you avoid these downsides and take advantage of the technology.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

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.

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update: my performance evaluation is based on activities outside of work

Alison Green

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 performance evaluation was based on activities outside of work ?

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3 Reasons Change Initiatives Fail — and How to Ensure Yours Succeeds

Harvard Business Review

Its a well-known problem: Organizations launch well-planned change initiatives with the best of intentions but then struggle to achieve their goals. To understand why this happens so often, the authors conducted a large-scale study that provided deep insights into the underlying challenges that organizations face when embarking on transformation initiatives.

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boss talks to me like I’m a baby, coworker is making me late, and more

Alison Green

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. My boss talks to me like Im a baby I am wondering how I should address a slight issue I am having with my boss. Because I am quite short and young-looking (I am actually in my early 20s, but probably look like I am in my late teens) my boss always makes pretty patronizing remarks about my appearance.

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How To Be A Learn-It-All Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom, says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. They are information extractors. They pull what they learn about everythingbe it product innovation or how to inspire a teamfrom their lived experience, adds Lembi.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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.

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42 gift ideas for every type of employee on your team

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. If youre the boss, finding the right gifts for your employees can be fraught with questions: How much do you spend? Should you spend the same amount of money on each person? And if you dont know someone well, how do you make sure they like the gift while still keeping it professional?

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update: someone made a mean “self-evaluation” for my boss, and she’s punishing us all

Alison Green

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. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker made a mean self-evaluation for their boss , who punishing everyone? Heres the update. A lot has happened since I last wrote.

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vote for the worst boss of 2024

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its time to vote on the worst boss of the year! Today we’ll vote for the worst boss in each of four match-ups. On Wednesday, the winners will go head-to-head with each other. On Friday, we’ll vote on the finalists. The winner will be crowned next Monday. Voting in this round closes at 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday.

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