Leadership Freak

MARCH 7, 2024

Insecure people are conformists. Doubt produces caution. It’s easy to manage insecure people. Do you really want to enable boldness? Bold people resist being managed.

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Lolly Daskal

MARCH 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force. Leaders are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate AI into their organizations to stay competitive. However, the journey into the world of AI is filled with questions and employees are looking for answers. As an executive leadership coach I’ve gathered five essential questions for leaders to grasp AI, make wise decisions, and navigate its impact effectively.

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Peter Winick

MARCH 7, 2024

Creating Impactful Conversations in Today’s Landscape A conversation with Kate Bravery on creating thought leadership that speaks to internal teams and external audiences. In this episode, Kate Bravery, the Global Leader of Advisory, Knowledge, and Insights at Mercer, discusses the importance of thought leadership in today’s workforce. Kate, also a co-author of the book “Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age,” shares insights into her roles at Mercer, in

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Michael McKinney

MARCH 7, 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. Umberto Eco on leading by example: “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.” Source: Foucault’s Pendulum II.

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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

Peter Winick

MARCH 7, 2024

Source: Smith Publicity Read Peter Winick’s latest blog post on Smith Publicity. He covers various strategies and tactics thought leaders can use to leverage speaking opportunities to grow their brand, increase their visibility, and ultimately make money. The post How Thought Leaders Make Money and Build Their Business Through Speaking appeared first on Thought Leadership Leverage.

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Alison Green

MARCH 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m currently in the running for a job that offers unlimited PTO. I am trying to find out if this company has a culture that actually allows people to use this “perk” (without abuse), or if people are afraid to take PTO for fear of the impression of abusing it and/or peer pressure to not use it.

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Alison Green

MARCH 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We have a new C-level employee at my small nonprofit, Andy, who has been here for six months. I do not work directly with Andy terribly often but my boss, Jane, who is also not C-level but also does not report directly to Andy, has a lot of meetings with Andy and relays information and tasks to me that I need to do for Andy.

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BetterUp

MARCH 7, 2024

Jump to section What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

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Alison Green

MARCH 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Is it reasonable for our office to go so fragrance-free that we have to change every product we use at home? On the basis of your advice, I did raise the issue with my immediate supervisor, who felt that the guidance was clearly advisory rather than mandatory, and declined to raise the issue with the executive who had initially shared it.

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Ascend

MARCH 7, 2024

When sales and marketing teams align well, they achieve greater profitability and better annual revenue growth. Creating a solid partnership between sales and marketing requires a strategic approach that treats the two teams as critical partners in achieving a single revenue-generating goal.

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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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 7, 2024

An employee recognition strategy is more than just a “nice-to-have"; it's a cornerstone of organizational success. This strategy goes beyond mere acknowledgments, embedding a culture of appreciation that aligns closely with company values and objectives. In this blog, we will explore the goals, approaches, best practices, and more. We’ll also learn how to craft an effective employee recognition strategy step-by-step.

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Niagara Institute

MARCH 7, 2024

Whether you’re praising a peer for a job well done or guiding an employee on a project that’s faltering, feedback is how those around you learn and grow. However, for feedback to be seen as valuable, you need to master how to give feedback in a way that the receiver is receptive to what you have to say.

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LSA Global

MARCH 7, 2024

The Importance of Culture for Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions remain at the core of many executive team growth strategies. The appeal is quite clear. Smart acquisitions can provide immediate access to valuable new products, technologies, talent, intellectual property, clients, and geographies. But 60 to 70% of mergers and acquisitions fall short of expectations.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

One big challenge that leaders have when figuring out how or where their companies can grow is that a dearth of data about future problems and opportunities. In these situations, there are three techniques that leaders can employ to develop insights: look at customers and startups for signs of change, experience new technologies rather than just read about them, and practice “associative thinking,” which means connect two seemingly disparate concepts to develop a novel idea.

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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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Alison Green

MARCH 7, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. I referred my friend to my company and she turned out to be an awful coworker I have a former coworker, “Sadie,” who I became decent friends with over the course of a year of working together at a former job. We both left for other opportunities around the same time.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Staying positive and motivated is tough when your boss has a clear favorite. When you feel like you’re not favored, you may hesitate to proactively communicate with your boss, worrying that you might be a bother and worsen your relationship or that your attempts will be futile. However, a passive approach will result in missed opportunities for growth, clarification, and relationship-building.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Digital tools powered by relevant data can help to generate customer insights, better allocate sales resources, facilitate channel interactions, and improve brand value. But, like any tool, digital systems are only as good as their users. It’s not just data, but information relevant to sales and channel partners; and it’s not just information, but management and process initiatives that translate that information into marketplace results.

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