Peter Winick

AUGUST 1, 2024

Practical Steps to Foster Inclusivity and Safety in Your Organization A conversation with Minette Norman about her journey from tech to leadership and helping others become leaders that bring out the best versions of their teams through psychological safety and inclusion. In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Peter Winick chats with Minette Norman, an author, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant with decades of experience leading global technical teams in the sof

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

Does pursuing a college education still make sense in the age of online learning and AI — when we have access to information for free via the internet? The problem with this question is that it frames college as an information gatekeeper, misunderstanding much of its value. For many, higher education institutions offer more than that: a transformative journey where students can network and develop transferable soft skills that require teamwork and repetition.

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Education 139

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 1, 2024

Fitting in makes you insignificant. But what if you stand out in disruptive ways. Misaligned standouts irritate teams. A brilliant idiot pulls the rope three different ways at once.

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Leadership Development 109

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

In a work world that values ownership and personal initiative, many assume that asking for direction or seeking clarification will make them look incapable, or worse, will prove to others — and themselves — that they have no idea what they’re doing. Asking for help without appearing weak requires a delicate balance of convening vulnerability and strength.

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Manager 128

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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Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 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. My employee isn’t as productive on her WFH days I work in a university on a small team of just me and one other, Claire. Claire is in her mid-30s and has been in her role for over 10 years, initially full-time and now three days a week since having her two children, who are both under five.

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Manager 103

Michael McKinney

AUGUST 1, 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. James Murphy on continuous improvement: “Our philosophy is that if that guy made the mistake, there are 50 other people who made the mistake, or who could. We want to prevent the mistake, not punish the person.

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Accounts 97

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 1, 2024

As a leadership coach, I’ve worked with leaders worldwide to create positive work cultures. A positive culture can transform any organization, boosting morale, productivity, and retention. Creating a thriving culture takes effort and commitment from leaders at all levels. Here are six ways to create a positive work culture that works: Set Clear Objectives: Clear objectives guide employee performance.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. A disgruntled fired employee says he’s coming to a work event I’m planning (#3 at the link; first update here ) I just thought I’d send a final update on the situation with Sam, the fired employee who threatened to attend a work event I was planning.

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Administration Manager Marketing Benefits 93

Chief Outsiders

AUGUST 1, 2024

Today digital often seems like the easy way to expand a company’s prospect and lead pool. After all, it takes just minutes to set up an ad account on Google or Facebook. Then you’re good to go, right? Not necessarily. In reality, it’s not as easy as many people think. Marketers are often under intense pressure to get campaigns to work without adequate leadership support or understanding as to how to successfully test digital channels.

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Thought Leaders LLC

AUGUST 1, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: How well do your team members understand how other parts of your organization work? Extremely well – everyone understands all other company functions 6.29% Very well – they understand most of the other critical functions 23.68% Well – they understand functions close to them but not most others 48.30% Not very well – they lack a basic understanding of other functional team roles 17.39% Not at all – I’m lucky they understand what our function does 4.34% Provide a broade

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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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Chief Outsiders

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the latest CEO Growth Talks episode, Pete Hayes interviews Ellen Wood, CEO, founder, and president of VCFO. Ellen reflects on her 28-year journey pioneering the virtual CFO concept. She discusses the company's growth, overcoming initial skepticism about the fractional model and its acceptance as an industry standard. See full video here.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

Sponsor content from Unisys.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the fast-paced business environment, where talent retention is a top priority, the importance of recognizing employee loyalty and longevity cannot be overstated. This is where service awards play a pivotal role in the North American businesses. Service awards, long celebrated as milestones of employee commitment, have evolved significantly. They now serve as strategic tools that do more than just honor years of service; they play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's culture and en

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Benefits Compliance Revenue Travel 52

BetterUp

AUGUST 1, 2024

Jump to section What is small talk?

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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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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the fast-paced business environment, where talent retention is a top priority, the importance of recognizing employee loyalty and longevity cannot be overstated. This is where service awards play a pivotal role in the North American businesses. Service awards, long celebrated as milestones of employee commitment, have evolved significantly. They now serve as strategic tools that do more than just honor years of service; they play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's culture and en

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Benefits Compliance Revenue Travel 62

Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long we’ve been revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. Here’s the final installment — 12 more mortifying stories people have shared here over the years. 1. The pumping room I had just started a new job shortly after having my first child and had to pump in my office.

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Insurance Manager Marketing 110