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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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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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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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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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

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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Alison Green

AUGUST 1, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Let’s talk about people who found themselves in a hole and just kept digging. Think, for example, of the person who didn’t get a job because a woman she bullied was a rock star employee at the company where she was applying … which somehow ended with her screaming at the rock star and rock star’s husband at a restaurant.

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Manager 111

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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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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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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BetterUp

AUGUST 1, 2024

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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

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