Wed.Mar 06, 2024

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PERMA – 5 Elements to Thrive

Leadership Freak

Positive psychology isn’t happy talk. Positive psychology concerns itself with things that cause people to flourish. I couldn’t list the 5 elements necessary to thrive during a coaching conversation yesterday (PERMA).

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6 Significant Ways to Retain Your Best Employees Today

Lolly Daskal

The success of any organization hinges on its ability to retain its top talent. Your best employees are the driving force behind innovation, productivity, and sustained growth. Losing them can have a profound impact on your company’s performance. So, what can you do to ensure they stay committed and motivated? Here are six significant strategies to retain your best employees: Cultivate a Positive Culture: Creating a positive workplace culture is essential for retaining top talent.

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From Inbox to Impact: 10 Sales Email Templates That Resonate

Help Scout Leadership

Elevate your communication with sales email templates and best practices that engage and convert.

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How to Grow in a Multichannel World

Kellogg Insight

As e-commerce continues to expand, companies need to adapt their channel strategies to stay relevant. A marketing expert offers guidance for reaching customers.

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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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should an employee pay for damage to a work vehicle they caused, who answers the phone, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should an employee pay for damage to a work vehicle when it was his fault? My husband is the office manager at a small, family-owned lawn service company. They have a lawn care employee, Jake, who my husband describes as a good employee (on time, good attitude, competent at daily tasks), but who has also made several significant mistakes in recent months.

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17 Hybrid Work Examples For Organization’s Embracing New Ways of Work in 2024

AIHR

Over the past few years, the traditional 9-5 workday has seen new work models emerge; one such is the hybrid work model — a blend of in-office and remote work. In fact, 54% of companies have a remote or hybrid work schedule and aren’t planning on returning employees to the office full-time. There are many hybrid work models that organizations can adopt and implement to suit the varying needs of their employees.

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I’m buying a business — how do I tell one employee (who’s currently my coworker) that I’m not keeping her on?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a healthcare provider buying a practice that I have worked at for the past three years. This will be an asset purchase, meaning legally all employees will be considered terminated by the previous business and re-hired by me (if I choose). There is one employee who has been there about four months, Sue, who I am concerned about keeping on.

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How Leaders Can Strengthen Workplace Culture To Thrive In Any Crisis

Tanveer Nasser

Over the past several months, there’s been a lot of attention paid to an organization’s workplace culture, particularly in terms of the on-going debate over the future of work. But at a time where it feels we’re going from one crisis to another, it is important for leaders to consider.

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employee keeps trash-talking her own work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m working a large project with Hank, another manager who is my peer. We have divided our workload, and I am primarily supervising three of our staff, while Hank is supervising the remaining two. I have a friendly relationship with Samantha, one of the staff members who Hank supervises.

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How To Be Optimistic

BetterUp

Jump to section Do you lack optimism? Understanding optimism: beyond mere positivity Why is learning how to be optimistic so challenging? How to be optimistic: habits for cultivating optimism The importance of surrounding yourself with positive people Identifying your optimism style Unshakable pessimism: when to seek therapy services Learn how to be optimistic with coaching sessions It’s not easy to stay positive.

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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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Put Marketing at the Core of Your Growth Strategy

Harvard Business Review

Companies that make the decision to put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform the competition, according to McKinsey research. Specifically, both B2C and B2B companies who view branding and advertising as a top two growth strategy are twice as likely to see revenue growth of 5% or more than those that don’t (67% to 33%). Yet their research also showed that few CEOs recognize the potential for marketing as a growth accelerator.

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How To Fix A Relationship And Rebuild Trust One Step At A Time

BetterUp

Jump to section Understanding what needs repair in your romantic and platonic relationships How to fix a relationship: Laying the foundation for repair Tools for lasting change across relationships Reaching harmony in your romantic relationships You don't have to learn how to fix a relationship alone

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How to Build a Broader Network within Your Company

Harvard Business Review

Professional relationships, like all interpersonal connections, tend to form between individuals who are similar to each other. And having a fixed belief that relationships tend to develop spontaneously can inhibit one from reaching out and building diverse relationships. A study indicates that embracing a growth mindset — believing that relationships can be cultivated through effort — can pave the way for boundary spanning networks.

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I broke my leg, and my team barely acknowledged it

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a high-performing individual contributor in a small firm that is 100% remote. Our company culture really prioritizes teammate health: we put our therapy appointments on our calendar, take calls from the gym, and offer to pitch in for colleagues when they’re sick or just need bandwidth to deal with personal issues.

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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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An Introvert’s Guide to Visibility in the Workplace

Harvard Business Review

Visibility in the workplace isn’t nice to have, it’s a necessity. Being seen and recognized for your work can open doors to new opportunities and propel your career forward. But that doesn’t have to come at the cost of becoming someone you’re not. Even as an introvert, you can find ways to play to your strengths. In this article, the author outlines five strategies to boost your visibility: 1) Speak up early in meetings. 2) Take the pressure off. 3) Ditch self-deprecation. 4) Leverage async meth

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How 8 Successful CEOs Allocated Capital to Build Durable Businesses

Harvard Business Review

Learn how they differed from their peers to drive exceptional value.

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How to Lead Great Conversations with Your Team

Harvard Business Review

If you’re trying to build stronger relationships with your employees, this episode is for you.

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