Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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Fatigue: 3 Dangers – 3 Unexpected Gifts

Leadership Freak

71% of professionals have experienced burnout. Over half have experienced it more than once. The numbers are higher in the public sector. Constant pressure leads to fatigue. Burnout leads to defeat. Aspirational leaders overestimate their capacity. Sincerity causes overcommitment. People-pleasers let people walk on their boundaries.

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How to Teach Successful Leadership Skills To New Managers?

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve helped numerous organizations develop their next generation of leaders. Teaching successful leadership skills to new managers is crucial for this process. Here are some key strategies to implement: Provide Comprehensive Training: Invest in leadership training that covers communication, delegation, motivation, and conflict resolution.

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Beware the “Bad-Influencer Effect”

Kellogg Insight

Content creators’ self-indulgent posts may get “likes” on social media, but research shows they might not lead to more enduring connections.

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update: how should I balance workplace red flags vs. the necessity to get a job?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer wondering about how to balance workplace red flags vs. the need to get a job ? Here’s the update. Thank you so much for your thorough reply! I really appreciate it. Those are great insights, especially what you said about building up how to handle it well if I do end up in a bad workplace, rather than being paralyzed by the fear of that happening.

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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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Employees See Bias in the Workplace. Their Bosses Don’t.

Kellogg Insight

People in positions of power are often unable to see inequities in their own organizations—even if they see it elsewhere.

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4 Lessons Inspired By The Olympics On How To Ignite Employee Success

Tanveer Nasser

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s no denying there’s something special about watching the Olympics. No doubt a big draw is the immediacy of knowing who the winner will be. Instead of months, it only takes a matter of days to discover which athlete will end up rising.

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Building a Virtuous Circle in Your Organization

Thought Leaders LLC

Knowing the behaviors you want from your team and how they link to results is one of the keys to creating a strong culture. Leaders who create a strong culture of outstanding performance will find that performance strengthens their culture. By strengthening the culture, the likelihood of better results and performance increases. This is known as a virtuous circle.

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Eidetic Memory: Can You Train Your Brain To Remember Better?

BetterUp

Jump to section What is eidetic memory? Is eidetic memory real? The science behind hyper-specific memory Can you train yourself to have eidetic memory?

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Research: Resume Gaps Still Matter

Harvard Business Review

Without knowing the details of a person’s history, employers rely on signals of quality to make bets on who will make quality employees with a strong organizational fit. Resume gaps used to be clear negative signals, but attitudes seem to be changing today. For example, LinkedIn recently adopted a new “Career Breaks” feature in which users can showcase skills acquired during a professional pause.

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The 5 Stages Of A Relationship And How To Handle Each

BetterUp

Jump to section The 5 stages of a relationship Does every romantic relationship endure a standard framework?

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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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How Grocery Stores Should Respond to the Growth of Online Markets

Harvard Business Review

During 2020-21 online grocery shopping soared from 3.4% to double digits as Covid-19 made customers reluctant to go into stores. Post Covid, online grocery shopping is still high, forecasted by Forrester (2021) to hit 10.4% in 2024. How will grocery retailers service this new demand stream? What they should not do is continue the common model of picking from their store shelves for free if the customer picks up the order.

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I think a company leader is faking his work history, a burned-out coworker, 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. I think a company leader is faking his work history A coworker and I discovered that a member of our company’s C-suite is very likely misrepresenting his work history. We both noticed that his executive bio, which is provided to press, doesn’t align with his LinkedIn profile.

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Agility Is the Key to a Strong GenAI Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AWS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from AWS.

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Mortification Week: the wrong translation, the Oompa Loompa, and other stories to cringe over

Alison Green

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’ll be revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. Here are 12 mortifying stories to kick off today. 1. The socks I had to go into site one weekend and found the security officer doing his rounds while wearing socks but no shoes.

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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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How to Scale a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS senior lecturer Jeffrey Rayport on the biggest stumbling blocks to long-lasting success.

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5 Corporate Learning Strategies To Drive Business Impact

AIHR

As organizations tighten budgets, Learning and Development (L&D) often face cuts despite being recognized as a critical business driver. Many see L&D as an employee privilege rather than a vital investment in organizational performance. Using various models to demonstrate impact, L&D professionals argue for the benefits of robust learning programs for return on investment, talent succession, and employee engagement.

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NBA Star Chris Paul on Communicating as a Leader

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with the point guard about mentorship and leadership—and the important role communication skills play in enabling both.

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2024 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here is a selection of Posts from July 2024 that you will want to check out: How to Point Out the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job) by @PhilCooke The 3R's of Leadership by @Mark_Sanborn Your Toughest Critic & Biggest Fan (CEO Self-Assessment) by @edbatista What Are Your Top Three Leadership Strengths? by @TerriKlass How Authentic Leaders Make A Greater Impact With Self-Awareness by @LaRaeQuy 4 Simple Ways to Build Momentum in Your Organization by @craiggroeschel What I Wish Some

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.