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Performance Goals are Useful, but Learning Goals Transform

Leadership Freak

Performance goals are useful, but learning goals transform. Learning goals emphasize development. Performance goals target achievement. A leader told me he was learning a lot. I asked, “What are you learning?” He couldn’t name anything. You aren't learning if you don't know what you're learning. How to set learning goals.

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How to Hire The Best Job Candidate Just by Asking These 6 Simple Questions

Lolly Daskal

Hiring the right person for the job is one of the most critical decisions a leader can make. It can mean the difference between a high-performing team and a struggling one. As an executive leadership coach, I have helped leaders figure out how to hire the best candidate. By simply asking 6 great questions. The goal is to weed out the best candidate for the job: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it in this role?

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13 ESG Metrics HR Leaders Should Use To Track Performance

AIHR

A growing number of companies are prioritizing purpose, linking profit to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics that attract conscious investors, customers, and employees. These investments are paying dividends, with one study showing that purpose-driven brands with a high perceived positive impact have experienced 175% in brand value growth over 12 years versus 70% for low perceived positive impact brands.

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my boss keeps warning me she’ll get in trouble if I commit fraud (I’m not)

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I started a part-time voluntary position a couple of months ago. There are reporting lines, annual appraisals, etc. just the same as a regular job and it’s in a very niche area which closely matches my field, a rare opportunity! In a lot of ways my new manager is excellent — she’s experienced, committed to career growth of her team, etc.

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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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What Is Personality, And Can You Change Yours?

BetterUp

Jump to section What is personality? Theories of personality: how does personality develop? Understanding personality disorders Is it possible to change your personality?

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employer wants to see my family tree, coworker hawks up snot in the kitchen every day, 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 my employee provide any explanation for her repeated last-minute time off? One of my employees, Ciera, has been regularly requesting her PTO at the last minute over the past few months. For example, she’ll submit a request over the weekend to have Monday off once or twice per month.

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new manager’s team hates her — but she says they’re the problem

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: About a year and a half ago, I hired a person (Catelyn) with more than seven years of management experience to manage a long-standing team. I was aware that the transition had been rocky in parts, and I believe that I’ve been clear with everyone involved that Catelyn has authority to define process and policy for the team and that she has my full support.

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8 Powerful Strategies That Will Help Women Emerge As Leaders At Work

Tanveer Nasser

A troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women – and especially women from visible minority groups – to leadership positions where they can play a key role in the decision-making process. After all, we have years of research and application examples of.

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where are you now? (a call for updates)

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. At the end of each year, I publish a slew of “where are they now” updates from people whose questions I answered here in the past. In past years we’ve had several hundred each December and it’s been magnificent. If you’ve had your question answered here in the past, please email me an update and let us know how your situation turned out.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Whaling

Refresh

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Express Blog has launched a new series for leaders and employees… The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Whaling first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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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7 Steps to Build an Authentic, Effective Leadership Style

Chris LoCutro

When it comes to leadership, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. But here’s what I know: developing an effective leadership style isn’t about copying someone else’s playbook—it’s about understanding your strengths, values, and the needs of your team. Great leadership is both personal and adaptable. Let’s dive into how you can build a leadership style that not only works but makes a lasting impact. 1.

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3 Ways to Manage Moments of Work-Induced Anxiety

Harvard Business Review

How to calm your nervous system on the spot.

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Same Same, No Different? – How Coaching Stances, Styles, and Profiles Unleash Your Personal Power as a Coach

Agile42

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to coaching. Whether you’re a team lead fostering individual talent or a Scrum Master guiding your team through change, mastering the art of coaching can be challenging. With more experience there come more questions: What can I do to improve? What coaching styles and stances do other coaches follow and what can I learn from it?

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How a Coal Polluter’s New Strategy for Sustainability Transformed Its Business

Harvard Business Review

If your team is navigating big changes, this episode is for you.

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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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10 Reasons Every HR Leader Must Attend 15Five’s 2024 Thrive Conference 

15Five

Thrive is 15Five’s annual event for strategic HR leaders, people managers, and industry experts to come together to explore new ways to unlock the full potential of their teams, their business and their people managers. This year, Thrive is going virtual, making it easier than ever to attend and benefit from our exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and experiences – all from the comfort of your own space.

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Are Your Best Employees Eyeing the Door?

Harvard Business Review

Two managers share lessons they’ve learned about employee retention.

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A Strategic Approach for Meeting Customer Demand as Quickly as Possible

Harvard Business Review

The core premise of the strategic concept of “proximity” is that, thanks to digital technologies, value is being created closer and closer to the moment of demand — not just in time but also physically closer. This means companies can, in effect, procrastinate and wait until customer demand is present before producing an actual product or service. This trend, which is made possible by technologies ranging from AI to 3D printing to IoT, can help leaders make smart strategic decisions, especially