Harvard Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

With any significant change in your career comes the need for new skills. But that’s even more true when you want a radical career change. In these situations, it’s going to take more than listening to a few webinars to build the knowledge you need get to where you want to go. You must set aside a significant amount of time for self-directed learning, formal training, or even a second job to gain the skills for the big leap.

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Scaling Manager 144

Lolly Daskal

MAY 21, 2024

When leaders fail to define expectations clearly, they unknowingly pave the way for various pitfalls that can hinder both individual and organizational success. As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve observed that one of the most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is setting clear expectations.

Accounts 114

Accounts Manager Employee Engagement 114

Harvard Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

When you’re working in sales, you need to master the art of persuasion and that involves being able to tell a compelling story that explains why your product or service will meet someone’s needs. It involves listening, making an emotional connection, and thinking from the customer’s point of view. The earlier you can learn how to communicate in this way, the faster you will likely grow in your role.

Sales 138

Sales Sales Marketing 138

Leadership Freak

MAY 21, 2024

Emotionally intelligent leaders know how to win the hearts and minds of people. You want this book! The author is giving away 20 copies of, "Emotional Intelligence for dummies!" Tip: Check whether you accurately reflect the other person's feelings after they express them. Get in early on this one!

Leadership Development 119

Leadership Development 119

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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Eric Jacobson

MAY 21, 2024

You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H.

Energy 109

Energy Manager 109

AIHR

MAY 21, 2024

The key to an effective employee spotlight interview is drafting and asking the right employee spotlight questions. Thoughtfully designed questions prompt the interviewee to offer genuine responses that capture the audience’s attention. Employees’ voices matter; they have a profound influence on organizational culture. Employee spotlights are valuable for listening to your employees’ opinions and showcasing their career journeys within the company.

Inclusion 102

Inclusion Recruitment Benefits Travel 102

Alison Green

MAY 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have recently accepted a job I am excited about. I have been working a long time to get to this level of position. I am taking a week off before starting my new position. While I was interviewing for the new position, they mentioned that one of my potential direct reports, Maude, had only been at the company for three weeks and they were discovering she is a bit more “self-taught” than she and he

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Manager 100

Harvard Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

A conversation with media industry veteran Bonnie Hammer on adapting to industry disruption.

Media 112

Media Digital Transformation 112

Alison Green

MAY 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember last week’s letter-writer whose company was doing a session on the “five languages of appreciation in the workplace” which for some inexplicable reason included “touch” ? Here’s the update. The meeting came and went, so I thought I’d update you.

Manager 97

Manager 97

Vantage Circle

MAY 21, 2024

Why does a simple 'thank you' or a shout-out in a meeting make us feel so good? This isn't just about manners; it's about the profound impact of recognition on our brains and behaviors. Understanding the psychology of employee recognition reveals why simple acts of appreciation, such as a 'thank you' or a public commendation, have such a profound impact on workplace morale and productivity.

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Travel Project Management Employee Engagement Inclusion 59

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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Alison Green

MAY 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m looking for a part-time nanny for my young daughter. I posted on a reputable online job board that connects parents and caregivers, and I received several applications. One of them, a young woman I’ll call Aurora, quickly became my top candidate. She had great experience, special expertise, and her caregiving philosophy matched mine.

Media 96

Media Manager 96

Harvard Business Review

MAY 21, 2024

How a vacation rental company leaned into trust to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manager 94

Manager Travel 94

Alison Green

MAY 21, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Was I wrong in this email squabble? I have a question about a little email tussel I recently ended up in. I am a contractor for a professional services agency and was working on a project for a client. Part of my work includes using a third party to upload documents to a publishing site.

Nonprofit 94

Nonprofit Manager Travel Recruitment 94

Vantage Circle

MAY 21, 2024

Why does a simple 'thank you' or a shout-out in a meeting make us feel so good? This isn't just about manners; it's about the profound impact of recognition on our brains and behaviors. Understanding the psychology of employee recognition reveals why simple acts of appreciation, such as a 'thank you' or a public commendation, have such a profound impact on workplace morale and productivity.

Travel 52

Travel Human Resources Business Administration Project Management 52

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.

Retention

BetterUp

MAY 21, 2024

Jump to section Signs that you have a toxic family How toxic behaviors affect you How to cope with toxic family behaviors How to deal with family members who disrespect you Protect yourself

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Chris LoCutro

MAY 21, 2024

Welcome back to the Chris LoCurto Show for the final episode in our enlightening two-part series answering your burning questions from this year’s Next Level Leadership LIVE Event. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the remaining questions we couldn’t cover in our first session. Here’s what you can expect: Understanding personal DISC profiles and their evolution over time.

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ROI Sales Sales Accounts 40

BetterUp

MAY 21, 2024

Jump to section What are cognitive distortions? 10 types of cognitive distortions What causes cognitive distortions?

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