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Do This Instead of Defensiveness

Leadership Freak

Unexpected criticism invites defensiveness. You do your best at work and the boss suggests minor improvements. Or your brothers ungrateful friend comes to dinner. Defensiveness invites rebuttal. The person who says everything on their mind multiplies trouble. You dont need to express yourself. Wisdom prepares for the inevitable. Here's how.

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Leading the Line: Leadership Styles in Light Industrial Work

Refresh

Light industrial settings, such as warehouses and small-scale manufacturing, present unique leadership challenges that require balancing productivity, safety,… The post Leading the Line: Leadership Styles in Light Industrial Work first appeared on The Express Blog.

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The False Dichotomy of Merit and Inclusion

Harvard Business Review

To fairly reward talent in all its forms, companies need to remove barriers that prevent people’s potential and contributions from being recognized.

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Leading the Line: Leadership Styles in Light Industrial Work

Refresh

Light industrial settings, such as warehouses and small-scale manufacturing, present unique leadership challenges that require balancing productivity, safety,… The post Leading the Line: Leadership Styles in Light Industrial Work first appeared on The Express Blog.

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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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The 4 Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Practice—and Teach

Harvard Business Review

How and when to use expert, critical, strategic, and systems thinking.

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Scaling Sales, Not Sacrificing Quality – The AI-Driven Secret to Billion-Dollar Growth | Mike Latch & Gregg Murphy

Peter Winick

Beyond Top Performers Unlocking the Hidden Potential in Your Sales Team Gregg Murphy and Mike Latch reveal how they grew a company from $50M to a billion-dollar run rate using AI-driven sales enablement, strategic scripting, and thought leadershiptransforming mid-level reps into top performers. Can you scale sales without sacrificing quality? Gregg Murphy and Mike Latch have done ittaking a company from $50 million to a billion-dollar run rate.

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Internal Communications Audit: A Detailed Guide + Template

David Grossman

Effective internal communication is the foundation of a strong company culture, ensuring employees feel informed, connected, and engaged. But how do you know if your internal communications strategy is truly working? Thats where an internal communication audit comes in. An internal communication audit helps you take a step back and assess how well information is flowing across your organization.

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“at our company, employees just disappear”

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Ever realized you havent seen a particular coworker in weeks, asked around, and discovered they left the company a month ago and no one bothered to tell anyone? If youve worked for reasonably functional companies, hopefully the answer is no. But, whether through incompetence or design, a startling number of employers dont announce it when employees depart — leaving their colleagues to piece it together themselves after t

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33 Employee Recognition Ideas To Motivate Your Workforce

AIHR

Employee recognition is an inexpensive resource companies can use to increase retention and engagement. For public sector workers, for instance, even simple gestures like a personalized letter of thanks from management can improve subjective wellbeing and workplace engagement. Building a solid employee strategy on effective employee recognition ideas can help your organization minimize turnover and improve job satisfaction.

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people complain I’m unenthusiastic at work events, fair scheduling when kids are involved, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its five answers to five questions. Here we go 1. People complain that I don’t want to be at work social events I’m in a senior leadership role, and have been for the last six years. I keep running into the same problem and I’d love your advice. I don’t enjoy social activities at work (Christmas parties, picnics, etc.), and I also don’t like corporate retreats.

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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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Recognize Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to Employee of the Month Nominations

Vantage Circle

A few months ago, I came across a LinkedIn post where a leader shared an exceptional Employee of the Month nomination. It wasn't just a standard template—it was a heartfelt story of impact. The post vividly detailed the Employee's contributions, clarifying why they deserved recognition. But beyond celebrating one individual, it set a gold standard for meaningful recognition in the workplace.

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when an interviewer wants to talk to the candidate’s wife

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My father-in-law was visiting over the weekend. He started talking about how my brother-in-law is job-hunting to escape new company ownership. At one of my brother-in-law’s interviews, the employer asked to talk to his wife (my sister-in-law, who isn’t employed and cares for my three young nephews).

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What? You’re Leaving Me?

Thought Leaders LLC

When a top employee resigns, how should a leader respond? Discover best leadership practices for handling transitions with integrity and support. Today’s guest post is by Mark C. Fava, author of “LESSONS FROM THE ADMIRAL: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders” You have trained and mentored an employee for years. You have invested time and money to ensure their development, success, and future.

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How Higher Education Can Evolve To Meet The Needs Of Next-Generation Learners

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Kathleen deLaskis new book, Who Needs Collage Anymore?: Imagining A Future Where Degrees Wont Matter , offers an optimistic yet practical assessment of how postsecondary education can evolve to meet the needs of next-generation learners. She reimagines what higher education might offer and whom it should serve. This is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of employment, education, and the economy. deLaski shows that we are on the cusp of a Great College Reset in which workforce trai

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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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my employee gets huffy when we play music in the office

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: We work in a completely open plan office, and are a PR/ creative services agency. There are separate meeting rooms, and two banks of unused desks round the side of the kitchen which feel slightly separate from the main seating area and are often used for hot desking or ad hoc meetings.

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