Tue.Nov 26, 2024

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How Gratitude Transforms Burden to Opportunity

Leadership Freak

Ingratitude reflects the person you don’t aspire to become. You’ll never be great and ungrateful at the same time. Gratitude changes you. Expressing gratitude shifts your thinking from burden to opportunity. Discover more and share your insights on today's post.

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How To Ensure Merger And Acquisition Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Our book will be of considerable interest to corporate executives and directors, who will likely be involved in M&As during their careers,” share the authors of the new book, The M&A Failure Trap: Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail And How The Few Succeed. They add, the book is also essential reading for: Investors and shareholders asked to vote on merger proposals.

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Nate’s Erroneous Thinking (but probably not yours)

Chief Outsiders

Let’s suppose that each of us is recognized at work for thinking clearly, correctly, maybe even insightfully. That is no guarantee that our significant others will recognize that quality in us at home. No, in our personal lives, our thoughts may be regarded by those who love us as Erroneous Thinking.

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Podcast: The AI Risks Your Business Should Avoid

Kellogg Insight

On this episode of The Insightful Leader, why your trade secrets may not be safe, and other considerations.

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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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Execute Your Annual Plan With Top-Rated Strategic Planning Software

Rhythm Systems Growth

Introduction In todays rapidly changing world, strategic planning is the difference between the companies that survive and thrive and the ones that crash and burn. Research shows that over 67% of strategic plans fail , so creating a strategic plan isnt enough; the real magic happens in the execution of the plan. Strategic planning software is a critical tool for organizations aiming to streamline their strategic planning processes.

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The Next Generation of Stakeholder Capitalism: Who Will Carry the Torch?

UVA Darden

The Next Generation of Stakeholder Capitalism: Who Will Carry the Torch? fosterl Tue, 11/26/2024 - 12:18 Image 26 November 2024 Business, Ethics & Society Stakeholder Theory R. Edward Freeman This article originally appeared on Fortune.com. Five years ago, Klaus Schwab, the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, penned the Davos Manifesto stating, “The purpose of a company is to engage all its stakeholders in shared and sustained value creation.

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Do You Really Need a Big Career Change?

Harvard Business Review

Or is it something else?

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5 Power Questions So Revealing They Will Change Your Leadership

Lolly Daskal

Many leaders focus on giving answers, yet the most profound leadership moments come from asking the right questions. Leadership transforms when you master the art of inquiry—pushing beyond surface conversations to uncover deeper truths. Though often overlooked, strategic questioning remains one of your most potent leadership tools, revealing insights that drive real change.

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Research: How “Buy Now, Pay Later” Is Changing Consumer Spending

Harvard Business Review

A study of 275,000 customers found that the option to pay in installments increased revenue — but was used most by financially constrained shoppers.

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Nurses Group Creates Advocacy Initiative

Association Now Leadership

The American Nurses Association hopes to leverage members’ legislative connections to support its goals on Capitol Hill. The American Nurses Association has launched a new initiative designed to help state-level experts in the profession to play a bigger role in Federal-level lobbying. The Nurses Action Society, announced November 13 , is “designed to empower the association’s members to engage with federal officials and advance the public policy priorities of the nursing profession,” according

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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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Tried-and-True Networking Tips from Decades of Experience

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with venture capitalist Heidi Roizen on making networking relational, not transactional.

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my boss called me a “rando,” security camera is pointed at my desk, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. aIt’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss called me a “rando” I’d been working at my company for a couple months, consistently contributing and even receiving recognition from other departments. So, I assumed I had a solid reputation. During a team meeting, my boss was discussing a recent project which I had a significant part in.

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How Entertainment Lawyer John Branca Negotiated for the Beatles Songs Catalog

Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business School professor James K. Sebenius discusses how to deal with tough negotiators effectively and ethically.

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I have no idea what to get for the office gift exchange

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve signed up to participate in my office’s gift swap, where everyone is supposed to bring a wrapped gift and we’ll each pick one to open. I think it’s a Yankee Swap, where people will pick one at a time and then can either keep what they opened or “steal” someone else’s gift.

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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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Holiday Engagement Ideas for Employees: Boost Morale This December

Vantage Circle

It's that magical time of the year again - December! Twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the sound of Mariah Carey on repeat (we know you're humming it already). While everyone's busy dreaming of gingerbread cookies and mince pies and double-checking their Santa wish lists, workplaces can also get caught up in the end-of-year rush. But, December isn't just for last-minute deadlines and holiday shopping.

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I can’t advocate for myself without getting emotional

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I can’t advocate for myself without getting emotional. Once I tried to negotiate a medical bill down using advice from many articles online and couldn’t get through the conversation without crying. It wasn’t that I didn’t have money to pay the bill; it was the anger and frustration and feeling of powerlessness of expecting to pay $200 and being charged $1,500.

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How Bad Will It Get? A Warning from my Cousin—in 1933

Brett Koehler

When I was doing research for my book Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths—And How We Can Stop (BK Publishers, 2019), I came across a surprising description of a distant cousin of mine sounding the alarm about Nazi Germany—in 1933! (This was six years before they started WWII). His name was Sherwood Eddy, a Protestant missionary and YMCA national secretary, who traveled a lot and taught in Asia, Russia and Germany.

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Execute Your Annual Plan With Top-Rated Strategic Planning Software

Rhythm Systems Growth

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing world, strategic planning is the difference between the companies that survive and thrive and the ones that crash and burn. Research shows that over 67% of strategic plans fail , so creating a strategic plan isn’t enough; the real magic happens in the execution of the plan. Strategic planning software is a critical tool for organizations aiming to streamline their strategic planning processes.

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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.

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HR Dashboard: 5 Examples, Metrics and a How-To

AIHR

An effective HR dashboard makes it easy for People Teams to gain insights into turnover rates, labor costs, and other workforce metrics. As such, it should be integral to any organization’s Human Resources Management practices. In this article, we explore the intricacies of the HR dashboard. We compare it to the HR report, examine key functions and metrics, and discuss how to build an effective dashboard.

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Stop Worrying about People Leaving and Start Greening Your Own Grass

Thought Leaders LLC

Instead of worrying about your people leaving and having problems with your Millennial population, invest in their development in a personalized and meaningful way. Today’s post is by Lee Caraher, CEO and Author of The Boomerang Principle. Today, the managers’ lamentations of “Millennials aren’t loyal!” and “why should I put any time into training these people when they’re going to leave soon and I’ll have to start all over again?

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Best Practices For Effective Communication

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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602 | The 4 Questions Every Leader Must Ask (and Why the Answers May Surprise You)

Chris LoCutro

Hey folks, welcome to another episode of The Chris LoCurto Show ! Today, we’re diving into four offbeat, yet powerful questions every leader should ask themselves—and maybe even their team. These aren’t your standard leadership questions; they’re designed to shake things up, challenge your thinking, and reveal truths you may have been avoiding. If you’re ready to take your leadership and your team to the next level, this episode is for you.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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3 Essential Vitamins Tell the Story of U.S. Dependence on China

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to protectionist trade policies, the United States and other Western countries had better look hard before they leap. An unpublished study found that the United States is heavily dependent on China for the supplies of three essential vitamins: folic acid, or B9; niacinamide, or B3; and biotin, or B7. While there are potential solutions that could reduce this reliance, they could not be implemented quickly and they would be expensive.

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the bacon monitor, the baby boom, and other tales of holidays at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Over the years, readers have submitted a tremendous number of amusing stories about holidays at work. Here are some of my favorites. 1. The thief and the hero At a temp secretarial job back in the day, the owner had a buffet set up for the employees as an appreciation lunch for completing a particular project (which was why I was there to temp since it was an all-hands/emergency situation).