Sun.Jul 28, 2024

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Recognition as a Tool for Reinforcing Company Values and Objectives

Vantage Circle

According to Deloitte, 54% of employees prefer verbal "Thank you" for their day day-to-day accomplishments The statistics here demonstrate that the power of a simple 'thank you' has not waned off its charm. Gratitude is all it takes, no matter how big or small, to ignite motivation in employees. This motivation drives them to go above and beyond in their roles, exhibit higher levels of creativity, and contribute to a positive workplace culture, inevitably boosting employee perf

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The Ambiguous Role of Executive Chair

Ed Batista

According to Spencer Stuart, the outgoing CEO becomes the Board's Executive Chair in over 40 percent of S&P 500 CEO transitions, and I've worked with several clients who followed this path. [1] In these cases everyone agreed in principle that the company would benefit from the continuity afforded by having the former CEO take on this special role, but what this meant in practice was often highly ambiguous.

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boss won’t stop complaining about my maternity leave, team doesn’t read email, 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. My boss won’t stop complaining about my maternity leave I’m four months pregnant and I had to (chose to) tell my boss when I was eight weeks due to my nausea and sickness. When I told him, his first reaction was, “How much maternity leave are you taking?

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Understanding Racing Thoughts And How To Stop Them

BetterUp

Jump to section What are racing thoughts? What causes racing thoughts?

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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