Get Lighthouse
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The performance appraisal process seems to be dreaded by everyone. It's almost a cliche to hate on them at this point. Employees often are overwhelmed with too much feedback at once, or they're left resenting a sparse performance appraisal. Meanwhile, managers struggle to complete all the performance appraisals they're expected to diligently complete.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Jump to section Understanding happiness Small (and cost-free) tips on how to enjoy life How to love life and live to the fullest How to enjoy life by yourself Learn how to enjoy life again
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Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In a conversation with HBR editor-in-chief Adi Ignatius, Lisa Su, CEO of leading semiconductor company AMD, discusses its evolution toward high-performance and adaptive computing, the future of AI use in sectors from healthcare to tech to personal productivity, and the importance of responsible risk-taking. She advocates for fast experimentation and implementation while ensuring safety through initiatives like AMDs Responsible AI Council, active learning within the organization and among industr
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Birthday celebrations are zooming out of control (#3 at the link) The birthday celebrations continued for the next few birthdays after I wrote, but I gradually withdrew from them by saying I was too busy to do the prep work and/or doi
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
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 12, 2024
There are two types of leaders, skunks and bees. Work stinks when skunks show up. People bear fruit when bees show up. Here are 7 ways to help people flourish. How can you help people flourish today?
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. 1.
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Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Im on vacation. Here are some past letters that Im making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My boss sits at my desk and goes through my things I just started a new receptionist job with a very small company. This is my first time in any kind of front-desk role.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 12, 2024
How leaders made business-altering decisions while navigating pressures from social media, employees, customers, politicians, and the stock market.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 12, 2024
As HR leaders and professionals, we're navigating a challenging landscape. Employees today expect more than a paycheck or perks. They're seeking meaningful connections with their work and a sense of alignment with your organization's mission and values. According to Harvard Business Review , 9 out of 10 people are willing to earn less money if it means doing work that feels more meaningful.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 12, 2024
From the early days of mechanical automatons to more recent conversational bots, scientists and engineers have dreamed of a future where AI systems can work and act intelligently and independently. Recent advances in agentic AI bring that autonomous future a step closer to reality. With their supercharged reasoning and execution capabilities, agentic AI systems promise to transform many aspects of human-machine collaboration.
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.
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Experiential Intelligence provides a new lens from which to view what makes you, youand what makes your team and organization unique, says Soren Kaplan , author of the book, Experiential Intelligence. Kaplan explains that over 100 years ago, we established IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to predict success. Then we explored Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the theory of multiple intelligences, and mindsets that broaden the definition of smarts.
Kellogg Insight
DECEMBER 12, 2024
On this episode of The Insightful Leaders Ask Insight, our conversation continues with a discussion of which tasks and functions to delegateand which to keep.
Chief Outsiders
DECEMBER 12, 2024
B2B marketing is broken. The root of the issue lies in a need for more understanding of the complex nature of marketing. Marketing involves navigating a multi-dimensional equation to guide prospects from unawareness to consideration and purchase, a complex, non-linear journey with varying durations. Yet, stakeholders often seek results based on simplified, discrete metrics like Just get me a 5x pipeline!
Kellogg Insight
DECEMBER 12, 2024
On this episode of The Insightful Leaders Ask Insight, we finish our conversation by getting real about the emotional stakes that make delegating hard.
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.
Refresh
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Ever felt stuck in your career? We all have those moments where we crave guidance and support to… The post Unsure if Coaching or Mentoring is Right for You? This Podcast Clears It Up! first appeared on The Express Blog.
Niagara Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Being effective at work isn't just about doing more; it's about doing things right. Ever wonder how some people seem to get everything done and still have time to spare after working time? It turns out they have some secrets, and they're not as mysterious as you might think.
Michael McKinney
DECEMBER 12, 2024
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Terence Mauri on AI and leadership: Its time to question ways of leading that diminish what makes us human. A failure to reimagine how we work is a failure of leadership. The more digital we become, the more human we need to be.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its where are you now? month at Ask a Manager, and all December Im running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who was stably employed but internally screaming (#2 at the link)?
Speaker: Hanh Nguyen
In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.
AIHR
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Individual development plans (IDPs) are essential for reskilling your workforce. In fact, 97% of employees want more learning options, and those with access to learning opportunities are almost three times more likely to feel engaged. By identifying key skills, setting actionable goals, and tracking progress, IDPs create a clear path for employees to build new competencies and advance their careers.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a team that has moved to remote work. We are now holding all of our meetings through virtual interfaces. Recently I have noticed one of our employees vaping during our meetings with me and during all-staff meetings. Do you think this is appropriate or should I say something?
Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The relationship between leaders and their teams can make or break organizational success. A groundbreaking study from Harvard Business Review reveals a sobering reality: 57% of employees quit specifically because of their direct supervisor, while another 32% are actively job hunting due to leadership clashes. The message is clear – when leadership styles misalign with team needs, the cost isn’t just talent loss; it’s the erosion of organizational potential.
LSA Global
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Collaborative Change Partnerships for Initiating Effective Organizational Change Collaborative change partnerships are the vehicle to initiating effective change within an organization. Why? Because most leaders carry ideas about change that stem from additional ideas of command and control leadership. We know from change management simulation data, that top down leadership approaches have a limited and short-lasting impact on behavior change.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
Thought Leaders LLC
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Our reader poll today asks: How good are you at asking for help when you really need it? I’m great at it. I know when I need assistance, and I don’t hesitate to ask for it 14.43% I’m okay at it. There are times I could ask for help sooner 43.29% I’m not good at it. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.
Peter Winick
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Scale Your Impact: The Secret Sauce of Frameworks and Consistency In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Dre Baldwin, CEO of Work on Your Game, reveals how frameworks, mindset, and systems are the keys to scaling success. From shifting mental habits to building repeatable processes, Dre shares actionable insights that empower leaders to turn ideas into lasting impact.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. In the spirit of the season, let’s hear about workplace gift debacles. Did a game of Secret Santa end in tears? Did a coworker throw a tantrum when she didn’t win a raffle? Did your boss try to give you Hanukkah balls ? Were you given a jar of mold as a gift ?These are all real stories that weve heard here in the past.
Peter Winick
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today. As you know, if you’re an author, a thought leader, uh, a keynote speaker, what have you, and that’s this: create less, execute more. Whoa, that might not be the word you wanted to hear because you really thrive on the creation, on the coming up with new ideas, on the playing with the models and the methods
Speaker: Ginamarie Wells, PhD MCC
Building a talent pipeline that supports diversity requires more than just intent - it demands strategic action. The landscape of diversity recruiting is continually changing, and staying informed on emerging trends is essential for HR and recruiting professionals. Join us for a forward look into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of diversity recruiting.
AlignOrg
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A common stumbling block in organizational transformation is the belief that good design decisions plus communication is enough to mold the organization into the desired shape. As I was considering ways to illustrate why this doesnt work, I remembered a holiday story from my own experience. Let me preface this story by sharing that I am not a baker.
Alison Green
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. All year long, Ive made a weekly book recommendation when kicking off the weekend open thread. These arent work-related books; theyre just books I like, mostly fiction. Sometimes theyre books that Im in the middle of reading, and other times theyre just long-standing favorites. Heres the complete list of what Ive recommended this year (maybe in time for holiday gift-shopping!).
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