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How can you effectively prioritize without having the clarity you need to have?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. The idea that I wanted to put out there and share with you today is this: far too often, I see in the work that I do with authors, thought leaders, speakers, academics, etc., that they’ve got things a little bit backwards. And what do I mean by this?

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What It Really Takes to Become an Executive Coach

Harvard Business Review

Being an executive coach can be rewarding. But, many people misunderstand what coaching actually is, underestimate the process to become a credentialed coach, and don’t anticipate the ongoing effort required to generate and develop business to make a living doing this work. How many clients should you have? What other income streams should you consider?

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How The Best Leaders Handle Situations They Can’t Control

Lolly Daskal

Leadership is a challenging task, and it can be easy for leaders to fall into the trap of feeling the need to control everything around them. However, in the real world, there are many things that are simply beyond our control. Here are a few ways the best leaders handle situations they can’t control, and as a top leadership executive coach, I provide tips on how you can become a more effective leader in the face of things you believe are out of control: Control what you can: As a leader,

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What Salespeople Get Wrong About Using GenAI

Harvard Business Review

Discussion of generative AI has maintained a fever pitch since OpenAI released ChatGPT-3.5 in late 2022. Many leaders’ instinct is to provide direction and codification when trying to drive adoption of new tools. This is particularly true in sales, a function rooted in processes, playbooks, scripts, and templates. However, driving adoption of generative AI as a new way of working — leading sellers toward creative use of generative AI, and helping them to use it as a coaching and learning aid — r

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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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What is the biggest challenge you have when managing a high performer?

Thought Leaders LLC

Our reader poll today asks: What is the biggest challenge you have when managing a high performer? Resisting the urge to manage them too closely 6.74% Giving them challenging assignments 14.75% Setting realistic expectations for their advancement 33.01% Taking on more challenging work myself so they have room to grow 3.20% Preventing them from taking on too much work 25.96% Managing the rest of the team to keep them motivated 16.34% Balancing Challenge and Aggressiveness.

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How to Challenge Your Organization’s Status Quo — Productively

Harvard Business Review

Challenging the status quo is the mechanism that leads to innovation and improvement. But doing so can feel risky, leading you to self-censor and shy away from speaking up. Challenging the status quo calls into play context, personalities, and self-interest, and could bruise egos, reveal poor performance, redistribute power, or upend hierarchy. So how should you go about sharing an idea or feedback that goes against the status quo?

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Scaling Effective Managers: Pendo reduces turnover by 21% while onboarding 163 managers

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Pendo is a trailblazer in product experience platforms. Scaling Growth, Engagement, and Retention Rapidly scaling any company while maintaining engagement and retention is a daunting challenge for HR and People teams. Scott Morgan, Head of Growth at Pendo, experienced this firsthand as Pendo expanded from 200 to 1,000 employees. However, their success in onboarding 163 managers, remaining in the top 25% of employee engagement, and significantly reducing turnover to 11% stands as a testament to t

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Leading Thoughts for December 7, 2023

Michael McKinney

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. Consultant Robert "Dusty" Staub on the courage to face our current reality: “Why do so many intelligent people miss the obvious, focusing on what they wish to be true versus what is currently true and staring them in the face?

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How to Focus on Managing People (Not Roles)

15Five

‘Servant leadership’ is all the rage. But too many leaders aren’t actually serving their people — they’re managing job descriptions. They’re thinking about how best to manage salespeople, engineers, and HR specialists, instead of considering Sandra, Bryan, and Mohinder, the individuals. But managing the actual people, behind the roles, is how you build an all-star cast of top performers instead of a revolving door.

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The evolution of product-led growth: we’re entering the “choose your own adventure” era —…

Growth Hacker

We’re seeing a new playbook emerge in product-led growth. It’s all about empowering users to choose their own adventure.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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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Expert HubSpot Agency Drives Impressive Revenue Growth in 2 Months

Ascend

Shari Levitin Group wanted butts in seats for a virtual sales masterclass they were running and hired ABG to promote the campaign using HubSpot and inbound principles. The result was a full class that met revenue projections, boosted website traffic, and increased prospect engagement online. Listen to Jack Siney, COO at Shari Levitin Group, discuss the results from the campaign and his experience working with ABG.

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Master the Art of Strategic Planning & Execution

Rhythm Systems Growth

Gain critical insights into strategic planning and execution with this webinar. Ideal for executives and business leaders, it offers actionable strategies to elevate your company's performance. Learn from industry experts about crafting effective plans and executing them with precision. Enhance your leadership skills and drive your organization toward success.

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Introducing Manager Copilot: The AI-powered Manager Assistant

15Five

Today 15Five is excited to release the next breakthrough for our Transform participants on Total Platform: Manager Copilot, a revolutionary AI-powered assistant designed specifically for managers. This cutting-edge tool empowers managers to elevate their effectiveness by providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations that drive team success.

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Crafting an Inspiring Annual Plan

Rhythm Systems Growth

In Chapter 6 of Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth , New York Times bestselling author Patrick Thean dives deeper into annual planning - setting an inspiring vision and measurable goals for the year ahead. This chapter provides practical advice for annual planning that yields crisp execution focus across the organization.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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[FREE] Job Posting Template and All-You-Need Guide for 2024

AIHR

The components of a job posting template are the stepping stones to attracting your next star employee. Think of your job listings as sales pitches – the job applicant is buying into a job with your business. As with any sales pitch, clear facts and a powerful call to action are key. Contents What is a job posting? Components of a job posting template How to write a compelling job posting Job posting examples Job posting templates 8 mistakes to avoid when making a job posting What is a job

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Digital transformation checklist: A comprehensive guide for success

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80 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Love

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Coping in the Queue: Tips for Managing AI Anxiety in Customer Support

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For customer service workers, AI and the way companies implement it can be scary. Here is an honest discussion about AI anxiety in support and some tips on how to feel more comfortable in the face of change.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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.

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How Unwritten Rules Shape Corporate Culture

LSA Global

How Unwritten Rules Shape Corporate Culture Corporate culture stands as the heartbeat of any organization. Corporate culture influences everything from employee engagement and retention to customer loyalty and profitability. While formal organizational structures and stated corporate values play a vital role in shaping an organization’s culture, we know from organizational culture assessment data that unwritten rules shape corporate culture more.

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Mastering Search in a Niche Space | William Vanderbloemen

Peter Winick

Going deep in a narrow space for great success. An interview with William Vanderbloemen about building a successful search business by understanding the needs of his audience. When the time comes to hire someone new, how can you tell if you have the right candidate? Plenty of thought leaders can tell you that even the best programs often have knowledge gaps, between what is learned in school and what it takes to do a job from day to day.

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