Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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3 Powerful Ways to Energize Tired People

Leadership Freak

Youre a black hole when all you think about is what you need from others. Energize tired people by pouring fuel into their cup. Meaning kindles energy. People hate meaningless work. Know what matters. Explain what matters. Reward what matters. Repeat what matters. Energizing people is the heart of successful leadership.

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Mastering Marketing Performance to Drive Growth, Brand Strength, and Results

Chief Outsiders

Learn how CEOs can leverage a Marketing Performance Index to boost growth, improve performance, and strengthen brand presence with actionable strategies and tactics.

Marketing 130
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Taylor Swift and the Strategic Genius of the Eras Tour

Harvard Business Review

The highest-grossing tour in music history is a case study in how a legacy act can navigate the modern attention economy.

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updates: CEO is furious about my joke, boss keeps saying he loves me, and more

Alison Green

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. 1. My CEO is furious about a joke I made Thanks for publishing my letter. I wasn’t able to respond to comments that day, but I read all of them.

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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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When You Have Two Bosses — and They Don’t Talk to Each Other

Harvard Business Review

Five strategies for avoiding confusion and getting the support you need.

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weekend open thread – December 7-8, 2024

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion youd like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: All Fours , by Miranda July. What to say about this book! It’s about marriage and parenthood and sex and perimenopause and obsession and trauma and aging and understanding yourself and being female.

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more on AI attending meetings

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This may be cheating since I am not the original person who wrote in about AI attending meetings , but I still thought it might be interesting/useful to you and your readers! Today I was in a Zoom meeting: a regular small meeting to publish a paper. I noticed an AI notetaker logged in as a bot for one of the meeting regulars; this was the first time Ive seen one in the wild.

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20 Christmas Spirit Week Ideas to Spark Joy in Your Workplace

Vantage Circle

Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling and smell the scent of fresh pine in the air? Because we sure can! And this means it is time to gear up for another festive season. The season to immerse yourself in everything Christmas! Then why miss out on the festivities in your workplace? Are you facing the dilemma of coming up with new ideas for Christmas spirit week year after year?

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Annual Operating Plan Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Rhythm Systems Growth

Getting Acquainted With Annual Operating Plan Software You may have never heard the term annual operating plan (AOP) software, but it could be just the thing to help your company make huge strides year after year. This tool is designed to help organizations chart a detailed course for the upcoming year by streamlining planning processes, allocating resources effectively, and setting clear milestones.

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open thread – December 6, 2024

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Its the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, pleasedo not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer.

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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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How to Build a Story Around Data

Association Now Leadership

The numbers arent enough. Offering context can help surface and address biases peopleincluding leadershave around data. In todays charged political atmosphere, media fact-checks are abundant. And theyve led to a phrase that is admirably accurate yet often frustrating: this requires context. The term is a shorthand for the idea that one data point, or one assertion, isnt enough to explain whats going on in a situation.

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How to Create Value Systematically with Gen AI

Harvard Business Review

The difference between incremental and transformative gen AI lies not in technical sophistication or strategic vision, but in a shared understanding of what drives performance for your organization. This article describes a simple strategic tool that your organization can use as a framework to assess gen AI maturity and build the capabilities needed to create and capture value from AI.

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3 Ways How Practicing Mindfulness Make You a Better Manager

Get Lighthouse

Are you mindful as a leader? Do you know what it means to practice mindfulness at work? "I think of mindfulness as the ability not to be yanked around by your own emotions, says Dan Harris, ABC Nightline anchor and author of 10 Percent Happier. "That can have a big impact on how you are in the workplace. Sounds like an understatement. With all the curve balls and challenges life and work throw at us, being more in control of your mindset could help any leader.

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What Companies Should Be Asking Their Security Teams Right Now

Harvard Business Review

In a year of febrile politics, rising popular frustration with institutions, and two separate attempts to assassinate President Trump, the risks to executives in just about any industry cannot be minimized. The presence of an estimated more than 400 million firearms in the United States, combined with easy access to personal location data, schedules, and life patterns only adds to the danger.

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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.