Wed.Sep 04, 2024

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What to Do When You Know More Than Your Boss

Harvard Business Review

There are instances when, as a newer professional, you might have more experience in certain areas than your manager. This could be a deeper understanding of the technologies you grew up, some innovations in your field, or even foundational leadership skills that you’d like to share. There are ways to communicate your knowledge with your superiors while maintaining humility and a collaborative mindset.

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the cats of AAM

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. In last week’s speed round , a surprising number of questions requested updated info on the cats — in particular, an update to the personality profiles and photos from last year. So here we go. Olive 11 years old, the grande dame of the house. She is very beautiful and requires that you treat her like a queen.

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Transforming the Frontline Workforce with Digital Tools: A Conversation with Jason Radisson, CEO of Movo

SME Strategy

In a recent episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast , Anthony Taylor had an engaging conversation with Jason Radisson , the CEO and founder of Movo. The discussion centered around the transformative power of digital tools in enhancing the frontline workforce, particularly those in roles traditionally less touched by technology—roles where employees aren't tied to a desk but are instead out in the field.

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27 Key Drivers of Employee Engagement To Benefit Your Workforce 

AIHR

Understanding the key drivers of employee engagement is crucial for keeping your workforce motivated and productive. These drivers help HR professionals identify what drives engagement, whether it is recognition, professional development, or a positive work environment. By focusing on these factors, you can create a culture where employees feel valued and invested in their work, leading to better performance and retention.

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How to Leverage AI in EX & HR Service Delivery

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

Learn how leading companies leverage AI to transform the employee experience, at scale. We'll debunk myths and showcase practical tools to help you confidently integrate AI into your EX strategy. Learn to personalize experiences, automate tasks, and streamline processes for a holistic approach. Leave energized and ready to champion AI as the key to a thriving workforce.

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How to Regulate Generative AI in Healthcare

Harvard Business Review

A challenge confronting the Food and Drug Administration — and other regulators around the world — is how to regulate generative AI. The approach it uses for new drugs and devices isn’t appropriate. Instead, the FDA should be conceiving of LLMs as novel forms of intelligence. It should employ similar approaches to those it applies to clinicians.

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doctor’s office constantly leaves me on hold, coworker’s bare-bones emails, 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 doctor’s office constantly leaves me on hold — how do I deal with this at work? Do you have any advice on how to handle important personal phone calls with LONG hold times when you’re working in a client-facing position?

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my employee exaggerates, gossips, and lied to get credit for a project she didn’t do

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work as a director at a medium-sized nonprofit, reporting directly to the chief development officer (CDO). I have a coordinator (Jane) who reports to me and takes care of most of the administrative work. In June we received a large campaign pledge from a very powerful national foundation.

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Chobani’s Founder on Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship

Harvard Business Review

Chobani started with an abandoned yogurt factory in upstate New York and a mission to make quality yogurt accessible to more people.

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Dear Dan: How to Explore Your Boss’s Aspirations

Leadership Freak

I received an email about a boss's aspirations. The writer asks, "What are your thoughts on the idea of asking your manager what their ambitions are?" It's a wonderful question with political implications. A direct answer might be difficult. I offered this reader some suggestions. What suggestions to you have?

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5 Most Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems With Ease

Lolly Daskal

Leaders constantly face problems that demand their attention and resolution. The ability to solve problems effectively sets successful leaders apart. Whether addressing customer complaints. Resolving team conflicts, or tackling strategic challenges. Leaders who navigate these issues with ease drive their organizations forward. As a leadership executive coach, I have found that leaders who excel at solving problems stand out from the crowd.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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5 Strategies to Ace Your Healthcare Job Interview

Refresh

The healthcare industry has been on a remarkable hiring spree, adding an impressive average of 59,000 jobs per… The post 5 Strategies to Ace Your Healthcare Job Interview first appeared on The Express Blog.

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6 Negotiation Techniques to Add to Your Playbook

Thought Leaders LLC

Your negotiation strategy can make or break a deal. Learning negotiation tactics is key to becoming a more strategic negotiator. Over the years, I’ve learned some great negotiating techniques and tactics. I’d like to share them now. The Invisible Man The first is called The Invisible Man. You can use this technique when you’re in the heat of a deal and you don’t want to give an answer right now, or you don’t like the position that the other party is taking.

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Lighthouse Leadership Weekly #84: When You Should Go First, Growing When You Can't Promote, and more…

Get Lighthouse

It may be Labor Day weekend, but for many leaders, the work doesn't stop. In the current shaky economy and uncertainty business future, you have to stay sharp and on top of things. If your team or company slips, you could be in big trouble. That's why being a leader is always about striking a balance. Yes, you need to rest and recharge. You need to make sure your work stays sustainable.

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A Tale of Leadership, Marketing and Blogging from Debbie Laskey

Eric Jacobson

For the past 15 years, I have relied on Debbie Laskey’s Blog for expert leadership guidance and always interesting insights into marketing best practices and recaps of marketing trends. Fortunately, through the years, Debbie has also shared her expertise through a variety of postings on my blog and I’m honored again today to feature Debbie via the following Q&A’s: Question: During 2024, you published two interesting leadership series on your blog: the Spring Leadership Series (March-June 202

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Unlock Hidden Talents: The SBO Blueprint For Success

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, understanding SBO is critical. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in upskilling. You'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of Skills-Based Organization (SBO), tailored insights into your organization's current capabilities, and a toolkit of effective strategies.

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Say No, Slay Goals: Why Saying No Can Be Your Business Superpower

Chris LoCutro

Leaders let’s talk about something that’s crucial yet often overlooked in leadership—the power of saying “no.” I know firsthand how challenging it can be. Whether it’s fear of disappointing others, wanting to be liked, or the drive to prove ourselves, the struggle is real. But trust me, mastering the art of saying no can transform your leadership and your life.

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24 Steps to Launch a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or intrapreneur, this episode is for you.

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Why You Feel A Sense Of Impending Doom And How to Soothe It

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a sense of impending doom? What causes a sense of impending doom? Is impending doom a premonition or anxiety?

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AI Has a Trust Problem. Here’s How to Fix It. - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM FORRESTER

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Forrester.

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Thriving as a Lean & Mean HR Machine

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!

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update: my coworkers are engaged but one of them is cheating … with my boss

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers are engaged but one of them is cheating with the writer’s boss ? Here’s the update. Thank you so much for responding to my question. I couldn’t really respond to any of the comments on your post, but I read them and really had a good think about everything you said and what the commenters were saying as well.

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The Popular Way to Build Trusted Generative AI? RAG - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AWS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from AWS.

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Video Quick Take: Unisys’ Brett Barton on Using AI to Implement Smart Solutions - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM UNISYS

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Unisys.