Fri.May 17, 2024

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4 Secrets of Trust Building

Leadership Freak

Distrust interprets action as manipulation. When people don’t trust you, the things you do for them feel insincere. Skeptics believe compliments obscure self-serving ends and gifts mask selfish motives.

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The Negativity Fast or How to Clear Your Plate of Negative Thinking

Michael McKinney

W E are inclined to place a lot of weight on negative thoughts—far more than our positive thoughts. Our brains are wired for it. It’s called the negativity bias. And today it seems like we are thinking more negative thoughts than positive ones. And it’s not just us. Everyone seems more negative than they used to be, if not downright cranky. It becomes a vicious circle.

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7 Hidden Flaws of Top-Heavy Organizations That No One Talks About

Lolly Daskal

In the world of corporate hierarchies, top-heavy organizations often take center stage. These structures typically have a significant number of leaders and managers at the upper echelons, while front-line employees bear the brunt of the workload. While top-heavy organizations may seem efficient on the surface, there are several hidden flaws that often go unnoticed.

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Could This Be the End of Noncompetes?

Kellogg Insight

The FTC’s proposed rule is hardly a done deal—but here’s what it could mean for companies and workers.

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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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open thread – May 17-18, 2024

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s 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, please do not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer.

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Podcast: Why You Need a Killer Answer to “So, What Do You Do?”

Kellogg Insight

A great response to this question can open doors. On this episode of The Insightful Leader: we’ve got tips for fine-tuning your answer.

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Why CEOs Need to Plan Their Exits

Association Now Leadership

Even the best execs can wear out their welcome. Smart CEOs create pipelines that build future leaders and successors. Don’t you think it’s time you quit? For many CEOs reading this, the answer is probably “not yet.” Though the average CEO tenure in the corporate world has stayed relatively steady in recent years , there is also a growing phenomenon of “forever CEOs,” those who’ve stayed in the job for a decade, or decades.

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Sign-On Bonus: What Is It & How It Works

BetterUp

Jump to section What is a sign-on bonus? How do sign-on bonuses work?

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Why Do You Need to Start Playing the Delegation Game?

Chris LoCutro

As a small business owner, you know that your greatest asset is your team. But are you leveraging this asset to its fullest potential through effective delegation? Mastering the art of delegation not only drives efficiency and growth but also empowers your team, boosting morale and fostering a culture of trust and accountability. Here’s a practical guide to transforming your delegation approach to ensure your business thrives.

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CHROs Are Failing and It’s Our Fault: 5 Barriers to CHRO Career Success

AIHR

In brief The CHRO role’s complexity and internal challenges deter many from aspiring to it, despite its critical importance. This highlights the need to address these barriers to attract and retain top HR leadership. Additionally, the CHRO role has evolved from heading HR to a business leadership position with expanded scope, including ESG, digitalization, and a complex stakeholder landscape.

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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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LSA Global Delivers Inexperienced Managers Become Successful People Leaders Session for Public Education Organization

LSA Global

Redwood Shores, CA – LSA Global, the leading business consulting, coaching, and training firm that helps fast growth life science, technology, and service companies by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with strategy, today announced results for a customized new manager training program focused on helping inexperienced managers to become successful people leaders for a cohort of high performing, but inexperienced, managers at a Public Education Organization.

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Is Your Mindset About Generative AI Limiting Your Professional Growth?

Harvard Business Review

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has garnered immense publicity over the past few months. Some believe it’s a passing fad or a threat to human creativity. For young professionals, it’s the source of a unique dilemma: Do you “buy into the hype” of AI and use it as a guidepost for your professional development and ambitions? Or do you stick to the beaten path, focusing on building more traditional skills and pursuing more conventional trajectories?

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Your Personal Brand Needs a Refresh. Here’s Where to Start.

Harvard Business Review

In a fast-changing world, it requires both a strategy and disciplined execution to stand out and remain relevant. And since your own career interests, goals, and objectives are likely changing more rapidly than ever, don’t assume that your internal state of mind is reflected in your public brand. Indeed, there’s often a lag between our self-perception and how others view us, and we have to consciously focus on closing that gap to achieve the brand or reputation we seek.

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A Model for Expanding Your Business into Foreign Markets

Harvard Business Review

It used to be thought that globalization would flatten out cultural differences among countries and regions of the world, making it easier than ever for companies to move into foreign markets. According to a new study by the author and a colleague, however, cultural differences are greater today than they were 40 years ago, which explains why some major corporations have failed in their recent efforts to establish a foothold in new countries.

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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.