Peter Winick

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Why Trust is the Cornerstone of Leadership Success Karen and Aneil Mishra share their journey of transforming academic research on trust into the impactful “ROCC of Trust” framework, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through resilience, collaboration, and bold action, they turned rejection into success, inspiring leaders and students alike to prioritize trust as the foundation of effective leadership.

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Marketing Scaling Leadership Development Manager 182

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Visualizing what people are really doing with gen AI, the long tail of layoffs, beer and boycotts, and more.

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Diversity Inclusion 132

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Encouragement matters because discouragement is real. Dark feelings give power to joy. Climb out of discouragement by encouraging yourself. When you seek support, you are owning your encouragement. Here's a practical list of 10 ways to climb out of discouragement.

Leadership Development 98

Leadership Development 98

Kotter Inc.

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The post HR leaders are a critical part of developing futureCEOsheres what they need to know to do it right appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

Human Resources 98

Human Resources Employee Engagement Culture Change Operations 98

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.

Diversity

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many people believe that exceptional leadership is defined by strategic thinking, charisma, or decision-making skills. While these are undoubtedly important qualities, they are not what truly set exceptional leaders apart. The one word that separates great leaders from the rest is character. Character often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not as flashy as other leadership traits.

Accounts 103

Accounts Employee Engagement Manager 103

Kellogg Insight

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When people dont know who they are, they think their moral actions dont really reflect who they are.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Powered by data, AI can only look backward. We need people to imagine better futures.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Personal goals make sense when they express and extend your experiences, values, aspirations, and talents. Ask, How can I express or extend my talents, before setting personal goals for 2025. Ask 5 questions. Don't miss the free download of the complete list of questions to ask before setting personal goals.

Leadership Development 101

Leadership Development 101

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.

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Compensation Performance Review Manager Human Resources 98

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The number one reason why your best employees may be quitting reveals a startling truth about leadership oversight: high-performing talent leaves when organizations fail to recognize and activate their full potential. Research reveals that 76% of exceptional performers who depart cite “ professional invisibility ” as their primary motivation.

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Retention Assets Implementation Accounts 113

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

Benefits

Kellogg Insight

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Researchers are rewarded for being the first to discover and publish new findings. But the incentives can come at a cost.

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Peter Winick

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Check out Thinkers360! Our Podcast is listed among the top 125 podcasts for Thought Leaders you should listen to for 2024. The post 125 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen to in 2025 appeared first on Thought Leadership Leverage.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Five ways organizations can codify and foster the skills that will give them a competitive advantage.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fools obscure the obvious. The path to achievement is simple. Your definition of success is irrelevant; the steps are the same for everyone. There are three factors of success within your control. You cant control the fourth.

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Leadership Development 92

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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BetterUp

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If youre searching for the difference between cognitive bias vs. unconscious bias, chances are you realize you may not be as immune to bias as you hoped.

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AIHR

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A new hires first 90 days are crucial in determining whether they thrive or struggle at the company. Providing support and constructive feedback with 90-day reviews can motivate new employees to remain in their roles, minimizing turnover and its related costs. This article explores how the 90-day review process can support new hires’ success, empower managers to lead effectively and foster a high-performing, supportive culture that keeps top talent engaged.

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Onboarding Metrics Manager Retention 98

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

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Recruitment Manager Team Management 92

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The disconnect between leadership success and help-seeking behavior creates a critical vulnerability in organizational effectiveness. While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. Research demonstrates that leaders who master the art of requesting assistance build stronger teams and achieve superior business outcomes.

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Diversity Implementation Employee Engagement Leadership Development 113

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.

Retention

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Our readers share their best leadership advice from 2024.

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Manager Leadership Development 121

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Things are worse than you fear if you aren’t hearing complaints. People are lying. Culture is broke: fear blocks honesty. Or people are disengaged. Tension bubbles below the surface when leaders aren’t hearing employee complaints. Employee complaints indicate people care about something. How to respond to employee complaints?

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Leadership Development 100

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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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What makes a software company truly successful? Is it the cutting-edge algorithms, the robust servers, or the hefty venture capital. While these factors are crucial, there’s another game-changer that often gets overlooked, i.e. engaged employees. A motivated, connected, and satisfied workforce is the driving force behind innovation, productivity, and long-term success.

Employee Engagement 87

Employee Engagement Software Engineering Recruitment 87

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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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Manager Energy Media Implementation 88

Lolly Daskal

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Great leaders understand that feedback is more than a routine obligationit’s a strategic tool that can transform organizational performance. Yet many executives struggle to deliver input that truly moves the needle. The reality is sobering: ineffective feedback costs organizations an estimated $1.2 million annually for every 100 employees in lost productivity and declining performance.

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Implementation Metrics Operations Leadership Development 105

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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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Media Marketing Manager 130

Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stop worrying about things you cant do. Focus on action. Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today? Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.

Leadership Development 96

Leadership Development 96

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

Onboarding

BetterUp

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Jump to section What are unwanted thoughts? How to control your mind Why is it important to control your mind? What are the benefits of controlling your mind?

Benefits 91

Benefits 91

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.

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Employee Engagement Retention Inclusion Diversity 83

Alison Green

DECEMBER 13, 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 five updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworker keeps complaining he didnt get promoted but its his own fault I figured I would give an update on my coworker, Roman, who complained about not getting the promotion he thought he deserved.

Manager 87

Manager Benefits 87

Kellogg Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Its a tricky skill to master. On this episode of The Insightful Leaders Ask Insight, a Kellogg professor and executive coach says it begins with assessing your team members and playing to their strengths.

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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.

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