August, 2021

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Managing Social Media Customer Service: Strategies and Tips

Help Scout Leadership

Social media has been part of our online lives for a couple of decades now. That’s a long time when it comes to the internet, but relatively new as a form of human communication. Providing customer service over social media is much newer, tied closely to the growth of ecommerce and online business. There are no time-tested playbooks to fall back on because the environment changes so quickly.

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7 No-Nonsense Questions that Challenge People without Being a Jerk-Hole

Leadership Freak

Successful leaders challenge people. Jerk-holes are just pushy. But the opposite of pushy – being a push-over – isn’t an option for leaders. 7 fundamentals of assertive challenge: Rushing to challenge is pushy.

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What is Servant Leadership?

Management30 Agile and Lean Principles

An article by Management 3.0 Facilitator Kjell Tore Guttormsen, a Servant Leader by heart, located in Oslo. Kjell Tore is going to explain what's behind the word "Servant Leadership" and what it means to become a Servant Leader. The post What is Servant Leadership? appeared first on Management 3.0.

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Your Leadership Moment

John Maxwell

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the front row at a conference, preparing to go on stage and share how servant leadership can transform a culture. This is the message that’s been heavy on my heart for some time now; I could feel the excitement build within me as I imagined the people this message would help. Just before my time to speak, I paused to reflect on everything our country—our world— has been through over the past year (plus).

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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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Evolution of search engines architecture - Algolia New Search Architecture Part 1

High Scalability

What would a totally new search engine architecture look like? Who better than Julien Lemoine , Co-founder & CTO of Algolia , to describe what the future of search will look like. This is the first article in a series. Search engines, and more generally, information retrieval systems, play a central role in almost all of today’s technical stacks.

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How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction

Nir Eyal

You have time for everything, even if it doesn’t feel that way. People are always saying “there aren’t enough hours in the day” to get stuff done. And yet research suggests that the average working American has four hours of leisure per day. If we have so many hours to play with every day, why […] The post How to Escape the Vicious Cycle of Distraction appeared first on Nir and Far.

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5 Ways to Learn from Mistakes

Leadership Freak

The dumbest mistake is making the same mistake. Why don’t you put your hand in fire? Because you learned. We’re toast unless we learn from mistakes. Learning from mistakes makes existence possible.

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What is Agile Leadership, and why is it important?

Management30 Agile and Lean Principles

What is meant by Agile Leadership, what are the benefits of a more agile leadership style and which competencies does an Agile Leader need? Erick Masgo is revealing some facts around Agile Leadership. The post What is Agile Leadership, and why is it important? appeared first on Management 3.0.

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Four-step vision inventory

John Maxwell

Photo by Matt Noble on Unsplash. There’s a difference between a movement and a promotion. A promotion starts big but quickly fades. A movement starts small but eventually builds. As leaders, we should be about movements — building something that lasts over time. Many organizations spend more energy promoting events and products instead of reinforcing vision.

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Work Life Balance is … Personal – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

There’s always a lot of discussion around work life balance and maybe more so than ever now that many of us have brought our work home, literally, and are working from home. And while it would be nice to have an easy formula to follow, the truth is that work life balance is personal for […]. The post Work Life Balance is … Personal – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Steal These 3 Advertising Secrets–To Use As Motivation Hacks

Nir Eyal

You can create some powerful motivation hacks by learning techniques from the persuasion business. The reason why you hate being micromanaged by your boss is the same reason why, as a kid, you refused to put your coat on when your mom told you to bundle up. We’re all wired with a knee-jerk “don’t tell […] The post Steal These 3 Advertising Secrets–To Use As Motivation Hacks appeared first on Nir and Far.

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The 7 Best Knowledge Base Software + How to Choose One

Help Scout Leadership

We all know the old axiom “knowledge is power.” And though it’s true, there’s a caveat: In order to unlock the power of any knowledge, people first need access to it. Access to knowledge is an issue many businesses face. They have information to share with customers, but they don’t always have an effective means by which to share it. Luckily, there’s a tool that addresses that very issue: knowledge base software.

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The ABCs of Giving and Seeking Feedback that Really Works

Leadership Freak

Apathy resents and rejects feedback, but everyone who cares to improve wants to know how they’re doing. Feedback is essential for growth and development.

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12 Actionable Tips for Managing Underperforming Employees

AIHR

Employees can be a company’s greatest asset or its biggest liability, depending on how they carry out their responsibilities. In fact, underperforming employees can undermine your organization’s performance. Learn what causes employees to underperform and how to manage underperforming employees and increase their productivity. Contents What is underperformance?

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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.

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6 Ways To Develop A Successful Team In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

Successful teams are the cornerstone of a high-performing business. The logic behind it is simple. Good teams work hard, think critically, and face any obstacles head-on. All in all, investing in building great teams is a solid formula for success. With the current pandemic, team cohesion has taken a massive hit. Employees have been forced to work from home, which has made teamwork difficult.

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Have Employee Expectations Really Changed?

Kevin Eikenberry

I’ve written often about the importance of setting clear expectations with our team members, including here and here, but expectations run both directions. Do you understand your employee expectations of you as a leader, and about their work and working situation? This has always been an important question, but now that we are living/have lived […].

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Stop Thinking About Your Bad Habits! [Do This Instead.]

Nir Eyal

The post Stop Thinking About Your Bad Habits! [Do This Instead.] appeared first on Nir and Far.

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How FAQ Software Can Help Your Small Business

Help Scout Leadership

No matter how well-designed or intuitive your product is, customers will have questions about how to use it. Some of those questions are niche and require personalized attention; however, many are routine with standard answers. For those common questions with standard answers, it makes sense to have a resource customers can access on their own time without needing to contact support.

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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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How to Think Like a Leader when Your Brain Drags You Down

Leadership Freak

Ruminant animals chew their food, swallow it, regurgitate it, and chew it some more*. Humans are mental cud chewers. Research shows that you aren’t thinking about what you’re doing about half the time**.

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Cross-Training Employees: 9 Practical Tips for Your Organization

AIHR

Cross-training employees has many benefits for organizations and employees, improving organizational performance and helping companies prepare for both the expected and the unexpected. Not only can it make your employees more effective and productive, but it can also improve the versatility of your organization and boost your bottom line. Let’s have a look at cross-training and how to implement it in more detail!

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Dr. Shannon Minifie | Unleash Curiosity To Fuel Innovation, Learning, And Resilience

Tanveer Nasser

When it comes to conversations around curiosity in today’s workplace, the focus tends to be on how it helps to drive innovation. But as my guest Dr. Shannon Minifie points out in this episode of my leadership podcast, when leaders unleash the full power of curiosity in their organization, they can also empower learning and development, as well as strengthening organizational resilience.

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A Change You Have Control Over

Kevin Eikenberry

As you look into the future of work and your workplace, there is plenty of uncertainty. When things are uncertain, we don’t feel like we have much control of events and the future. Big external factors have always impacted our organizations and the context of our work, but never has it seemed as obvious and […]. The post A Change You Have Control Over appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Can We Please Stop Calling Everyone “Addicted”?

Nir Eyal

It’s disrespectful, degrading, and disempowering. In my review of The Social Dilemma, I challenged the filmmakers’ rather extreme view that huge swaths of people are “addicted to technology,” that social media is like a dangerous drug that’s hijacking people’s brains, and that big tech companies are trapping people in something akin to The Matrix movie. […] The post Can We Please Stop Calling Everyone “Addicted”?

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Customer Support Rep Job Description: Template and Examples

Help Scout Leadership

Customer support representative is one of the most common jobs on the market for individuals looking to work in technology, so the job description you write for your open role needs to be exceptional in order to attract applications from exceptional candidates. It’s important for your job description to clearly reflect your company’s needs and the requirements of the role.

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Weekend Update: 8/16/2021 to 8/20/2021

Leadership Freak

Three things I’m noticing. Organizations revert to past strategies and former leaders when the goal is stability. When personal agendas conflict with organizational mission relationships are weapons and progress slows to a crawl.

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A Complete Guide to Employee Engagement Survey Analysis

AIHR

Conducting a thorough employee engagement survey analysis is essential for improving engagement and the employee experience at your organization and driving the business forward. In this article, we’ll explore why analyzing employee surveys is so crucial and offer a step-by-step guide on how to analyze employee engagement survey results to effectively create positive changes and improvements across your business.

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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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How To Effectively Measure Employee Communication In The Workplace?

Vantage Circle

As a company leader, you must make sure that all employees are working together effectively. Communication in your workplace is key to success. If you aren't doing anything to measure employee communication, you may be overlooking a critical aspect of your business. The first step for improving workplace communication is to identify what needs improvement.

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The Starting Point for Greater Influence

Kevin Eikenberry

Would you like to have people hear you, value your input, and more often follow your lead and ideas? If so, you are striving for greater influence. When you have greater influence, you have greater confidence, you are less stressed, and will likely be more productive. Those are all good things. But when people think […]. The post The Starting Point for Greater Influence appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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20 Common Values [and Why People Can’t Agree On More]

Nir Eyal

When you replace the typical definition of ‘values’ with a better one, your life suddenly becomes clearer. When I recently came across the headline “The World’s Most Influential Values, In One Graphic,” I couldn’t help but click–a good data visualization is like catnip for me. The chart, compiled by global research company Valuegraphics, shows the […] The post 20 Common Values [and Why People Can’t Agree On More] appeared first on Nir and Far.

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9 Customer Service Blogs Every Support Pro Should Follow

Help Scout Leadership

One of the best ways to stay current with trends and customer needs is by following customer service blogs. Reading about the tools and techniques that other companies are using to provide excellent experiences helps inform your team and strategy on doing the same. Below are nine customer service blogs we love, with breakdowns of what content you can expect to find on them and details on why they’re so amazing. 1.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

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