Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Most leaders strive to make sure everything is running correctly, but because they are so busy and have so much to do, they may not always notice when their own leadership or company is lacking alignment, causing the organization and its people to be distressed. Leaders need to understand there are always warning signs of misalignment, but they can be easily missed.
Suzi McAlpine
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
One of the most common traps leaders fall into is to dominate, not facilitate. It shows up in meetings. It rears its head when a team is faced with a complicated calamity. And we often see it when assessing the merits of an innovation. This dynamic can even be present when leaders and their direct… The post How to facilitate – as opposed to dominate – your meetings first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.
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David Grossman
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer is hot off the presses and chock-full of valuable information. This tried-and-true resource for more than two decades provides data-based insights on trust and credibility by helping readers to understand those institutions that people turn to most when they need information, guidance, or a general pulse on decision-making influencers.
Michael McKinney
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ The key lies in making a conscious effort to regularly step back to reflect, and then identify and frame the issues that are central to leading your organization effectively into
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
Mark Sandborn
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
George Santayana said, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” Likewise, those who don’t learn from history can’t benefit from its greatest lessons. Leadership theory has always been an attempt to understand what make a leader effective and distill and share those lessons with others. Leadership theory has evolved and continues to evolve over time.
Chief Outsiders
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
What are sales enablement tools and why should I care? We are hearing more and more today about the rise of Sales Enablement tools, many AI driven, that accelerate and enhance the Sales Team’s customer outreach. What exactly are Sales enablement tools? Sales enablement refers to technology and related applications that are designed to help your Sales Team do their job more efficiently.
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Suzi McAlpine
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Stress in and of itself is not a bad thing. In fact, a certain amount of stress is not only useful for our wellbeing, it’s also good for our performance. As the author of Beyond Burnout, I’m the first one to call out chronic or extreme stress as pretty damaging. But I’ve started to see… The post A healthy dose of (eu)stress in the workplace never hurt anyone – here’s why first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.
David Grossman
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The prevalence of disinformation – defined as deliberately misleading or biased information – continues to be a significant problem in both Canada and the U.S., according to the 2022 Institute for Public Relations Disinformation in Society Report, which was conducted with Leger and McMaster University.
Michael McKinney
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
P ROBLEMS come our way. They always do. And too little of the associated stress is not good. We become disengaged, demotivated, and unfulfilled. But with too much stress we become overloaded, and we just feel like shutting down. But in between is the Challenge Zone. International crisis management specialist Ben Ramalingam writes in Upshift: Turning Pressure into Performance and Crisis into Creativity , that between the two extremes is the “sweet spot” where we experience a healthy level of stre
Peter Winick
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Understanding what it takes to create behavior change to solve complex problems. An interview with Luke Battye about his work as a change consultant and thought leader. The best and biggest ventures start by having a dream, and taking risks. Knowing when to keep your feet on the ground, and when to make a leap of faith, is a critical skill. But how do you know when it’s time to jump?
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.
Chief Outsiders
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Become a big fish in your pond In my previous blog, “What Tech CEOs Get Wrong About Positioning,” we introduced the concept of market positioning – and specifically, how it helps your customers connect the dots between their needs and your product or service. Of all the marketing strategy lessons we at Chief Outsiders share with founders and business leaders like yourself, positioning ranks among the most critical.
Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
When it comes to leading, working, and living, we all experience stress, but there are ways to combat and avoid burnout. You can try the following four mindset shifts that can help you avoid stress and make you more effective. These shifts include: Prioritize self-care. Make time for activities that nourish your mind, body, and spirit, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time with loved ones.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Emotional intelligence is rocket fuel for competent, intelligent leaders. “CEOs, on average, have the lowest EQ scores in the workplace.” Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Five components of emotional intelligence.
Forbes Leadership
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
There’s an old, but now fast growing degree mill industry doing an estimated $7 billion a year worldwide in fraudulent diplomas and transcripts.
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.
Michael McKinney
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Here are a selection of tweets from February 2023 that you will want to check out: Five Beliefs To Toss Aside To Grow Your Leadership by @TerriKlass 6 Leadership Tips for Not Being a Jerk at Work by @JenniferVMiller Why One Conversation a Day Is Essential for Us Humans by @DrNickMorgan PODCAST: How to Coach Leaders to Be More Effective via @CliftonStrength Companies that change the game can change the world via @stratandbiz Want to Make a Career Change?
Peter Winick
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
An end-to-end journey, from writing, to publishing, marketing, and creating a platform around a core idea. An interview with Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan that originally aired on October 19th, 2022, as part of our Leveraging Thought Leadership Live series on LinkedIn. If you expect your book publisher to handle your marketing strategy, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
Chief Outsiders
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
By: Carol Eversen and Jeff Loeb Part 4 - Getting Started with ABM In part 3 of our four-part ABM blog series , we explored the technologies available to support ABM and articulated how different tech stack elements can be leveraged to support your ABM program. We also provided thoughts about the essential elements of reporting for an ABM initiative.
Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
To effectively ignite greatness in employees, leaders must consider individual personalities and motivations. As well as the goals and challenges of the organization. By taking these factors into account, leaders can tailor their approach to motivate and inspire their employees to reach their full potential. As an executive leadership coach I have found that the most meaningful approach that leaders can take if they want greatness from their employees is the following: Leading by example: To ign
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
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Everyone descends into the dark night of the soul a time or two or three. Some absorb the darkness. Others rise. This post is about the difference.
AIHR
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
An HR SWOT Analysis enables the HR team to gain a clear view of internal and external factors impacting your operations. A thorough analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats will prepare you to create effective HR strategies. Contents What is a SWOT analysis? Why should HR perform a SWOT analysis? How HR can conduct a SWOT Analysis Tips for conducting a SWOT analysis HR SWOT analysis example What is a SWOT analysis?
Michael McKinney
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
I N THE BEGINNING, as civilizations grew and became more advanced, work was organized around specialized lines of work. These sectors of work, like the mining, textile, or glassmaking industries, thrived with their own supply chains, expertise, and proprietary distribution. And this is basically how we think of business today. But that is changing. McKinsey partners Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz illuminate that change in The Ecosystem Economy.
Peter Winick
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Creating better thought leadership by following the Four Elements. Bill Sherman takes us on a deep dive of the Four Elements framework for thought leadership. As a consultant, Bill Sherman has had the privilege of working with countless incredible thought leaders over the past twenty years, helping them elevate their ideas. That work has given him the insight to create the Four Elements, a framework for thought leadership that helps sharpen thinking and communicate ideas effectively.
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.
Chief Outsiders
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Part 5: Only Teamwork Can Make the Dream Work We have become a nation of isolation. COVID-19 taught everyone how to use technology to carry on safely. Though Zoom, Teams, and other tools have made communication more efficient, we’ve never felt more distant from our colleagues. Through this “together, but apart” mindset, many businesses feel pressured to enable remote work and grant greater autonomy.
Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Becoming a great leader that your team needs and deserves, requires a combination of various skills and characteristics. Here are 10 key times when a leader can demonstrate their abilities and make a positive impact on their team and organization. When setting goals: An effective leader is one who can effectively communicate their vision and goals to their team.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Relationship building is the difference between getting stuff done and being a leader. Results are the cake. Relationship building heats the oven. Relationship building is the heart of success. Community contributes to flourishing.
Forbes Leadership
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The fifth season of Magnum P.I. premiers Sunday, February 19 on NBC. Here, two of the female leads - Amy Hill and Perdita Weeks - share their journeys thus far, and how they have found their life purpose in their acting careers.
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.
Michael McKinney
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity.
Peter Winick
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Learning to lead and network as an introvert. An interview with Marcel Wijermars about helping introverted leaders overcome the energy drain and find success at networking events. How do you take a personality trait that many might consider a setback, and turn it into a multi-faceted business? My guest today is Marcel Wijermars, the founder of Introverted Leadership and keynote speaker for the well-known speech, “The Introvert Way to Create a Life of Abundance.” Years ago, Marcel rea
Chief Outsiders
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
By: Carol Eversen and Jeff Loeb As fractional CMOs with deep experience implementing ABM across many B2B companies, we see a pattern emerging: business leaders have very different perspectives about what it takes to implement ABM and how to get started. And most opinions seem to be informed by solution vendors rather than defined by the business challenges at hand.
Lolly Daskal
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Leading and leadership styles refer to the ways in which individuals use their authority and influence to guide and motivate others. Different leadership styles can be effective in different situations, and the most effective leaders are often those who can adapt their style to the specific needs of their team or organization. As an executive leadership coach, I believe it’s important to know, specifically, two leadership styles.
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
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