Nir Eyal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Janet Choi, Senior Manager of Product Marketing and Content at Customer.io Meditation, like any healthy habit, takes repetition to stick. But while the folks behind Calm, a meditation and mindfulness app, knew their product’s core value was helping people to learn and build a meditation practice—initially they didn’t put […].
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Listening like a leader enables you to make the world about others. An outward mindset precedes leadership. Get started: Take out a pen and paper. Write your responses to the questions that follow.
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15Five
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Human Resources has been experiencing a shift in recent years, one that’s aiming to re-humanize business. That’s why the title for this department or role in many organizations is switching from “HR” to “People Ops” or “VP of People & Culture.” The historical paradigm of HR has expired, as we can no longer view people as resources that must be maintained, catalogued, and put to use in a way that proves their worth, lest they be replaced. .
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
As a leader, change is part of your job description; it comes with the territory. And while leading change with others involved is always complex, in some situations, it seems almost impossible. Most people reading this are what I call a “manager in the middle” – you have a team that reports to […]. The post How to Lead a Change You Don’t Agree With appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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
Andrew Chen
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Raising money is hard. And it’s even harder if you’re an entrepreneur from outside the Bay Area. Entrepreneurs from outside of Silicon Valley often struggle to raise money here. There’s issues with culture and style, differences in expectations, as well as our emphasis on growth over monetization. I’m reminded of this every time I travel and meet startups.
Brian Balfour
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
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Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Stress increases when leaders can’t bring kind and tough together. Kind without tough makes you a pushover. Tough without kind makes you a jerk. Accountability is candy to some leaders.
15Five
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Meetings are tricky things. Many people hate them, because they are considered boring or a waste of time. When done poorly, they can dissolve productivity and cost your company significantly. When they are done right, they can align the entire team around key objectives. Better meetings can facilitate innovation and improve your organizational culture.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
When most of us think of courage we think about the person who rescues someone from a burning building, leads helpless people to safety or helps others in any number of crisis situations. Seldom do people consider themselves courageous, and in most cases, we don’t even think about that word in everyday situations. Yet as […]. The post Small Acts of Courage Create Big Results appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
LSA Global
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
What the Best Managers Do. The best managers harness the talent, enthusiasm and commitment of their teams. They know how to keep all indicators pointing up and in the right direction. Your Goal as a New Manager. For you to succeed as a new manager , the goal is simple…you need to motivate your team and keep them engaged and productive. Your First Big Mindset Shift as a New Manager.
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.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
Without exception, growth is a lifelong process for all successful leaders. You may be mature in a few areas of leadership, but we’re all infants in many. Community: Growth requires community.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Power causes entitlement. Bad bosses ignore the negative influence of power. Nose-picking: “My boss picks his nose.” Yes! One reader shared the story of watching her boss pick his nose.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Tough and mean are two different things. Mean is uncaring. You don’t have to choose between a caring heart and tough decision. 7 Ways to say, “No.” #1. Declare good intentions.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
The future of organizations is determined by the ways we choose to relate to each other. Imagine: It helps to know where you want to go before you start down the path.
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.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Short-sighted people plug their ears when they hear feedback they don’t like. These people receive praise and reject messages that suggest they aren’t perfect. Feedback you don’t like is likely the most useful.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
A leader told me he was learning a lot. I ask, “What are you learning?” He couldn’t name one thing. If don’t know what you’re learning, you aren’t learning.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Poor performance is a pivotal moment for your leadership. The worst thing you can do is plug your nose when your performance stinks. #1. Focus on leadership character. “Character is destiny.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
You just received feedback that made you mad. You feel attacked, misjudged, and underappreciated. The person who gave you feedback is obviously an idiot. You begin typing your resignation email.
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.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
I asked Mary to talk in front of a group. She texted back, “You are kidding, right?” Later she said, “I nearly puked on my desk, when I got your text.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This post is a follow up to this morning’s post, “How to Stretch People without Breaking Them.” Thanks to the people who added comments and inspired this post.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
The immediate environment around you is your complete responsibility. Become positive: #1. Imagine you’re a positive leader. Go do that. Behave your way into positive leadership. #2. Stop saying, “Yes, but….
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Don’t scoff when people talk about feelings. Respect – being valued by others – is a feeling. Feelings of respect bring respectful behaviors to life.
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
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
It seems like you serve others while others serve themselves. You stay late; others go home on time. You adapt; others make demands. You work to resolve conflict; others clash over trivialities.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I could use some help. I’m trying – without success – to create an acronym that captures the essence of mentoring. How would you use MENTOR or MENTORING as an acronym?
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
You’re trapped if you can’t say no to the boss. My first no. The first time I said no to my boss was a painful moment of clarity.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
The way people experience you is often different from the way you intend. You hoped to hear, “Thanks for the encouragement.” Instead you heard, “You’re pushy.
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.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
Powerful feedback often feels wrong. I looked at them – they looked at me: During a recent conversation, a leader shared some surprising feedback he’d received.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Managers complain that they don’t have time to monitor and manage their team’s energy. Yet, when their car gets close to “E”, they take time to fuel up.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
There will come a time when things get worse, even when you try to make them better. Optimism is an attitude toward storms, not exemption from them.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Great feedback often surprises recipients. They don’t see themselves clearly. Frankly, none of us do. Your feedback was rejected. Now what?
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
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