Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2024

Building a strong, flexible “digital core” that integrates cloud, data, and AI technologies to serve as an interconnected foundation for your company is the key to future growth. It is your means of supporting the current business drive toward efficiency and effectiveness, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the new needs of the organization and quickly adopt and scale the latest technology innovations.

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Peter Winick

JULY 8, 2024

Transforming Lives and Communities with Cure Violence Global A conversation with Cobe Williams about his transformative journey and helping to stop violence in his neighborhood and across the globe. Bill Sherman hosts Cobe Williams, a pioneer in violence prevention. Cobe shares his journey from personal redemption to global impact. As Director of US Programs for Cure Violence Global, he uses epidemic control methods to halt violence in communities.

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AIHR

JULY 22, 2024

Employee relations metrics measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as overall workplace culture. Companies that prioritize employee relations and create supportive work environments generally see better results in all aspects. For example, Google and Facebook are known for their strong focus on employee satisfaction, which leads to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 16, 2024

Leadership is a powerful tool that can either cultivate an inspired and energetic workplace or flatten an organization’s morale. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how certain leadership behaviors can systematically undermine team motivation. A Harvard Business Review study reinforces this, revealing that 58% of employees would trust a stranger more than their own boss.

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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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Kellogg Insight

JULY 15, 2024

What will we pay for the next groundbreaking drug? In episode 4 of our 5-episode series, “Insight Unpacked: American Healthcare and Its Web of Misaligned Incentives,” we explore the trade-off at the heart of pharmaceutical innovation.

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Alison Green

JULY 15, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, we talked about strange customer complaints. Here are 25 funny stories you shared. 1. The Bigfoot artifacts I worked in a small history museum and got a complaint that we didn’t have any Bigfoot artifacts, like bones or fossils … from Bigfoot. 2. The bewitchment I used to work in sales for a pretty well-known IT company.

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Peter Winick

JULY 29, 2024

Essential Strategies for Leading Innovation Teams A conversation with Jon Cagan and Peter Boatwright about bringing unique management skills to highly talented teams to increase innovation and productivity. Welcome to another dynamic episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast with your host, Bill Sherman. Today, we delve into the heart of innovation with two distinguished guests: Peter Boatwright, Professor of Marketing at the Tepper School of Business, and Jonathan Cagan , the Coulter H

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AIHR

JULY 2, 2024

The ADDIE vs. SAM debate has been going on since 2012 when Dr. Michael Allen introduced a strong competitor to the ADDIE model in the form of SAM. Although these are not the only learning models available, they remain two of the most popular. But as a Learning & Development professional, how do you know which e-learning model is right for your organization and its employees?

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 5, 2024

Fostering a collaborative culture is essential in today’s interconnected workplace. A study by Queens University of Charlotte found that nearly 75% of employers rate teamwork and collaboration as ‘very important’ Yet, creating such an environment extends beyond mere team activities; it’s rooted in communication. As an executive leadership coach, I have seen the power of language to create a cohesive and collaborative team atmosphere.

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Leadership Development 141

Kellogg Insight

JULY 5, 2024

If you really want to change paradigms, you must be willing to accept that there is no such thing as true innovation without risk.

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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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Leadership Freak

JULY 25, 2024

Personal growth is the first practice of remarkable leaders. Show up as the person you aspire to become. What are you waiting for? Average leaders show up as their best selves.

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Leadership Development 121

Harvard Business Review

JULY 16, 2024

While generative AI tools have been heralded as the future of education, more than 40 years of academic research suggests that it could also harm learning in realms from online tutoring to employee training for three reasons. First, the best student-teacher relationships are empathetic ones but it is biologically impossible for humans and AI to develop mutual empathy.

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Peter Winick

JULY 22, 2024

Turning Everyday Objects into Tools for Effective Leadership A conversation with Sean Stewart on how you can change your leadership perspective by learning to interpret everyday objects. In this engaging episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Bill Sherman converses with Sean Stewart, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and historical leadership expert at Past Forward Talks.

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AIHR

JULY 11, 2024

Generative AI in HR is a hot topic, particularly as HR’s function is set to evolve considerably in the future. In fact, Microsoft reported that 70% of employees were already comfortable using AI for admin tasks. The result? More time spent on meaningful face-to-face interactions will save money, increase efficiency, and help meet organizational goals.

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Software Administration Onboarding Compliance 105

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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Lolly Daskal

JULY 29, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand how communication plays a significant role in how people perceive and respect you. Many of my clients are unaware that they are being rude. It’s only through coaching that they gain the insight needed to recognize and address this issue. Often, the culprit behind unintentional rudeness is the use of common phrases. that have become so ingrained in our daily conversations that we rarely stop to consider their impact.

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Alison Green

JULY 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Welcome to Mortification Week , where we’ll be talking all week about how we’ve mortified ourselves at work. To start us off, here are 15 stories people have shared here (or submitted via email) about work moments they now cringe over. 1. The unexpected video call During the pandemic, when we were all just learning how to really work from home, I, a woman, had logged on earlier than usual to check something, got distracted fin

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Leadership Freak

JULY 24, 2024

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Brenda Ueland You might be a lousy listener if. #1. Listening feels easy. #2. Listening is about technique. #3. Solutions are top of mind. More. Click the link to expand your leadership influence.

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Leadership Development 118

Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2024

Business leaders are expected to be strategic, and while organizational obstacles can prevent you from translating intent into strategic actions, so can your personal limitations and practices. It doesn’t have to be this way. Even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you, you have more choices than you may realize. Small decisions about where to focus and what to do throughout your day may feel inconsequential, but their impacts accumulate.

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Manager 145

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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Peter Winick

JULY 11, 2024

From Corporate Roles to Independent Consulting: Navigating Challenges and Achieving Impact A conversation with Sohee Jun about her journey from corporate roles to independent consulting. In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Peter Winick welcomes Sohee Jun, a premier leadership coach, mindset expert, corporate leadership facilitator, speaker, and best-selling author of “Mommytracked: How to Take Authentic Risks and Find Success On Your Terms” and her latest

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AIHR

JULY 30, 2024

You may not have given employee engagement models much thought, but the statistics suggest you should. Gallup estimates that low employee engagement leads to staggering annual losses of $8.9 trillion – nearly 10% of the world’s GDP. Additionally, 62% of employees report feeling disengaged, and 15% actively disengaged. The former typically put in minimal effort at work, and the latter often demotivate their colleagues with their disillusionment and pessimism.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 25, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable impact a future-oriented mindset can have on a leader’s success. This forward-thinking approach is not merely advantageous; it is an absolute necessity in today’s fast-paced business world. Here are the seven powerful advantages of fostering a future-oriented mindset in the workplace: Anticipating Change: Future-oriented leaders actively anticipate change and proactively prepare for it.

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Alison Green

JULY 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s Mortification Week at Ask a Manager and all week long we’ll be revisiting ways we’ve mortified ourselves at work. Here are 15 more mortifying stories to enjoy. 1. The zipper Last year I had to give a very important presentation in front of very important customers, part of a week-long roadshow.

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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

Kellogg Insight

JULY 31, 2024

People in positions of power are often unable to see inequities in their own organizations—even if they see it elsewhere.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 9, 2024

When we think about change at work today, we tend to assume its inevitability and focus our attention on how to manage it — what methods and processes and technology and communication we need to put in place to have it move ahead more smoothly. Of course, some change is necessary, and some is inevitable. But not all of it. What the scientific literature on predictability, agency, belonging, place, and meaning suggests is that before we think about managing change, we should consider the conditio

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Peter Winick

JULY 9, 2024

Source: Top Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders (1H’24) Our Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast is listed among the top podcasts from Thinkers360! Check it out! The post Leveraging Thought Leadership Podcast among Thinkers360 Top Podcast for Thought Leaders (1H’24) appeared first on Thought Leadership Leverage.

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AIHR

JULY 12, 2024

What is digital HR? Put simply, digital HR is the integration of digital technologies into Human Resources processes to make these more efficient, effective, and connected. It’s the strategic combination of the HR department and technology that leads to streamlined operations, improved decision-making, enhanced employee experience, and a more agile and responsive organization.

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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.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 11, 2024

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, its influence on leadership development is undeniable. According to Deloitte Insights, around 47% of companies are exploring or integrating AI into their operations, with leadership development being a growing area of focus. AI offers unique tools and insights that can help emerging and established leaders unlock and maximize their leadership potential.

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Alison Green

JULY 22, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company just introduced a new company-wide policy that you cannot wear an underwire bra due to setting off an alarm on a metal detector in the entrance of the building. Is this illegal in California? It’s legal. It’s actually been litigated in multiple states (and, as far as I know, upheld each time).

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Association Now Leadership

JULY 5, 2024

Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond advocacy. These might be complicated times domestically and globally, but trade associations feel like they’re well-equipped to handle them. The 2024 Trade Association Executive Survey, released last month and produced by Potomac Core Association Consulting with Edge Research and Vetted Solutions, found that a majority of trade-association CEOs (57 percent) rate their organization

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2024

Although it’s widely accepted that good leaders are good learners, a learning mentality can also have a darker side. If not carefully managed, it might lead to a perception of decreased effectiveness, less expertise, and lower efficiency. Your learning mentality should be the catalyst for your personal growth and development — not a reason for others to question your leadership.

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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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