Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

Strategic fitness is a leader’s ability to learn from and adapt to their environment to set direction and create a competitive advantage. A study of 77 C-suite executives over four years found that strategically fit leaders excel in four disciplines : 1) Strategic fitness, or setting clear direction and calibrating when necessary; 2) Leadership fitness, or refining their style to meet the moment; 3) Organizational fitness, or investing in thinking about the future state of the business; and 4) C

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Manager 145

Peter Winick

JUNE 3, 2024

From Board Games to Business Parables A conversation with Phil Geldart about pioneering use of experiential learning, insights from his career and books, emphasizing practical leadership development and the power of unlocking human potential. In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Bill Sherman sits down with Phil Geldart, CEO of Eagle’s Flight, to discuss his innovative approach to leadership and learning.

Leadership Development 267

Leadership Development Energy Education Sales 267

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 21, 2024

In an era where remote work has become the new norm, building and maintaining a robust team culture presents unique challenges. According to a Buffer survey, while 99% of employees would like to work remotely at least some of the time, fostering a sense of belonging and cohesion in a virtual environment is a significant concern for many leaders. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve worked with numerous teams transitioning to remote work, helping them create a culture that not only survives but

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Implementation Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 140

Kellogg Insight

JUNE 30, 2024

AI literacy—and a healthy dose of human intuition—can take us pretty far.

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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

Benefits

Alison Green

JUNE 12, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who wondered if he was rejected because he told his interviewer he never makes mistakes ?

Marketing 130

Marketing Manager 130

Leadership Freak

JUNE 4, 2024

Coaching is leading powerful conversations that enable others to flourish. Skilled leaders use coaching skills to bring potential into reality.

Leadership Development 125

Leadership Development 125

Peter Winick

JUNE 13, 2024

Exploring the ‘Be Well, Lead Well Pulse Assessment’ A conversation with Renee Moorefield about developing her IP from years of research and scaling it for leaders, teams, and organizations. In this engaging episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Peter Winick interviews Renee Moorefield, a pioneering leader in human-centered leadership for over 25 years.

Scaling 250

Scaling Variable Costs Culture Change Revenue 250

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 19, 2024

In the world of leadership, success hinges on more than mere intention; it requires a set of core skills that are both learned and meticulously honed over time. A study by the Center for Creative Leadership found that leaders who excel in certain core competencies are more effective and have a more substantial impact on their organizations’ bottom line.

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Manager Leadership Development 139

Kellogg Insight

JUNE 18, 2024

From providing insight into your customers to amplifying human creativity, generative AI is here to help.

Marketing 131

Marketing 131

AIHR

JUNE 12, 2024

Companies are increasingly recognizing that HR strategic objectives are essential for maintaining a competitive edge. By setting actionable, measurable strategic HR objectives, HR leaders can ensure that every HR initiative is purposefully designed to develop a high-performing workforce, support the overall business strategy, and drive growth. This strategic alignment is crucial in addressing the changing expectations of the workforce and leveraging HR practices to build an innovative, inclusive

Employee Engagement 124

Employee Engagement Inclusion Performance Management Diversity 124

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

JUNE 3, 2024

Distraction is the enemy of life. Unfocused Leaders are stress filled bags of irritation. A person who rushes to finish one thing so they can do the next thing is dying while they live. Here are 7 ways to eliminate distraction.

Leadership Development 123

Leadership Development 123

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2024

Starbucks is struggling. It has strayed from its successful strategy of offering customers exceptional experiences and, in the process, has commoditized itself. This article analyzes where it went wrong and offers ideas for how the company can turn itself around. It holds lessons for other companies that compete by providing customers distinctive experiences.

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Peter Winick

JUNE 20, 2024

Embracing Innovation in Writing and Publishing A conversation with Phil Simon about being a ghostwriter and running a hybrid publishing house. In this riveting episode of Thought Leadership Leverage with host Peter Winick, we dive into the world of non-fiction with Phil Simon, a multifaceted writer, ghostwriter, speaker, and podcaster. Phil shares his journey from a college professor in business information systems to becoming a prolific author and the founder of a hybrid publishing company.

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Marketing Scaling Software Engineering 34

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 5, 2024

In the world of leadership, success hinges on the ability to navigate through a variety of challenges, both obvious and subtle. With my years of experience as an executive leadership coach, I’ve come to recognize patterns in leadership behavior that can signal danger for even the most promising careers. Let’s delve into seven traps that every leader should be wary of.

Operations 139

Operations Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 139

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

Alison Green

JUNE 11, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose new manager was someone she slept with years ago … and he didn’t know they have a child together ?

Manager 122

Manager Travel Energy Accounts 122

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 3, 2024

“When you put learning at the center of everything you do, you'll grow your career, boost your leadership skills, enrich your relationships, and increase your joy and fulfillment in life,” explains David Novak , author (with Lari Bishop ) of the new book and practical guide, How Leaders Learn. He adds that, “ Learning is the mindset, the differentiating skill, and the approach to life and the world that defines the most successful leaders.

Government 120

Government Leadership Development Sales Sales 120

Chief Outsiders

JUNE 7, 2024

In today's digital age, consumers and potential employees are increasingly turning to social media to understand the companies they interact with. This extends beyond just a catchy company bio and curated product photos. For private CEOs, social media offers a powerful, yet often underutilized platform to build brand awareness, establish thought leadership, and connect with your target audience on a deeper level.

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Media Marketing 120

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2024

In a well-functioning capital market, profits should be the sole criterion for firm survival; that is, firms reporting losses should disappear. Of late, however, loss-making firms are highly sought after by investors — often more than some profitable firms. Unicorns, or startups with valuations exceeding a billion dollars, are examples of such loss-making firms.

Accounts 145

Accounts Marketing 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.

Scaling

Peter Winick

JUNE 6, 2024

Navigating Virality, LinkedIn Learning, and the Power of a Positive Mindset A conversation with Elizabeth Lotardo about Crafting Viral Content, Creating Courses, and Writing ‘Leading Yourself. In this episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Peter Winick sits down with Elizabeth Lotardo, author of “Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have,” to explore her journey into thought leadership.

Retention 173

Retention Employee Engagement Marketing Government 173

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 13, 2024

Effective feedback is a cornerstone of leadership and personal growth. When given constructively, feedback can be a powerful tool for improvement. However, feedback can quickly turn toxic if not handled properly. Here are ten common mistakes that can poison feedback and hinder personal and professional development. As an executive leadership coach I understand the importance of avoiding these pitfalls for fostering a healthy and growth-oriented environment.

Employee Engagement 139

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 139

Alison Green

JUNE 27, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Over the years, we’ve heard about an an intern who gave another intern a tattoo in the office conference room; an intern who set up a cot for himself in a large open work space, complete with pillow shams; an intern who was blown away by an electric stapler ; an intern who desperately wanted to work from a patio , and many more.

Manager 119

Manager 119

AIHR

JUNE 13, 2024

In its simplest form, a compensation philosophy summarizes an organization’s guiding principles around employee salaries and benefits. Some companies do this exceptionally well, and you’ll find 14 of the best compensation philosophy examples below. A good compensation philosophy reflects a company’s culture , strategy, and human capital needs. It also provides a framework for setting competitive pay standards, defining the roles of various compensation elements, and aligning these with the compa

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Compensation Benefits Marketing Inclusion 119

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

Chief Outsiders

JUNE 5, 2024

Decades of marketing best practices dictate that effective external branding is essential for connecting with customers, enticing prospects, and creating lasting brand affinity. While corporate and product branding is critical to business marketing, few companies extend the same urgency to employer branding.

Marketing 120

Marketing Employee Engagement 120

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

The daily decisions modern leaders face are increasingly complex. But executives have a tool to combat these challenges – information. At the click of a mouse or the press of a thumb, they can call up cutting edge research on virtually any topic. With so much information available, how do we know what to trust? What executives need is a simple taxonomy of misinformation so they know what to look out for.

Manager 145

Manager Marketing 145

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 17, 2024

At age 16, Payman Zamani fled Iran and made his way to America as a refugee. At 28, he secured a billion-dollar IPO. Today, he is redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur and business leader. In his new book , Crossing the Desert: The Power Of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys , Zamani tells his harrowing journey and gives readers an intimate look at how the paths we choose, the values we embrace, and the systems we decide to participate in (or not) can make or break us, not only financi

Nonprofit 118

Nonprofit Operations Media Manager 118

Lolly Daskal

JUNE 11, 2024

Retaining top talent is essential for any organization looking to stay ahead in today’s competitive business environment. In my experience as an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed talented individuals losing motivation, a trend that can significantly impact a company’s operational excellence and innovation. Pinpointing the causes behind this slump in enthusiasm is crucial for leaders who aim to foster a productive, engaged, and loyal workforce.

Employee Engagement 139

Employee Engagement Operations Leadership Development Manager 139

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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Alison Green

JUNE 5, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Can we get a definitive ruling on the etiquette when someone accidentally emails an incorrect email list in a large office? Today I went to lunch for 40 minutes and came back to 239 emails — someone emailed the wrong distribution list for a request (there were over 1,000 people on this list).

Manager 119

Manager 119

Leadership Freak

JUNE 6, 2024

Technology is the gift that keeps on taking. Micromanagement is a breeze. Bosses can persecute with texts and emails while wearing their pajama bottoms. The solution is the problem.

Leadership Development 118

Leadership Development 118

Kellogg Insight

JUNE 11, 2024

“Promotional language is important not just for securing funding but for actually conveying the merits of good ideas.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2024

Everyone struggles to manage their emotions at times. It’s normal to have negative feelings and we can’t expect ourselves – or others – to leave those behind just because we’re at work. But those negative emotions can be detrimental to our relationships, performance, focus, and overall well-being. So it’s worthwhile to hone our emotional intelligence skills that help us handle negative feelings.

Manager 145

Manager 145

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.

Benefits