September, 2020

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8 Steps to Active Listening

David Grossman

Leaders inspire their teams by showing they care. One of the most important ways leadercommunicators show they care is to listen—truly listen—to what people have to say. (There’s a reason we have two ears and one mouth.). When managers make an effort to listen to employees , they see the benefits in terms of engagement and positive relationships, which moves an organization toward success.

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How to Overcome the Distraction of Compassion

Leadership Freak

Distracted leaders are octopods spinning like tornados with sucker-filled tentacles clinging to ‘important’ trivialities. You can’t go eight directions at the same time and make meaningful progress.

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Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need

Nir Eyal

The post Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For Sep 18th, 2020

High Scalability

Hey, it's HighScalability time! I can't wait for the duel. Just don't shoot into the air. Do you like this sort of Stuff? Without your support on Patreon this kind of Stuff won't happen. Know someone who could benefit from becoming one with the cloud? Of course you do. I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 just for them. On Amazon it has 167 mostly 5 star reviews.

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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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12 Leadership Games & Activities To Spot Your Future Leaders

Vantage Circle

Proper leadership is imperative for success at all times. It’s the vision and guidance of the leaders that makes them so important for us. Traits like strong dependability, firm integrity, intelligent analytical skills makes these individuals vital for success in the business world today. No matter the heaps of advancement, for these traits alone, the need for leaders shall always be there.

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Keep or Toss? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

A man in his 90’s recently surveyed his garage which was filled with the remnants from an old business, activities and hobbies and memories. LOTS of memories. And at the request of his children, he brought in a dumpster. And after just a few hours of work, it was filled to the brim. This man […]. The post Keep or Toss? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Distraction: Defeating the Beast that Contaminates Leadership and Dilutes Effectiveness

Leadership Freak

The seduction of distraction is it makes you feel important while diluting usefulness at the same time. The habit of hurry drains fulfillment and frustrates engagement.

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Changing Habits: Interview with Dr. Amy Bucher, a Behavior Change Designer

Nir Eyal

The post Changing Habits: Interview with Dr. Amy Bucher, a Behavior Change Designer appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Unlock Psychological Safety At Scale With The Best-Self Kickoff

15Five

Getting to a point of mutual understanding with your employee can take a lot of trial and error. And that delay can have damaging effects on a relationship. The best way to begin building quality connections early on is with 15Five’s Best-Self Kickoff. This strategic onboarding feature helps managers and employees build strong relationships, unlock psychological safety, and create long-term engagement—right from the start.

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4 Methods to Shortlist Candidates for a Perfect Hire

Vantage Circle

One of the most crucial responsibilities of an H.R. is hiring. It makes up for a large part of the job and rightfully so. Hiring the right people is a pre-requisite to a successful business. After all, it is the workforce that does all the work, so you must have the right individuals in your group. It is for these reasons why hiring is a must-have talent for all H.R. managers.

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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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Leadership is a Responsibility

Kevin Eikenberry

Leadership is a lot of things. It is a role. It likely represents career progress. It can be lonely. And last week, I explained why it is an opportunity. It is also hard to escape the fact that leadership is a responsibility too. But far from scolding or reminding you about some grave facts, I […]. The post Leadership is a Responsibility appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Remote Working: How to Best Keep a Pulse on Employee-Wellbeing?

AIHR

The outbreak of Covid-19 has dealt a blow to the global economy, forcing companies to cut costs and lay off people. From the ones still in employment, many experience guilt for surviving the lay-offs , are fo rced to rethink the way they work and fe el stressed, anxious, and helpless. This situation puts HR in a difficult spot: Companies rely on HR to support employees and, at the same time, expect it to cut costs.

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How to Take Your Team to the Next Level in 30 Days

Leadership Freak

Successful teams do the work AND they work on the WAY they do the work. Go further faster by working on the WAY you work.

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Moving HPC to the Cloud: A Guide for 2020

High Scalability

This is a guest post by Limor Maayan-Wainstein , a senior technical writer with 10 years of experience writing about cybersecurity, big data, cloud computing, web development, and more. High performance computing (HPC) enables you to solve complex problems which cannot be solved by regular computing. Traditionally, HPC solutions provided mainly supercomputers.

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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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Podcast Roundup: Strengths-Based Leadership, Empathy, and Positive Culture

15Five

Does everyone have a podcast these days? It feels like Oprah did a live show from Michigan stadium late last year and each guest received their own podcast kit under their seat: You get a podcast, and you get a podcast. Everyone gets a Poooodcaaaaast! So when we were planning the Best-Self Management podcast back in 2018, we were determined to rise above the din and only produce episodes where business leaders could walk away with actionable advice on building highly engaged, high performing tea

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How To Make Remote Team Collaboration More Successful

Vantage Circle

How to be productive when you are working from home ? Or how to collaborate with team members if you are new to this work culture ? These are a few search queries that you might have googled. We all are clueless in this situation. Many have blended with this culture and thriving, and at the same time, some leaders are trying hard to build a collaborative remote workforce.

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How Well Do You Manage Mistakes? | Leadership Espresso Shot 17

Tanveer Nasser

There's no question you'll make mistakes as a leader, no matter how experienced you may be. What really matters is how well you manage mistakes, especially when you're the one responsible for them. In this episode of my leadership podcast, I share 3 questions you should ask yourself to determine how well you manage mistakes. Of course, it's never easy to have discussions around mistakes that were made, regardless of who made them.

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Clearing the Path to Learning Today

Kevin Eikenberry

I know, you are busy. I know, the pandemic has changed the way you work, and possibly where you work. It has also added new worries and concerns to your life. Given all of this, it is possible you don’t feel you have time or even opportunity for learning today. Yet, the situation you find […]. The post Clearing the Path to Learning Today appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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The Real Advantage of Fear and Anxiety in Leadership

Leadership Freak

The good you’d like to do – but don’t do because of fear – exposes you. Fears reveal highest realities. Potential: Fear wipes steam from the glass. The person looking back surprises you.

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agile42 meets Swedbank – in a webinar

Agile42

An overview of the leadership framework, principles, tools and practices that help create an organization that can organically grow and adapt to challenges. Continue reading agile42 meets Swedbank – in a webinar at agile42.

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Help Your Business Survive By Becoming A Resilient Leader

15Five

How do your top performers respond to challenges? Chances are, they meet new demands head-on and tend to bounce back faster than their more reserved counterparts. This isn’t a coincidence. While there are many characteristics that make up an excellent leader, one trait they often share is emotional resilience, or the ability to quickly adapt to stressful situations or crises.

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20 Best Learning Management Systems of 2020

Vantage Circle

An LMS (Learning Management System), is a medium to train or upskill employees by delivering educational courses, training programs , or learning and development programs. It gives the administrator or the manager access to track, monitor, and assign the materials to the team members. The purpose of the LMSs varies depending on the requirements, objectives, and functioning of the different organizations.

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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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Peter Economy | What It Takes For New Managers To Succeed

Tanveer Nasser

In many organizations, it can take up to 10 years before new leaders get leadership development training, leaving most to figure things out on their own. So what should new managers be paying more attention to? And what mistakes are they more likely to make? That's what I'll be discussing with my guest, Inc columnist Peter Economy, in this episode of my leadership podcast, "Leadership Biz Cafe".

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How did they send money in the olden days of telegraphs?

High Scalability

It's not all that different really, especially that part where you can lose all your bitcoin. Here's an excerpt from East of Eden by John Steinbeck: Say, Carlton, how do you go about telegraphing money?” “Well, you bring me a hundred and two dollars and sixty cents and I send a wire telling the Valdosta operator to pay Adam one hundred dollars.

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How the Republican Committee Ticked Me Off – But the Issue wasn’t Them

Leadership Freak

Some conversations invigorate – others exasperate. The difference is aspiration, values, and talent.

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What Makes a High-Performance Leader?

Dan McCarthy

Guest post from Rob Hartnett: “What is a high-performance leader?” a leader asked me in a Facebook Live session. One of the many I have done since Covid-19 as we pivot to new ways of working. A high-performance leader is one who is intentional about their leadership. They are not a leader because their position entitles. Read More. The post What Makes a High-Performance Leader?

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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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Indistractable Schedule Maker Tool

Nir Eyal

The post Indistractable Schedule Maker Tool appeared first on Nir and Far.

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5 Ways To Encourage Virtual Water Cooler Conversation

Vantage Circle

Among the various downsides of a sudden shift to remote working, none is perhaps as hugely disregarded yet essential as the quintessential water cooler conversation. Water cooler conversation has proven to be an office tradition that extends across nations and company cultures. It can be seen as being present in any office culture in any part of the world.

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Want To Become A Better Manager? Create Self-Development Objectives

15Five

At 15Five , we believe that to build a world-class workplace, every employee must be able to bring their best self to work each day. But this doesn’t happen by chance. Most of the responsibility falls on managers to help employees develop and leverage their unique strengths. And just as managers aim to unlock the potential of their people, it’s important to unlock their own potential in order to become an effective coach.

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agile42 and Divimove

Agile42

agile42 + Divimove reference video agile42's CEO and Founder, Andrea Tomasini, talked with Tobias Schiwek, the CEO of Divimove, about how Divimove has grown in. Continue reading agile42 and Divimove at agile42.

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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