Leadership Freak

JULY 29, 2019

You’re less likely to say something stupid if you listen more and speak less. Leaders need big ears and small mouths.

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Nir Eyal

JULY 1, 2019

The post Stop Confusing Habits for Routines: What You Need To Know appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 31, 2019

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams. Over the decades, many companies could not compete with global competition. Among the ones that did succeed, most could not sustain their position in the market. Leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet, with their vision, unshakable determination, and persistent hard work, led their respective companies to great heights.

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15Five

JULY 8, 2019

Despite what we have been told, human beings are not fixed. Every person possesses the ability to learn, grow, and transform into better versions of themselves. No one has to stay mired inside limiting beliefs or circumstances, and we as business leaders have the responsibility to guide our people towards greatness. This profound realization is what led to the creation of 15Five.

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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

AIHR

JULY 22, 2019

A Human Resources Information System, or HRIS, is the most used software in HR. In this article, we will give an overview of what an HRIS is, its main functionalities, and everything more you need to know to have a basic understanding of the HRIS. What is an HRIS. HRIS functionalities. Different kinds of HRIS systems & software. Reporting and Analytics in an HRIS.

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Tanveer Nasser

JULY 30, 2019

Earlier this month, my second daughter turned 18 years old. I'll admit it's crazy at times to think the little girl who's artwork used to adorn a previous version of this site is now old enough to vote in Canada's upcoming federal election. But while there are times I miss holding the hand of that little girl who walked alongside me, I must admit I enjoy the conversations I have with her and my other adult daughter about their dreams and aspirations of what type of work they'd like to direct the

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Nir Eyal

JULY 8, 2019

The post Using Slack: How To Be Distraction Free Like It’s Builders appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 5, 2019

A penny saved is a penny earned. – Benjamin Franklin. The idea of providing financial wellness benefits has always been a prime matter of concern for employers. Employees are worried about their money and roughly half are stressed about their finances and have said that their retirement plans will not be enough to support them after retirement. Consider the 401K plan, which is also a financial benefit existing way before than other benefits that organizations opt for.

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15Five

JULY 11, 2019

Working remotely has previously been an exception few companies were willing to make for their people. In fact, up until the early 70’s, telecommuting was unheard of. Office optics determined how you were perceived by your manager and co-workers, and being “absent” meant you were not contributing. But new companies are now rethinking their remote workforce policies along with other cultural and performance strategies.

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AIHR

JULY 8, 2019

In our people analytics community, we’ve had a few discussions about how to calculate employee turnover and retention. In analytics, employee turnover is arguably the most-discussed metric. However, calculating turnover is much trickier than it seems. In this article, we will propose a best practice to measuring employee turnover. Calculating employee turnover: The problem.

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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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Tanveer Nasser

JULY 9, 2019

There's no question that leadership is hard work and requires a diverse tool kit of skills and abilities to do the job well. But are there actions and behaviours leaders are employing that are actually impeding their ability to succeed in their role? That's the focus of my conversation with this episode's guest, Scott Miller. Scott is the Executive Vice President of Business Development and Chief Marketing Officer for FranklinCovey, a global consulting and training leader in the areas of strateg

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Leadership Freak

JULY 10, 2019

The courage of leadership is seldom seen and never understood by those who choose safety over adventure. Real courage is a decision made without fanfare. Courageous leadership is the power to: #1.

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Andrew Chen

JULY 25, 2019

Dear readers, The Serial Entrepreneur — investors want to back them, newbies want to learn from them, and people want to work on their teams. It turns out that, yes, being a repeat entrepreneur comes with big advantages, but there are difficulties too! And when you go through a tough experience like launching a new product, it’s often the case that you want a “do over” on many aspects.

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Nir Eyal

JULY 17, 2019

The post 1 Thing You Need To Know To Save You From Your Email Inbox appeared first on Nir and Far.

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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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15Five

JULY 30, 2019

Through the power of our performance management solution and Best-Self methodology , 15Five has officially secured a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2019 Best Workplaces list. (Ok, that’s old news given this was announced in May, but we wanted to wait to share with each of you until we actually had a feature in Inc. to share.) The below is exactly that, and can be found on page 59 of the July issue.

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AIHR

JULY 15, 2019

In a previous article, I have explained and advocated the use utility analysis for estimating the financial return of learning interventions. As highlighted in this previous article, utility analysis refers to a specific tool designed to estimate the institutional gain or loss anticipated to a company from various HR interventions designed to enhance the value of the workforce (Sturman, 2003).

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Vantage Circle

JULY 30, 2019

Compressed work weeks. Working from home. Work remotely. Flexible working hours. These might seem like a current fad to you, but the numbers speak a different truth. An astounding 70% of workers strongly believe that flexible working would make a job more attractive to them. Currently, work-life balance is one of the key benefits today’s employees seek from their organizations.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 2, 2019

Teams, like individuals, can be stupid or smart. Stupid teams consists of smart people who engage in stupid behaviors. The 5 practices of smart teams: #1. Team members disagree with the team leader.

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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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High Scalability

JULY 19, 2019

Wake up! It's HighScalability time—once again: XKCD. Do you like this sort of Stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your support on Patreon. I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 for people who need to understand the cloud. And who doesn't these days? On Amazon it has 52 mostly 5 star reviews (118 on Goodreads). They'll learn a lot and hold you in even greater awe.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 28, 2019

Motivation is a critical subject for leaders. I know this because every leader I talk to wants to better understand how to motivate their teams. If I could point you to a short book that would give you real research and real-life examples of how to do that, would you be interested? If you are, […]. The post Master Your Motivation appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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15Five

JULY 18, 2019

When a company and its leaders aspire towards a common goal, success isn’t merely achievable, it’s the natural result. Connecting ambition to purpose is how the impossible becomes attainable, especially in the workplace. Through the use of company Objectives and Key Results ( OKRs ), many leaders have successfully created high-performing teams who feel engaged and fulfilled at work.

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AIHR

JULY 1, 2019

If only we could know things in advance, especially those things that bother us the most today. Machine learning and predictive analytics are often touted as the ultimate solution – and they can be. However, certain misconceptions limit effectiveness of predictive models or even hinder their development to begin with. In this article, I will address these misconceptions by offering three guidelines for predictive analytics.

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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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Vantage Circle

JULY 22, 2019

Steve Jobs had always been seen to wear a black turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. Barack Obama on most days wears dark formal wear. Director Christopher Nolan favours a blue shirt and blazer. The reason? To prevent decision fatigue. “ You’ll see I only wear grey or blue suits. I’m trying to pare down decisions. I don’t want to make decisions about what I’m eating or wearing.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 19, 2019

10 ways to spot toxic employees: Team members are afraid of toxic employees. Ask a toxic person what they’re getting done and they’ll tell you what they plan to get done.

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High Scalability

JULY 26, 2019

Wake up! It's HighScalability time—once again: The Apollo 11 guidance computer repeatedly crashed on descent. On earth computer scientists had just 13 hours to debug the problem. They did. It was CPU overload because of a wrong setting. Some things never change! Do you like this sort of Stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your support on Patreon. I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 for people who need to understand the cloud.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JULY 15, 2019

Music can make you cry, laugh, and dance. The right song can transport you to another place and time instantly. Songs can also inspire and inform us when we take the time to listen to the lyrics. That is my goal today – I’m taking five songs from my personal playlists that have leadership lessons […]. The post Five Songs with Leadership Lessons appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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15Five

JULY 23, 2019

“What?!”. We couldn’t believe what we were hearing. This officer wanted our team of mentor-Marines to patrol the route that held the record for greatest number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) ever found in our area of operations. On foot. At night. With Afghan military partners we had just met, and who we didn’t fully trust yet. Our previous set of partners had attacked us, their own mentor team, inflicting 25 percent casualties.

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AIHR

JULY 16, 2019

”It’s not about what you’ve done. It’s about who you are.”. We all love predicting. We want to predict tomorrow’s weather, next month’s revenue and yes, of course we want to predict next year’s hiring success. After all, a bad hire is one of the most expensive mistakes your company can make. So predictive hiring is on its way to become the new standard.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 8, 2019

There is a lot of evidence that empowering employees is directly linked with increased productivity. Not only that job satisfaction and loyalty to the company are also improved. One thing is for sure, the success of your company is directly linked with the success of your employees. When your employees are successful, so is your company. So, let’s get down to basics, shall we?

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Leadership Freak

JULY 25, 2019

Miserable leaders spread misery everywhere they go. Enjoy leading or get out of leadership. Stop spreading misery. Decide to enjoy leadership.

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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