Leadership Freak

AUGUST 28, 2017

Some leaders think they’re good leaders when they’re stuck at averaged. We don’t automatically improve as time passes.

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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 9, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is written and illustrated by Lakshmi Mani, a product designer working in San Francisco. Have you ever had a mounting pile of work you know you need to do but for some reason didn’t? There’s an important deadline looming, your boss is breathing down your neck, the pressure is on — […]. The post Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

AUGUST 9, 2017

We’ve all heard the old adage, People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. Since we all have a ‘bad boss’ horror story, few will argue with that logic. But now there’s finally some data to back up the anecdote. A recent employee survey by BambooHR has revealed that 44% of employees said that a boss had been the primary reason they left a previous job.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 7, 2017

There are many characteristics associated with effective leaders; you can find those lists easily, or you can just make a list yourself. If you have read my writing much, you know that I believe that remarkable leaders are learners – that they must be learning to be successful in nearly every part of their role. […]. The post The Self-Aware Leader appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

Vantage Circle

AUGUST 17, 2017

What comes to your mind when you think of the term Employee Engagement? Keeping employees busy in their jobs. Getting only the high performing candidates onboard. Or providing a handsome paycheck to boost your employees' commitment. Well, if these are some of the things that you imagine it to be, then it's about time we change your perception by helping you learn everything about employee engagement in detail.

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Torben Rick Change Management

AUGUST 8, 2017

Emotions are hugely powerful. But many managers barely tap into that power when driving organizational change. Employees’ emotions are where the momentum for real transformation lies. The post Emotional and rational case for organizational change appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 9, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is written and illustrated by Lakshmi Mani, a product designer working in San Francisco. Have you ever had a mounting pile of work you know you need to do but for some reason didn’t? There’s an important deadline looming, your boss is breathing down your neck, the pressure is on — […] The post Hyperbolic Discounting: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

AUGUST 30, 2017

By now, you have probably heard of the OKR methodology, or perhaps you already use it to keep people focused and successful at your company. Objectives and Key Results are used by businesses as large as Google , or as small as five person startup teams. These businesses meet periodically (usually quarterly) to set a handful of company-wide objectives.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 21, 2017

Coaching is an important part of our role as a leader, and to do it well requires that we engage the person we are coaching in the conversation. After all, it is their behavior and outcomes we are talking about. One of the best things we can do as a coach then, is ask more […]. The post Ten Great Coaching Questions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." - Phyllis Diller.

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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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Torben Rick Change Management

AUGUST 2, 2017

Too many change programs don't fully deliver due to lack of foundations. Start the change management process with a clear and compelling reason for the change. The post Change management require a compelling story appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 22, 2017

The secret to reaching the next level is discomfort. Discomfort is where improvement begins. You must allow others to work through discomfort if you expect them to reach the next level.

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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 15, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Max Ogles, who writes at MaxOgles.com. On March 27, 1964, Kitty Genovese was brutally attacked and killed in the open streets of New York City. What makes Genovese’s story so tragic is that police later discovered numerous people were aware of Genovese’s distress but never came to her […]. The post How to Get People to Help Each Other, Online and Off appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

AUGUST 9, 2017

Earlier this year, I started reading a book called Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies by neuroscientist Paul Zak. The book is full of fascinating insights and statistics about how to build trust in the workplace and how we as humans view and perform work. It occurred to my team and me: If trust is a crucial component of a high functioning workplace, what relationship does it share with employee engagement?

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 27, 2017

We are now 63 episodes into The Remarkable Leadership Podcast, and while we have posted a “leaderboard” internally to our team, I thought it might make sense to share it publicly as well. There are at least two good reasons why: We want to recognize (and thank again) these guests. We want to encourage more […]. The post The Most Listened to Episodes of The Remarkable Leadership Podcast appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 3, 2017

In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes. Here are some of my favorites: Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are - Kurt Cobain The respect you show to others (or lack thereof) is an immediate reflection on your self respect - Alex Elle You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - Harper Lee People only see what they are prepared to see

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 17, 2017

What comes to your mind when you think of the term Employee Engagement? Keeping employees busy in their jobs. Getting only the high performing candidates onboard. Or providing a handsome paycheck to boost your employees' commitment. Well, if these are some of the things that you imagine it to be, then it's about time we change your perception by helping you learn everything about employee engagement in detail.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 20, 2017

Paychecks buy compliance, but no one is energized by negative leadership. Uncertainty and insecurity give birth to some of the most negative aspects of leadership.

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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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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 15, 2017

Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Max Ogles, who writes at MaxOgles.com. On March 27, 1964, Kitty Genovese was brutally attacked and killed in the open streets of New York City. What makes Genovese’s story so tragic is that police later discovered numerous people were aware of Genovese’s distress but never came to her […] The post How to Get People to Help Each Other, Online and Off appeared first on Nir and Far.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 31, 2017

The best sales questions predictably lead to better customer relationships, higher win rates and more successful sales forces. Being able to ask good sales questions is an art. Asking effective questions is a necessary skill for journalists, a developmental skill for salespeople who sell solutions and a desirable skill for conversationalists. As far as sales is concerned, good sales questioning skills are essential, value selling training experts say, for success.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 17, 2017

Author of Influenced Redefined and Yes You Can! Everything You Need from A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action, Stacey Hanke joins Kevin to discuss the importance of consistency Monday to Monday®. Influence is a choice we make and you need to reflect on your daily actions and communication. In this episode, Stacey: […]. The post Influence Redefined with Stacey Hanke appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2017

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in a world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it." -- David Beckahm.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2017

Job hopping is a trend seen among employees' changing workplaces. Job hopping is spending less than two years in a position. According to a Gallup survey, half of U.S. workers follow the work market or actively search for a job. Six in ten millennials are open to fresh work opportunities. There has always been a negative stigma attached to the term 'Job Hopping.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 15, 2017

People justify their judgement once they tag you with a reputation. Character is more important than reputation. But leaders ignore the latter to their peril.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 24, 2017

Steven Moore for HBR. Google has opened its trove of management processes to one and all, for free. It might not feel that surprising — after all, Google has created plenty of free tools for the world to use, from internet search to email. Management tools may not seem that different. And it also follows Google’s many years of work in people analytics.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 30, 2017

High potential employee strategies (also known as HIPO Strategies) should be an integral part of your overall talent management strategy to attract, develop, engage and retain top talent. New High Potential Employee Strategies. One of our favorite high potential employee strategies is to find a mission-critical initiative and put HIPO’s on the team together.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 29, 2017

I was recently asked, How do you handle team-building when you have a remote team? And the truth is we are getting asked this question more and more because leading remote employees is now a fact of life. Whether you lead one employee who works remotely or from home once a week or you lead […]. The post Team Building at a Distance appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2017

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He's the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. cities, that there are six things these effective leaders do that don't cost money.

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15Five

AUGUST 16, 2017

If there’s one thing that’s certain in the world of Human Resources, it’s that employee engagement matters. If there’s a second thing that’s certain, it’s that HR knowing this has done almost nothing to improve employee engagement. If you’re anything like me, these revelations are enough to leave you baffled and a bit lost – and you would be in good company!

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 7, 2017

Any bully can kick someone in the pants. It takes real leadership to inspire. If you encouraged a team member once a week, you’d do it about 50 times a year.

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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