Leadership Freak
MARCH 18, 2018
“Serious errors are avoided by the use of Intelligent Disobedience.” Ira Chaleff, author of Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You’re Told to Do Is Wrong.
15Five
MARCH 6, 2018
Employee feedback should be simple. Just speak with your employees, right? Not exactly. Most managers are afraid to communicate with employees and for good reason. Research shows that feedback interventions can often backfire and more than one-third of feedback conversations actually decrease performance. As a manager, giving feedback is something you will probably do as the most frequent part of any continuous performance management process.
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AIHR
MARCH 8, 2018
What’s the difference between people analytics and HR analytics? When we started our Analytics in HR blog, we had to pick a name. Because everybody was talking about HR analytics, Analytics in HR made sense. It was simple, recognizable, worked well for traffic from Google and everybody would understand the website would be about HR analytics. However, we might have picked the wrong name.
BetterUp
MARCH 27, 2018
If you ask most CEOs what the most important element of a company is, they will likely tell you that it’s their people. As a result, companies across the globe have invested a whopping $130 billion dollars on programs to improve employee performance and retention. And yet, the results are disappointing. . We’ve missed the mark on what organizations and front-line managers need for sustainable performance: the tools to power them through a marathon, not a sprint.
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
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 19, 2018
Feedback. When we think about that word, we think about giving it to someone or receiving it from someone. We don’t think about self-feedback – giving feedback to ourselves. Perhaps that will change for you after reading this article. Self-Feedback requires no one but yourself. It is not meant to replace feedback you receive (and […]. The post Self-Feedback: The Art of Giving Feedback to Ourselves appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 5, 2018
Tomorrow, March 6, brings the release of the new definitive book on servant leadership. A curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C.
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15Five
MARCH 13, 2018
Don’t get me wrong– your CFO isn’t the bad person here—most likely, your finance guru wants the same thing you do—an organization that runs at its peak efficiency, with employees who are productive and committed to helping the company succeed. It’s just that you may come at that goal from different directions. You believe that intentionally creating a positive employee experience (EX) is necessary to make the organization competitive—and to do that, you may need to invest in organizational
AIHR
MARCH 29, 2018
HR is not yet using people analytics to improve business outcomes, argues workforce analytics advisor Max Blumberg. How can we address this? With better education. While people analytics use has increased dramatically over the past three years, its focus – for the most part – still lies in tactical operational activities such as employee retention and recruitment.
Tanveer Nasser
MARCH 27, 2018
Let's face it, all of us want to be inspired at work. So why do studies show that over 70% of us feel uninspired about the work we do? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Those questions serve as the focus of this engaging, insightful, and at times humorous conversation with former Proctor&Gamble executive, Scott Mautz. Scott is the CEO of Profound Performance – a keynote, workshop, coaching, and online training company that helps you “Work, Lead, & Live Fulfilled”.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 12, 2018
“Chance favors a prepared mind.” The quote from Louis Pasteur is well known, but it is incomplete. The full thought is Where observation is concerned, chance favors the prepared mind. While the first statement is helpful, the full statement makes the power of observation far clearer. When we use the power of observation intentionally and effectively, […].
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.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 16, 2018
Employee Recognition is the acknowledgement of an individual or team for their hard work, efforts, and accomplishments in the organization. Employee Recognition is paramount in the workplace. It creates a friendly atmosphere and induces a sense of belongingness and closeness. Altogether it nurtures a supportive work environment. How important do you think it is to build a workplace recognition culture?
Leadership Freak
MARCH 19, 2018
Thanks to readers who correct, clarify, and expand on the ideas presented here on Leadership Freak. Several readers expanded the ideas in this morning’s post.
15Five
MARCH 20, 2018
Silicon Valley, saving the world one app at a time. At least that’s the sentiment parodied by the popular HBO show of the same name, with their inspirational posters, “pied piper. HELPING HUMANITY THRIVE”. The “Valley” is far from perfect, and easy to criticize. However, in the spirit of believing in the goodness of humans, I think it’s safe to say that many people working in tech wake up every day driven to make the world a better place.
AIHR
MARCH 6, 2018
There’s a lot of talk about the role of the HR analyst so I thought it would be fun to compare some of the job descriptions out there. I randomly selected 5 HR analyst job openings on LinkedIn and, after removing the company-specific information, posted them below. Do you see any trends? My hypothesis was that job descriptions with similar names would mention similar requirements.
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.
Mind Tools Problem Solving
MARCH 1, 2018
Best practices. Those two words carry a lot of weight. These are the activities that can help you and your company to raise your game, right? They can get you up onto a level with your leading competitor. They can even help you overtake that competitor, if they can be spread effectively throughout your organization. But, what if you asked yourself, “Are these really the best practices for my company – or does someone just say they are?
LSA Global
MARCH 9, 2018
The Pressure to Succeed. Wouldn’t it be nice to know the traits of successful sales managers? Sales managers have an awesome responsibility. They must motivate their team to achieve very concrete sales targets and do so under the constant pressure of executives who are impatient with excuses and for whom failure is no option. The Job of a Sales Manager.
BetterUp
MARCH 14, 2018
Becoming a parent signifies the end of many things: an uninterrupted night’s sleep, the ability to to take a night off at a moment’s notice, and perhaps, your fancy glass coffee table with the dangerously sharp ends. But, according to our researchers’ latest findings*, it’s also the beginning of a newfound appreciation of work (and life) that you may not have had before you became a parent.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 22, 2018
“The point is this: difficult conversations are almost never about getting the facts right. They are about conflicting perceptions, interpretations, and values.” Douglas Stone, Difficult Conversations.
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
15Five
MARCH 28, 2018
When you think of workplace culture , what comes to mind? You may think of how your team interacts in a meeting, if employees hang out with one another after hours, or if there’s a table tennis tournament lighting up your office. But culture goes beyond that , and is created by the sum of your—and everyone else’s—behaviors and actions. One important element that defines and reinforces work culture is employee promotions.
AIHR
MARCH 26, 2018
Alec Levenson is a senior research scientist at the Center of Effective Organizations and a highly regarded academic thinker in the field of people analytics and writer of multiple books in the people analytics field. His action research and consulting work with companies optimize job and organization performance and HR systems through the application of organization design, job design, human capital analytics and strategic talent management.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 20, 2018
If you have kids or if you were ever a kid (and I’m guessing you can answer at least one of these affirmatively??), you have asked or been asked this question before: What did you learn today? And while this is a very valid question, as you’ll notice in the title of this blog post, […]. The post What Will You Learn Today? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 18, 2018
The Cycle of Winning has five parts: Decide, Overdo, Adjust, Finish, Keep Improving. These are the five actions that winners take to get on track and to help stay on tract. Theses actions create Serial Winners, explains Larry Weidel in his book, Serial Winner. "Serial Winners leverage a cycle of winning action to make progress," says Weidel. "They do something every day that puts them on a course for the things they want in life.
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.
LSA Global
MARCH 8, 2018
Building Better Habits is Not Easy. The process of building new habits and developing top talent is fraught with challenges. It is not easy to break out of the old pattern and consistently practice the new. It takes discipline, focus, monitoring and commitment. Whether you’ve decided to develop healthier eating habits in your personal life or you need to change the habits of your employees to more clearly align with where the company is going, you need a plan and some inspiration.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 16, 2018
Someone or something is controlling your attention. Often it’s not you. Maybe it’s an email alert or a buzzing cell phone. Distracted leaders live inconsequential lives.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 16, 2018
Employee Recognition is the acknowledgement of an individual or team for their hard work, efforts, and accomplishments in the organization. Employee Recognition is paramount in the workplace. It creates a friendly atmosphere and induces a sense of belongingness and closeness. Altogether it nurtures a supportive work environment. How important do you think it is to build a workplace recognition culture?
AIHR
MARCH 12, 2018
We all want to make good decisions – however, doing so is often a challenge. The question in people analytics is how we can make decisions that are objectively good. According to economic theory, the most efficient way of making decisions under uncertainty is to take a rational approach. With this approach you look at the probability of an event occurring, and the cost / value that you’ll realize if the event does occur.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 26, 2018
What does it mean to have emotional intelligence? No one ever asked that question until 1995 when psychologist, Daniel Goleman, wrote his landmark book, Emotional Intelligence. Since then, much has been written and discussed about this idea. In this article, I won’t try to summarize or overly simplify the ideas. Rather, I will share five […]. The post Five Keys to Increasing Emotional Intelligence appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 16, 2018
From John Blakey 's book, The Trusted Executive , here are these four tips from Jim Collins for how to be a humble leader : Demonstrate a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation and never be boastful. Act with quiet, calm determination and motivate others through inspired standards, not inspiring charisma. Channel ambition into the company, not the self, and set up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.
LSA Global
MARCH 5, 2018
Simple, Clear Strategies Work Best. Complex businesses like the one diagrammed on the board above require complex strategies, right? Wrong. To effectively cascade corporate strategies throughout an organization, they must be easily understood, clearly stated, and embraced by all employees. The Key for Leaders to Cascade Corporate Strategies. Our organizational alignment research found strategic clarity accounts for up to 31% of the difference between high and low performing organizations.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 13, 2018
The most neglected work of leadership is listening. The reason? It’s hard work. If leadership is about others, listening is about leadership. 4 reasons you hate to listen: A squirrel’s attention span.
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
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