Suzi McAlpine
APRIL 18, 2023
You’re a CEO who needs to get a significant project signed off from the Board. You’re a mid-level manager keen to let the exec team know they’re piling on too many conflicting priorities. You’re a front-line leader who wants your direct manager to adopt your idea. What do these three situations and leaders have in… The post 5 ways to influence up as a leader. first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 5, 2023
Publicizing the credibility gap between men and women and making the general public outside of legal circles and law schools aware of it is necessary to help force a confrontation of these biases in the courtroom and without.
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Lolly Daskal
APRIL 12, 2023
As a leader, gaining the respect of your employees is essential for building a positive and productive work environment. By spelling out the word respect, we can use this framework to guide our actions and behaviors as we work to earn the respect of our team. Here are seven authentic ways to earn the respect of your employees: R emember basic kindness : Small acts of kindness can go a long way in building trust and respect among your employees.
Get Lighthouse
APRIL 1, 2023
Are your employees happy? Do you feel like they're performing at a level equal to their skills and potential? Or do you find getting good work from them is like pulling teeth? Do some of them have one foot out the door (or, maybe, already left)? We're all responsible for our own thoughts and attitudes, and the same goes for your employees. Yet, too often in the workplace, the conditions we create as managers make our employees unhappy, unmotivated, and ultimately crush morale. 5 Ways You're Cont
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
BetterUp
APRIL 27, 2023
Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remot and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between connected, agile teams, and teams who fail to collaborate, stay aligned, and achieve common goals.
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 3, 2023
Management is a practice, not a profession or a science. To appreciate the true complexities of managing, we have to understand its intrinsic conundrums. Today’s guest post is by Henry Mintzberg, author of Understanding Organizations…Finally! – Structuring in Sevens (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Management is a practice, not a profession or a science.
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Forbes Leadership
APRIL 26, 2023
State policies focused on improving phonics instruction can boost reading scores, but their effects fade by middle school, according to a recent study. To ensure students become truly literate, states also need to adopt policies aimed at building children’s knowledge beginning in the early grades.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 14, 2023
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that some leaders struggle to connect with their employees and seem out of touch with their needs and concerns. This can lead to low morale, poor communication, and ultimately, a negative impact on the organization’s success. Here are six ways that some leaders are out of touch with their employees: Lack of presence: Leaders are out of touch with their employees because they are not accessible or available.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 17, 2023
As tensions mount between China and the U.S., India’s role in global innovation — and who it partners with — becomes increasingly important.
BetterUp
APRIL 18, 2023
Think about the last time you procrastinated. Think about the last time you failed to accomplish a task or goal. It could be something like preparing your tax returns or starting to practice meditation. Would you say you didn’t do it because you decided it was not important anymore? Probably not. Most people would recognize that they failed to start or complete the task because they didn’t feel motivated at the time.
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.
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 10, 2023
Learn ten best practices for creating a strategic growth plan for your organization. Today’s guest post is by Mike Fata, author of Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur (CLICK HERE to get your copy). A strategic growth plan is a crucial component of a company’s long-term success. It serves as a roadmap, guiding a business towards its goals by outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics.
AIHR
APRIL 4, 2023
Whether you are considering talent acquisition vs. recruitment, both are critical to the organization’s success. Employees are the real assets of any organization. And employing the right people contributes immensely to achieving productivity targets, making appropriate business decisions, and keeping employees motivated and engaged. Contents Talent acquisition vs. recruitment: What HR should know What is talent acquisition?
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 18, 2023
2023 and 2024 will not be disastrous for housing in the United States, but prices will likely edge down with lackluster volume of transactions and new construction.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 17, 2023
One-on-one meetings are a crucial tool for leaders to connect with their employees and provide support, guidance, and feedback. If done effectively, these meetings can lead to increased productivity, engagement, and retention. Here are seven keys to unlocking the secrets of effective one-on-one meetings: Prepare before the meeting: Before any meeting, take some time to review the employee’s work and performance.
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.
Ed Batista
APRIL 25, 2023
Coaching is a way of being with others that's accessible to everyone and is by no means the exclusive purview of professional coaches. And while there are limits on the extent to which you as a leader can coach an employee [1], coaching is an approach that lends itself well to many managerial relationships, particularly between senior executives. [2] I've written before about coaching as part of your leadership toolkit, most notably in "How Great Coaches Ask, Listen and Empathize," first publish
Refresh
APRIL 17, 2023
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each leader’s skillset can make the difference between a high performing, motivated team to a disgruntled, actively disengaged group of emp
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 5, 2023
Regular measurement of goal achievement helps you make adjustments to your plans. Regular measurement of goal achievement helps you make adjustments to your plans. Clearly define the metrics you’ll measure, the data sources you’ll use, the measurement methods, and measurement frequency. One retailer I worked with had an online, a store, and a catalog channel.
Kellogg Insight
APRIL 4, 2023
Engaging consumers in their natural habitat helps you glean insights that would never be visible in a spreadsheet.
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.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
Here is what leaders need to know about Alex Saab, a Latin American business leader at the center of an international controversy
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 4, 2023
Indecision is a deadly trait for leaders because it can hinder their ability to make effective decisions and to lead their teams effectively. There are several strategies that leaders can use to overcome indecision and make more effective decisions. These strategies include: Identifying the root cause of indecision: Indecision often stems from factors such as fear of failure, lack of information, or conflicting priorities.
AIHR
APRIL 23, 2023
We’re living in a unique, unpredictable labor market. In October alone, 4 million Americans quit their jobs, contributing to over 10 million open jobs, with just 6 million people looking for work. Now, more than ever, organizations must do everything in their power to protect their most valuable asset – their employees. Investing finite resources into effective employee retention strategies will play a pivotal role in the success of your organization.
Chief Outsiders
APRIL 6, 2023
The past three years have been heady times indeed for sellers. From a global pandemic to a robust rebound, and a return to spending skittishness, it’s been difficult to pinpoint exactly how the market is going to react to the transaction of commerce. CEOs need a safe harbor because the marketplace represents a rolling sea of choppy tides. From my earliest days of selling, I’ve found calmer waters by sticking to the basics – a technique known as the four “Rs.
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
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 12, 2023
When your goals become irrelevant, it’s important to revise them and change your priorities accordingly. Markets can change quickly. Those changes can alter priorities. They can render some of your goals irrelevant. When that happens, change the goal. Do so quickly so the team can change its focus to higher priority objectives. It’s foolish to continue pursuing an irrelevant goal.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 7, 2023
Strategies to help companies mitigate the legal risk and ensure they’re in compliance with the law.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 28, 2023
Power dynamics are pivoting from the employee to the employer, and it is going to be a tectonic reset for many employees who only know the employee-power version of the world.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 3, 2023
As a leader, there’s nothing worse than hiring a new employee who seems like the perfect fit, only to realize that they’re not living up to expectations. According to a frequently cited study, only 19% of new hires are considered fully successful. By the 18-month point, 46% are deemed failures. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you know the dilemma of whether it’s worse to be stuck with an employee who can’t handle the work and is damaging to the team, or
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.
Mark Sandborn
APRIL 16, 2023
1. They are clear and concise in their message, ensuring that their audience understands their points. 2. They use active listening skills to understand the perspectives of others. 3. They use empathy to connect with their audience and build trust. 4. They use storytelling to engage their audience and make their message memorable. 5. They adapt their communication style to suit different audiences and situations. 6.
David Grossman
APRIL 10, 2023
If you spend any time with managers these days, you’ll notice one theme quite quickly: the post-pandemic work world has them feeling overwhelmed. Many managers are unprepared to communicate about complex and sensitive topics, such as business uncertainty and changing customer needs, remote vs. in-office decisions, changes in strategy, restructures and layoffs, people and workplace culture issues, growing demands to do more with less, the need for greater speed and agility, and leading through ch
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 27, 2023
Our reader poll today asks: Which of these approaches best describes how you develop your people? I’m a coach: I guide them to coming up with their own answers 37.44% I’m a mentor: I share my experiences so they can learn from them 37.44% I’m a trainer: I walk them through skills step by step to help them grow 14.78% I’m a manager: I tell them the task and standards and correct as needed 7.39% I don’t use any of these approaches 2.95% Coaches and Mentors First.
Association Now Leadership
APRIL 2, 2023
Associations face an increasingly competitive market for members, attendees, and education. Experts recommend finding a “superpower”—and building a culture that supports it. Time was, the association value proposition was pretty simple: “We’re the only ones who care about you.” If you were a member of a profession, the association serving it was often the sole option when it came to training you, credentialing you, connecting you with your peers, and advocating on your behalf when le
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.
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