Three Questions that Invent the Future and Defeat Stagnation
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 27, 2019
The future is invented by what you do today, not by what you plan to do tomorrow. Three questions that invent the future: #1. What do you need to stop?
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5 Ways to Distraction-Proof Your Mind
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 23, 2019
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Never Say These Four Words To A Customer
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice years ago in a column in the Kansas City Business Journal. He wisely points out that all employees at every level should never use these four words in front of a client/customer for both obvious and perhaps not so obvious reasons: Can't -- As in, "We can't do that." "We can't meet that deadline.
Questions a Good Listener Asks
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 23, 2019
One of the ways we can tell someone is listening to us is that they are asking questions along the way. The right questions are more than a clue to the speaker, they help the listener ensure they are receiving and understand the intended message. I call these listening questions, and here is a starter […]. The post Questions a Good Listener Asks appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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
How to Deal with Details for Leaders Who Hate Details
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Wrapping gifts sucks the life out of me. Before I wrap, I dread it. While I wrap, I hate it. All I think about is being done with it. The details drain me.
5 Ways to Distraction-Train Your Mind
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 23, 2019
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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders For 2020
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2019
With about one week before 2012020, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2020. Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses
The Power of Adapting
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 25, 2019
You might like to think that humankind should adapt to God, but Christmas is God adapting to humankind. Adapting overcomes distance and allows connection. Mutual adapting: Relationship requires mutual adapting.
The Comparison Trap – Remarkable TV
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Today I’m sharing a lesson about the dangers of comparisons. And to do that, I’m talking about my Dad’s mechanical aptitude and my “lack thereof”… There are many dangers when we find ourselves in the comparison trap, and in the video below, I’m sharing these dangers as well as what we need to be doing […].
The Promise in Everyday Chaos: Our Expert Interview With David Weinberger
Mind Tools Strategy
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Chaos is not usually a positive state to be in. But, for author and technology guru David Weinberger, today’s unpredictable world provides new and exciting opportunities. His new book, “Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity, and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility,” aims to dispel our fears about the future in the Internet Age, and offers some practical advice on how to thrive, too.
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.
Encourage Your Employees To Volunteer
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2019
As a leader, if you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before next week starts! And, if you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to your community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program.
How to Honor Strength and Celebrate Progress
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Celebration establishes, builds, and reinforces positive culture. A clap does more good than a slap. If you don’t like what you see, start celebrating the things you want to see.
7 HR Practices Your Business Needs To Put In Place
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The human resources area is extremely strategic for companies of all sizes and segments. If it is not possible for small organizations to implement this sector, it is important that the company has at least one professional responsible for HR practices (even if the entrepreneur himself) or has the support of a specialized consultancy. For the industry to be efficient, some HR practices need to be constantly reviewed and adapted.
How Leaders Can Remove Barriers to Organizational Change
LSA Global
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The Challenge of Organizational Change. Change management consultants have long sought to remove barriers to organizational change. With change a constant for most companies, flexible and agile organizations that can adapt to new challenges and new constraints will succeed in the long term. Until the most common roadblocks to change are fully understood, change will continue to be a struggle for most organizations.
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.
How To Have A Get-To-Know-You Conversation With Your Employee
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2019
To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.
Christmas, Deadlines, and Procrastination
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Christmas is a deadline that can’t be postponed. 4 benefits of deadlines: Focus. Urgency. Decisiveness. Action. Deadlines don’t work when goals don’t capture hearts and minds.
7 HR Practices Your Business Needs To Put In Place
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 24, 2019
The human resources area is extremely strategic for companies of all sizes and segments. If it is not possible for small organizations to implement this sector, it is important that the company has at least one professional responsible for HR practices (even if the entrepreneur himself) or has the support of a specialized consultancy. For the industry to be efficient, some HR practices need to be constantly reviewed and adapted.
How One Person Can Change the Conscience of an Organization
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 27, 2019
These four mindsets can help you transform the culture.
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
23 Best Secret Santa Gift Ideas For Coworkers in 2019
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Ho, ho ho! Here we are, with Christmas near , with you probably looking for the best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers. The secret behind nailing the Secret Santa is quite simple. The perfect gift is the one that blends equal parts thoughtfulness and. Please do yourself a favor and bookmark this article so that you can help hapless gift seekers like you.
What Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Don’t let the weight of your job squash your sense of self.
How to Ensure Your Health Care Innovation Doesn’t Flop
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Aim for incremental improvements over breakthrough inventions.
Why It’s So Hard to Change People’s Commuting Behavior
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 24, 2019
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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.
Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 24, 2019
A study of 3,500 posts offers insights for digital marketers.
Let Your Team Have That Heated Conversation
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Airing it out is better than bottling it up.
How One CEO Successfully Led a Digital Transformation
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 24, 2019
Nancy McKinstry, CEO of Wolters Kluwer, has successfully shifted her company’s business to digital products over 15 years. The Dutch multinational started in the 1830s as a publishing house and now earns more than 90% of its revenue from digital. McKinstry explains how her firm kept investing in product innovation – and how she learned to be patient as consumers slowly adopted new products and services.
How to Ask for an Email Introduction
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Include a forwardable email with key details.
Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It
Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo
From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.
How Kaiser Permanente Prepares for Disasters
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Lessons from two devastating California wildfires.
Designing the Mentally Healthy Workplace
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2019
In earlier episodes of this show, we’ve talked about how to open a dialogue about mental health and work, and how both employees and leaders can navigate a mental health issue at work. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Kelly Greenwood, founder and CEO of Mind Share Partners, and Alison Nasisi, former director of compensation, benefits and work life at The Broad Institute, about what companies can do to truly create mentally healthy workplaces.
Gender Equality Issues
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Are you being treated unfairly at work because of your gender? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Michelle King, the director of inclusion at Netflix. They talk through what to do when you and other women on your team are being marginalized, you’re a man experiencing reverse discrimination, or gender bias is blocking your advancement.
50 Best Team Motivational Quotes
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Let’s face it. All of us have been part of the team where you work your ass off and all the others do is show up on the presentation. Experiences like these scare the s**t out of people when they hear the word “team project”. That’s why we are so excited about these team motivational quotes! Your ability to work efficiently increases manifold if your teammates are motivated both for themselves and the team.
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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