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A Way of Seeing that Expands Leadership

Leadership Freak

Gratitude is a way of seeing, even when life isn’t perfect. The opposite of gratitude: Envy. You can’t enjoy what you have because others have more. Blindness. You close your eyes to goodness.

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How We Can Help as Remote Work Continues

Kevin Eikenberry

Long before we could spell COVID-19, or knew a pandemic would ever affect us, we were helping remote leaders and remote teams succeed through the work of the Remote Leadership Institute. With the upcoming release of our newest book, The Long-Distance Teammate, we have created two new free webinars to share ideas and strategies to help […]. The post How We Can Help as Remote Work Continues appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How To Know If You Are A Trustworthy Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You are a trustworthy leader if you answer “yes” to the following five questions, explains Bob Rosen , author of the book, Grounded: How leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World : Do you keep your promises , even the small ones (instead of letting some commitments slide)? Do you guard against the “Big Boss Disease ;” that tendency to isolate yourself and cut off criticism (and do you not shoot the messenger when you get bad news?).

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How Tameer Inc. Empowered Its Employees by Creating an Accessible Knowledgebase with SweetProcess

Sweet Process

Introduction As president and chief executive officer at Tameer Inc., Bilal Farooq was the go-to person for all work-related questions. It did not seem like a problem initially until the questions became unending. Employees would call to inquire about the minutest detail. Keen to put an end to that cycle, he sought a system where […]. The post How Tameer Inc.

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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

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How to Respond to Unfair Critics without Bloodshed

Leadership Freak

Leadership includes the authority to act without asking permission. The downside of authority is unfair criticism. Action invites criticism.

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What Are You Spreading? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

I grew up on a farm, so we spread a lot of things. But today we are talking about what we are spreading as leaders. Because our words, our attitudes and our energy are all contagious. And it’s important that we’re spreading the right thing. Tweet it out: Your words, attitude and energy are contagious. […]. The post What Are You Spreading?

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Leadership SMART Goals- Tips and Examples

Vantage Circle

Goal setting is at the center of a team's leadership, and it's also the way leaders provide their team with challenges, attention, and encouragement. That is, as a leader, you are responsible for inspiring your staff and enhancing your team's performance. You would also need to develop your own managerial and leadership skills , which would be the SMART goals for yourselves.

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Feeling Uncertain – How to Look Forward with Confidence

Leadership Freak

Focusing on an unknowable future creates anxiety in the present. Confidence toward the future is found in making contribution today. Looking forward with confidence: #1. Pursue meaning not happiness.

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Creating Virtual Presence

Kevin Eikenberry

When remote work first began, you were likely focused on getting your work done and not using the webcam any more than necessary. As weeks became months, and months may lead to a new way of working long-term, we must begin to conscious consider our virtual presence. How are you being seen? And is your […]. The post Creating Virtual Presence appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Flashback: Best New Leadership Book Of 2014

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. This book is my top choice because it : Covers the issues most important to today's workplace leaders Provides "real-world" and practical everyday steps you can take Gives you specific techniques and tactics Tells powerful, life

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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.

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How Ginkgo Residential Leveled up Its Employee Knowledge with Effective Business Process Documentation

Sweet Process

Introduction The portfolio analytics manager at Ginkgo Residential, Sarah Genay, was tasked with overseeing the documentation of business processes at the company. Their goal was to streamline their workflow and enhance employee efficiency, but there was only so much they could achieve with PDF manuals. Keeping the manuals up to date with the latest processes […].

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5 Things I Learned From 30 Days of Gratitude

Leadership Freak

My gratitude practice: Record one point of gratitude every day. (It must be written, not simply thought.) Lessons from 30 days of gratitude: #1. Gratitude is disproportionately beneficial.

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9 Best HR Career Options You Should Consider Next

Vantage Circle

In the corporate world, the job of HR is one of the most fulfilling ones. They get to play one of the most vital roles in a corporate body i.e., managing the workforce. The workforce is the lifeblood of a company upon which lies the entire future of the company. For this reason, proper management of the workforce is imperative, and hence the birth of an HR career.

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12 Reliable Tips for Managing Remote Employees [2021]

Vanessa Van Edwards

I've been working with remote teams and hosting virtual training sessions for 15 years. Here are my top 12 insider strategies for managing remote employees. The post 12 Reliable Tips for Managing Remote Employees [2021] appeared first on Science of People.

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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.

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How to Improve and Streamline Your Business Processes

Sweet Process

On this episode of the Process Breakdown Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, he features Brandon Turner, a digital operations agent who helps business teams and owners document and streamline their processes. Mr. Turner talks about the essence of process documentation as well as how it affects your time, business operations, and task delegation. He also […].

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How to Stop Aspiration from Becoming Toxic Desperation

Leadership Freak

Thoreau wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” I’m not sure the masses are quietly desperate. But maybe you know what Thoreau was writing about.

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Introducing: KYT for Enterprise

Know Your Team

Know Your Team is now available for organizations with 1,000+ people. Support hundreds of managers in your organization with our tools and resources for manager development. What’s the best way to support managers in an organization with 1,000+ people? You have several options: You could invest in creating homegrown learning development programs for your managers within the organization.

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The Revealing And Inspirational Journeys Of 10 Entrepreneurs From Around The World

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. This is a must-read book whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a current entrepreneur.

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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

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How to Create a Seamless Onboarding Process

Sweet Process

At some point in your business, you’ll have to onboard extra hands or replace an employee: contractors, freelancers, full-time staff, etc. What do you do when you’ve made a choice to hire? Do you have a process of welcoming new employees and assigning them tasks? If you don’t, or if you want to improve your […]. The post How to Create a Seamless Onboarding Process appeared first on SweetProcess.

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You Want to Contribute – What Really Holds You Back

Leadership Freak

What really holds you back: #1. Unfocused intention. Leaders rise to the level of their focus. Intending something to happen doesn’t make it happen.

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Modern Workplace: Components and Practices

Vantage Circle

Over the decades, the corporate world has progressed digitally and taken giant steps towards modernization that has seen some significant workplace changes. And by modernization, it does not only mean in aspects of technology. There have been cultural changes as well that support an employee-friendly work environment. An environment where the old ways of operating a workforce are left behind to adopt the modern methods that suit best in the current world.

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The Difference Between Informal And Formal Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful. Most leaders have been both a mentor and a mentee at some point in their careers.

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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.

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Employee Handbook – The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own

Sweet Process

Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Reference Guide For Creating Your Own Employee Handbook! Our refefence guide will give you access to 51 of the world’s most searched-for employee handbooks! It’s the perfect reference tool to start building your own employee handbook.Click Here To Download It. How would you like to be sued for millions […].

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The Five Freedoms of Gratitude

Leadership Freak

“Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” Immanuel Kant Ingratitude is weak, small, ugly, arrogant, and contagious. Unthankful leaders repel healthy followers. Companions of ingratitude: Fear. Entitlement. Envy. Blame. Anger. Freedom: Gratitude is free.

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4 Factors to Design the Right L&D Strategy for Your Company

LSA Global

L&D’s Role Today Learning and Development departments have become increasingly important to the success of their organizations. Whereas once L&D was an often a neglected and underfunded arm of Human Resources, the L&D function plays a much broader role today as it adapts to meet the changing needs of their organizations. Successful organizations have learned how to design the right L&D strategy.

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Use Negative Feedback As A Positive

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When someone gives you negative feedback, think of it as a positive. If it’s accurate, it provides a growth opportunity; if it isn’t accurate, it provides an opportunity to strengthen your conflict resolution skills. Remember, no one is perfect. We all have blind spots when it comes to our strengths and weaknesses. And, we all do things that bother people.

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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.

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Compassionate Leadership Is Necessary — but Not Sufficient

Harvard Business Review

Caring too much can cloud your judgment.

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Solving Systemic Problems in Hospitals and Beyond

Brett Koehler

America has worse medical outcomes than those of 11 nations comparable in wealth and level of industrialization. It has higher infant and maternal mortality rates, poorer control of diabetes and hypertension, higher numbers of hospitalizations for preventable causes, a higher number of avoidable deaths, a lower overall life expectancy, and higher suicide rates than occurs in these nations.

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The Leadership and Artistry of Tony Hsieh

Harvard Business Review

Remembering the longtime Zappos CEO, who passed away at 46.

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Want to See the Future of Digital Health Tools? Look to Germany.

Harvard Business Review

An ambitious new law is catalyzing innovation.

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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.