Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Some of the worst leadership moments are driven by too much passion. Think of passion as energy, drive, direction, and focus. Is it possible to have too much?

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15Five

OCTOBER 3, 2018

“How’s your tennis game?” (This probably seems like a strange way to begin a post about performing employee self-evaluations, but bear with me.). Last weekend, my husband and I went out to dinner with friends we hadn’t seen in years, back when I was an avid tennis player. As part of our catching up conversation, our friends asked me this question. “It’s fine,” I replied.

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Performance Review Performance Management B2B Software 88

Liquid Planner Productivity

OCTOBER 2, 2018

There are lots of project management tools that make it easy for managers to overbook their teams, in addition to taking on project work that they don’t realistically have the resources to handle. Not only will teams burn out, but they probably won’t make their finish dates, either. As long as everyone on your team has entered their correct availability in LiquidPlanner, you won’t ever have to worry about overextending anyone (finish date included)!

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AIHR

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We’re back with the latest edition of our monthly “Most Trending HR Articles”! We’ve selected the best HR analytics articles of September 2018 for you to read. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy these next 5 articles. #5: What Your Boss Could Learn by Reading the Whole Company’s Emails. If the title of this article doesn’t intrigue you, I don’t know what would!

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Benefits 84

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

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 1, 2018

If the most powerful thing leaders do is connect, the most dangerous is isolation. (Inspired by Henry Mintzberg.) Relationship building: “Half of Americans view themselves as lonely,” David Cordani, chief executive of Cigna. (NPR.

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Leadership Development Manager 189

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Team member commitment is a much-discussed topic among leaders. Whether they are lamenting the lack of it or basking in the high levels of it, astute leaders are thinking about the commitment of their team members, because they know it is the leading indicator of things like turnover, productivity, quality, and more. While much-discussed, often […].

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Leadership Development 68

AIHR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

People Analytics is a big deal. In our last study ( Deloitte Human Capital Trends 2018 ) we found that 71% of companies believe people analytics is an urgent priority, and this year, as the job market gets even tougher, CEOs are asking for more data than ever. How do we drive higher performance in the organization? How do we attract the best candidates?

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Benchmarking Insurance Marketing Recruitment 82

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Bias to action results in drama, disappointment, and crisis apart from systematic self-reflection. The truth about self-reflection: I erred on the side of too little reflection most of my life.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Have you ever had an experience where once you’ve shared an idea that was in your head with another person or group of people and as soon as this idea “out in the open”, there are way more questions than you ever anticipated and suddenly your once-very-clear idea is a bit fuzzier than before? Yeah, […]. The post The Power of Thinking on Paper – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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High Scalability

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Hey, wake up! It's HighScalability time: Halloween is early. Do you know what's hiding inside your computer? Probably not. ( bloomberg ). Do you like this sort of Stuff? Please support me on Patreon. I'd really appreciate it. Know anyone looking for a simple book explaining the cloud? Then please recommend my well reviewed book: Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10.

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Software Banking Engineering 62

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.

Diversity

AIHR

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The big data revolution is transforming the business landscape – not least in the form of the benefits, it can deliver for payroll departments. The modern business landscape thrives on information – not least in payroll departments, where employees must handle a variety of specialised information to carry out the pay process each month. But data is only as useful as your business’ ability to exploit and handle it – which is why the big data revolution is such an interesting proposition for payro

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Benefits Compliance Administration Recruitment 74

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 3, 2018

New Book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

There are three months left in the year, which means people are starting to plot and plan how they will spend the remainder of their budget – including their training budget. Whether you want to make sure you use what’s left wisely or are concerned about how to stretch it to meet your needs – […]. The post Here’s How to Stretch Your Training Budget Before the End of the Year appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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High Scalability

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Who's Hiring? Twitch's commerce team in San Francisco is looking to hire senior developers to keep up with rapidly increasing demand for our Subscriptions and Payment platform. Engineers will be tasked with building new products and features to solve business and ecommerce challenges as we're dealing with engaging problems at a massive scale and will create solutions that impact millions of people around the world.

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eCommerce Engineering Advertising Metrics 48

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.

Diversity

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. Turn to an online resource. Consult a book on managing. Whatever you do, don't sit back and do nothing. Managing even one employee can be challenging.

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Manager 40

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 1, 2018

It’s a mistake to believe leadership is getting people to do what you want them to do. Engagement is getting people to do things THEY want to do.

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Energy Leadership Development 178

LSA Global

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Leading Change. It seems that change is inevitable. What can you do as a leader to minimize the negative disruption change can cause to your organization and your teams? It all starts with the essentials for leading change successfully. Leading Change versus Managing Change. In our experience of nearly three decades leading change projects in the field, we have observed that organizations are generally better at the tactical and operational side of change compared to the strategic and people s

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Organizational Change Employee Engagement Revenue Operations 28

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Alan Copson/Getty Images. Employees around the world are reporting that big organizational changes are affecting their jobs. From leadership transitions and restructurings, to mergers and acquisitions, to regulatory changes, there seems to be constant unrest in the workforce. But according to one survey of more than half a million U.S. employees, almost one-third don’t understand why these changes are happening.

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Organizational Change Rollout Change Management Manager 15

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

Benefits

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Legacy in the Making is the fascinating book where authors Mark Miller and Lucas Conley provide readers a toolkit for how to be a modern day legacy builder for your company/brand. The tool kit provides the roadmap for leaders who can harness the power of long-term thinking in a short-term world; the skill needed to create a modern day legacy. The fascinating part of the book is the stories from the authors’ exclusive interviews with modern legacy thinkers who are transforming business as we know

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Power and position complicate relationship-building. If you’re a leader, you’re never just a buddy. Relationships are the foundation of leadership, but anyone who controls assignments, compensation, and advancement is never just a friend.

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Compensation Leadership Development 162

LSA Global

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Bad Corporate Subcultures are Unaligned. Even companies with high performing organizational cultures have to recognize that corporate subcultures are not necessarily uncommon or bad. We define bad corporate subcultures as ones that are misaligned with the company’s strategy or that undermine the company’s core values. Why Corporate Subcultures Exist.

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Marketing Education Change Management Operations 28

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Anadolu Agency/Getty Images. Maintaining strong, productive relationships with clients and co-workers can be challenging when you never see the person you’re working with. Yet, it is common to have ongoing work relationships – sometimes lasting years — with people you’ve never met in person. We often think of “virtual work” as working with someone located outside an office, or in another city or country.

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Software Media Marketing Benefits 15

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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Manager 40

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011. She was 27.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Ability to Motivate Employees When Strategy Shifts Matters. There are all kinds of internal and external reasons to purposefully shift your strategy. But they all involve reacting to a major change in your business typically driven by new leaders, new technologies, new markets, new competitors or new disruptions. Regardless of the cause, the best leaders know how to motivate employees when strategy shifts occur.

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Strategic Planning Implementation Marketing 28

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2018

STR/Stringer/Getty Images. When a manufacturing line in a factory is running efficiently, one can see lines of robotic arms working synchronously, conveyor belts moving smoothly, and goods being produced. Unfortunately, when it comes to knowledge work, it’s much tougher to get an understanding of how much a team of people is producing. There comes a point in every organization when if you want to keep growing, you simply have to hire more people.

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Advertising Assets Process Improvement Software 15

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

The book, The Decision Makeoever , by Mike Whitaker presents a fascinating look at decision making and the importance of decision size and timing. As you read the book, you'll gain a better understanding of: The power of decisions Why we make bad decisions How to deal with bad decisions How to deal with regret How to take control of decision making How goals and decisions can help each other Perhaps the most significant part of the book is the author's perspective on goals. " Knowing your goals

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Benefits Manager 40

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2018

CSA Images/Getty Images. The key to any successful relationship is effective communication. In the business world, this means trying to understand what consumers and clients are saying, and responding to them in ways that reflect that understanding. For the most part, however, the way businesses have used language to persuade, satisfy, or rectify has been more art than science.

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Media Sales Sales Manager 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Stuart McCall/Getty Images. Long before your favorite movie made it to a theater near you, it was presented in a pitch meeting. Hollywood screenwriters typically get three to five minutes to propose an idea, but it takes only around 45 seconds for producers to know if they want to invest. Specifically, producers are listening for a logline: one or two sentences that explain what the movie is about.

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Sales Sales 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Driendl Group/Getty Images. In science, 1905 is known as the annus mirabilis, or “miracle year,” the period when Albert Einstein, at the age of 26, published several discoveries that changed physics forever. By the summer of that year he’d explained Brownian motion, discovered the photoelectric effect (for which he won a Nobel Prize), and developed the theory of special relativity; then, before the year ended, he wrote the world’s most famous equation: E = mc2.

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Diversity Energy 15

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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