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How To Boost Productivity Through Intrinsic Motivation, Part 2

15Five

Until the 1980’s, the consensus in psychology was that mental development slowed significantly when you physically stopped growing. This myth has led to many organizational leaders believing that their employees are only as good as their current abilities, not realizing the value of their potential. Thankfully, we now know that each person is capable of flourishing far beyond our late teens/early twenties (phew).

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Unlock the Power of Positive Intent

Kevin Eikenberry

Positive intent sounds like a good idea. As we go through our day, we generally have a positive intent in what we do, right? And yet, we sometimes wonder about others. We wonder about people’s motives and agendas. And the more we wonder, often the more negative our assumptions become. I believe that assuming positive […]. The post Unlock the Power of Positive Intent appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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5 Principles that Expand and Sustain Your Leadership

Leadership Freak

Success includes good fortune. But HBR author Amy Jen Su believes long-term success goes beyond luck and includes five practical principles. Purpose. Process. People. Presence. Peace.

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Lipstick on a Pig

GMC

What a classic business owner’s decision: COO to OWNER: “Our sales are hanging in there but not growing. Tariffs are cutting into our margins, and as current owners you prefer not to make significant capital investments.”. CEO to OWNER: “Should we update our strategies and grow the company with minimal investment, or. should we ‘ put lipstick on a pig ,’ and attempt to sell the company now before the picture looks even worse?

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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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50 Farewell Messages For Your Employee and Co-workers

Vantage Circle

Bidding farewell to your employees and fellow colleagues can be really hard. It is one of those emotional moments in an organisation where you have to bid adieu to your favourite person. And in between those emotions flowing in finding the right choice of words can be challenging. You want your message to be meaningful but remain composed and professional at the same time.

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The Forgotten Communications Tool – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

These days, there is no shortage of communication tools at our fingertips – literally. And while this means that it is easier than ever to communicate with one another, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we are communicating better. In fact, some might argue that we are getting worse at communicating. So, today I am going […]. The post The Forgotten Communications Tool – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Decrease Organizational Complexity

LSA Global

Do You Need to Decrease Organizational Complexity? Unfortunately, organizational complexity can often be an unintended consequence of business success. We define organizational complexity as a combination of excessive management tiers, inefficient systems, cumbersome procedures, misaligned performance metrics, confusing role definitions, and cloudy accountability.

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What is a Biometric Test And Why Employers Should Offer Them

Vantage Circle

It can’t be emphasized enough that being healthy is paramount to success in today’s harsh and demanding world. A person is only able to overcome life’s difficulties if he is healthy and fit. Being healthy means having a physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It implies that a person is free from diseases. It also means that if he falls ill, he has the ability to recover and bounce back swiftly.

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The 3 Ps of Being a Great Remote Teammate

Kevin Eikenberry

You’ve heard the classic oxymorons: deafening silence, act naturally, and clearly confused. Some would add “remote teamwork” to that list. Is it possible to have a highly effective team when some or all team members work remotely? It certainly is. Is there any guarantee that will happen? Definitely not – and you may have already […]. The post The 3 Ps of Being a Great Remote Teammate appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How to Make the Most of a Trip to the Restroom

Leadership Freak

I laughed at the simplicity and effectiveness of Melanie Katzman’s strategy for creating and strengthening connection. Even introverts go to the restroom. “People are collecting followers and likes, and not relationships.

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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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It's a Complex World at Velocity² in London

Agile42

I will talk at the Velocity² event where leaders of growth-stage businesses get insights and lessons on creating, maintaining and managing rapid growth, in London 29-30 January 2020. My talk will focus on "Resilience through agility in our complex world", the main goal of our ORGANIC agility® approach for organizations. I am especially happy to take part since this is organized by the team behind the successful Fast Growth Icons event in Berlin.

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How to Stop Wasting Time and Maximize Peak Performance

Leadership Freak

You wouldn’t intentionally choose a stupid way to work. Everyone has a time of day when they are most efficient and effective – a peak performance time.

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How Unhappy People Lead

Leadership Freak

I prefer happiness to sadness. But what if sadness is an asset? Unhappy leaders: Martin Luther King Jr. tried to commit suicide twice before he was 13.

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