Leadership Freak

APRIL 16, 2021

The boss cow has a long line of cows behind her when they head to the barn.

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AIHR

APRIL 13, 2021

“You are doing great this week, Sophie. Your sales are up 70 %, which puts you in the first position on your team’s leaderboard. But you still have a lot of open opportunities, so keep up the good work!” Receiving performance feedback helps employees to grow. It encourages learning and rewards good performance. But what if an algorithm provides the feedback instead of a human manager?

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 13, 2021

I. Love. Auctions. And I love pretty much any type of auction. But my favorite is hands-down an antique tractor auction. (Yep, they exist.) And while if you like auctions, this video might be even more interesting to you. But regardless, I’m sharing the lessons that I learned from a recent tractor auction – and […]. The post Lessons Learned at an Auction – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 14, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employers to make complex business and political decisions to comply with government-imposed constraints (e.g., physical separation measures) while still preserving their profits and business growth. It has necessitated them temporarily closing their doors and reducing their workforces through layoffs and, in many cases, terminations.

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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

APRIL 15, 2021

Leadership is frustrating sometimes. Other times it’s fulfilling. How do leaders find fulfillment? Fulfillment isn’t a job title. I know people who have powerful job titles who aren’t fulfilled. Achievement doesn’t promise fulfillment.

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Mind Tools Leadership

APRIL 15, 2021

Let me be honest with you: I don’t always tell the truth. I don’t blatantly lie, and I don’t camouflage things as much as I did in my younger years. It’s not radical, but I may omit some facts or skirt around them. So I knew, as soon as I read the title, that Kim Scott’s book, “ Radical Candor ,” was going to force me to take a long, hard look at my relationship with the truth.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 16, 2021

With job satisfaction and employee engagement being two of HR's biggest concerns in the last decade, it's surprising that many people don't know the difference between them. But before getting ahead of ourselves, here is an important question for you: How many of your people are truly engaged? Chances are, it’s lower than you think. Studies say that in an average company, only 32% are actively engaged.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 14, 2021

Learn how to do one-on-ones well or find a career where you can work alone. Strong relationships fuel great results. 5 reasons to stop having one-on-ones: #1.

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Heather Stagl

APRIL 14, 2021

In my latest Fundamentals of Influencing Change at Work course, one of the participants asked a question: How do I integrate change management into the structure of a project that’s already happening?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Searching for some more ways to become an effective leader? Here are 70 things you can do: 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 at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance Constantly challenge your team to do better Celebrate your

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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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Sweet Process

APRIL 14, 2021

Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE SweetProcess Offboarding Checklist! Click Here To Download It. Do you have an offboarding checklist in place to help you seamlessly offboard your employees? No matter how long an employee works for you, it is inevitable that someday they will leave. For some, it might be done voluntarily, while for […].

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 13, 2021

Warren Bennis was brilliant when he said, “Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself.” But what if you’re a jerk-hole? Perhaps you shouldn’t always ‘be yourself’.

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Accenture: OrgDev

APRIL 12, 2021

Accenture positioned as leader in Everest Group's Multi-process Human Resources Outsourcing (MPHRO) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment. Learn More.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? “The most important thing a leader can do during periods of significant change and times of uncertainty, like we’re experiencing now during the pandemic, is to listen to his or her people.

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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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Sweet Process

APRIL 13, 2021

As the vice president of innovation and culture at Everywhere Wireless, an internet service provider, part of Tom Vranas’s duties was to enhance their business processes. Despite having existing standard operating procedures on the ground, the need for a more effective system became imperative as the company continued to grow. More employees were hired to […].

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 12, 2021

Self-love is, according to the song, the greatest love of all. But self-love isn’t an end itself, especially for leaders.

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Accenture: OrgDev

APRIL 12, 2021

Accenture positioned as leader in Everest Group's Multi-process Human Resources Outsourcing (MPHRO) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment. Learn More.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Some of my favorite books about about leadership include:

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 16, 2021

A Sales Leader’s Dilemma – Top Ways to Grow Revenue There are only so many actions available to a sales leader to profitably grow revenue. The art is identifying, agreeing to, and committing to top ways to grow revenue for you and your sales team. Which sales growth lever should you pull? Where should you focus limited time, resources, and effort?

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 16, 2021

Three actions to help your team move on.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 11, 2021

Over twelve years ago, we created a workshop to codify what new leaders needed to know to succeed in the most challenging career transition -moving from “bud” to “boss.” Ten years ago, Guy Harris and I published From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership. The principles and lessons in the […]. The post A Unique Chance to Learn the Latest for New Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong. Use these 13 energizing verbs more often when communicating: Discover (instead of See) Explore (instead of Discuss) Radiate (instead of Display) Uncover (instead of Show) Transform (instead of Change) Engage (instead of Involve) Mobilize (instead of Gather) Stretch (instead of Develop) Boost (instead of Increase) Propel (instead of Move) Deliver (instead of Give) Grasp (instead of Under

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 16, 2021

Better Develop Managers Because managers are the hub of most organizations, you’d think that building management capabilities would be an essential pillar of an executive’s plan for business success. But the research says otherwise. While most leaders talk about the importance of developing frontline managers : Fortune reports that only 7 percent believe their organizations are building effective leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 15, 2021

Managers need a new set of skills to succeed in a world of remote work, automation, and shifting employee expectations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 10, 2021

" Perceptive listening requires you to be totally focused, completely mindful, and perceptive of the conversation -- about what is spoken and what remains unspoken," explains John Jantsch , author of the book, Duct Tape Selling. He adds, "Perceptive listening reveals things that a distracted or even mostly active conversation can't reveal." To be a perceptive listener , ensure you hear and interpret the words as they're said, and also consider what the person isn't saying.

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Manager 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Check out the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C.

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 12, 2021

Can Bananas Set Organizational Change Up for Success? You might well wonder what a bowl of bananas and oranges has to do with change in the workplace. It turns out that a comparison between the two fruits can teach us quite a lot about how to set organizational change up for success. When employees are given a choice between the two, they inevitably select a banana rather than the orange.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 15, 2021

Start by asking yourself what you — and only you — can do.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 13, 2021

Three tactics for leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 12, 2021

Most companies overlook their greatest potential asset in creating a more diverse workplace: their own employees.

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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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