Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 5, 2023
When executing strategy, companies typically fall into one or more of three traps: 1) They let too many people weigh in; 2)They plan a lot of activity but do not specify concrete actions; and 3) They tend not to build in accountability into execution. The result is that. lot a good strategies never take off. This article offers pointers on how to avoid the three traps.
Peter Winick
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Examining the concepts of owned ideas and recruiting help. An interview with Deborah Levine about the various mediums used in her thought leadership. Thought leaders know that a sharp eye is the best tool for keeping a sharp mind. In fact, others see abilities in us long before we see them in ourselves and can support us as we blossom into a new role or skill.
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Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Leading teams successfully is important because it enables leaders to achieve the goals and objectives of an organization. When leaders are able to effectively lead their teams, they can foster a positive and productive work environment, and they can maximize the talents and contributions of their employees. But not many leader know how to build effective teams, as a executive leadership coach I coach my clients on the important skills needed to create effective teams, here are my suggestions:
Thought Leaders LLC
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Building a high performance culture requires focus, dedication, and a relentless drive to make the organization function at peak levels. Can you transform your organization into a high performance culture? Today’s post is by Hugh Blane, President of Claris Consulting and author of 7 Principles of Transformational Leadership ( CLICK HERE to get your copy).
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
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 8, 2023
GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries. To better understand which companies are top talent incubators today, the authors worked with the Official Board, a firm that provides data on corporate organizational charts and executive movement, to survey of 853 executives and interview executive search consultants.
Peter Winick
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. The idea that I wanted to put out there and share with you today is this: far too often, I see in the work that I do with authors, thought leaders, speakers, academics, etc., that they’ve got things a little bit backwards. And what do I mean by this?
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Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Normal people dance with self-doubt. Doubt ignores you until you imagine something new. Doubt hates dreams. Self-doubt seeks to protect you. Here are some simple strategies to help you dance with self-doubt.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The world of work is changing fast and the most important thing to do is realize that the old playbooks, especially around talent management, will not work — now, it’s time to adapt. Leaders should focus on three big shifts that will set their businesses up for new levels of success in the age of AI. They should: 1) redefine jobs as a collection of a skills and tasks, not titles, 2) bring skills and workforce learning to the center of talent management, and 3) embrace AI to focus teams on human-
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. It’s a terrific book that captured my attention back in January when I wrote this on my blog: “It’s only January and the new book, When Everyone Leads , could likely be my pick for the best new leadership book of 2023.
Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Leadership is a challenging task, and it can be easy for leaders to fall into the trap of feeling the need to control everything around them. However, in the real world, there are many things that are simply beyond our control. Here are a few ways the best leaders handle situations they can’t control, and as a top leadership executive coach, I provide tips on how you can become a more effective leader in the face of things you believe are out of control: Control what you can: As a leader,
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.
Thought Leaders LLC
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Our reader poll today asks: What is the biggest challenge you have when managing a high performer? Resisting the urge to manage them too closely 6.74% Giving them challenging assignments 14.75% Setting realistic expectations for their advancement 33.01% Taking on more challenging work myself so they have room to grow 3.20% Preventing them from taking on too much work 25.96% Managing the rest of the team to keep them motivated 16.34% Balancing Challenge and Aggressiveness.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The potential impact of generative AI on the economy, society, and work is polarizing, swinging from the positive benefits of a technological revolution to doomsday scenarios. The authors have come to think about this issue as points on a spectrum and have created a sports analogy to help think about it: AI tools can range from steroids, to sneakers, to a coach, each representing a different relationship between human users and the technology.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Failure to delegate is misguided compassion or short-sighted arrogance. Maybe both. Don’t insult people’s capacity with the ridiculous notion that work should be easy. Here's a 5-step method to choose things to delegate today.
Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Charismatic leadership is often seen as the ideal leadership style. Charismatic leaders are confident, outgoing, and have the ability to inspire and motivate others. However, while charismatic leaders may have the ability to rally a team and achieve great things, there are also many disadvantages to this leadership style. Here are four reasons why charismatic leaders may not be as effective as we all think: Charismatic leaders may be more focused on their own goals and desires than those of the
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.
AIHR
DECEMBER 4, 2023
When well-executed, certain types of feedback can enrich employees and fuel their performance. Input that encourages productive behaviors and addresses limitations empowers people to give more and grow more. According to data collected by Harvard Business Review on employee attitudes toward feedback, they are very open to it. In response to being asked what was most helpful in their career, 72% stated their performance would improve if they received corrective feedback from their managers.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Being an executive coach can be rewarding. But, many people misunderstand what coaching actually is, underestimate the process to become a credentialed coach, and don’t anticipate the ongoing effort required to generate and develop business to make a living doing this work. How many clients should you have? What other income streams should you consider?
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Self-defeating behaviors are like tires with holes. It doesn't matter how many times you pump them up. Here are 3 self-defeating behaviors you can rise above today. What self-defeating behaviors do you see in yourself? In others?
Michael McKinney
DECEMBER 8, 2023
T HERE are some impulses that do not serve us well, and if we are not careful, they will sabotage what we want and derail us. Les Parrott offers six in 3 Seconds: The Power of Thinking Twice. He claims it only takes three seconds to reconsider your first impulse and transform your life. 1. The Impulse to Give Up Before Trying When faced with a problem that’s seemingly beyond your control, you are sure to feel helpless. if you give in to your first impulse.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.
AIHR
DECEMBER 6, 2023
An employee pulse survey is a great way for HR to stay on top of how employees are feeling. According to research by Qualtrics , 77% of employees want to provide feedback more frequently than once a year. Pulse surveys allow employees to do just that, while also helping organizations to quickly address any concerns. In this article, we’ll dive into the employee pulse survey – exploring its purpose, benefits, and best practices, and even provide examples of pulse survey questions.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The authors’ economic analysis shows that generative AI’s impact will be different than previous generations of AI and machine learning and will drive new levels of productivity in creative occupations and tasks. They offer a targeted method for leaders to review and redesign workflows, and rewrite job descriptions, to unlock the new potential of generative AI.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Charlie Munger was a billionaire and the right-hand man of Warren Buffet. Here is some wisdom from Charlie you can use today. Let me know what you think.
15Five
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Pendo is a trailblazer in product experience platforms. Scaling Growth, Engagement, and Retention Rapidly scaling any company while maintaining engagement and retention is a daunting challenge for HR and People teams. Scott Morgan, Head of Growth at Pendo, experienced this firsthand as Pendo expanded from 200 to 1,000 employees. However, their success in onboarding 163 managers, remaining in the top 25% of employee engagement, and significantly reducing turnover to 11% stands as a testament to t
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
AIHR
DECEMBER 4, 2023
When it comes to interviewing internal candidates, you need a different set of interview questions. For internal interview questions, the focus shifts from assessing basic qualifications and cultural fit to evaluating the candidate’s performance within the organization and their potential for growth. According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report, helping employees advance in their careers improves retention and organizational agility.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 5, 2023
When it comes to psychological safety, leaders want the best of both worlds: all voices heard and considered, failure acknowledged and learned from, and feedback offered clearly and received graciously. But they also want harmony, comfort, and a sense of equilibrium. While most leaders want to encourage people to speak their minds, their underlying (often unconscious) ambivalence about actually getting the truth can unwittingly lead them to a performative version of psychological safety.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 6, 2023
I like Charlie Munger ideas. He was a curmudgeon who said what he thought. It’s preferable to learn from people who actually say something. Charlie died November 28, 2023, at 99 having not liked vegetables. 3 surprising Munger quotes that will rock your world.
Michael McKinney
DECEMBER 4, 2023
T HE contemplation of character has engaged great minds reaching back to Confucius, Aristotle, and Plato. Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. But what has become abundantly clear is that disregarding the science of leaders’ character has led to incredible dysfunction for organizations and society as a whole.
Speaker: Hanh Nguyen
In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.
Lolly Daskal
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The best leaders have a different mindset than most leaders, which enables them to effectively lead and inspire their employees and teams. Here are some key mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest: Growth mindset: The best leaders have a growth mindset, which is the belief that they can grow and develop their skills and abilities. Open to learning and development, they are willing to challenge themselves and take risks to improve and grow.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Discussion of generative AI has maintained a fever pitch since OpenAI released ChatGPT-3.5 in late 2022. Many leaders’ instinct is to provide direction and codification when trying to drive adoption of new tools. This is particularly true in sales, a function rooted in processes, playbooks, scripts, and templates. However, driving adoption of generative AI as a new way of working — leading sellers toward creative use of generative AI, and helping them to use it as a coaching and learning aid — r
15Five
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Everyone remembers their favorite manager. Maybe it’s the person who took you under their wing when you were starting your career. Perhaps it’s someone who showed you tremendous compassion at a challenging time. Or do you think of a leader who helped you develop and grow in your own role as a manager? Whoever your most impactful manager is, they likely made you feel supported, assured, and happy with your responsibilities and yourself at work.
Michael McKinney
DECEMBER 7, 2023
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Consultant Robert "Dusty" Staub on the courage to face our current reality: “Why do so many intelligent people miss the obvious, focusing on what they wish to be true versus what is currently true and staring them in the face?
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
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