Leadership Freak

JANUARY 22, 2021

Poorly run meetings offend the talent at the table. Our hatred of meetings points to an issue leaders love to ignore.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 20, 2021

It's time to celebrate women in your office because March is Women's History Month ! Employers worldwide are turning towards diversity and inclusion practices to incorporate a healthier working atmosphere for everyone. Your organization has the chance this March to honor the women of history who have fought the good fight for equal rights and fairness.

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Nir Eyal

JANUARY 18, 2021

The post How to Finally Find the Motivation You’ve Been Missing appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 18, 2021

Have you ever had to lead when things were stressful? Have you ever felt stressed, yet still needed to lead effectively? If you have led for any length of time, and certainly if you led during 2020, you have experienced this! The fact is that leading in times of stress is a realty all leaders […]. The post Leading in Times of Stress appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2021

Aspiration that contaminates enjoyment sabotages success. 4 ways to get ahead in any organization: #1. Thrive in the shadows. If you aspire to get ahead, help someone else get ahead.

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Mike Griffiths

JANUARY 16, 2021

This article explains what a risk-adjusted backlog is, why they are useful, how to create one and how teams work with them. What is a Risk-Adjusted Backlog? A risk-adjusted backlog is a backlog that contains activities relating to managing risk in addition to the usual features associated with delivering value. Agile projects typically prioritize the backlog based on business value or perceived needs.

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AIHR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Compensation analysis is vital to providing fair, equitable compensation. Smart organizations know that providing the right compensation is one of the key pillars to attract and retain the best talent. A thorough compensation analysis provides the data and insights for critical decisions as it relates to salaries and total benefits for employees. Labor costs make up the majority of expenses for most organizations.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 20, 2021

Yesterday, with the toothbrush in my mouth, I asked myself, “Why do you brush your teeth?” ‘Why’ connects purpose to action. Why brush your teeth: Prevent cavities. Avoid bad breath. Keep your teeth.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 19, 2021

Today our newest book comes out – The Long-Distance Teammate. When we were researching and writing this book, there was one key word that continued to stand out and be seen as a key measure of how to be successful as a remote teammate. That word was… Proactivity In the video below, I’m sharing 4 […]. The post A Key to Unlock Remote Teammate Success – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. "This means that in order to increase customer loyalty, you need to create a relationship with that customer on a deeper and much more profound level," adds Fleming.

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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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Nir Eyal

JANUARY 18, 2021

The post Ashley Stahl: Former National Security Expert Helps Us Get Unstuck appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 19, 2021

Five Lessons: The John Wooden Way #1.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2021

The title might be presumptuous, and I might be biased, but we believe for many people The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere may well be the book of the year. And now, it is finally available. Let me tell you why, if you are working remotely, the ideas in this book […]. The post Perhaps This Will Be The Book of the Year appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2021

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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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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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Did you know that 85 percent of workers in a company experience conflict at some stage? To be honest, conflict in an organization will exist, but it is avoidable if you know how to handle the situation competently. Resolving disputes between employees will require certain skills to promote healthy workplace relationships. Managers need to develop expertise in conflict resolution skills to deal with disputes between individuals in an organization.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 18, 2021

“How often must I tell you that we are made wise not by the recollections of our past, but by the responsibilities of our future.

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https://www.organizationaldevelopmentsolutions.com

JANUARY 21, 2021

It’s an experience. A single moment that makes a person feel something. A feeling that a person associates with something. Many successful companies create experiences for customers to delight them and increase loyalty. For decades, we’ve known that we not only need to deliver a quality product or service, but that we need to focus on the customer experience.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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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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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 22, 2021

There are bosses, and there are leaders. You can easily tell the distinct differences between the two. A boss manages their employees, while a leader works tirelessly to innovate, create and inspire them. Leaders imbibe a sense of work ethics and other positive traits in their employees for their growth and always stick to them in difficult situations.

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Brett Koehler

JANUARY 21, 2021

These days, breaking news engulfs our personal devices and media channels constantly; many of us have entered 2021 feeling even more overwhelmed and stressed. In under a year, we navigated a global pandemic, endured and witnessed continued violence inflicted on Black communities , and watched an insurrection at the United States Capitol that put Members of Congress and Capitol staff in substantial danger.

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Sweet Process

JANUARY 18, 2021

Featured Bonus Content: Download our FREE Business Process Automation Checklist! We have made choosing a BPA software the easiest decision to make. Get our 10-step checklist to help you get organized to take on this task! Imagine losing millions of dollars and going through devastating computer mishaps as a result of human error that could […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empat

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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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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a workplace where diverse people work together, disagreements are bound to happen. People with differing ideas, opinions, and beliefs work together to accomplish a common goal. While we often try to maintain good team dynamics, it becomes inevitable that a conflict should be avoided. Operating a team while averting any chances of conflict should be of utmost importance.

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Dan McCarthy

JANUARY 21, 2021

Guest post from Ruth King: How many times have you heard “It’s not my fault” from an employee when it really IS that employee’s fault? He is making excuses about why he didn’t do his job. If he really can’t do the job either training is necessary, or a career readjustment is necessary (my euphemism for. Read More. The post “It’s Not My Fault” – Six Imperative Rules of Management appeared first on Great Leadership by Dan.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 19, 2021

Frustrated by Disappointing Sales Training Results? If you are frustrated by the results of your business sales training investment, you are not alone. Lots of sales leaders feel the same way. Despite investing an average of almost $1,500 per salesperson, our research shows: 80% of the information from sales training is lost within three months. Only 1-in-5 sales training participants change their on-the-job behavior or performance from standalone sales training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 18, 2021

Brand new is the book, Eat That Frog! For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 million copies around the world. This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies.

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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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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 18, 2021

With the complexity that 2020 has brought, successful workforce planning in 2021 will be extremely difficult. When organizations recover from the pandemic, work performance, innovation, teamwork , and employee engagement will all carry on fresh, new meaning. Most HR leaders are still clueless and looking for what and how they need to adjust to serve their people in the coming year.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2021

A research-based approach to building a positive outlook.

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15Five

JANUARY 19, 2021

When you first get started with employee engagement initiatives, it can be difficult to determine if what you’re doing is effective. Are you using the right kind of survey? Are you asking the right questions? Will people actually take the time to provide feedback? And, perhaps most nerve-wracking of all, will it make a difference if they do? Based on 15Five’s experience measuring engagement across tens of thousands of employees, we’ve learned a few lessons about what it takes to get helpfu

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2021

As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. King routinely asked “What are you doing for others,” and January 18th is the ideal day to ask yourself that question. The federal holiday was first observed 35 years ago and in 1994 Congress designated it as a National Day of Service, inspired by King’s words, “everybody can be great because anybody can serve.

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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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