Thought Leaders LLC

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Consider these five criteria when distributing work to your high-performing team. Another key task as the leader of a high performing team is how you distribute and balance work across the members of that team. It needs to be done fairly. Note, I didn’t say equally. Work allocation needs to be done fairly because you want perceptions of equality and you want people to work on things they’re good at but also that they’re excited by.

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Project Management Manager 108

Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Tips for planning, writing, and promoting a business book. An interview with Josh Bernoff about getting your book on the shelf and discovering what success means to you. A lot of thought leaders have authored books, eager to get their insights out into the world. Yet many start the task without having a well-defined plan for what comes next! Our guest today has literally written the book on writing thought leadership books!

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Marketing Sales Sales Energy 280

Suzi McAlpine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As humans, we’ve got more than a handful of complex challenges facing us right now. To name just a few: Weather and climate-related events cost the global economy US$313 billion in 2022 A report by Gallup and Workhuman discovered turnover and lost productivity due to employee burnout cost businesses around US$322 billion globally According to a report… The post 4 ways to solve problems creatively first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We make decisions all day, every day. The way we make decisions depends largely on context and our own unique problem-solving style. But, sometimes a tough workplace situation turns our usual problem-solving style on its head. Situationality is the culmination of many factors including location, life stage, decision ownership, and team dynamics. To make effective choices in the workplace, we often need to put our well-worn decision-making habits to the side and carefully ponder all aspects of th

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Manager 141

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

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Leadership is all about connecting and relating with those you lead. It’s about building trust and fostering a positive work environment. However, there are certain situations where it’s crucial to keep your leadership distance. As a leader, here are the four critical times you must keep your distance: When you play favorites: Favoritism is a surefire way to erode trust and create division among your team.

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Leadership Development Manager 131

Peter Winick

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and today I’d like to share with you an idea, as I like to do on a fairly regular basis. And the thought is this: as a thought leader, what is it that you are doing that is self-sabotaging? I witness a lot of behaviors across a wide spectrum of incredibly successful thought leaders that are really self-sabotaging.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When it comes to building a network, new research shows that there is no one-size-fits-all strategy; different kinds of people benefit from different kinds of networks. The key challenge, then, is to figure out the right kind of network for you. In this article, the authors share the findings of their research, which shows that the key to building a performance-boosting network is to include people who support you in areas where your cognitive style is not naturally suited.

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Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As a leadership executive coach, one of the most common mistakes I see leaders make is neglecting their own leadership development. They become so focused on their day-to-day responsibilities and the needs of their team that they fail to invest time and energy into growing their own leadership skills. However, neglecting leadership development can have serious consequences for both the leader and their organization.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

You work against yourself when you cling to self-limiting beliefs. I’m not saying if you can believe it, you can achieve it. That’s a ridiculous lie. Self-limiting beliefs hide your beauty.

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Leadership Development 118

Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I got this message from Shane Parrish: “Oh I meant to tell you. I remember something you told me that I now share with everyone. It's made a difference for so many.” The “something” he’s referring to is a simple question that my wife and I have posed to each other throughout our 22-year marriage. We’ve been using this method for so long, I assumed it was common practice.

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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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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

CEOs must not overlook the intricacies of genAI costs. CEOs must integrate the multifaceted costs into their strategic vision, acknowledging nuances such as inference cost, fine-tuning cost, prompt engineering cost, cloud expenses, talent costs, and operation costs. Additionally, CEOs need to be vigilant about often overlooked expenses, including infrastructure overhaul, data security, and ethical considerations.

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Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Leaders play a vital role in guiding, motivating and directing their team members to achieve common goals and objectives. However, leadership is not always easy and leaders are often faced with difficult conversations they must have. In order to be an effective leader, it’s important to learn how to stay in control during these emotionally challenging conversations.

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Thought Leaders LLC

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: How do you feel about doing a deal without a contract in place? I’m fine with it in most situations 7.54% I’ll only do it with partners I’ve worked with before and trust 29.77% I’ll only do it in rare circumstances where time is short 16.27% I simply won’t do it—too much can go wrong 46.42% Flying without a net.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The HR Director plays a pivotal role in the world of Human Resources. They shape an organization’s workforce, ensure compliance with employment laws, and foster a positive workplace culture. When it comes to landing the role of HR Director, it goes without saying that acing the interview is essential. To help you navigate this critical step in your career, this article will provide insights into what you can expect during an HR Director interview.

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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.

Retention

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article reports on a study of women and men directors at more than 200 publicly traded companies on the major stock exchanges in the U.S. and Europe. The results provide key insights on how the presence of women influences boards. First, it turns out that women directors come to board meetings well-prepared and concerned with accountability. Second, women are not shy about acknowledging when they don’t know something, are more willing to ask in-depth questions, and seek to get things on the

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Accounts 144

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As a leader, it’s important to have a balance of care and accountability for your employees. While it’s important to have a supportive and motivating environment, going overboard in certain areas can have negative consequences for both the leader and the team. Here are six times when a leader can go overboard and they should stop immediately: When leaders are being a perfectionist: When leaders are perfectionists, they tend to scrutinize everyone’s work, disempowering their t

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. For leaders, it helps you recognize the gap between what you think women seeking advancement want and what they really need.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Teams that row together are no accident. The secret to pulling together is shared accountability. Accountability brings reality to responsibility.

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Accounts Leadership Development 116

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.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Companies have a growing problem of information overload regarding markets and competitors, which often prevents the C-suite from making the best decisions available given the data at its disposal. While generative AI is often pitched as a way to create new content (information in, message out), it can work just as well — or depending on the application, even better — in reverse (message in, information out).

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Marketing 137

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To successfully prepare a business for the future, leaders must possess expert change management skills. While the idea of embracing disruption and meaningful change may seem straightforward, the reality is that organizational infrastructure and interpersonal relationships can make it complex. Navigating these challenges can be difficult, but there are several things that leaders can do to prepare for the future: Invest in soft skills: People often perceive emotional intelligence and self-awaren

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Change Management Compensation Retention Manager 105

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. The book provides managers and executives with easy ways to add more gratitude to the everyday work environment to help bolster moral, efficiency, and profitability. Gostick and Elton also share eight simple ways managers can show employees they are valued.

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Scaling Manager 104

AIHR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In an age where companies are competing to attract top talent and retain their best employees, the emphasis on employee experience has never been greater. Recent employee experience statistics show that EX has a profound effect on talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and business results. Imagine a scenario where two companies offer the same salary for a similar role.

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Inclusion Diversity Retention Compensation 105

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.

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While leaders are often focused on how to transform their organizations — and, specifically, their cultures — an equally difficult challenge is keeping a culture steady. As companies go through big changes, they need to retain the best elements of their shared assumptions, values, and common behaviors. Based on the author’s work as an organizational and social psychologist and 20 years of advising firms and leaders on culture, soft skills, and performance, she offers four tactics to keep the cul

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Organizational Change Change Management Manager 141

Scott Elbin

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the most powerful quotes I’ve ever read has stuck with me for years. It’s from Robert Greenleaf in his book, Servant Leadership , where he wrote, “The most difficult question to ask oneself is, ‘Does what I have to say improve upon the silence?’” The fact of the matter is that a lot of people in leadership roles talk too much. The impact of that is multi-faceted.

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Manager 102

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tired people stagger through the desert looking for a drop of relief. Use your experience to provide water. Use your experience to give water to the thirsty.

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Leadership Development 109

15Five

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Organizational alignment can be the difference-maker in developing a high-performing team. It’s the glue that connects employees to the company’s broader mission, ensuring everyone is rowing in the same direction with their eyes fixed on the same finish line. But when it comes to goal-setting, achieving organizational alignment doesn’t just happen.

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Performance Management Employee Engagement Strategic Planning Performance Review 98

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.

Inclusion

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s corporate sphere, a growing disparity exists between companies’ declared values and their actions, leading to stakeholder skepticism. This divide prompts discussions about the feasibility of genuine societal contributions within capitalist frameworks. Companies can tread three paths: transactional (profit-focused), toxic (misaligned actions under a guise of societal benefit), or transcendent (true alignment of values and operations).

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Operations Benefits 142

Kellogg Insight

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What makes a choice seem hypocritical? New research finds that unexpectedness is an important factor.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Someone changed the course of your life. In reality you changed the course of your life, but someone was a catalyst. Be a mentor; seek mentors.

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Leadership Development 114

15Five

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Employee retention isn’t merely a challenge—it’s an ongoing effort that requires continuous foresight and strategy. At our second annual Thrive by 15Five conference, we held a breakout session titled “The Retention Roadmap: Plotting Your Course to Proactive Employee Retention”. The session was moderated by Emily Diaz , VP of Transform at 15Five, and brought together industry experts Kirsti Grant , Chief People Experience Officer at Auror , and Caren Mix , Director of People Operation

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Retention Metrics Implementation Inclusion 98

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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