Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The power of suggestion might kill you. The Smithsonian Magazine reports an individual who attempted suicide using placebo tablets. The pills could not harm him.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Proper leadership is imperative for success at all times. It’s the vision and guidance of the leaders that makes them so important for us. Traits like strong dependability, firm integrity, intelligent analytical skills makes these individuals vital for success in the business world today. No matter the heaps of advancement, for these traits alone, the need for leaders shall always be there.
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Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Leadership is a lot of things. It is a role. It likely represents career progress. It can be lonely. And last week, I explained why it is an opportunity. It is also hard to escape the fact that leadership is a responsibility too. But far from scolding or reminding you about some grave facts, I […]. The post Leadership is a Responsibility appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
AIHR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The outbreak of Covid-19 has dealt a blow to the global economy, forcing companies to cut costs and lay off people. From the ones still in employment, many experience guilt for surviving the lay-offs , are fo rced to rethink the way they work and fe el stressed, anxious, and helpless. This situation puts HR in a difficult spot: Companies rely on HR to support employees and, at the same time, expect it to cut costs.
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
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Lousy teamwork wastes time and squanders resources. We’ve all been frustrated with teams that underperformed. But what are the key factors for teams that work?
Liquid Planner Leadership
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The dawn of virtual leadership is upon us, driven by the global COVID-19 crisis and supported by the constant innovation in business technology. Whether you were forced to send your employees home during the pandemic or if you’ve decided to lead a decentralized workforce because you realize the benefits of remote work , though, there is no denying that you’re dealing with a major business change.
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Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
We meet in hundreds of ways, but mostly without thinking about why or how to make those meetings more meaningful. Whether it is a party, a baby shower, a team meeting (virtual or otherwise), we typically do it without a process for making it better. The Art of Gathering is a book that will forever […]. The post The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Successful teams do the work AND they work on the WAY they do the work. Go further faster by working on the WAY you work.
Sweet Process
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Introduction Ben Hendershot is the Chief Operating Officer at Altvia. Working in an organization that helps private equity firms and other private market participants operationalize their software, he was no stranger to streamlining business processes. He was keen on improving his company’s business operations, but finding the right system was a bottleneck.
Dan McCarthy
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Guest post from S. Chris Edmonds: Is your company primarily power-, profit-, or purpose-driven? Approaching a meeting with the CEO of his organization, one of my culture clients (a senior executive of a major retailer) said, “I’m going to ask him whether he thinks we are a power-driven company, a profit-driven company, or a purpose-driven. Read More.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Today I am asking you a question: Are you seeking progress or perfection? I am asking you this both personally and as a coach. And in the video below, I am making a case for each and then also a case for both. Tweet it out: Ask yourself what you want today – progress or […]. The post Progress or Perfection? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Rude drivers invite kneejerk reactions. He cut you off. You yell, “Ass hole!” (Perhaps there’s some gesticulation as well.) Reacting is you with someone else in mind.
Sweet Process
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Introduction Luke Pickerill, president of MonteVista Homes, helps home buyers achieve the American dream of owning a home by building custom homes at a production home value price. Building high-quality homes to clients’ satisfaction require a high level of efficiency. However, a lack of effective business process documentation used to cause setbacks.
15Five
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Great Place to Work® and Fortune have honored 15Five as one of the 2020 Best Small & Medium Workplaces™. The ranking is based on confidential survey feedback representing more than 189,000 employees working at small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and company culture research firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job.
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.
Heather Stagl
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Normally, I’m the one interviewing guests for the Enclaria podcast. But this time I was invited to be a guest on the New England Lean Podcast, hosted by Paul W. Critchley. We covered a lot of ground about influencing change, including what to do about resistance, and how to get leaders to actually lead.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
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Sweet Process
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Introduction Mary Pittman is the Process Improvement Leader at IMS ExpertServices, a consultative firm that caters to the world’s most influential law firms. Dealing with such an elite clientele demands excellence. Employees are required to be on their A-game at all times. But achieving that was difficult using manual documentation methods. There was a knowledge […].
Tanveer Nasser
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue well into 2021, pandemic fatigue has become a real issue as prolonged stress has been shown to impact our critical thinking skills. In this special episode of my leadership podcast, I share 3 simple steps that will help you boost your critical thinking skills during this global pandemic. With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue well into 2021, pandemic fatigue has become a real issue as prolonged stress has been shown to impact our critical
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
Mind Tools Leadership
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The real test of leadership is not when everything is going well. It’s how a leader behaves in the crucible of crisis, when emotions run high. During these times of disruption and upheaval, employees look to leaders for inspiration and guidance. More than ever, people need their leaders to show inner clarity, conviction, and deliberate calm. But what happens when a leader is stressed out, has low energy, is depressed, or is feeling anxious in isolation?
15Five
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Every year companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area compete to be named one of “ San Francisco Bay Area’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®.” Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach can be bestowed this honor. . “We are absolutely thrilled to be noted on the Best and Brightest list for the third consecutive year,” shares Shane Metcalf, Chief Culture Officer and co-founder of 15Five.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2020
To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
An organization’s vision and mission are one of the top priorities that the management and the employees want to accomplish. One of the pivotal factors in achieving this feat is proper team alignment. If your teams’ alignment is not in sync with the organization’s goals and objectives, it becomes quite challenging to fulfill the tasks. Keeping that in mind, this article will focus on how you can align your teams to reach the organization’s goals and objectives.
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.
High Scalability
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Who's Hiring? InterviewCamp.io has hours of system design content. They also do live system design discussions every week. They break down interview prep into fundamental building blocks. Try out their platform. T riplebyte lets exceptional software engineers skip screening steps at hundreds of top tech companies like Apple, Dropbox, Mixpanel, and Instacart.
LSA Global
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Defining Strategic Alignment. If you think of corporate strategy as “what” you are trying to achieve, then “how to create strategic alignment” is about ensuring that your resources, investments, efforts, decisions, and actions work cohesively together toward achieving those strategic priorities. It is all about creating synergy and higher performance.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
“Higher performance comes from doing many things well—but some of those things are not in your power to change,” says author Marc Effron. Therefore, he recommends in his book, 8 Steps to High Performance , that you focus on what you can change and ignore the rest. Effron reveals in his book the eight key factors you do control and provides practical advice for improving yourself on each one.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
What kind of incentive program do you think of when rewarding employees? Gift cards? Cash incentives? Bonuses? But employees, nowadays, look for more personalized, non-monetary incentives from the organizations that they work for. Gone are those days, when monetary rewards were the only acceptable option to retain and motivate your employees. According to a study by the Incentive Research Federation for the Incentive Marketing Association , 65% of employees prefer non-monetary incentives instead
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.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 2, 2020
People will compromise if you protect their reputations.
LSA Global
OCTOBER 1, 2020
The High Stakes to Sell to An Executive. In most situations, 3 minutes is all you have to sell to an executive. Our C-Level clients tell us that unless you can capture their attention in that short time, some other competitor or concern will quickly push you off his/her mental stage. How can you condense all you’d like to say into only 180 seconds?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis. Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
If executed correctly, competition in the workplace can be an excellent source of employee motivation. Healthy competition in the workplace is described as intrinsically motivating employees to reach their goals through the means of natural competition. In a healthy competitive work environment, everyone has a chance to win. Everyone is given equal opportunity and celebrates each other wins.
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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