Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a well-crafted purpose statement really matters. Not only does it represent the organization’s aspirations, it also sends signals to employees about what the company stands for. It is the vital first step on the road to actually embedding and activating an authentic purpose. Yet leaders often struggle to articulate an appropriate and inspiring purpose statement due to a lack of guidance concerning the focus, scope, and form of expression they should aim for.

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Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Using thought leadership to follow your passion. An interview with Owen Sammarone about moving from basketball coach to book influencer. The road to becoming a Thought Leader is never a straight one. So going from college basketball coach to book influencer might not seem that odd. Still, the map to get there is fascinating! Our guest today is Owen Sammarone the Founder and CEO of Unleash the Knowledge, LLC; an online, educational community of lifelong learners and avid readers helping authors

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Resilience is an essential trait for any leader. It allows us to bounce back from challenges and setbacks, and to continue moving forward even in the face of adversity. But how can we become more resilient as leaders? Here are four effective ways: Physical resilience: Taking care of your body and mind is essential for coping with the demands of leadership.

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Manager Employee Engagement 140

Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

You have the chance to ask Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of Microsoft, one question. What would you ask? If you're a young man in Australia, you ask a deeply personal question: "How have you managed to succeed in a predominantly extroverted world and how can the education system, with its increasingly extroverted ideals, harness the positive features of the introverted personality?

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Manager Benefits Sales Sales 137

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

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It’s human nature to procrastinate — but it can be devastating for your future goals if you continually procrastinate on projects that are important but not urgent. In this article, the author offers five strategies to overcome procrastination on ambiguous but essential tasks: 1) Get clear on the vision. 2) Identify concrete steps. 3) Take (small) action. 4) Create forcing functions. 5) Limit competing distractions.

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Manager 145

UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

3 Anti-Racism Tools All Employees Can Learn From Black Police Officers burtonc Thu, 09/14/2023 - 17:57 14 September 2023 Business, Ethics & Society Leadership & Management Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Social Impact Molly Mitchell “I made the decision to become a police officer because I was a victim of police brutality when I was 14. [I thought], ‘I’m going to try and stop those kinds of things from happening to anyone, regardless of who they were….

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Education Business Administration Inclusion Diversity 124

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Nearly 7 in 10 complain meetings distract from work. Meetings are good when you're disappointed they're over.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The authors research found that people often overestimate the value of stock options when assessing a startup job offers. They incorrectly believe that a higher number of shares translates into superior compensation even when it doesn’t. Five steps can help you avoid this mistake.

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Compensation Benefits 144

Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Your job as a leader is not to mediate conflicts and be a referee. Instead, you need to teach the members of your team how to resolve conflicts with one another. More often than not, high performing teams operate in high pressure environments. And many times on a high performing team, you have some strong personalities at play. When you combine pressure plus strong personalities there are plenty of opportunities for conflict between the members of your team.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Leadership is not always about holding a formal position of power. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who are able to influence and inspire others even when they don’t hold a traditional leadership role. If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, here are four ways to do it: Set a good example: As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words.” If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, make sure you are setting

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Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 136

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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A person who can’t say no is a slave with many masters. A world without ‘NO’ is filled with frustration. Imagine saying no with courage and kindness.

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Leadership Development 120

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures. To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate. Specifically, the authors suggest that companies should consider a version of RenDanHeYi.

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Association Now Leadership

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Like every younger generation, this one is testing tradition. But listening can spark new ideas for a healthier workplace. Recent research shows that Generation Z is starting to show some sway in how workplaces operate. The insurance group Zurich found that by 2025, Gen Z (those born roughly between the mid-90s and early 2010s) will account for 27 percent of the global workforce , and Edelman found that 93 percent of employees are influenced by their coworkers in their 20s.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Conflict is a natural part of any group dynamic, but it can be particularly prevalent in leadership roles. Whether it’s disagreement about strategy, personality clashes, or differing values, conflict in leadership can be damaging to both the individuals involved and the organization as a whole. Here are six psychological reasons that conflict is so common in leadership positions: When many personalities are trying to get along: Differences in personalities can lead to conflict in leadershi

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Leadership Development Manager 136

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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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Grasp the power of words and you find power to shape your future. Words are rudders. The things you say take you places. Today's challenge: Choose words that shape the future you aspire to create.

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Leadership Development 117

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Companies are struggling with where to start with generative AI. The authors’ case studies, based on their growing global community of over 3,000 GenAI practitioners, point to a new category of work, more precise and actionable than “knowledge work.” They call it WINS Work — the places where tasks, functions, possibly your entire company or industry — are dependent on the manipulation and interpretation of Words, Images, Numbers, and Sounds (WINS).

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Thought Leaders LLC

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Mastering your unique voice in writing is key to making a lasting impact, and honing your voice is your path to influence and innovation in your niche. Today’s guest post is b y Amanda Reseburg, Writer — Otter PR If there’s one thing that’s expected of thought leaders, it’s writing. Thought leaders use writing in order to get their unique message across to target audiences, prompting engagement and influencing thoughts and behaviors.

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Lolly Daskal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to leadership it’s important to project confidence and competence in order to earn the respect and trust of your employees. However, some leaders inadvertently project an image of incompetence due to certain behaviors and attitudes. Here are some common behaviors that can make a leader appear incompetent and offer strategies for avoiding them.

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Employee Engagement Manager Leadership Development 136

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.

Scaling

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

“What you most need will be found where you least want to look.” Attributed to Carl Jung You repeat what you ignore. What self-defeating behaviors might you be ignoring?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Too often, smaller companies are intimidated by the high costs, complexity, and long installation times that high-end smart factory systems can require. This is short-sighted. Companies can see big financial benefits by utilizing existing data and simpler technologies to reduce waste, labor costs, overhead, and utility expenses.

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Benefits Operations Manager 141

Nir Eyal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

More times than I can count, I’ve slid under the bedsheets, turned off the light, and shut my eyes…only to have a great idea pop into my head. I’ll toss and turn for a while, hoping I’ll forget the thought. But if it’s a good one, I’ll turn on the light and, eyes bleary, scribble it down. The post When Do You Feel Most Creative? Why Ideas Bloom at Bedtime appeared first on Nir and Far.

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UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Will You Shape (or Be Shaped By) the Future of AI, Blockchain and the Metaverse? burtonc Thu, 09/14/2023 - 09:17 13 September 2023 Operations & Technology Strategy Digital Transformation Modern Global Leadership John Borgquist What place do AI, blockchain and the metaverse hold in the future of business? And where does one even start to answer such a massive, open question?

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Assets Business Administration Administration Operations 111

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

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Problems feel present even though they occurred in the past. Negatives exert stronger pull than positives. How to get a grip on opportunities.

Leadership Development 113

Leadership Development 113

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Chief executives are responsible for guiding corporations, so the role inevitably requires making many decisions. But people overestimate the level of personal involvement CEOs have in this process. Instead of making decisions, CEOs tend to shape decisions, by designing the process, choosing when to participate directly, and monitoring the work — a selective process that mirrors the choices CEOs must make when carrying out other responsibilities.

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Manager 139

Chief Outsiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Today, we’re going to whip up a secret sauce. Now, I can’t promise that this tasty combination will result in your anointment as a Kitchen Hero or the envy of Gordon Ramsay. But when basted upon your business, your clandestine condiment could unlock the kind of business success that will have your competitors salivating and your customers asking for seconds.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Recruiting or talent acquisition (TA) is one of the most important functions in any organization. It is responsible for finding, attracting, and hiring the best talent to achieve business goals. CEOs, CHROs, and other senior leaders, unfortunately, often see talent acquisition as an essential business function but not a contributor to the business strategy.

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Recruitment Implementation Inclusion Marketing 111

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.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. It’s The Leap to Leader , by Adam Bryant. As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn.

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Manager 105

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Supply chains in commodity industries are often characterized by social and environmental abuse. In the cocoa industry, for example, the average farmer cultivates between three and five hectares to earn less than two dollars a day. It is an environment rife with social and environmental abuse. In this article, the authors look at the experience of Tony’s Chocolonely, a Dutch chocolate brand founded in 2005, which set itself a mission to sell 100% slavery-free chocolate.

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Operations Manager 137

15Five

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Are you ready to Thrive? The 15Five team is thrilled to bring strategic HR professionals and industry thought leaders together once again for Thrive 2023. This year’s immersive, action-packed conference is happening November 6-8 in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Grab your team and get ready for an unforgettable experience of community-building, learning, and inspiration.

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Employee Engagement Energy Manager 105

AIHR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Are you interested in a rewarding career in HR? Or maybe you’re already in an entry-level HR position and wondering which specialization to pursue for higher pay? This article will explore 21 high-paying HR jobs that offer salaries ranging from over $100,000 to well above $400,000 per year. Get ready to discover the job descriptions, salary ranges, and skills required to excel in these top-paying roles.

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Compensation Human Resources Recruitment Administration 105

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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