Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Hot emotion raises aggression and lowers IQ. Don’t wait for the heat of conflict to determine how to handle conflict.

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AIHR

MARCH 2, 2020

A question we commonly hear is “what are data sources that can be used for analytics?” In this article, we will list a number of common data sources in HR and the broader business that will be helpful in your people analytics efforts. HR data sources can be categorized into three groups. HRIS data. Data from the company’s Human Resources Information System , or HRIS, includes most of the company’s data about its employees.

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15Five

MARCH 2, 2020

Every year on the first Friday of March, companies across the world have a chance to recognize the hard work of their people by celebrating Employee Appreciation Day. But just like so many important holidays, it shouldn’t be celebrated just once a year. As VP of People Ops at 15Five, I’ve seen how implementing ongoing practices can make a big difference when it comes to creating a psychologically safe culture of engaged employees.

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Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 5, 2020

“ Dear Elizabeth: Can you help me with starting right on an international project? I will be responsible for the delivery of 3 projects in Australia and New Zealand. I have a formal project management certification, but managing projects with international teams is new to me. Any tips?”. The principles of managing projects with international teams are the same as managing a project with a team all in your own country.

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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

MARCH 6, 2020

Dear Dan, How do you distinguish between a true Negative Nancy and one who just has an eye for identifying areas that need improvement?

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Mike Griffiths

MARCH 3, 2020

It’s easy to believe that work breakdown structures (WBS) have been around since the pyramids were built in Egypt, and that product backlogs are new inventions by youngsters in too much of a hurry to plan correctly. However, like most things, the truth is more complicated. In 1957, the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) approach was created by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and described organizing tasks into product-oriented categories.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 6, 2020

Management schools attempt to provide students the breadth and depth of knowledge that would prepare them for careers in the corporate world. Interactions with leaders from varied industries aim to give them an insight into the workings of the corporate behemoths that are chasing growth and market leadership. Exposure to multiple disciplines is believed to lead to the creation of multi-dimensional professionals that can deflect the biggest challenges that the world of business is most likely to

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 5, 2020

67% say meetings distract from getting work done.* “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 3, 2020

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s a holiday for everything. Just do a quick Google search for “today’s holiday” and you’ll see what I mean… “If Pets Had Thumbs Day”… Really? But back to leadership here. In the video below, I am suggesting a “holiday” that will help you become a better leader […].

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15Five

MARCH 4, 2020

Ever wonder how you will achieve the monumental tasks required of you at work? Few people realize that they’re already surrounded by all the resources they need to reach their goals. There are people around you who would be happy to help. All you have to do is ask, but most people simply don’t make the request. In Episode 17 of the Best-Self Management Podcast, we’ve brought in Dr.

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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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 3, 2020

'Life,' as we know, consists of family, friends, health, love, career, enjoyment, and more. Undoubtedly, balancing all of them is a stressful responsibility. It involves a mixture of time management, dedication, and, most importantly, prioritization. Here comes the concept of work life balance where we get the idea that we need both work and the other aspects of life to be happier.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 3, 2020

I’m capable of many responses to the same situation. Some responses are noble and others, disadvantageous and self-defeating. Smart people are capable of self-destructive behaviors. Many selves: I have many selves inside me.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 2, 2020

Few would argue the power of commitment, but few have thought about it deeply. And unfortunately, even fewer access this power as consistently as they could. I’ve written about this before, urging leaders to strive to build the commitment of their teams. But today I take a step back to explore the great power of […]. The post The Power of Commitment appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful.

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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.

Diversity

Vantage Circle

MARCH 6, 2020

Employee satisfaction is quickly becoming an irreplaceable part of a positive company culture. Along with that, customer satisfaction has also become a prime objective. However, building a loyal and happy customer base is not an easy task. It is achievable if you have a workforce that is satisfied with their job. Their satisfaction levels are going to reflect on how they interact with a customer for the organization.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 4, 2020

Being fired changed the trajectory of a former CEO of Campbell Soup Co. Doug Conant walked in and got unexpectedly fired from his job as the Director of Marketing for Parker Brothers.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 1, 2020

Is it reasonable to expect to enjoy your work? That is the question that opens Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job. If your answer is yes, but you aren’t quite there most days, or if you would like to inject even more joy at work, this book is for you. […]. The post Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

“I wrote this book as a roadmap to help you find success, purpose, and happiness,” explains Tom Lewis , author of the new book, Solid Ground, (available starting March 16, 2020). In his highly personable book, Lewis uses his life story to connect the dots between his challenges and accomplishments to demonstrate the five foundational building blocks of success.

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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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Know Your Team

MARCH 5, 2020

Daily stand-up meetings might be the quickest way to waste your time as a leader. Here’s why a daily stand-up meeting doesn’t work and what to do instead. “Is this daily stand-up meeting over yet?” The meeting is only 8 minutes in and no one has uttered those words outright… but they don’t need to. Each of your team members’ faces is blank.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 2, 2020

You talk to solve problems, but what if your talking IS the problem? You talk to help, but what if your talking makes people feel helpless?

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https://www.organizationaldevelopmentsolutions.com

MARCH 3, 2020

Updated March 2020 We have a critical question for you: Do you have someone to replace key employees if they suddenly left? Many companies have good intentions of developing people for key roles, but aren’t ready if a key employee left tomorrow. That creates a big problem.When we have discussions with our partners, we’re often asked that magical question: How do we create a succession plan?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

In his book, The Responsible Leader , Tim Richardson explains that to create a high-performance culture , you need to plan and prepare for the following moments to ensure the conversations surrounding them are both meaningful and intentional: recruitment and induction of new team members performance management discussions promotion interviews and talent management discussions coaching discussions customer sales presentations handling customer complaints and problems briefings to the press, analy

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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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High Scalability

MARCH 3, 2020

Who's Hiring? Are you looking to improve how you hire technical talent ? Essilen Research 's free video series can help. Fix common issues in screening, interviewing, closing and on-boarding. Learn how world-class tech companies crush the hiring game! Sisu Data is looking for machine learning engineers who are eager to deliver their features end-to-end, from Jupyter notebook to production, and provide actionable insights to businesses based on their first-party, streaming, and structured relatio

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LSA Global

MARCH 6, 2020

Win at all Costs Culture. Winning matters. Everybody loves a winner. Whether competing at sports or at the “game” of business, the goal is to win. But at what cost? How much are you willing to sacrifice to win? Your integrity, your reputation, your livelihood, your freedom? The Influence of Culture. Culture in sports or culture in business can be a strong influence either for good or for evil.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 6, 2020

Transparency is crucial — even if your reputation takes a short-term hit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

March 10 brings the new book, Create The Future: Tactics For Disruptive Thinking, by J eremy Gutsche , CEO of Trend Hunter. Flip the book over, and you have Gutsche’s updated and expanded, bestselling, Exploiting Chaos , book now called, The Innovation Handbook , featuring memorable real-world case studies and plenty of thought-provoking questions to inspire next steps for innovation.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

Alex Goryachev ’s latest book teaches you how to go beyond the buzzword of innovation to continuously drive growth, improve your bottom line and enact change. The book, published in January 2020, is, Fearless Innovation. It’s a down-to-earth guide that provides advice and actionable steps on how to: Get teams to embrace innovation beyond empty slogans.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Jack H. Llewellyn , PhD is a sports psychology consultant who has helped a major league baseball pitcher become a Cy Young Award winner, A NASCAR driver go from number six overall to number one and with the Winston Cup Series Championship, and countless leaders at Fortune 500 companies. Now, he’s written the book, Commonsense Leadership: No-Nonsense Rules for Improving Your MentalGame and Increasing Your Team’s Performance.

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LSA Global

MARCH 3, 2020

More Achievable Goals. Some leaders claim that big, hairy, and audacious goals are motivating. Yes, big ambitions may be exciting and inspiring at first, but, as goals become more and more difficult to reach, employees begin to disengage. And, if goals are perceived to be truly unrealistic, many teams do not even take the first steps. Learn from the Experts.

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LSA Global

MARCH 3, 2020

A Common Challenge for New Managers. One of the challenges for new managers and one that is often not practically covered in training is how to deal with a lone wolf on your team – an employee who contributes only marginally to the team goals. The Definition of a Lone Wolf. Lone wolves are not team players. They focus on their own work, neglect team responsibilities, do not collaborate well with colleagues, rarely contribute at team meetings, and do not join the effort when the team is un

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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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