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Building Resilient Teams: 10 Strategies for Leaders

Niagara Institute

Imagine the company you work for is going through a tough transition. What would your team do first? They might feel lost, disengaged , or demotivated to keep going. Or would they rise to the occasion, working together to find a way forward?

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Instant Coaching: Three Questions That Ignite Action

Leadership Freak

If your day is packed, maximize brief encounters. Turn short interactions into dynamic coaching moments. Use three questions to ignite action. Ask about the present. Ask about the future. Ask about action.

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Rate Your AI

Help Scout Leadership

Even when the newest LLM shines in the benchmarks, it doesn't mean it will be the right choice for every use case or that users will be happy with its output. Learn how Help Scout approaches rating our AI to create better customer experiences.

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Navigating M&A Integration in the Evolving Utilities Sector

Kotter Inc.

As of 2024, the value of announced deals in the industry exceeded $150 billion, nearly double the value through the same period in 2023. M&A is expected to further accelerate in Q1 2025 after the Fed'.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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OKRS and Performance Culture: A Conversation with Ben Lamorte of OKRs.com

SME Strategy

OKRS and Performance Culture: A Conversation with Ben Lamorte of OKRs.

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Conflict Resilience: Turn Argument to Advantage

Leadership Freak

Dont worry if theres conflict. Worry if there isnt. Disagreements are inevitable. Avoidance is the enemy. Conflict resilience helps you thrive during the inevitable. How can you turn discomfort into discovery? More.

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Managers Have Won the War on Remote Work. But Where Does Everyone Sit?

Kotter Inc.

The post Managers Have Won the War on Remote Work. But Where Does Everyone Sit? appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

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Best Practices for Requesting Professional References

Refresh

A professional reference can make or break a job opportunity. When employers request references, theyre asking for an… The post Best Practices for Requesting Professional References first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Self-Trust: Reconsidering Self-Confidence

Leadership Freak

No one will trust you until you trust yourself. Self-trust is better than self-confidence. Ungrounded self-confidence is baseless arrogance. Self-trust is based on self-knowledge. You need to know seven things about yourself to trust yourself. People trust you when you trust yourself. More.

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Sales Management Skills to Master

LSA Global

Top 8 Research-Backed Sales Management Skills to Master We know from sales management training that leading a sales can make or break sales performance. Sales success requires a thoughtful combination of strategic thinking , people skills, and analytical expertise to effectively lead, manage, and coach a sales team. The most successful sales managers master the top sales management skills required to drive revenue with loyal customers and an engaged sales team.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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Building Adaptability in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Kotter Inc.

The post Building Adaptability in the Pharmaceutical Industry appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

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Stay Interviews: A Game-Changer for Employee Retention

Refresh

Unlike exit interviews, which gather feedback from employees who have already decided to leave, stay interviews proactively seek… The post Stay Interviews: A Game-Changer for Employee Retention first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Conflict Resilience: Turn Argument to Advantage

Leadership Freak

Dont worry if theres conflict. Worry if there isnt. Disagreements are inevitable. Avoidance is the enemy. Conflict resilience helps you thrive during the inevitable. How can you turn discomfort into discovery? More.

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Chief Transformation Officer Exchange

AlignOrg

Join us at the Chief Transformation Officer Exchange April 28 -30 in Dallas TX!

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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Sales Rep Performance Checklist

LSA Global

Top 10 Sales Rep Performance Checklist: Essential Habits for Success We know from sales leadership simulation assessment data that top sales reps do not just wing it they follow a disciplined, strategic, and customer-first sales process. Whether youre a seasoned sales professional or an up-and-coming star, having a structured sales rep performance checklist ensures you: stay on track. maximize productivity. close more deals. 10-Point Sales Rep Performance Checklist This 10-point sales rep perfo

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The Competition Starts Now—Elite Trades Championship Series Qualifiers Are Open

Refresh

Are you ready to put your trade skills and knowledge to the test? Qualifying rounds for the ServiceTitan… The post The Competition Starts NowElite Trades Championship Series Qualifiers Are Open first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Honor Heart or Settle for Mediocrity

Leadership Freak

Gratitude demotivates when done poorly. Disingenuous appreciation insults performance. Thanks for minimal effort honors mediocrity. Gratitude that honors heart cant go wrong. Affirm results and honor heart. Notice the person, not just results.

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The Economic Data You Need to Make Decisions Through Volatility

Harvard Business Review

Pay attention to these U.S. government readouts.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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Red Flags at Work: Recognizing Problems and Delivering the Bad News

Michael McKinney

I N MY early managerial days, I would often ask my bosses and peers how they learned the skill of delivering bad news. Almost always, their answer was: You will learn it over time, There is no compression algorithm for experience, or some variation of needing to put in the time. Granted, experience is one of the best teachers, but I have discovered there are tactics that can be learned so you dont have to navigate without help.

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The Science of Success: How High Achievers Think and Win | Dr. Ruth Gotian

Peter Winick

What top performers do differentlyand how you can apply it to your own career. Success isnt just for the luckyits a skill you can learn. This episode unpacks the habits and mindset of high achievers, revealing how persistence, mentorship, and strategic thinking drive success. From Olympic champions to astronauts, discover what separates top performers from the rest and how you can apply these principles to your own journey.

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How to Craft an Opportunity Statement

Leadership Freak

The dream beyond the hill isnt worth pursuit when nightmares feel normal. An unacceptable present energizes dissatisfaction. Dissatisfaction is the first step toward your dream. Begin with a nightmare, see a dream, craft an opportunity statement.

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4 Styles of Coaching—and When to Use Them

Harvard Business Review

A 2×2 matrix to help you identify how much guidance your employee needs.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

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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Leading Thoughts for March 20, 2025

Michael McKinney

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Writer and theologian C.S. Lewis on what why small choices matter: Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance.

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How to Lead Disruptively

Mark Sandborn

Disruption, by its nature, is at best uncomfortable and at worst devastating. It interferes with routines, challenges assumptions, and almost always requires extra effort. However, when it comes to leadership, disruption can be not only good but essential for success. Disruptive leaders challenge the status quo, foster growth, and drive innovation within their teams and organizations.

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the wet carpet, the pickle jars, and other stories of final F-you’s to jobs you hated

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we discussed final F-yous to jobs or bosses you hated , and here are 18 of the best stories you shared. (Caveat: appearing on this list is not an endorsement of said behavior in every case! Stories are shared primarily for entertainment value.) 1. The revenge A legal secretary at the Big Law firm I worked at knew she was going to be fired, so the day before she went into a bunch of partners emails and sent their wive

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You Don’t Need a Mentor to Get the Career Advice You Need

Harvard Business Review

Four ways to find actionable guidance.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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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11 Change Management Skills for HR To Develop in 2025

AIHR

Organizations are facing more changes than ever, with leaders and employees now handling an average of nine changes per year , compared to just two before 2020. This constant change can create “change fatigue,” making it harder for employees to adapt. HR professionals play a key role in helping teams successfully manage these transitions.

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Do you know the difference between the like button and the buy button?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: Oftentimes, in my conversations with authors and thought leaders, keynoters, and academics, I hear a lot about what they believe is resonating in the marketplace relative to the work that they’re putting out.

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my employee says I have to give her longer breaks because she’s a smoker

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own/manage a business, let’s say a retail heath care equipment supply company that is located in a larger health care campus. I have multiple employees, and for a six-hour shift they get two 15-minute breaks. It isn’t intense or overly physically exhausting work, but I realize it is nice to step away for a few minutes.

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Strategic Impact Initiatives Can Make Your Business Stronger

Harvard Business Review

What leaders can learn from successful efforts at Flexport and Twilio.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.