Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The power of kindness is often underestimated in the realm of leadership. While many leaders focus on driving results and achieving goals, the simple act of showing kindness can have a profound impact on a team. Here are the four ways kindness makes an impact: Kindness can build strong relationships: When leaders show compassion and empathy towards their employees, they create a sense of trust and respect.

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David Grossman

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The prevalence of disinformation – defined as deliberately misleading or biased information – continues to be a significant problem in both Canada and the U.S., according to the 2022 Institute for Public Relations Disinformation in Society Report, which was conducted with Leger and McMaster University.

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Chief Outsiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Become a big fish in your pond In my previous blog, “What Tech CEOs Get Wrong About Positioning,” we introduced the concept of market positioning – and specifically, how it helps your customers connect the dots between their needs and your product or service. Of all the marketing strategy lessons we at Chief Outsiders share with founders and business leaders like yourself, positioning ranks among the most critical.

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Suzi McAlpine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Stress in and of itself is not a bad thing. In fact, a certain amount of stress is not only useful for our wellbeing, it’s also good for our performance. As the author of Beyond Burnout, I’m the first one to call out chronic or extreme stress as pretty damaging. But I’ve started to see… The post A healthy dose of (eu)stress in the workplace never hurt anyone – here’s why first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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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

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I sometimes use storytelling with my clients to make a point. Sometimes, the stories are more profound than any coaching or guiding I could do. Last week, one of my clients heard the story of two Zen Monks and it had a profound impact on his leadership. The story goes as follows, there were two Zen monks who are on a journey together.

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Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

I N THE BEGINNING, as civilizations grew and became more advanced, work was organized around specialized lines of work. These sectors of work, like the mining, textile, or glassmaking industries, thrived with their own supply chains, expertise, and proprietary distribution. And this is basically how we think of business today. But that is changing. McKinsey partners Venkat Atluri and Miklós Dietz illuminate that change in The Ecosystem Economy.

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Chief Outsiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By: Carol Eversen and Jeff Loeb As fractional CMOs with deep experience implementing ABM across many B2B companies, we see a pattern emerging: business leaders have very different perspectives about what it takes to implement ABM and how to get started. And most opinions seem to be informed by solution vendors rather than defined by the business challenges at hand.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

a Showing appreciation to your employees is crucial for maintaining a positive and productive workplace. It’s a simple way to let your team know that their hard work and dedication are valued. It can help to boost morale and engagement. But expressing gratitude to your employees isn’t always easy. Therefore, it’s important to do it in a way that feels genuine and heartfelt.

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Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Learning to lead and network as an introvert. An interview with Marcel Wijermars about helping introverted leaders overcome the energy drain and find success at networking events. How do you take a personality trait that many might consider a setback, and turn it into a multi-faceted business? My guest today is Marcel Wijermars, the founder of Introverted Leadership and keynote speaker for the well-known speech, “The Introvert Way to Create a Life of Abundance.” Years ago, Marcel rea

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Relationship building is the difference between getting stuff done and being a leader. Results are the cake. Relationship building heats the oven. Relationship building is the heart of success. Community contributes to flourishing.

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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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Chief Outsiders

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a CEO, you’re tasked with improving your company’s bottom line. You and your leadership team may have a good handle on your marketing strategy, but prior to moving forward with that strategy, it’s a good idea to conduct a sales assessment to ensure your sales team can execute flawlessly. What’s at stake? A lot. One study indicates that more than two-thirds of lost sales are a result of flawed sales methodologies.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Leadership excellence is the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve their best. Successfully developing a leadership team involves providing support, guidance, and opportunities for growth and development. There are several strategies that leaders can implement to fostering excellence with their team: Provide training and development opportunities: Providing training and development opportunities can help leaders improve their leadership skills and knowledge.

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Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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. Robin Sharma on leadership roles: “Know your role. Everyone needs to behave like a leader—no matter what they do. Everyone needs to demonstrate leadership traits—regardless of their position. That means everyone needs to take responsibility for getting results that they generate.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You know what happens when you decide to sleep late. You will rush when you get up. You will splash water on your face. Do something with your hair. Throw on a shirt.

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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.

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Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Enduring through disastrous times in order to thrive on the other side. An interview with Simon Leslie that originally aired on September 22nd, 2022, as part of our Leveraging Thought Leadership Live series on LinkedIn. Imagine running a $100,000,000 company that produces airline magazines. Great, right? But then came the Covid era in 2020. When the world literally brings your company to a standstill, how do you move forward?

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a leader of a remote team, it’s important to find ways to recognize and appreciate your employees for their hard work and contributions. Here are 12 meaningful ways to recognize your remote employees successfully: Slack it: Post messages of recognition on slack or other communication platforms. This is a quick and easy way to let your team know that you appreciate their efforts.

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Alison Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This post, HR won’t do anything about a coworker who’s angry about my weight loss , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just came back to work after a month-long emergency medical leave. The tl:dr is that after a decade of medical gaslighting, a new doctor ordered an emergency MRI during a routine visit and discovered a mass in my abdomen.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Pennsylvania takes distracted driving darn serious. Title 75 section 3316 imposes a fine of $50.00 if you’re caught texting while driving. The numbers on distracted driving are going down. Only 1.

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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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Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

There’s a dizzying amount of activity going on in some states and school districts, spurred by the push to bring classroom practice in line with the “science of reading.” But not all of that activity translates into better reading instruction.

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Are you ready for the permanent, remote-friendly workplace? While many thought the pandemic brought only a temporary shift to remote work, the data tells a different story now: According to a Gallup , only two in 10 companies appear to be fully on-site and only 6% of remote-capable workers even want to be working fully on-site going forward. The chart paints a stark picture that shows that we're heading for a hybrid workplace future; while the number of fully remote organizations has dropped rap

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Association Now Leadership

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

United States-based associations looking to expand want to preserve their DEI goals, but some don’t always translate. Take the time to understand others’ perspectives, one expert suggests. When it comes to going global, it’s well-known that American associations make a lot of U.S.-centric mistakes. They possess ideas about membership, meetings, partnerships, marketing, and more that make perfect sense in America but may not apply in different countries and regions.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Everyone is beautiful just the way they are except greedy billionaires, self-serving politicians of the opposite party, and powerful old white men who think women should have babies, cook dinner, and stay out… Continue reading →

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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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Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Companies that have cobalt in their supply chains do not want to admit that ASM cobalt is present but it is a business reality and companies must focus their attention on formalizing these artisanal small-scale mines

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Productivity analysis and metrics are of great concern to HR teams and business leaders worldwide. Product inefficiencies have a significant impact on the success of an organization and can mean the difference between a business that thrives and is profitable and a business that has to eventually close its doors. Research by Opus Energy found that 86% of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe that productivity is an issue.

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Kellogg Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Knowing whether users migrate to other apps or simply cut back on screen time is critical for understanding competition in the “attention economy.

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Zenefits

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The Great Resignation has had employees leaving their jobs in droves. Researchers indicate that workers like their chances in the current job market, meaning employers must remain vigilant with their retention efforts for top performers. It’s time for companies to confirm they are making the correct efforts to retain their current workforce. Organizations must ensure they are making every effort to drive employee job satisfaction.

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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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UVA Darden

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

How Changing the Connotation of ‘Quiet Quitting’ Can Benefit the Workplace burtonc Mon, 02/06/2023 - 09:53 3 February 2023 Leadership & Management Modern Global Leadership Andrew Ramspacher Jim Detert just wants to set the record straight. The University of Virginia professor, who holds a joint appointment in the Darden School of Business and the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, has spent the last few years reading about a couple of trendy terms in the business world that are, real

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The types of employee benefits an organization provides carry weight in today’s employment market. Compensation on its own is not enough to engage employees and attract job seekers who now expect more comprehensive rewards for their work. HR practitioners need to be aware of the various benefit possibilities and determine which ones their organization should consider adopting.

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Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We may measure the pain by counting layoffs but how we hire determines the recovery — and generative AI like Chat GPT changes the game.

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Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In Beirut, Lebanon during 1973, five-year-old Elisa A. Schmitz first learned situational awareness—a leadership lesson she says is key to being visionary. Today’s guest post is by Elisa Schmitz, author of Become the Fire: Transform Life’s Chaos into Business and Personal Success (CLICK HERE to get your copy). It was 1973 and I was living in Beirut, Lebanon, when that country was a powder keg before its civil war.

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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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