Leadership Freak

AUGUST 30, 2018

The ridiculous notion that you know what’s going to happen tomorrow causes false confidence today. This is verifiable in the buying and selling of stocks, for example.

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Torben Rick

AUGUST 30, 2018

The business impact of a weak or misaligned culture has become more pronounced over the last couple of years as company. The costs of a misaligned organizational culture. The post Business impact of a weak or misaligned organizational culture appeared first on Torben Rick.

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Andrew Chen

AUGUST 27, 2018

Remember all the “Uber for x” startups? A few years ago a ton of “Uber for x” startups got funded, but very few of them – maybe none? – worked out. It sounds good but ultimately most failed on the supply side. Let’s explore why. Rideshare has better economics, at the same acquisition cost. Rideshare is special. Acquiring a broad base of labor for driving is expensive, often $300+.

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Scaling Marketing 101

High Scalability

AUGUST 27, 2018

This is article was written by Dirceu Pereira Tiegs, Site Reliability Engineer at Auth0, and originally was originally published in Auth0. Auth0 provides authentication, authorization, and single sign-on services for apps of any type (mobile, web, native) on any stack. Authentication is critical for the vast majority of apps. We designed Auth0 from the beginning so that it could run anywhere: on our cloud, on your cloud, or even on your own private infrastructure.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2018

Self-serving leaders throw people under the bus. Skillful leaders know that standing with people when they screw up … Strengthens relationships. Improves morale. Inspires trust. Instills courage. Deepens commitment.

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AIHR

AUGUST 29, 2018

A majority of organizations in an initial survey are only in the early stages of HR analytics mastery. IDC analyst Kyle Lagunas names some major roadblocks and says what HR must do. IDC has been turning its research lens on the growing discipline of human resource analytics and, in 2017, released its IDC MaturityScape: Workforce Analytics Adoption 1.0 study.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 30, 2018

The groundwork of all happiness is health. ~ Leigh Hunt. Employees spend a big part of their waking hours in their workplaces. So, naturally, the work environment has a lot to do with the well being of employees. According to Josh Bersin, managing people in an organization is said to be the number one challenge faced by companies in 2018. Here, managing people refers to everything from attracting talent, recruiting, retaining employees and recognizing them at the workplace.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 28, 2018

The sooner you realize you’re remarkable at very few things and lousy at many, the better off you and your team will be.

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AIHR

AUGUST 29, 2018

The vision for the future of work we’re all aiming for is predicated upon being able to see not just what’s happening today, but what’s coming tomorrow. John Furneaux, CEO, and Co-founder at Hive shares why leaders need data-driven insights to boost productivity and reduce stress across their teams. If you want to improve productivity and collaboration in the workplace, the first thing to recognize is that all organizations work in similar ways, regardless of size or industry.

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Agile42

AUGUST 29, 2018

Around 15 Scrum practitioners came to discuss, share and learn together. This time we tried a different format with a topic for the evening: Levels of Listening with a particular emphasis on the quality of our attention and awareness. Several ideas were shared in the concluding discussion on how a ScrumMaster might enable a team to become more collectively aware and attentive to themselves and as part of the system.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 28, 2018

I’ve found that almost all of the successful people that I know, have met or even have read about have at least this one thing in common: They have a positive perspective. And while this can mean that they are sometimes optimists, it isn’t necessarily the same thing. Tweet it out: The most successful people […]. The post The Power of Positive Perspective – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2018

In their book, Millennials Who Manage , authors Chip Espinoza and Joel Schwarzbart , quote Donna Hicks's explanation about how dignity is different from respect. Dignity is different from respect in that it is not based on how people perform, what they can do for us, or their likability. Dignity is a feeling of inherent value and worth. Therefore, Espinoza and Schwarzbart recommend that leaders treat those they are leading with dignity and follow Hick's 10 Essential Elements of Dignity : Accepta

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LSA Global

AUGUST 28, 2018

Making the Right Decision. Kids don’t have to worry about decision making tips for new managers. They have it easy. They only need to use “eenie, meenie, miny, mo” to help them choose. But in the business world and especially for new managers who care so much about steering their team in the right direction, decisions are far more difficult to make.

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Agile42

AUGUST 27, 2018

As we mentioned in an earlier blog post , agile42 is looking to expand its team of coaches in most markets where we have a presence. Specifically, our team in Finland is looking for new members that would love to pursue a career as an Agile coach. You can read the full job description (in Finnish) on our site or on LinkedIn. Your job is to support our customers on their way to more agile business through coaching and training.

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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

Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 26, 2018

You may have made this fevered pitch for emotional control to someone (or yourself): “Get your emotions under control!” And yet, while you may have wanted to do it, you might not have known how. Let’s face it, things at work can be frustrating. It could be a Customer yelling at you, a report that […]. The post Get Your Emotions Under Control appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

"When you convey your vision, you must show your passion for it and commitment to it," explains Bart Egnal in his book, Leading Through Language. And, use words that show how you and your listeners should feel about what you are saying whether that be about your vision or the vision of your organization. For example, here are two examples from Egnal that demonstrate how to take a generic vision and then deliver it with language that shows the speaker's emotions : Emotionless : "To become Florida

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LSA Global

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Effect of Stretch Goals on Employee Engagement. Stretch goals are performance goals that can only be achieved by extending oneself to the limit. According to Google, which has become known for its audacious business goal philosophy, “Stretch goals are the building blocks for remarkable achievements in the long term.” But even Google sometimes fails to reach its goals and those disappointing results can have unwanted consequences – killing motivation and damaging performance.

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Agile42

AUGUST 31, 2018

What can I say more than just WOW! What a week! But first, let me tell you how I got to the Innovation Sprint in the first place. My name is Sofia, and I started working for agile42 Finland & Sweden in May 2018. My role in the company is Business Relationship Manager. My days are filled with customer related things, like conversations, finding appointments, offers and training / coaching bookings and of course many e-mails just to mention a few.

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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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2018

Laura Findlay/Getty Images. Have you ever questioned whether taking time off is worth it because the stress of preparing for a vacation is so high? If so, you’re not alone. Over half of Americans leave some vacation time on the table. Some of the reasons for the lack of vacations include feeling that their workload was too heavy or that no one could do their job while they were gone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2018

The following statements from author Scott Wintrip convinced me to read his book, High Velocity Hiring: How To Hire Top Talent In An Instant : "Hiring is broken. There's a new way to hire that's faster, efficient, and effective. Instead of waiting for the right person to show up, the new way to hire is to wait for the right job to show up. Instead of waiting until a seat is empty to search for talent, the new way of hiring starts the talent search before that job opens.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 31, 2018

Organizations that don’t develop leaders – die. One of the great questions of leadership is, “How are you inspiring others to fly?

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15Five

AUGUST 28, 2018

Welcome to Talk Nerdy To Me , 15Five’s academic blog series where we get nerdy, talk to the world’s best thinkers, and break down the latest academic research that you can apply to your workplace. The Annual Performance Review is Dead! Or is it? One of the main issues that HR leaders face when considering a progressive performance management program is how to revamp their employee compensation strategy.

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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.

Diversity

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 31, 2018

Jorg Greuel/Getty Images. Women of color are a force in the U.S. economy. They are projected to make up the majority of all women by 2060, which means they’ll also likely become the majority of the U.S. workforce. They also generate $1 trillion as consumers and $361 billion in revenue as entrepreneurs, launching companies at 4x the rate of all woman-owned businesses.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 28, 2018

After two years of research, forty focus groups and a national survey, author Sylvia Ann Hewlett contends the three pillars of Executive Presence are: How you act ( gravitas ) How you speak (communication ) How you look ( appearance ) All three work together to help you telegraph (signal) to others that you have what it takes and that you're star material.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 27, 2018

John McCain died of brain cancer on August 25, 2018. Newt Gingrich shared a surprising story about McCain.

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High Scalability

AUGUST 31, 2018

Hey, it's HighScalability time: This mind blowing creation is from John Williamson. It's the first million integers, represented as binary vectors indicating their prime factors, laid out with UMAP. No, I really have no idea what that means either, but it did make me consider that our universe could be created by an algorithm. What are the wiggly cycles on the periphery?

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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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2018

Sarah Lawrence/Getty Images. In the flurry of statistics that exist around personal productivity, there’s one I find especially alarming : The average person is distracted or interrupted every 40 seconds when working in front of their computer. In other words, we can’t work for even a single minute before we focus on something else. Sure, sometimes it’s easy to get back on track.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities.

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Manager 40

Leadership Freak

AUGUST 27, 2018

The sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church began about fifteen years ago. I live in Pennsylvania where last week a Grand Jury released a 1,356 page scathing report on the tragedy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? " Unfortunately, most adults lose that habit and Broad goes on to explain that it was his continuing to ask "Why not?" throughout his career that brought him success. " The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad.

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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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