Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 19, 2018
It’s dangerous to evaluate others and affirm yourself. Self-affirmation – apart from self-evaluation – is the beginning of self-deception and the end of self-development.
AIHR
OCTOBER 15, 2018
At one point in my career, I was working as an HR-manager for Belden, a company which, at that time, was making cables and wires for shavers, TVs and other electronic equipment. I envied some of my colleagues in the management team who “battled” for their share of the annual budget. Especially the marketing manager always presented nice investment calculations which included cost like promotion campaigns, advertisements, customer visits, and more.
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Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Every boss you have had has had an impact on the leader you are today. Chances are you have had some bosses you didn’t love, and hopefully you have had some that you respected, looked up to, and tried to emulate. Most of us try to forget the worst boss we ever had. Today, I […]. The post Have You Become Your (Worst) Boss? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
15Five
OCTOBER 16, 2018
One of the most common questions we get asked as leadership team coaches is how Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) should be used to determine salary, compensation, or bonuses. A growing number of organizations are eliminating the annual performance review altogether, but a need still remains for metrics and KPIs to determine compensation and promotions.
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
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Frustration usually points at people and circumstances. But frustration is also an opportunity to look at yourself, to elevate and expand your leadership. Source: Your frustration is ABOUT you, before it’s about others.
AIHR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Whether you’re interested in becoming an HR analyst or leading your own HR analytics function, having the skills and know-how is crucial. We at Analytics in HR want to help you every step of the way on your HR analytics journey. Our platform is literally a one-stop shop for everything HR analytics related. Please feel free to download the list of 51 HR metrics below (click image to download).
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High Scalability
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Hey, wake up! It's HighScalability time: Now that's a cloud! The largest structure ever found in the early universe. The proto-supercluster Hyperion may contain thousands of galaxies or more. ( Science ). Do you like this sort of Stuff? Please support me on Patreon. I'd really appreciate it. Know anyone looking for a simple book explaining the cloud?
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 18, 2018
“If you seek to achieve greatness, stretching for amazing is a great way to start.” John Doerr Rethink: Set a goal that requires you to rethink the way you do things.
AIHR
OCTOBER 18, 2018
After two years of hard work and a ton of content, we have recently hit two major milestones. Yes, you read that right. AIHR has been here already for two years. The company actually turned 2 back in June this year but we wanted to hold off on the celebrations until hitting another important milestone. Last week Wednesday, October 10, was the day that we have welcomed our 2,000th student to the HR Analytics Academy!
Kevin Eikenberry
OCTOBER 14, 2018
There are lots of reasons people follow or connect with people on social media. From staying in touch with long-distance friends, to getting news, to seeing the latest memes, to finding great recipes. If you are on Facebook, even if rarely, I hope you are following me. I don’t share memes or recipes. I don’t […]. The post Why Follow Kevin on Facebook?
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2018
New to your leader role? Or, already a leader, but looking to hone your skills? Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you. With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you. Plus, it will give you the confidence to become a leader and/or improve your leadership capabilities.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 15, 2018
In 1977 Wally Palmar, Mike Skill, Rich Cole, and Jimmy Marinos formed the Romantics. The Romantics weren’t as successful as other bands of the 70’s like KISS, AC/DC, Queen, or the Eagles.
AIHR
OCTOBER 19, 2018
During my entire professional career, I have built analytics functions and groups that operated at the core of any operation that I’ve managed. Fortunately, along the way, I have had a disproportionate share of success, but have made some mistakes as well. I’d like to share some of those key learnings along the way. This article will be mostly retrospective in nature – I’ll save the predictions for a future article.
LSA Global
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Sometimes Small Culture Changes Can Deliver Big Results. For many leaders, changing culture can be a confusing and daunting task. Smart culture change agents understand that identifying the few critical behaviors that will have the greatest impact on moving the business forward is often the most effective place to start. So how do you identify the small culture changes that will deliver the greatest results?
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.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Creativ Studio HeinemannE/Getty Images. As a college professor, I regularly train PhD students. In psychology and most fields of science, students are assigned to a project early on in their studies and learn key skills through an apprenticeship model. Many go onto to take on projects related to more specific research goals, and are eventually taught to design their own studies — a slow and painstaking process.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Realistic goals are useful, but a Moon-Shot-Goal is transformative. John Glenn becoming the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962.
AIHR
OCTOBER 17, 2018
HR analytics influencers Luk Smeyers, Melissa Kantor and David Green discuss the ethical considerations of People Analytics at the Unleash conference. The post Where should we draw the line in terms of ethics? appeared first on Analytics in HR.
LSA Global
OCTOBER 17, 2018
When Business Is Good. Many leaders are tempted to take growth for granted when business is good. But there is a lot of evidence that success can cause unwanted leadership complacency and strategic vulnerability. If you are comfortable with the current performance of your business, chances are that you need a more aggressive business strategy to avoid drifting into some dangerous waters.
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
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Sven Krobot/EyeEm/Getty Images. Even though self-awareness — knowing who we are and how we’re seen — is important for job performance , career success , and leadership effectiveness , it’s in remarkably short supply in today’s workplace. In our nearly five-year research program on the subject, we’ve discovered that although 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10 to 15% actually are.
LSA Global
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Are Your Managers Good at Conducting Effective Meetings? Conducting effective meetings is a fundamental management skill that has a direct impact on performance because people spend so much time in meetings. According to recent research by Bain, Organizations report spending more than 15% of their time in meetings. Middle management reports spending at least 35% of their time in meetings.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 18, 2018
kuritafsheen/Getty Images. The feedback in the 360-degree reviews was supposed to be anonymous. But it was crystal clear who’d made the negative comments in the assessment of one executive. Lance Best, the CEO of Barker Sports Apparel, was meeting with Nina Kelk, the company’s general counsel, who also oversaw human resources. It had been a long day at the company’s Birmingham, England, headquarters, and in the early evening the two were going over the evaluations of each of La
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Barcroft/Getty Images. Social media can connect us to new ideas, help us share our work, and allow previously unheard voices to influence culture. Yet it can also be a highly addictive time-sink if we’re not careful about our goals , purpose , and usage. Over the last two years, I conducted four different experiments to monitor my own behavior, implementing trackers and blockers in order to better understand how social media usage affected my productivity.
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.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images. Divya, a director who leads a large engineering team, was invited to a two-day retreat with the CEO and senior executives of her Fortune 50 company. She and 30 of her high-potential peers were excited to rub shoulders with the leadership team. The purpose of the retreat was to expose up-and-coming leaders to broader challenges, expand their network across silos, and, of course, give them an opportunity to connect personally with C-suite executives.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 17, 2018
STOCK4B-RF/Getty Images. Medicine involves leadership. Nearly all physicians take on significant leadership responsibilities over the course of their career, but unlike any other occupation where management skills are important, physicians are neither taught how to lead nor are they typically rewarded for good leadership. Even though medical institutions have designated “leadership” as a core medical competency , leadership skills are rarely taught and reinforced across the continuum
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Martin Poole/Getty Images. A recent management column in the Wall Street Journal appeared under the appealing headline, “The Best Bosses Are Humbles Bosses.” The article reported that humble leaders “inspire close teamwork, rapid learning and high performance in their teams.” It even reported that one HR consulting firm is planning to introduce an assessment to identify personality traits that include “sincerity, modesty, fairness, truthfulness, and unpretentiousnes
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 17, 2018
TOSHINORI TARUI. When interviewing for your next job, how can you impress your recruiter and increase your chances of securing a job offer? Of course you may wish to emphasize your ambitions and goals you hope to achieve as a result of working at the company — your extrinsic motivation for the job. But to what extent should you also emphasize your love for your work and what you hope to achieve as part of the process of working at the company?
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.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Jorg Greuel/Getty Images. Data skills — the skills to turn data into insight and action — are the driver of modern economies. According to the World Economic Forum , computing and mathematically-focused jobs are showing the strongest growth, at the expense of less quantitative roles. So whether it’s to maximize the part we play in data-driven economic growth, or simply to ensure that we and our teams remain relevant and employable, we need to think about transitioning to a more
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Tomekbudujedomek/Getty Images. Customer experience (CX) goes beyond measuring the relationship between customers and companies; it is also about quantifying the hundreds of regular interactions and residual memories that influence future behavior. Specific tools like journey mapping and touchpoint management are keys that employees can use to unlock the code for many in-store and in-person experiences.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Tomohiro Ohsumi /Getty Images. Artificial intelligence (AI) is engendering all kinds of breathless headlines, from being able to play Go to spotting rare cancer tumors. But how will AI impact the economy in broad terms? The answer hinges on both on what AI can be used for and the dynamics of a competitive race to adopt AI that’s set to unfold between firms.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Today’s employees are digital consumers who expect to connect at work with the same ease with which they connect at home. Deloitte’s ConnectMe enables a digital workplace by using insights to connect the workforce to what they need, where and when they need it. ConnectMe leverages the world’s leading CRM cloud solution, Salesforce, to help organizations navigate the changing workplace and deliver an exceptional employee experience.
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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