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How Committed are You?

Kevin Eikenberry

I know I’m asking you an important question. I may be asking a hard question. I’m also asking a question you might want me to clarify, like what type of commitment am I referring to? We’ll get to the clarification in a moment, but before you read on, answer the commitment question: How committed am […]. The post How Committed are You? appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Managers: It’s Time to Stop Delegating and Start Autonomizing

15Five

How much do you (or your managers) delegate? If the answer is “a good bit,” it may be time for a different approach. As a quick disclaimer: Delegation isn’t inherently bad, and many of those business articles telling you how to “delegate smarter and get more done” have recommendations worth considering. People are promoted to management positions because they’re great at what they do, and it can be difficult to let go of that work to focus on leading.

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Don't Panic Series (Part 1): What is culture?

Agile42

Kicking off the Don’t Panic series , Dave Sharrock and Melissa Boggs will provide a definition of culture, explain the purpose that culture serves, and share a number of stories about how culture can be changed through storytelling. What is culture? Melissa Boggs (MBO): A lot of times people approach us saying, “I can’t change the culture. I’m one person amongst tens of thousands and I can’t make that change.

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You See Things As You Are – Not as They Are

Leadership Freak

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are,” attributed to Anais Nin. You believe you are the answer. You see what you look for and defend what you see.

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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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The Power of Small Steps – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

Last week was our 250th episode of Remarkable TV and while I was filming that episode, I got to thinking about the power of small steps. In today’s episode, I am going to share my observations in what I’ve learned about this very powerful idea. Tweet it out: If you want to get big things […]. The post The Power of Small Steps – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Business Communication as a building block of Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

Communication is the essence of a human being. Our ability to communicate within ourselves is what distinguishes us from other beings and makes us superior. It naturally plays a huge role in business. Business Communication is the heart and soul of a growing business. In absence of which, there can be no exchange of path-breaking ideas, no strong interpersonal relationship and no intrinsic work motivation.

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How to Overcome the Voice of Experience

Leadership Freak

The negative impact of experience is a closed mind. The story of David and Goliath in the Hebrew Bible illustrates the power of embracing new methods when facing unexpected challenges.

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Weekly Communication Tips via Video

Kevin Eikenberry

Like many things in life, it’s not the tool that matters nearly as much as how we choose to use it. YouTube can be a treasure trove of insightful and inspiring information, or a trash-dumping, time suck. As reported last year, over 300 hours of video are uploaded every minute. Because of its vastness, you need help […]. The post Weekly Communication Tips via Video appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Role of Business Communication in Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

Communication is the essence of a human being. Our ability to communicate within ourselves is what distinguishes us from other beings and makes us superior. It naturally plays a huge role in business. Business Communication is the heart and soul of a growing business. In absence of which, there can be no exchange of path-breaking ideas, no strong interpersonal relationship and no intrinsic work motivation.

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Learning New Skills at Work Is Complicated

LSA Global

Learning New Skills at Work is Not Easy. When you want to upgrade the skills of your workforce, know from the beginning that learning new skills at work is complicated. Unfortunately most new work skills are not acquired by simply reading or observing others; you cannot become a pro golfer by devouring all the books on the subject or watching tournaments on TV.

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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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The Last Words of George H. W. Bush

Leadership Freak

Former President George H. W. Bush passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at age 94. It’s reported that his last conversation was with his son, former President George W. Bush.

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15Five Raises $8.2 Million Series A To Bring Out The Best In The Global Workforce

15Five

Paulo Coelho once said “The reward of our work is not what we get, but who we become.” I believe this insight applies to both individuals and organizations. How we approach creating value in the world through building our organizations and offering exceptional products and services has a lot to do with who we become both individually and collectively.

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Business Communication as a building block of Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

Communication is the essence of a human being. Our ability to communicate within ourselves is what distinguishes us from other beings and makes us superior. It naturally plays a huge role in business. Business Communication is the heart and soul of a growing business. In absence of which, there can be no exchange of path-breaking ideas, no strong interpersonal relationship and no intrinsic work motivation.

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The CEO’s Role in Aligning Corporate Culture

LSA Global

CEO’s Role in Aligning Corporate Culture is Growing. The CEO’s role in aligning corporate culture to the strategy has never been more important. It’s hard to overstate the role of a CEO in the success of a company. The CEO has the ultimate responsibility (as in “the buck stops here”) for business success. But few leaders fully understand the role the CEO can play in perhaps the most important aspect of a company’s overall performance – whether the workplace culture helps or hinders the s

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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.

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The George H.W. Bush Quote They’re Getting Wrong

Leadership Freak

I’ve seen a George H.W. Bush quote floating around on the Internet that completely misses the point.

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How Leaders Build Resilience in Good Times & Bad Times

Leadership Freak

New Book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available. Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Jeanie Cockell and Dr.

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How to Create the Right Strategic Message

LSA Global

Send the Right Strategic Message. The right strategic message matters…what you say, whom you send it to and how you say it. Effective strategic messaging creates strategic alignment and affects employee motivation , behavior and commitment. A clear business strategy defines what matters most and enables leaders to prioritize resources and efforts. Done right, your strategy should set you up to perform beyond the sum of its parts.