Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The things left out are often the things that make the greatest difference. I often ask groups to make a list of things leaders do.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Recently, I was invited to discuss how technology might impact children’s mental health at the Johnson Depression Center at the University of Colorado. I shared the stage with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of the book iGen and an article in The Atlantic that got a lot of attention titled, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” Dr. Twenge and I […].

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It is time that HR analytics starts to show the value it delivers to the business. This is hard to do as people analytics is still an emerging field. For this article, I have collected 15 of the best HR analytics case studies I’ve come across in the past two years. Each of these case studies are connected with a concrete business impact. For each case study, I will refer to their original publication.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Women’s safety and its issues are discussed and debated all around the globe. Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Men and boys, we show our manhood through the way we treat our women. Our colleagues, our wives, our sisters, our mothers. — Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In the past decade, women have progressively earned a higher standard in the workplace.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The paralyzing fear of failure makes you small. Fear of failure prevents you from trying new things. If you aren’t certain of success you won’t begin.

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Nir Eyal

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Recently, I was invited to discuss how technology might impact children’s mental health at the Johnson Depression Center at the University of Colorado. I shared the stage with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of the book iGen and an article in The Atlantic that got a lot of attention titled, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” Dr. Twenge and I […] The post The Truth About Kids and Technology: Jean Twenge (iGen) and Nir Eyal (Hooked) Discuss Tech’s Effect on Children&#

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Women’s safety and its issues are discussed and debated all around the globe. Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Men and boys, we show our manhood through the way we treat our women. Our colleagues, our wives, our sisters, our mothers. — Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In the past decade, women have progressively earned a higher standard in the workplace.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

His real name was Harvard. But we called my wife’s grandfather Tampie. Don’t play checkers with Tampie. The outcome was foreordained. He toyed with us whenever he convinced a sacrificial lamb to play.

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Agile42

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

We first worked with Siemens Digital Factory in 2015, helping one of the project teams start using Agile methods. The 50-person team was in charge of developing software automation systems used by manufacturers all around the world. They were well suited to tackle the challenges they were facing, and fully embraced the new incremental approach and the necessary changes in behavior.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vlad Sterngold , director people analytics & research at Booking.com, an online booking travel platform with over 17,000 employees. Vlad and I spoke about the milestones of his people analytics journey at Booking.com. According to Vlad: “there are just many small steps and as long as they are executed well, you learn from it, then you’re building a whole journey” In our interview, Vlad tells about these different steps,

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Chances are you want to be a more effective leader. Chances are you have worked toward that goal in the past. And chances are you aren’t as far along (or gone as quickly) as you had hoped. You care about leadership development – how it will help you and your team. Your desire, interest, and […]. The post Becoming the Leader You Were Born to Be appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.

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Agile42

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” - Peter Drucker The reason why we measure our own performance stems from the believe that there is room for improvement. Knowing that you are “doing something” is not enough. Instead, you need to know what you are “doing wrong” and what you are “doing right”. If it’s wrong, stop. If it’s right, continue.

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High Scalability

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This article is a chapter from my book Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10. It has 30 reviews on Amazon! If you like this chapter then you'll love the book. The cloud is always busy proactively working for you in the background. That’s how cloud services compete with each other to keep you in their ecosystem. Most of the cloud services we’ve talked about so far have been request driven.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

When I ask a question like this, it presupposes something – that you believe that leadership is a journey. So while I want you to consider whether or not you are ready for your leadership journey, I am starting by suggesting that you must see it as a journey before you can prepare for it. […]. The post Are You Prepared for Your Leadership Journey?

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The illusion of fulfillment causes leaders to crash and burn. Power and authority: Power and authority feel like fulfillment but the feeling is intoxication.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

I’ll soon publish a full review of Scott Belsky’s new book, The Messy Middle: Finding your way through the hardest and most crucial part of any bold venture. In the meantime, here is some great advice from Belsky about the power in brevity : Shorter emails get faster response times. Fewer words go further (and are listened to more intently). The less preamble, the more focused your team will be on your message.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

October is over and so is World Mental Health Day. In case you missed it, it’s celebrated around the world on 10th October every year. But don’t worry. It’s mental health and it’s not confined to a single day or a specific month. You can and ought to talk about it always and as much as possible. But what about mental health in the workplace? When you ask someone about their health, isn’t it true that you’re thinking just about their physical health?

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today’s episode is the third in my series based on a talk that I gave to a group of sixth, seventh and eighth graders. During the talk, we discussed several of the ideas in the new culture that they are creating at the school. They call it GRIT. And this week, I am focusing on […]. The post How to Be More Curious – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

To Change Corporate Culture, Change Behaviors. Change behaviors to change corporate culture. Difficult as it may be to change corporate behavior across the workplace, it can be done. Follow a few principles of human psychology, stick with the program and make sure all structures, processes and systems support the cultural changes that you seek. Choose the Behaviors that Strategically Matter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The real gems in John C. Maxwell's book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect , are the abundant leadership and communication quotes , such as these: T o add value to others, one must first value others. People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. All good communicators get to the point before their listeners start asking, "What's the point?

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

October is over and so is World Mental Health Day. In case you missed it, it’s celebrated around the world on 10th October every year. But don’t worry. It’s mental health and it’s not confined to a single day or a specific month. You can and ought to talk about it always and as much as possible. But what about mental health in the workplace? When you ask someone about their health, isn’t it true that you’re thinking just about their physical health?

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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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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Mike Hewitt /Getty Images. It was the last race of the ski season. My son Daniel, 10 years old, was at the starting gate in his speed suit, helmet and goggles, waiting for the signal. “3… 2… 1…” The gate keeper called out and he was gone in a flash, pushing off his ski poles to gain momentum. One by one, each gate smacked to the ground when he brushed by.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Learn New Skills Faster|. Being able to learn new skills faster can help both individuals and organizations to outperform their peers. Whether it is learning new sales skills faster to sell new solutions to executive buyers or learning new management skills to lead a team for the first time, the ability to learn and apply new skills quickly can make or break a strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. For optimism to be strong, a cohesive team is vital. People need to believe the team will be there for them when needed. A team is weakened when the first priority is the needs of each person, or when ego dictates a team's actions or inaction.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Women’s safety and its issues are discussed and debated all around the globe. Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Men and boys, we show our manhood through the way we treat our women. Our colleagues, our wives, our sisters, our mothers. — Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In the past decade, women have progressively earned a higher standard in the workplace.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Andy Roberts/Getty Images. An all-star team is making headway with a new initiative that could alter the future of the organization. Spirits are optimistic and the team is successfully maneuvering through new, yet very promising, territory. Then, the results begin taking longer than anticipated to prove, and after too much time spent outside of their comfort zones, the team of high-achieving employees can’t seem to execute within the uncertain environment.

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High Scalability

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Wake up! It's HighScalability time: @b0rk. 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? Then please recommend my well reviewed (30 reviews on Amazon and 72 on Goodreads!) book: Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10. They'll love it and you'll be their hero forever. $3 billion : Tesla's yearly spend on gigafactories; 18,000 : GDPR data breach notifications since May; 30 : happy birthday Morris Worm!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Inspirational leadership wisdom came awhile back from Bahram Akradi, the CEO of Life Time Fitness. From that health club's monthly fitness magazine, Experience Life , Akradi says: Once we get comfortable in our habitual patterns, we may fail to notice when they have outworn their useful purpose, or when new alternatives might serve us better. Once you've encountered a second way of seeing things, you're more likely to entertain the possibility of a third and fourth way, too.

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BetterUp

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Recently we had the good fortune to bring together world-renown psychologists, academics, thought leaders, and HR practitioners from some of the largest global organizations to explore human potential and the future of the workplace at our annual Shift conference in Philadelphia. Shift has been a dream of mine and my co-founder, Eddie Medina, since we started BetterUp five years ago.

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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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