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25 Examples of Employee Appreciation and Recognition Messages

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I am a passionate advocate for honoring the people who work hard, persevere, and show dedication and loyalty. I truly believe that these qualities deserve recognition and appreciation. Therefore, I always encourage my clients to write handwritten notes to their best performers and show them the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

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Leading Thoughts for February 2, 2023

Michael McKinney

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. Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ The key lies in making a conscious effort to regularly step back to reflect, and then identify and frame the issues that are central to leading your organization effectively into

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CEO Go-To-Market Warning: Avoid the Blind Spots That Cause Products to Miss the Mark | Part 5

Chief Outsiders

Part 5: Only Teamwork Can Make the Dream Work We have become a nation of isolation. COVID-19 taught everyone how to use technology to carry on safely. Though Zoom, Teams, and other tools have made communication more efficient, we’ve never felt more distant from our colleagues. Through this “together, but apart” mindset, many businesses feel pressured to enable remote work and grant greater autonomy.

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Advice to My Younger Self

Leadership Freak

You see who you are by reflecting on who you were. One way to practice self-reflection is to give advice to your younger self. I’ve done this a few times over the years.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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10 Important Conversations to Have When Building a High-Performing Team

Lolly Daskal

It’s important for leaders to communicate with their teams in order to build and develop high-performing teams. By regularly having open and honest communication with team members, leaders can better understand their needs, provide support, and address any issues or challenges that may arise. When leaders want to build a high-performing team; here are the top ten conversations to have: What are our goal and expectations?

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Stop Letting the Latest Trend Dictate How You Run Your Company

Michael McKinney

Q UIET QUITTING. Quiet firing. Quiet thriving. What will be the next viral workplace term? Today’s businesses aren’t plagued by these “new” movements—except for the reactionary movement of buying into the latest buzzword and letting it affect their workplace culture. As talked about in this Business Insider article , these trends have caused panic among leaders in all industries, who are now looking to combat these “new” issues, and consultants are right there with them, offering all sorts of “s

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Efficiency: One Simple Plan to Lose Less Money

Leadership Freak

Organizations would be rich if they stopped losing money. 20% of every dollar earned by a company in the US is lost to employee time theft.

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How Too Much Grit Can Derail Your Leadership Success

Lolly Daskal

“Grit” is defined as passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, and it is considered a crucial ingredient for success. Research by Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has found that grit is a better predictor of success than talent or intelligence. However, I have found that some leaders may be too gritty, and it is costing them in their leadership success.

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2023

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Culture Is the Way : How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact, and Excellence by Matt Mayberry Former NFL Pro, world-renowned keynote speaker, and management consultant Matt Mayberry delivers an incisive and hands-on blueprint to employee engagement and peak productivity.

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How To Perform an HR SWOT Analysis

AIHR

An HR SWOT Analysis enables the HR team to gain a clear view of internal and external factors impacting your operations. A thorough analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats will prepare you to create effective HR strategies. Contents What is a SWOT analysis? Why should HR perform a SWOT analysis? How HR can conduct a SWOT Analysis Tips for conducting a SWOT analysis HR SWOT analysis example What is a SWOT analysis?

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

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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3 Ways to Find Enjoyment Today

Leadership Freak

A coaching client said, “I want a learning plan for myself that’s fun. I don’t need another job.” All learning plans should be fun.

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This Is How The Best Leaders Bring Out The Best In Others

Lolly Daskal

Most people think of leadership in terms of influence and power. As an executive leadership coach, I have spent a significant amount of time coaching leaders around the world in learning the truth. At the core of leadership it’s more about the people they lead than their own authority and influence. Effective leadership is about bringing out the best in others and creating a positive and productive work environment.

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The Top Toys from the Year You Were Born

Michael McKinney

Jacob Osborn and Peter Richman put together a list of the top holiday toys in the U.S. through the years over on Stacker. Toy shopping has transformed over the past 100 years due to advancements in the products or the marketplace. Stacker searched for products from 1920 to today that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.

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Why Companies Need Philosophers

Forbes Leadership

Philosophers should have a seat saved. The payoff will be exactly what leadership demands but rarely achieves: better results.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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Priorities: The One Priority of Leadership

Leadership Freak

A priority gives direction. Without a priority, leaders squander resources, frustrate people, and live in alarm mode. One website lists 40 leadership priorities.

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7 Smart Ways to Identify and Grow Future Leaders

Lolly Daskal

An important part of leadership is identifying and growing future leaders within your organization. Many leaders ignore this important element. They may be too caught up in current priorities or not sure of what to do. In my work as an executive coach, I provide my clients with seven smart steps for developing new leaders: Get to know your up-and-coming people.

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Will AI Eventually Replace Doctors?

Kellogg Insight

Maybe not entirely. But the doctor–patient relationship is likely to change dramatically.

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New College: Abandonment Of Due Process

Forbes Leadership

New College, the public Honors College of Florida, has a substantially new board of trustees which met for the first time today.

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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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Presence: 12 Signs You Aren’t Here

Leadership Freak

Crazy people are all there and never here. “The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.

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How to Communicate Layoffs to Employees the Right Way

David Grossman

Following the "Great Resignation” and “quiet quitting,” America’s workforce is grappling with a new era: “loud layoffs” – shocking reduction in force announcements (RIFs) that are taking employees by surprise and dominating media headlines. Top global companies – including Twitter, PepsiCo, Buzzfeed, Morgan Stanley, Salesforce, and Amazon, just to name a few – have recently made headlines for mass layoffs.

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Understanding the Pandemic’s Lasting Impact on Real Estate

Kellogg Insight

Work-from-home has stuck around. What does this mean for residential and commercial real-estate markets?

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Half Of Women From Marginalized Racial And Ethnic Groups Experience Racism At Work

Forbes Leadership

More than half of women from marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience racism in the workplace, according to a survey of more than 2,700 women across the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and South Africa.

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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 Importance of Upskilling Leaders and Managers

Zenefits

In today’s rapidly changing world, leaders and managers should stay ahead of the curve. Keeping skills up to date is essential to stay relevant in this technological age. The emergence of new technologies and stiff recruiting competition will leave old habits and processes in the dust. With the nature of the economy today, people are looking to their employers for guidance now more than ever.

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Why Psychological Safety Is Key to Creating an Innovation Culture

Association Now Leadership

Associations regularly say they want to innovate, but often remain steeped in traditional ways. If your organization is serious about change and pushing new ideas forward, it needs to create a work environment that is psychologically safe, according to new research. The term “innovation” has been thrown around all organizations for years. But it’s more than a buzzword: Research, case studies, and numerous articles show that groups that are innovative can increase brand awareness, build market sh

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Got a Niche Product to Sell? Augmented Reality Might Help.

Kellogg Insight

Letting customers “try out” products virtually can give customers the confidence to take the plunge.

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How School Voucher Laws Protect Discrimination.

Forbes Leadership

The college sued, and the case made it to the Supreme Court.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

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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13 Reasons to Choose Agile Project Management Methods

Liquid Planner Productivity

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? You’ve a few case studies, you’ve perhaps even seen agile working effectively at other companies. But now it’s time to dive into the details and decide. Additionally, it may not be enough for you to know that agile methods are a logical addition to your toolset at work.

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How to Move a Board Into Action

Association Now Leadership

Talking strategy is one thing. Making decisive moves is another. One association CEO shares how a more diverse board with a design mindset can make a difference. Every association wants a dynamic, agile, future-focused board. The trick is figuring out how to develop one. One theme that emerged as I was working on stories for the latest Associations Now Deep Dive on leadership is that acting fast isn’t necessarily an asset.

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45 Company Core Values Examples and Steps to Identify Yours

BetterUp

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How To Turn Your Brain Off At Night, According To A Sleep Psychologist

Forbes Leadership

Dr. Jade Wu shares her favorite tips to help even the most high-strung among us get better rest.

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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.