Leadership Freak

MAY 4, 2018

“Today a reader. Tomorrow a leader.” W. Fusselman Recent Reads: Great at Work: How Top Performers Work Less and Achieve More by Morten Hansen.

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AIHR

APRIL 30, 2018

The question “What value does HR add to an organization?” has always been difficult to answer. In this article, I will discuss the HR value chain. Not only helps this tool to show the added value of HR, it also constitutes an excellent framework for people analytics. In fact, it helps analyze how HR contributes to business outcomes. The HR value chain in research.

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Agile42

APRIL 30, 2018

Following the announcement of the public launch of agile42 in Sweden , we bring our series "Meet the Coach" to Stockholm to meet Giuseppe De Simone. Born in Italy, Giuseppe is a Certified Enterprise Coach and Certified Team Coach and his relationship with agile42 goes way back. We exchanged a few words while he plans for busy weeks ahead. How did you start as an Agile coach and how many times did you cross path with agile42?

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Nir Eyal

MAY 1, 2018

Nir’s Note: This guest post is written by Jeni Fisher, a London-based Googler who consults startups on applying behavioral insights to achieve business and user goals. Early on in my role as an Apps partner manager at Google Play, I was drawn towards the Self-Improvement apps space because their persuasive influence transcends screen-level interactions.

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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

MAY 1, 2018

Leaders who can’t say no are spread thin and overwhelmed. Pleasers can’t say no. Ultimately everyone is unhappy.

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AIHR

MAY 2, 2018

Welcome to this April edition of our ‘Most Trending Articles’ of 2018! People analytics is emerging and becoming mainstream. The top articles of April features a new book on people data and analytics, a podcast, and a few in-depth articles on the role of value creation and AI in people analytics. I’m sure you’ll find a few articles that you’ve missed and really should read.

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Nir Eyal

MAY 1, 2018

Nir’s Note: This guest post is written by Jeni Fisher, a London-based Googler who consults startups on applying behavioral insights to achieve business and user goals. Early on in my role as an Apps partner manager at Google Play, I was drawn towards the Self-Improvement apps space because their persuasive influence transcends screen-level interactions.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 28, 2018

“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” Noel Coward, English Playright Three reasons talent becomes annoying: #1. They’re too much of something.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 30, 2018

There are many leaders and managers who want to do good work and serve their teams and organizations well. They are well-meaning and hardworking, but too often they burn out – for both organizational and personal reasons. While this has always happened, it is happening far more often now as managers lead remotely. The stressors […]. The post Why Well-Meaning Managers Burn Out When Leading Remotely appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 2, 2018

Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of Robert Bolton, PH. D. and Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. , authors of the new book, Listen Up or Lose Out. “Listening is not only the skill that lets you into the other person’s world; it is also the single most powerful move you can make to keep the conversation constructive” – Dougla

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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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Agile42

MAY 2, 2018

Last Thursday, April 26, I spoke at the latest event of the Agile Piano Meetup Berlin, taking place in the former piano factory, where Aperto (an IBM Company) is based, in the heart of Berlin Mitte. It’s a meetup that brings together agile employees from digital agencies and companies from Berlin and Brandenburg. In this session, I introduced the foundation of ORGANIC Agility by presenting the 5 core principles, and how they have been successfully or not implemented by some well-known organiza

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 29, 2018

Tony Blair said, “The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 1, 2018

While I mention Performance Reviews in the title of this post and throughout the video many times, that is NOT my biggest focus today. Today, I am talking about coaching and giving four specific pieces of advice to help you focus more on the coaching and less on the performance review. Tweet it out: Leading […]. The post Coaching, Not Performance Reviews – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 4, 2018

My two favorite learnings from Stephen Denning ’s new book, The Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming theWay Work Gets Done , are the following: First, where Denning explains the 10 elements of an organization/company that is passionate about, and driven by, the goal of delighting customers. Those elements are: There is a shared goal of delighting the customer.

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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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LSA Global

MAY 3, 2018

Pre-Call Sales Planning Meeting Questions Matter. The varied amount and inconsistent quality of pre-call sales planning creates a wonderful opportunity for hungry sales teams to outperform their peers. Why? Because sales reps who prepare by knowing the answers to critical pre-call sales planning meeting questions are more likely to add value, handle objections and secure the next steps required to move the sale forward.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 30, 2018

I’ll never forget the day my wife said our family was more peaceful without me. The kids were still home and I was always upset about something. Tragically, life was better without me.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 1, 2018

While I mention Performance Reviews in the title of this post and throughout the video many times, that is NOT my biggest focus today. Today, I am talking about coaching and giving four specific pieces of advice to help you focus more on the coaching and less on the performance review. Tweet it out: Leading […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 3, 2018

Today, I bring back one of my most-read blog posts from last year. At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. And, it's likely to be among the select few options for best new leadership book of 2017.

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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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LSA Global

MAY 2, 2018

A Healthy Organizational Culture Matters. A healthy organizational culture can have a huge influence on the success or failure of your business. The Harvard Business School recently reported that a healthy culture can account for up to 50% of the difference in performance between organizations in the same industry. Our own organizational alignment research concluded that culture accounts for 40% of the difference between low- and high-growth companies.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 4, 2018

Those who don’t do – believe they know. It’s easy to feel you know how-to-do something you’re not doing. The things you aren’t doing seem easier than the things you are doing.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 29, 2018

Years ago, early in my consulting career, it was easy to get a spot on my calendar. If you wanted to get some insight into a problem or a challenge, you could email or call me, and we could have a quick consultation. Today, it isn’t so easy. Fast-forward through 20+ years of business growth […]. The post How To Get a Consult With Me appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 2, 2018

Today's leadership thought is John Wesley's Rule : Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you ever can.

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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

MAY 4, 2018

Laura Schneider for HBR. Many of us hold principles that keep us from pursuing a more productive lifestyle. For example, one of the most common ones is the belief that increasing productivity, or getting the most out of your time, will decrease the quality of your work, or your ability to do tasks perfectly. In the online program we run to help working professionals develop more productive work behaviors, about half of our participants have agreed with the statement: “I’m sure I coul

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Leadership Freak

MAY 3, 2018

Dear Dan, How do I get my team to participate in meetings so that I am not the only one talking.

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Mind Tools Problem Solving

MAY 1, 2018

“Knowledge is power, but has little value unless it can be accessed and put into practice.”. – Melany Gallant. Making Lasting Changes. Have you ever tried to make a significant lifestyle change ? If you have, you’ll know that it’s not always easy! You may also know that you have a better chance of succeeding if you stick to a method that works, such as following these five steps: Understand that you can’t change everything immediately.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counterintuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.

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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

MAY 1, 2018

Songning Yang / EyeEm/Getty Images. Whether presiding over the entire company, a function, region, or business unit, the team at the top of an organization has disproportionate levels of influence over those it leads. People further down in the organization look to their leaders for cues on what’s acceptable (and what isn’t) and the team’s habits — both good and bad — will be emulated.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 2, 2018

Malicious gossip builds silos and weakens relationships. There’s research that says gossip has a good side. But I’ve heard people crying in their cubicles because of rumors.

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Tanveer Nasser

MAY 1, 2018

While there's little question that organizations need to be more responsive change, the real question today's leaders need to address is are they at ease with taking risks, and more importantly, are the risks they're taking the right ones? This question lies at the heart of my conversation with my guest Doug Sundheim in this latest episode of my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2018

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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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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