Lolly Daskal
APRIL 17, 2023
One-on-one meetings are a crucial tool for leaders to connect with their employees and provide support, guidance, and feedback. If done effectively, these meetings can lead to increased productivity, engagement, and retention. Here are seven keys to unlocking the secrets of effective one-on-one meetings: Prepare before the meeting: Before any meeting, take some time to review the employee’s work and performance.
Michael McKinney
APRIL 17, 2023
R EMAINING clam in moments of urgency when things are coming apart at the seams is the subject of Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis by John Baldoni. Good leaders do three things, writes Baldoni. One, they take care of their people. Two, they take care of themselves. And three, they prepare for the future. What pulls them all together is grace.
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Suzi McAlpine
APRIL 18, 2023
You’re a CEO who needs to get a significant project signed off from the Board. You’re a mid-level manager keen to let the exec team know they’re piling on too many conflicting priorities. You’re a front-line leader who wants your direct manager to adopt your idea. What do these three situations and leaders have in… The post 5 ways to influence up as a leader. first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.
Mark Sandborn
APRIL 16, 2023
1. They are clear and concise in their message, ensuring that their audience understands their points. 2. They use active listening skills to understand the perspectives of others. 3. They use empathy to connect with their audience and build trust. 4. They use storytelling to engage their audience and make their message memorable. 5. They adapt their communication style to suit different audiences and situations. 6.
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
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 21, 2023
Leading effectively across different generations can be a challenge, as each generation brings its own unique set of values, experiences, and expectations to the workplace. However, by understanding the key characteristics of each generation and adapting your leadership style accordingly, you can create a harmonious and productive team. Before you begin to lead, it’s important to understand the different generations currently present in the workplace: The Veterans (also called the Traditio
David Grossman
APRIL 21, 2023
Last week, our team attended the Spring Seminar hosted by the Arthur W. Page Society – whose mission is to strengthen the enterprise leadership role of the chief communications officer by embracing the highest professional standards, advancing the way communications is understood, practiced and taught, and providing a collegial and dynamic learning environment.
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Leadership Freak
APRIL 20, 2023
Generous leaders fight avoidable battles. I’m all for big hearted leadership, but confusion concerning generosity creates catastrophe.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 19, 2023
Collaboration is a key factor in the success of any organization or team, but too much of it can lead to negative consequences. Collaboration overload occurs when multiple team members work extensively and collectively on a single issue, leading to burnout, unproductive meetings, and constant pressure to be available for questions from colleagues. If you’re suffering from leadership collaboration overload, this is what happens and how to fix it: Burnout colleagues: When team members are co
Michael McKinney
APRIL 21, 2023
T OO MANY grantors feel that just preparing the documents for the passing on of the wealth — such as setting up a trust — is the end of the process. But it’s really just the beginning because their inheritors need to be prepared to deal with the wealth. Grantors need to share what they’ve learned about managing wealth. If they don’t, it’s like putting someone into a relay race with no coaching or training.
Chief Outsiders
APRIL 18, 2023
I’ve wanted to write about the fallacy of a silver bullet in business for some time. Defined as “a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem,” the silver bullet – as I’ve learned in my “grinding-it-out” years in business – simply doesn’t exist.
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.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 19, 2023
Self-reflection enables self-discovery. You must know yourself before you can enjoy giving yourself to the world. Apart from self-reflection conformity is self-destructive. “If you are not self-reflective, how can you truly know yourself?
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 15, 2023
Collaboration is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. To be a great leader, you have to learn how to work well with others and foster a collaborative team environment. This means actively participating in team discussions and activities, sharing your own ideas, and listening to the ideas of others. By demonstrating their willingness to collaborate, leaders set the tone for the rest of the team and show them that collaboration is an integral part of the culture.
Peter Winick
APRIL 20, 2023
Transforming leaders to future proof their business. An interview with Joseph Press about helping leaders changes to embrace more sustainable business models and practices. “Office shock” is the term for an abrupt, unsettling change in where, when, how, and even why we work. Over the last few years, we have seen an abnormally large number of these events, So how are thought leaders working to be prepared for an uncertain future?
Michael Hyatt
APRIL 20, 2023
“Time is money” isn’t just a platitude. As a business owner, your time costs a very real, down to the specific dollar amount. We’ll get to determining what your time is worth later, but here’s something to consider: Let’s say your hourly rate is $240. You’ve been keeping your company’s books for the last three […] The post Hire Someone (Or Don’t) to Save Yourself Time and Money appeared first on Full Focus.
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.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 21, 2023
Sincere leaders stress over developing people. But people are responsible for their own development. You provide development opportunities and encouragement. Level of experience and competence determines your level of involvement.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 20, 2023
Great leaders are not born, they are made through a dedication to improving themselves by changing basic habits. These habits may seem simple, but they are important because they become a part of who we are through repetition. That is why they are crucial for the success and effectiveness of a leader and the team they are leading. Here are seven simple habits that are very important for leaders to master if they want to be succeed: Be a person of character: A prerson of character consistently d
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 21, 2023
Here is what leaders need to know about Alex Saab, a Latin American business leader at the center of an international controversy
Michael Hyatt
APRIL 17, 2023
After months of planning, moving things around, and completing checklists to free up a long summer weekend to take the family to the lake, you close your laptop on Friday with an inbox full of unanswered emails. Instead of thinking only of jet skis and sunshine, your mind is affixed to one of your Big […] The post 3 Rejuvenation Tactics to Optimize Your Week and Free Up Your Weekends appeared first on Full Focus.
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
Leadership Freak
APRIL 17, 2023
Grit produces hope, not the other way around. Every difficult step you take strengthens hope. But hope shrivels when you quit.
Lolly Daskal
APRIL 18, 2023
As a leadership coach, I often work with organizations on strategies for retaining top talent. One key factor that can have a major impact on employee retention is investing in your top leaders. Here are four reasons why this strategy is effective in keeping your best employees around: Professional development: Providing opportunities for training, education, and professional development can help top leaders stay up-to-date on industry trends and improve their skills.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 18, 2023
A promising new approach uses pictures that prompt students to infer a word’s meaning.
Peter Winick
APRIL 17, 2023
How thought leadership can spread technical ideas to an under-informed audience. An interview with Jeffrey Wheatman using thought leadership to express the importance of cyber security. Cyber risk and cyber security are very important but there are also a lot of people in that space. So how can thought leadership elevates you above the others in that space in a way that connects with a larger audience?
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.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 18, 2023
A job interview is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Paraphrased from Forest Gump. Reality is more important than aspiration when it comes to job interviews.
Refresh
APRIL 17, 2023
Every leader has specific traits and characteristics that help build a cohesive set of skills needed to successfully manage a team. And while no two leaders are alike, they do posses similar qualities that, when utilized effectively, help their employees flourish in their roles. From strong communication to empowering others to effective conflict management, each leader’s skillset can make the difference between a high performing, motivated team to a disgruntled, actively disengaged group of emp
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 18, 2023
2023 and 2024 will not be disastrous for housing in the United States, but prices will likely edge down with lackluster volume of transactions and new construction.
15Five
APRIL 19, 2023
The Oxford English dictionary defines trust as “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.” Trust is the glue that holds our relationships together — between friends and family members, but also in professional settings. To get things done at work, we need to collaborate. That’s simply not possible unless people can depend on each other.
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.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 20, 2023
Teamwork is essential for achieving organizational goals and objectives in today's increasingly complex and interconnected workplace. However, while individual performance is frequently rewarded with raises, promotions, and bonuses, team performance is frequently overlooked or undervalued. But team-based rewards can fill that gap for an organization.
Tanveer Nasser
APRIL 19, 2023
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed the rise of two troubling trends in the leadership space. While much of the focus these days is on the exponential rise and growth of AI, these other two trends will certainly play a bigger role in determining the kind of impact leaders will have on their organizations in the months and years ahead, and no doubt with it, how to address the current transformation to the way we work.
Forbes Leadership
APRIL 17, 2023
A spirited work in defense of a heartfelt humanist approach to teaching and learning.
Thought Leaders LLC
APRIL 17, 2023
If you want better outcomes in your negotiations, you’ll want to master the skill of rapport-building. Here are 11 simple tips on how to do it. Today’s guest post is by Cindy Watson, author of The Art of Feminine Negotiation: How to Get What You Want from the Boardroom to the Bedroom (CLICK HERE to get your copy). If you want better outcomes in your negotiations, you’ll want to master the skill of rapport-building.
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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