Suzi McAlpine

JANUARY 24, 2023

This year, I’m doing something hugely counter-cultural with my business. Some might even say I’ve completely lost my marbles. Instead of growing my business, I’m shrinking it. This is an absurd move – at least if you consider the standard collective wisdom in business. It’s especially ludicrous given the wave my business is currently riding.… The post The road less travelled – 5 tips if you’re stepping off the beaten path first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Peter Winick

JANUARY 27, 2023

 Making your book a lifelong commitment. An interview with Becky Robinson that originally aired on July 27th, 2022, as part of our Leveraging Thought Leadership Live series on LinkedIn. Have you ever thought about writing a book to codify what your business does, and what it stands for? And once you do, how long should you work to promote that book after it hits the shelves?

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 26, 2023

Working with difficult people can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to effectively manage and resolve conflicts and challenges. As an executive coach, I know that even though some people can be challenging, there are some strategic ways to work with difficult people successfully. Here are a few that I know are effective: Understand their perspective and needs: When dealing with difficult people, it’s crucial to make an effort to comprehend their perspective and requirement

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Tanveer Nasser

JANUARY 25, 2023

Over the past several months I’ve had some interesting conversations with leaders who attended one of my keynotes or workshops. In particular, what was noteworthy was this common thread underlining each of these conversations. Whether it was a middle-level manager or an executive from the C-suite, in each of these interactions I couldn’t help but note the sense of self-doubt these leaders expressed about their continued ability to lead.

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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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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 27, 2023

From the moment they pulled him over for what they claim was reckless driving, five Memphis police officers met Tyre Nichols with excessive force and disregard for his Black life.

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Scott Elbin

JANUARY 24, 2023

My son Brad’s girlfriend Renee is a brand new first grade teacher this year. In addition to her commitment to setting little kids off on a strong path for their lives, I’m really impressed by how much thought and effort Renee puts into her work every day. It takes a lot of planning plus improvisational skills to keep a roomful of six-year-olds engaged and learning from 8:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon.

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AIHR

JANUARY 23, 2023

HR has many important functions in the organization. These include recruitment, performance management, learning and development, and many more. In total, there are 12 key functions of Human Resources Management. If we want to understand the functions of Human Resources, we need to understand what Human Resource Management (HRM) is. According to Storey (1995) , HRM is a distinctive approach to employment management that seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 24, 2023

The crypto world—cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, smart contracts, NFTs, and decentralized finance (DeFi)—which is underpinned by blockchain technology is giving a whole new meaning to male domination.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JANUARY 23, 2023

Customer service that is focused on customer relationships will impact your ability to make sales and to improve your business. Today’s post is by Kate Edwards, author of Hello! And Every Little Thing That Matters (CLICK HERE to get your copy). There is a scene in the Tina Fey/Amy Pohler film “Sisters” that is hilarious. The scene takes place in the dressing room of a trendy shop where the eponymous sisters go shopping for dresses for a party they are hosting that night.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 24, 2023

As an executive leadership coach with many years of experience, I have seen countless individuals go through the difficult process of being laid off. While it can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, it’s important to remember that being laid off is not a reflection of your worth as an individual. Instead, it presents an opportunity to reassess your career goals and make positive changes that will lead to greater fulfillment and satisfaction.

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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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AIHR

JANUARY 23, 2023

HR communication is vital to the successful management of any organization. Whether you are updating employees on new policies, gathering feedback on employee satisfaction, or providing critical information on how to prepare for an extreme weather event, effective communication is fundamental to business operations. Developing an effective HR communication strategy will enable you to communicate successfully with employees and all internal stakeholders, linking your communication to the organiza

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 26, 2023

With 'The Amazing Baby Name Book,' Amy Ephron, Maia Wapnick and Anna Ephron Harari offer a delightful and well-curated selection of names that may not be on your radar.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JANUARY 25, 2023

You put in a lot of time and energy into leading slackers, but you don’t get anything back in terms of results. Your job as a leader is to figure out what will motivate them to perform. One type of detractor you might deal with is a slacker. These people are in the lower left corner of the leadership matrix. You put in a lot of time and energy into leading them but you don’t get anything back in terms of results.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 23, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have long recognized the importance of understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we lead and manage organizations. It is no longer a question of if, but rather a question of how to effectively navigate the changes that AI is bringing to businesses. I have been encouraging my clients to embrace AI in their operations to stay competitive and drive growth.

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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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Association Now Workplace

JANUARY 23, 2023

Workplaces have changed dramatically since the start of the pandemic, and many are still struggling to create an internal environment and structure that best serves employees and other stakeholders. With that in mind, we asked association pros to share what changes they’d like to make this year. As we start 2023, many association professionals are contemplating what changes they can make to their workplace culture.

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 23, 2023

Elon Musk became a fan of remote work recently, when he found it helped him cut costs. He closed down Twitter's Seattle and Singapore offices, telling all workers to work remotely. That shows how remote work will win in a recession.

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Zenefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a startup, the ability to work remotely can be incredibly beneficial, not only in terms of cost savings and convenience for employees but also regarding productivity. However, there may come a time when having a physical office is beneficial. In this case, adopting a hybrid work model can be an excellent strategy to get people back into the office without losing the benefits of remote work.

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Lolly Daskal

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a leader, it’s important to support and engage your remote employees in order to create a thriving work environment. Here are five ways to do that: Encourage collaboration: When it comes to remote employees being successful, the most effective leaders know great things happen when employees work together. Therefore, it’s important to foster a culture of collaboration among your remote employees.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Refresh

JANUARY 27, 2023

At the start of the new year, millions of people resolve to better themselves, become more marketable in their field, and finally achieve goals they’ve been putting on hold for years. But just because they’ve decided what they want to do or be in the new year, doesn’t mean the end goal will be easy to reach. In fact, a University of Scranton study found that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions.

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 27, 2023

Maurice Cunningham has long been on the trail of dark money and behind the scenes influence in education policy.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 23, 2023

Jump to section What are emotions? The 8 basic emotions How emotions affect learning Examples of how emotions affect learning 4 ways to use emotions to promote learning Embrace every emotion Let’s face it — we’re emotional beings first, rational beings second. Our emotions dictate how we react to situations, decide where to focus our attention, and decipher information.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JANUARY 23, 2023

Peak performance refers to the highest level of performance that an individual or organization can achieve in a particular task or activity. It is the point at which a person or group is operating at their best, utilizing its full range of abilities and resources to achieve optimal results.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Refresh

JANUARY 23, 2023

We live in a post-pandemic world, and job seekers have had to adapt to a new way of job searching, including how they prepare for and participate in interviews. Since the pandemic, many companies have used virtual interviews, and Teams and Zoom interviews appear to be here to stay. According to a recent survey of employers by TopResume, the world’s largest resume-writing service, job candidates are making huge mistakes when interviewing virtually.

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 27, 2023

This article summarizes a recent discussion with Yann LeCun discussing why ChatGPT3 is not revolutionary and why AI is not as Smart as a Cat.

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Viima

JANUARY 27, 2023

While improvisation might bring the zest to a comedy performance or to your Saturday night’s Bolognese sauce, in the world of innovation a systematic approach is the way to go. And the zest here is a fitting and well-thought-through innovation management process. It has been a hot minute since we last cover ed the topic. So, for the New Year, we will dust off our knowledge and insights and share updated guides to innovation management techniques.

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Chief Executive

JANUARY 27, 2023

Zenni optical is expanding production of its ophthalmic lenses in Ohio, switching capacity from China. Commercial Vehicle Group is halving exposure to Chinese factories for supply of its automotive seat frames by building new plants in Morocco and Mexico. And Taco Comfort Solutions is spending more than $10 million to erect a new warehouse in Rhode Island to manage parts it makes in Europe and Vietnam.

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Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JANUARY 27, 2023

The recent Oscar nomination of the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once has brought a lot of attention to exploring different perspectives and embracing the unknown, two ideas modern-day CEOs should recognize as essential aspects of their daily lives. As leaders and decision-makers of their companies, CEOs need to continually strive towards finding new solutions that bridge the divide between what is done and what could be done.

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Forbes Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2023

While the program is well equipped to pass even complex tests, it cannot be a substitute for innovation, creativity, and critical thinking—attributes that students are expected to showcase on the college admissions essay.

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Chief Outsiders

JANUARY 26, 2023

Part 4: Mastering Your Channel Strategy If you’ve been with us through the previous blogs in this series , we’ve cautioned you against the go-to-market pitfalls that could cause your company – and its profits – to slide into a deep ravine on the road to riches. We’ve alerted you to be wary of competitive and market forces that will diminish demand, and waved an orange flag against a product-market misfits or differentiation that is not enough to dislodge competition.

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Chief Executive

JANUARY 27, 2023

One of the lasting legacies of the Covid-19 pandemic is an increase in the number of employees working remotely, whether fully or in hybrid roles. This new way of working necessarily requires employees to be able to access information away from the office, increasing the risks that employers’ most valuable information could be stolen. Virtually all businesses have “trade secrets,” defined as business information that has commercial value derived from the fact that it remains secret.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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