Kotter Inc.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We are living in a world that is moving faster, is less predictable and is more complex and uncertain that ever before. A myriad of factors like globalization and rapidly advancing technology, with increased access to information, are contributing to this rapid-fire state of change. Many organizations are struggling to keep up in this new environment because it’s creating a fundamental need to rethink what it takes to thrive today.

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Advertising Recruitment Culture Change Onboarding 128

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Navigating the Frameworks, Models, and Trends for Scalable Impact A conversation with Peter Winick and Bill Sherman about the state of Thought Leadership from an enterprise perspective. In this podcast episode, we venture into the intricate world of ghostwriting with AJ Harper, a seasoned editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build relationships, grow their brands, and make a significant impact on the world.

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Marketing Sales Sales Diversity 276

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

The author analyze project teams across 257 firms to identify why only 60% of planned value is typically realized in change initiatives, focusing on four key factors: effective initial communication (“ACE the Memo”), ensuring resource accessibility and autonomy (“Master the Means”), employing mechanisms to align actions with goals (“Amplify with Mechanisms”), and strategic measurement to influence future outcomes (“Measure to Account”).

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Accounts Project Management Organizational Change Change Management 144

Kellogg Insight

MARCH 1, 2024

Online political debate isn’t inherently toxic, a new study of Reddit commenters finds. Instead, it becomes toxic because of the kind of commenters who opt in.

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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

Benefits

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. While they require different focuses, skill sets, and priorities, there’s an essential overlap at the intersection of these roles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success.

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Manager Accounts Employee Engagement Leadership Development 122

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Navigating the Frameworks, Models, and Trends for Scalable Impact A conversation with Peter Winick and Bill Sherman about the state of Thought Leadership from an enterprise perspective. In this podcast episode, Thought Leadership Leverage Founder and CEO Peter Winick and COO Bill Sherman engage in an extensive exploration of the realm of enterprise thought leadership, drawing from their wealth of experience in the field.

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Scaling Sales Sales Nonprofit 195

Andrew Chen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

(Above: No, it doesn’t really look like this — and yes it’s mostly office parks and tech billboards. But I like to pretend) You’ll never regret spending time in SF If you work in tech, you’ll never regret spending 3-5 years in the Bay Area. This is advice I’ve been giving to people for years, and it’s shaped by my own experience — after all, I moved to the Bay Area in 2007 and it completely changed my life.

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A/B Testing Metrics Retention Engineering 123

AIHR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

HR analytics allows HR professionals to make informed decisions and create strategies that will benefit employees and support organizational goals. This has a significant impact on organizational performance , leading to as much as a 25% rise in business productivity, a 50% decrease in attrition rates, and an 80% increase in recruiting efficiency. In this article, we will explain what HR analytics is, its benefits, as well as how to get started and grow in your HR analytics capabilities.

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Human Resources Metrics Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Recruitment 123

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Source: CHC Expert Interview #76 with Peter Winick Information provided source: LinkedIn Post “Dive deep into the world of thought leadership with Peter Winick, the visionary founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. For over two decades, Peter has been at the forefront of transforming expertise into influence and revenue, guiding thought leaders, best-selling authors, and global experts to scale their impact and reach. ?

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B2B Scaling Revenue Marketing 130

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 1, 2024

Sadly, purpose statements at all too many organizations are just empty words. The companies that issue them don’t live up to their lofty promises. But research by Bain & Company identified some companies that are the exceptions. They employ four methods to turn their statements into reality.

Manager 143

Manager 143

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.

Diversity

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Executive leaders are already masters of their craft, achieving remarkable success in their fields. However, these leaders, often industry pioneers, value continuous self-improvement and the deepening of their specialized skills. They’ve climbed the corporate ladder, amassed extensive knowledge, and achieved remarkable success. Nevertheless, even those occupying the highest organizational echelons understand the need for ongoing self-optimization, the enhancement of their work, and a deepe

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Benefits Diversity Manager Leadership Development 116

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. He covers: Discovering what customers truly care about. It’s convenience, not products. Leading during times of turmoil. Developing the confidence to try again after a failure, and to maintain composure in the face of critical media coverage.

Education 114

Education Media Diversity Benefits 114

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Check out Thinkers360! Our Podcast is listed among the top 125 podcasts for Thought Leaders you should listen to for 2024. The post 125 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen To in 2024 appeared first on Thought Leadership Leverage.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s one thing to lead through a normal range of uncertainty with its ups and downs. But how do you lead when the inflections, disruptions, dislocations, and other threat conditions pile up, as they have in the last few years? While the leader has little to no control over the external competitive environment, they have astonishing influence over the internal performance environment, including employee engagement, morale, and productivity.

Employee Engagement 144

Employee Engagement 144

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.

Retention

Lolly Daskal

MARCH 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our rapidly evolving technological landscape, and leaders in small and midsize businesses are at a crossroads when it comes to embracing this transformative force. The latest research revealed that 33% of these leaders have yet to formally integrate or test AI in their organizations. It’s time for all leaders to recognize the game-changing insights about AI that can shape the future of their businesses.

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Operations Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 108

Leadership Freak

MARCH 1, 2024

You can hate 20% of your job and still love your job. Over the years I asked managers how much of their job they could hate and still love their job. The number hovers around 20%. Unrealistic expectations ruin satisfaction. The formula to love your job is 20-60-20.

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Manager Leadership Development 111

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Transcript Hi, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. Here’s the idea, here’s the thought that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: There’s a lot that thought leaders can learn from fly paper. What am I talking about? What does fly paper do well? It’s pretty simple.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Consumers should understand the side effects of business models — particularly the privatization of profit and the socialization of costs, including human and environmental harm.

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Government 139

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.

Scaling

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When it comes to leadership, setbacks and failures are they norm. They are not roadblocks but stepping stones towards growth. Every leader, no matter how accomplished, encounters challenges that test their resilience. It’s during these moments of adversity that true leadership shines. Here, we’ll delve into four resilient strategies that leaders can employ when faced with failure.

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Employee Engagement Leadership Development 105

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The world is ugly when you're filled with discontentment. Discontent with the past drags you into helplessness. But discontent with the present is opportunity to change the future. Contentment isn't passivity. This post offers 7 practices that move leaders toward the right kind of discontentment.

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Leadership Development 111

Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Explore training and development through the lens of adversity. Today’s guest post is b y Jennifer Schielke, author of Leading for Impact: The CEO’s Guide to Influencing With Integrity. What is your superpower? This question has been used as a common icebreaker. Instinctively, for me, various comic book superheroes come to mind, then something practical like a laundry wizard.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Too often, organizations bring in outside firms to develop their growth strategies — resulting in a smart plan without the motivation, skills, and resources to get it done. Instead, the author argues, organizations should involve all stakeholders — including those who will need to execute the growth strategy — in its conception and development. Doing this well requires trusting your team, incorporating a strong educational component in your strategy work, giving the process ample time, and incor

Education 138

Education 138

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.

Benefits

Nir Eyal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Did the load of gift returns you made in January make you realize that you need to be a smarter shopper? During the holidays, we’re bombarded with ads and sales pitches that use psychological tactics to grab our attention. These messages make it tough for us to make smart shopping choices. The post Sales Psychology: Why You Make Terrible Buying Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Sales Sales 104

AIHR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

According to a study by Leadership IQ , 46% of newly hired employees will not succeed in their new roles within 18 months. This illustrates the need for proper applicant screening as a critical gateway to securing top talent. Yet it’s fraught with challenges that can lead to hiring missteps. The study reveals that new employees often underperform or fail, not due to a lack of technical skills but because of a flawed interview process.

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Recruitment Education Manager Compliance 108

Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recruiting the right people involves creating appropriate role descriptions and knowing where to look. One of the most exciting aspects of building a high-performing team is recruiting people to be members of that team. There’s nothing better than finding that really talented person who wants to come work with you. So as you think about doing this recruiting and finding the right people, you need to understand how to create role descriptions based on the team’s skill needs.

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Recruitment 104

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Many companies are struggling to derive value from GenAI because of a fundamental flaw in their approach: They think of GenAI as a traditional form of automation rather than as an assistive agent that gets smarter — and makes humans smarter — over time. The authors suggest a framework, Design for Dialogue, for reimagining their processes to mirror the back-and-forth collaboration of human dynamics to create an effective and adaptable human–AI workflow.

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Workflows 136

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.

Inclusion

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Your boss can’t give you meaning. Neither can your organization. Meaning comes from within. We don’t find meaning at work. We bring meaning to work.

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Leadership Development 112

Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

L OVE HIM or hate him, Elon Musk is not easily dismissed. While there is genius in his high-tech visions, some of his opinions and antics leave some people disturbed if for no other reason than they don’t align with their own. Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk is full of revealing, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that provide insight into why Musk does what he does and why he does it that way.

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Engineering Operations 102

Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: How do you handle it when a customer is surprised by a fee you charge that is clearly stated in your contract? We point out the clause and charge the fee 66.14% We compromise somewhat on the fee but still charge something 11.12% We forgive the fee the first time and acknowledge the miscommunication 21.69% We renegotiate the contract to remove controversial fees 1.05% Profit or Relationship.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

People don’t always make use of opportunities and programs offered to them. Organizations can find ways to improve the take-up rates of products and programs by utilizing concepts from behavioral economics. These techniques have been used to convince more citizens to apply for tax benefits and more franchised hotels to use a new algorithmic pricing system, among other examples.

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Benefits 134

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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