Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Business is hard these days. Markets are volatile, morale is low, and the world faces new challenges daily. In times like this, it’s easy to fall into a slump. But as a leader, you set the tone, and it’s important to create positivity. When you reshape your mindset to positivity, you find opportunity in challenges and benefits in drawbacks. People with positive attitudes remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations.

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Benefits Marketing Leadership Development Manager 363

Ed Batista

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of a leader's most important functions is serving as a shock absorber , soaking up forces generated by one part of the organization (or from outside the organization) and distributing them elsewhere, and doing so in such a way that the entire system operates more effectively. This is a simple metaphor, but it has some implications that are worth making explicit: A shock absorber cushions the blow--it doesn't prevent the flow of force.

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Energy Operations Manager 358

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Ego needs to feel important. A ego-filled leader enjoys dependent relationships. Helping feels good. It’s destructive when people can’t move forward without you. Reject the ego-building intoxication that comes from being needed.

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Leadership Development 246

Michael Hyatt

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Failure can be a powerful teacher—if you process it carefully and wring all the juice out of it. Here are 5 steps for turning failure to your advantage. The post Turning Failure to Your Advantage appeared first on Full Focus.

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Education 212

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready, but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

Compliance

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Staying top-of-mind for when your audience is ready to buy. An interview with Michelle J. Raymond about social selling and synergizing a personal brand with the company brand. At any given time 95% of customers are not in a buying cycle. With that in mind, how can we stay prepared for the “purchasing 5%”? Sales has seen huge changes in the last 20 years.

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B2B Sales Sales Marketing 145

Ed Batista

OCTOBER 23, 2022

A theme in my practice is the leader whose team includes a very talkative (or very reserved) member, whose participation deviates substantially from the group norm. Very talkative people may speak at great length, weigh in on every topic, or interrupt frequently, leaving others feeling frustrated or stifled. Very reserved people may participate rarely or not at all, leaving others feeling hesitant or anxious.

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Diversity Performance Review Inclusion Benefits 235

Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For the first time in modern U.S. history, leaders like you have to manage an incredible four generations: Baby boomers: 1946-1964, ages 58-76 Generation X: 1965-1983, ages 39-57 Generation Y / Millennials: 1984-1996, ages 26-38 Generation Z / Gen 2020: 1997-mid-2000s, ages mid-teens-25. And, if you include Traditionalists (or The Silent Generation), there aren't four, but five generations currently active in the workplace (though it's rare for many to work in their 70s).

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SHRM Organizational Development

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How can leaders become better people managers? To help you adopt the best ways to manage people as a great leader, we asked CHROs and experienced people managers for their best insights. From showing genuine care for your employees as people to inspiring curiosity in your team, there are several things leaders can consciously do to develop themselves and their people management skills to become better managers of their workforce.

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Manager 133

Ed Batista

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Flattery will get you everywhere. ~Mae West [1]. I'm a student of the work of Stanford professor Jeff Pfeffer for many reasons, including his rigorous pragmatism and no-b t attitude. (This is even reflected in the title of one of his books: Leadership BS. ) [2] A client recently observed a pattern of obvious flattery being directed toward a high-status member of a group, and my client expressed some surprise that such seemingly insincere praise would have the desired effect.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Leadership is more than getting things done. Leaders bring out the best in people. Successful leaders ask questions that help others develop. 7 questions that help anyone develop: #1.

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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

Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As your team grows, there's increasing pressure to develop good leaders within your team. At some point ( ~10 direct reports ) you can't manage everyone yourself. Then, you have no choice but to get help. The best help is someone already in your company, and ideally on your team. They know and fit in your culture, are familiar with your people and processes, and demonstrate qualities of a good leader.

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Accounts Manager Energy Assets 132

Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As the billionaire assumes ownership of Twitter, staff at the social media company are “freaking.”.

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Media 128

AIHR

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Employees are among the most critical assets of any organization. It’s essential to keep them happy and engaged — two critical factors in maintaining a productive, thriving workplace. Which is why employee recognition matters. According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management , employee morale is the single most important predictor of employee engagement.

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Retention Metrics Revenue Human Resources 128

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A question asked at the wrong time is a dumb question. Questions that work fit the situation. Questions have direction. Questions that work have the right destination.

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Leadership Development 188

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.

Diversity

Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 28, 2022

C REATIVITY is “the capacity to keep generating ideas after the first one that’s ‘good enough.’” The problem is that most of us stop right there. How do you move past that first good enough idea? The irony of the creative process is that we limit our creativity just when we need it the most. When we’re under pressure, we default to the known and familiar approach even when it clearly won’t suffice.

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Implementation Metrics Benefits Marketing 127

Kellogg Insight

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Conspiratorial thinking has always been attractive in times of uncertainty—but it’s become more mainstream. An expert explains why, and whether anything can be done.

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Brett Koehler

OCTOBER 26, 2022

My previous company was small when I started there, and I was given the freedom and responsibility to grow and manage my own department. That type of trust fosters professional self-confidence. I don’t often feel anxious or shy about sharing my opinions. But not everyone has the luxury of being in an environment that invokes this kind of confidence.

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Inclusion Diversity Metrics Manager 120

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Dear Kris, Your interest in becoming a sage is honorable. However, it takes longer than you expect. You don’t take a class in sagacity.

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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

Michael McKinney

OCTOBER 24, 2022

W HEN FEAR and suffering are all around us, how does a true leader inspire hope? asks author and journalist Jonathan Darman. He found the answer not in his presidency but in the years leading up to it. In an insightful book, Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President , Darman pulls back the curtain of Franklin’s personal tragedy to reveal the character and the change in perspective that he developed as he faced his diagnosis.

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Administration 117

AIHR

OCTOBER 25, 2022

An annual HR report is a way to showcase to your stakeholders the value that HR brings to the business. It covers both accomplishments and challenges experienced in the year. Furthermore, it highlights how the HR department is contributing to the performance, OKRs, and strategic goals of your company. An essential part of developing an impactful annual HR report is including the right metrics to clearly quantify how HR is impacting strategic goals and organizational performance.

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Metrics Recruitment ROI Retention 116

Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sunak, a former finance minister, is married to the daughter of Indian tech billionaire N. R. Narayana Murthy, is the first prime minister of South Asian descent—and the youngest in more than 200 years.

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SHRM Organizational Development

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Over the last several years, organizations have started to focus on creating and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in order to recognize and respond to the interests and needs of the personnel that make up their workforce. However, in these efforts, organizations sometimes assume there isn’t a need for Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action efforts.

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Inclusion Diversity Implementation 111

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.

Diversity

Alison Green

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This post, update: my company wants me to work Halloween and I’m a Halloween fanatic , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer last year who was a Halloween fanatic but their company wanted them to work on Halloween ? Here’s the update. I’m happy to report that I still love the job AND … I have Halloween off this year!

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Manager 110

Association Now Leadership

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Since #MeToo, many leaders have pledged to address inequities at the office. As a new report shows, it hasn’t always translated into action. The gender gap at the office hasn’t gone away, and organizations aren’t implementing strategies that could address it. Those are the two main takeaways from LeanIn.org’s latest Women in the Workplace report , released last week.

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Retention Implementation Inclusion Manager 110

Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A recent case from the New York Supreme Court for Richmond County may have laid out a roadmap for unvaccinated employees seeking to challenge vaccination requirements. It may also give clues to employers looking for ways to ensure their employment vaccination mandates survive legal challenges.

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Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Our reader poll today asks: How do leaders in your organization view the world? They’re exceedingly, and sometimes dysfunctionally, optimistic 17.05%. They’re reasonably optimistic 39.21%. They balance optimism and pessimism 32.95%. They’re somewhat pessimistic 7.95%. They’re exceedingly pessimistic 2.84%. Balanced optimism. While most of you reported your leaders skew optimistic, there’s a large group (17%) that believes the optimism is excessive.

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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.

Diversity

Alison Green

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I discovered your column while working one of the worst jobs of my life (I lasted 8 months, and was their longest term employee in the role in over 5 years). My job history since has felt like a series of unfortunate events – highlights from different jobs include: “Color-geddon,” where the CEO insisted we completely redo a major rebrand after it’d alre

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Recruitment Government Manager Marketing 107

Refresh

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Feeling stressed out? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. A recent Northwestern National Life survey found that 40% of workers say their jobs were extremely stressful, while a Yale University study found that 29% reported feeling extreme stress due to jobs. Regardless of industry, anxiety has unfortunately become a staple in the workplace. Thankfully, more awareness has been given to the issue lately, and so just because it exists, doesn’t mean you and your team must allow it to affect your mental he

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Engineering Manager Human Resources 105

Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In LinkedIn’s … report, 89 percent of recruiters say that when a hire doesn't work out, it usually comes down to a lack of soft skills.”.

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Recruitment 111

Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 26, 2022

As a leader, you won’t always have someone to pick you up and dust you off when you fall. Develop a leadership maxim that motivates you to push through hard times. As leaders, we’re always going to go through difficult times. When we were more junior we had other people to pick us up when we fell down. As a kid it was a parent or a coach who would dust us off and say “Get back out there.

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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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