Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2024

Economists have traditionally believed that new technology lifts all boats. But in the case of AI, some are asking: Will some employees get left behind?

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Peter Winick

MAY 30, 2024

Expanding Horizons: From Home Improvement to Thought Leadership A conversation with Matt Hullander about being a serial entrepreneur, changing perspectives, and writing a book. In this compelling episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Peter Winick dives deep with Matt Hullander, a versatile entrepreneur from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hullander, who has ventured into real estate development, e-commerce, private equity, recently authored the inspiring book “The Daily Climb: 10 Principl

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Leadership Freak

MAY 29, 2024

A mind is a terrible thing to spew when it’s a bubbling cauldron of brilliance. Practice strategic silence rather than blinding with faux wisdom. Conformity disempowers. Strategic silence empowers. The more certain you feel the more likely strategic silence is protection. Practice strategic silence, not disengagement.

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Leadership Development 130

Lolly Daskal

MAY 31, 2024

Conflicts within a team can hinder productivity and create a negative work environment. However, conflicts are not necessarily a bad thing. According to recent studies, well-managed conflicts can lead to innovation, growth, and improved team dynamics. As an executive leadership coaching, I’ve seen firsthand how addressing conflicts can be a pivotal skill for leaders.

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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.

Diversity

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2024

Many organizations are understandably hesitant to adopt gen AI applications, citing concerns about privacy and security threats, copyright infringement, the possibility of bias and discrimination in its outputs, and other hazards. Risk around using gen AI can be classified based on two factors: intent and usage. Accidental misapplication of gen AI is different from deliberate malpractices (intent).

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Peter Winick

MAY 27, 2024

Digital Strategies for Community Building A conversation with Clemence Sop about finding a niche audience, creating communities, and building a body of thought leadership based on authenticity and trust. In this episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Bill Sherman sits down with Clemence Sop, the Head of Marketing Innovation at InterSystems, for an insightful discussion on marketing high-ticket items, leveraging digital platforms, and the power of thought leadership.

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Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 27, 2024

Psychological strength is key for any leader. Courage to face the storm is a skill that develops with experience. Today’s guest post is b y Oleg Konovalov, author of The Fisherman’s Path to Leadership: 224 Lessons from the Wisdom of Nature. We are all perfect for today and we are comfortable in it. Yet, how strong we are for tomorrow’s challenges defines our leadership capacity.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

Gen AI tools are rapidly making these emails more advanced, harder to spot, and significantly more dangerous. Recent research showed that 60% of participants fell victim to artificial intelligence (AI)-automated phishing, which is comparable to the success rates of non-AI-phishing messages created by human experts. Companies need to: 1) understand the asymmetrical capabilities of AI-enhanced phishing, 2) determine the company or division’s phishing threat severity level, and 3) confirm their cur

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AIHR

MAY 30, 2024

In the late 1990s, the field of Human Resources underwent a significant transformation when the HR Business Partner (HRBP) Operating Model became popular. This model emphasized the strategic alignment of HR with core business goals, marking a critical shift toward integrating HR more deeply into organizational strategy. As a result, HR business partnering solidified its role as a key contributor to the HRBP operating model and strategic partner to the business.

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Leadership Freak

MAY 31, 2024

Don't spoil a great conversation with a lousy ending. A great ending to one-on-ones elevates energy. Ending set direction. 27 ways to turn toward confidence and action at the conclusion of one-on-ones.

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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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Lolly Daskal

MAY 27, 2024

Providing feedback is a vital aspect of leadership and personal growth. As an executive leadership coach, I knowhow valuable constructive feedback can be in helping individuals and teams thrive. However, giving feedback effectively is an art that requires finesse and skill. Here are 12 common pitfalls to avoid when delivering important feedback. Recognizing and steering clear of these mistakes will enhance your ability to provide feedback that is constructive, well-received, and conducive to gro

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

Managers struggling to implement hybrid work policies confront three key challenges: scheduling, culture, and productivity. Research into companies allowing employees to be both remote and in-person suggest these obstacles can be overcome. In scheduling, shift to a focus not on how often workers are in, but which activities are better done in the office.

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Alison Green

MAY 28, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, I asked about the strangest things you’ve ever seen in cover letters and resumes. You shared some amazing stories — here are some of my favorites. 1. “A candidate happily let me know ‘I just got laid this morning’ (I assume he meant ‘laid off’ but it made me laugh).” 2. “I had one applicant who put ‘Have spent less than 8 nights incarcerated’ on his resume.&

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Leadership Freak

MAY 30, 2024

Imposters are consumed by what others think of them. The weight of keeping up appearances is constant stress. When you pretend you have it all together you end up falling apart. How to help imposters find authenticity.

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Leadership Development 115

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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Association Now Leadership

MAY 31, 2024

A new report shows that nonprofits still struggle to broaden the range of people who participate in governance. Change begins with an open conversation about challenges. Four years after a very vocal and intense public conversation around diversity, how far have we come? A new report points to some positives, but also suggests that there’s plenty of work to be done.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2024

M&A deals have traditionally been transactional in nature, pursued for economies of scale and to consolidate costs. But that approach has more limited success in today’s volatile business landscape and won’t provide the transformational results that companies need today. To unlock the growth potential that transformational M&A can bring, leaders need a shift in thinking and behavior.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 29, 2024

Your team members are the heart of your organization, and selecting individuals who align with your vision, values, and goals is crucial for success. As an executive leadership coach, I know that building a high-performing team starts with recruiting the right people. In this blog post, we’ll explore a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the recruitment process effectively and ensure you bring the right talent on board.

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AIHR

MAY 29, 2024

Just like HR acronyms and abbreviations , knowing how to employ HR terms is an integral part of working in human resources. This article unpacks 93 HR terms, including a usage example for each. It’s a handy reference to refer to the next time you encounter an unfamiliar term. Contents Compensation & Benefits terms Digital HR terms Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging terms HR Generalist terms HR Metrics and People Analytics terms Learning & Development terms Organizational

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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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Alison Green

MAY 29, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been at my company for eight years. I’m a senior manager and a very high performer. I’ve received multiple raises and promotions. I’m very calm and pragmatic and don’t easily get pulled into drama. It’s a small company and there are a lot of great things about it, including 98% of my coworkers who are all very experienced and professional.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2024

New research suggests that encouraging in-store pickup over home delivery could lead to more profitable sales, higher market shares, and sustainability-performance gains.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 29, 2024

Introduction In the competitive world of small business, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can be a game-changer, simplifying and enhancing recruitment. However, with many options available, choosing the right ATS can be overwhelming. This blog provides a comparative overview of the top 10 ATS software for small businesses, helping you make an informed decision.

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Kellogg Insight

MAY 31, 2024

A new tool can shed light on intersectional biases—and how they may change over time.

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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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Alison Green

MAY 27, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Does being salaried just mean I work a ton of overtime with no extra pay? My position became salaried a while back and, while I understand the general idea of it (no overtime compensation), I’m wondering how working overtime hours should or does function in the real world sense.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2024

Being happy and positive at work can be a win-win for employees and organizations. But what happens when your boss practices toxic positivity? No matter how bad or stressful the situation is or how difficult the circumstances, they convince themselves that simply acting happy or thinking positively will change the outcome — then spread this toxic positivity to their teams.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 28, 2024

Building trust with your employees is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have for a thriving organization. When trust is present, employees are more engaged, motivated, and loyal. As an executive leadership coach, I understand that trust is the foundation of strong leadership and effective teamwork. Here are five powerful strategies to help you foster trust with your team members.

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Michael McKinney

MAY 30, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Herman Cain on focus: “The essence of focus is sacrifice. Leaders who cannot bring themselves to give up the unnecessary stuff for the sake of the necessary do not possess the critical leadership characteristic of focus.

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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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Thought Leaders LLC

MAY 30, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: When members of your team have conflict with each other, how do you handle it? I ignore it and hope they figure it out 6.40% I tell them to go resolve it 14.16% I offer to mediate if they’d like me to 49.32% I jump in and actively mediate 27.39% I reassign their work so they don’t have to interact 2.73% Mediating conflict.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2024

How much value are your customers getting from your products? Net Promoter Scores are one tool to answer that question but the authors offer another: Customer Surplus Value. The idea, drawn from economics, is to ask customers how much money they’d need to be given to give up your product for a period of time. The more money it would take for them to accept, the more valuable the product.

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Lolly Daskal

MAY 30, 2024

Manipulators are skilled at presenting their ideas in a way that makes them seem appealing, even when those ideas may not be in the best interest of the organization. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall victim to manipulation when it comes to making decisions. Manipulators are skilled at presenting their ideas in a way that makes them seem appealing, even when those ideas may not be in the best interest of the organization.

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Alison Green

MAY 30, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My boss keeps leaving her kid with me I am the person who kept having to watch over their manager’s kid during my shift (from this post). I appreciate everyone’s input, and I wanted to thank you for your advice. When I said I was “in my 20s,” I meant very early 20s.

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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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