Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Grit matters when quitting is easier than pressing forward. Perseverance isn’t grit until you want to quit. But what keeps you going when the path is steep?

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Leadership Development 189

Tanveer Nasser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Key to succeeding at leadership in today is our ability to learn new skills to improve the way we lead. But how can we consistently apply these new skills over the long run, instead of falling back on old habits? In this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe, I share 3 simple steps that will make your learning more effective. As I share in this episode of my leadership podcast, this topic was inspired by a question I got from one of my listeners about how to make sure that when leaders at his organizat

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

At one point in my career, I was working as an HR-manager for a subsidiary of Belden, a company which, at that time, was making cables and wires for electronic equipment, like shavers, TVs, and computers. During this time the company had a relatively large proportion of “blue collar employees”. Supervisors were struggling with a lot of “troubled” employees showing undesirable behaviors such as predictable absenteeism patterns, tardiness, arguments with fellow employees, unusual on-the-job accide

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Communicating unpopular decisions is a task that all leaders will tackle at some point in their career. In a recent workshop, I was asked for tips to do this with greater confidence and skill. I wanted to share my answer here so you could benefit also. I have six ideas to help you prepare for […]. The post Communicating Unpopular Decisions appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Second chances are endorsements. Second chances are investments of personal collateral. Second chances strengthen relationships. Leaders – who don’t give second chances – waste potential.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Learning, as they say, is a never-ending process and is very crucial for people. And when you are an employee, learning becomes your force to move ahead. Learning has been a concept that has evolved with time which does not end with a degree or after you settle down with a good job. It is a lifelong process. You always find something new to learn every day.

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High Scalability

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Wake up! It's HighScalability time: Nifty diagram of what testing looks like in an era or progressive delivery. ( @alexsotob, @samnewman ). Do you like this sort of Stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your support on Patreon. I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 for all who want to understand the cloud. On Amazon it has 55 mostly 5 star reviews (131 on Goodreads).

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

“Why did you hit your sister?” “She hit me first!” The people around you reflect your relationship with them. The stronger the connection, the deeper the reflection.

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Leadership Development 188

15Five

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

How often does the fear of failure prevent you from taking a leap of faith? Maybe you have a great idea that you’d like to experiment with at work, but you don’t feel fully supported by your team. Or maybe you haven’t yet found the courage to present your big idea to your boss because you feel they will most likely reject it. . These roadblocks that keep you from taking calculated risks all add up to one thing: a lack of psychological safety in the workplace.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Be decisive A manager who can't make a decision or who can't make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager's team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision. Employees end up spinning in circles, slicing and dicing the information far beyond what is truly needed for the manager to make a decision.

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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.

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Mike Griffiths

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Thanks to everyone who downloaded my new eBook “ Agile Illustrated: A Visual Learner's Guide to Agility ” you made it #1 Amazon Hot New Releases for “Technical Project Management”, along with #1 Amazon Best Seller in “Computers and Technology Short Reads”, and even #1 Amazon Best Seller in “PMP Exam” - which is odd because it is not even about the PMP exam.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

I was greeting audience members before a presentation when one asked, “What makes you qualified to give this presentation?” “Thanks for asking,” is my typical response when I need a second to think.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Productivity. Most of us on most days would like more of it. If you are vacationing at the beach, maybe not. But for the most part, creating productivity is something we would like to be better at. I’ve been studying and trying to get better at this myself for a long time. Enter Maura Nevel […]. The post Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity Every Day appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Manager 54

Accenture: OrgDev

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Accenture Interactive Operations to launch Experience Activation Network with new state-of-the-art 160,000 sqft Mumbai Activation Center

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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.

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Mike Griffiths

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

I am excited to announce a new eBook “ Agile Illustrated: A Visual Learners Guide to Agility ”. It is a short, graphical overview of agile and agile team leadership published as an Amazon Kindle eBook.   Using mind-maps, cartoons, and short summaries it covered the agile manifesto, the declaration of interdependence for agile project management, and each of the 7 Domains and 60 Tasks covered in the PMI-ACP exam.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY! 20 copies available!

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Agile42

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

JAVAPRO , the independent magazine for professional developers, has just published an article by Marion Eickmann on achieving resilience through ORGANIC agility and what resilience means for organizational agility, culture, and leadership. The article covers the significance of resilience and how it emerged as an essential response to the pressures organizations face.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

My series on leadership from unlikely sources continues today and it includes something we likely see every day – a mirror! Here are four reasons why I love this metaphor of mirrors as it relates to leaders. Tweet it out: The self-aware leader is a better leader. Look for ways to understand yourself better each […]. The post Leadership & Mirrors – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Prepare to be inspired and then to work hard as you read Bo Eason ’s book on how to be the best in the world at what you do. The book, published earlier this month, and is called, There’s No Plan B For You’reA-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your a-game.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

What is Management By Objectives (MBO)? Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic business model designed to improve the performance of an organization. It is a strategy with clearly defined objectives which is agreed by both the management and the employees. MBO helps managers to systemically update and delegate tasks to employees with mutual understanding and keeping the goals aligned with the organizational mission.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Are Sales and Marketing at Odds? Your ability and commitment to align sales and marketing matters. Misaligned goals, roles, scope, or success metrics between sales and marketing can greatly inhibit revenue growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. You know the story…. When sales are lagging, Marketing typically blames the sales force for its inability to effectively follow-up on leads, sell solutions , negotiate , and close deals.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Support them while setting boundaries.

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Manager 15

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

When you meet with your employee during her annual performance appraisal take time to determine what motivates her when it comes to her career development. Motivation changes over time and changes depending on where the individual is in her career. So, to determine what motives her, author Paul Falcone recommends you ask her to rank-order her priorities in terms of the following six guidelines : If you had to chose two categories from the following six, which would you say hold the most signific

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

We have seen how human resource management has changed in the last few decades. Employees are now regarded as the most important asset of an organization. Indeed human resources have evolved from personnel management. Three decades back these concepts might not have made much sense. The number of organization which existed back then was considerably less.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The Revolving Door. Is your business experiencing a higher than average rate of employee turnover? Do you know the high cost of employee turnover? If your company seems to have a revolving door with too many high performing or high potential employees quitting, it is time to review your employee engagement and retention practices. The High Cost of Employee Turnover.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Having a degree doesn’t mean you’re done learning.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Author Kristi Hedges , in her book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The coach is not afraid to push you because she sees the best in you. This leader has a good sense of what's going on in the rest of your life and isn't afraid to mention it as it relates to your performance and potential.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

"A reprimand should end with a reaffirmation of the person's past performance," explains authors Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge in their book, Helping People Win At Work. They provide this example: "The reason I'm upset is because this is so unlike you. You're one of my best employees, and you usually get your reports in on time." "The reason this step is important is that when you finish giving someone a reprimand, you want him thinking about what he did wrong, not how you treated him.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. Turn to an online resource. Consult a book on managing. Whatever you do, don't sit back and do nothing. Managing even one employee can be challenging.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Truly Great Managers Ask Great Questions. The best managers encourage their employees to reflect, learn, and grow. They do this by asking great new manager questions that show their interest, their support, and their confidence in the employee’s ability to find solutions. Sure, it can be easier sometimes to simply tell your employee what to do. But then they will come to rely on following orders and not developing their own skills and abilities.

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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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