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How People Weasel Out of Change and Justify Staying the Same

Leadership Freak

Aspiration or frustration drives you to seek advice. But you end up rejecting advice in favor of staying the same. How to weasel out of change: You’re frustrated when others do it.

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Q+A With Jerry Colonna: Overcome Your Personal Demons And Become A Better Leader Through Radical Self-Inquiry

15Five

We all know someone in power who chooses to hide behind the comfort of their authority. The real task is thinking up senior executives who embody what it means to lead with transparency, honesty, and sincerity. For a company to naturally thrive, those tasked with leadership must take the time to truly understand their inner self. While it’s vital for a person to know where their strengths lie, it’s also important to understand the vulnerable parts of ourselves we often try to ignore.

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100 Performance Appraisal Comments For Your Next Performance Review

Vantage Circle

Conducting performance reviews can be tricky. Especially for managers. Sometimes there’s a huge difference between what they say and what they want to convey.To improve this, it's important that employers must practice the art of delivering constructive performance appraisal comments. In fact-. One in five employees aren't confident that their managers will provide regular, constructive feedback.

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Impress Your CEO With These Strategic Business Impact Recruiting Metrics

AIHR

In my companion article entitled “ Influence Your CEO With WOW And OW! Talent Data ” I explained how you can impress your CEO by converting your Talent Acquisition results into dollars. It’s also important to understand that you can’t impress a CEO with a large volume of tactical recruiting metrics. Instead, you must focus on metrics that demonstrate a direct impact on what CEO’s really care about, the firm’s strategic goals.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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Ready to fix feedback?  Then let’s go “kick some ask!”

Leadership Freak

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY! 20 copies available! Leave a comment on this guest post by Tamra Chandler.

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Cynefin, Wardley Maps and ORGANIC agility in Stockholm

Agile42

We live in a whitewater world. Change is rapid, and uncertainty is unavoidable. Leaders need the ability to take their organizations safely through these waters, but the old cliches and tools are no longer useful. Instead, frameworks and approaches that have been developed specifically for the management of uncertainty and complexity are essential. How do we make sense of the world so we can act in it?

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Innovation: Running Experiments and Learning

Mike Griffiths

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. This article focuses on actionable tools and approaches. Within agile frameworks, the team retrospective is the primary workshop for planning and evaluating experiments. Yet most team retrospectives I see are broken. Teams spend too much time recording viewpoints and information—but not enough time reviewing or planning experiments.

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An Exercise Guaranteed to Ignite Growth in Anyone

Leadership Freak

You need affirmation, but if you want to grow, seek discomfort. Comfort affirms. Discomfort transforms. Today’s challenge is as difficult as it is simple. Seek advice from an imperfect boss or colleague.

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Make Accomplishment the Goal

Kevin Eikenberry

Busy, is a four-letter word, even if it isn’t the type my mother warned me about. Generally, we feel like things are getting done when we are busy, yet “busy” is a symptom of a rampant problem – one that most people don’t even realize. If we want to improve personal productivity and the productivity […]. The post Make Accomplishment the Goal appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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A Simplified Guide To Corporate Event Planning

Vantage Circle

Are you thinking about planning an event for your company? Do you know where to start? What are the essentials when planning a corporate event? I will answer these questions and guide you through the corporate event planning process in this article. What is a corporate event? A new product launch, an event celebrating the achievements of your marketing or sales team, or a team picnic out in the countryside, are all examples of corporate events.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

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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Let’s Rewrite the PMBOK

Mike Griffiths

Phew, the wait is over! I have been wanting to talk about this for what seems like ages and now the official announcement is out! If you have ever been frustrated by the PMBOK Guide now here’s your chance to fix it. We are looking for volunteers to write and review the next edition of the PMBOK Guide. However, this will not be just an update, instead a radical departure from all previous editions aligned with PMI’s new digital transformation strategy.

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What Remarkable Leaders Do that Average Leaders Don’t

Leadership Freak

Rosa Parks wasn’t the first black woman to stand up for herself in Montgomery, Alabama.

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What an Apple Can Teach Us About Leadership – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

Today’s episode is the third in a series where I connect weird or unusual items to leadership – all of these items are suggestions from our friends on our social media channels. You can catch up on previous episodes with the links below, but in the meantime, check out this week’s video and find out […]. The post What an Apple Can Teach Us About Leadership – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Guide To Conflict Resolution In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

As humans, we come across situations where we enter into disagreements with other people. Most of the times we ease out things by reaching upon a mutual agreement but there are times when the confrontation really escalates. Well, conflicts can happen everywhere and that includes workplaces too. As such, it becomes very important for HR managers to implement procedures for conflict resolution in the workplace.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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Today's Leadership Thought

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"A man should never be ashamed to say he has been wrong, which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday." -- Alexander Pope.

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The Frosted Flakes Fiasco

Leadership Freak

Last Friday, my wife went out with a friend and I had a man-dinner. Sometimes, I grill a steak. No vegetables. Just beef and a beverage.

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The Way to Develop Leaders

Kevin Eikenberry

I’ve thinking about, studying and consulting on leadership development for a long time. I’ve learned much – yet perhaps the most disappointing thing I’ve learned is that we keep coming up short. Yes, many organizations want to develop their leaders, and those organizations are making investments. Yet, for the most part they aren’t getting the […].

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3 Steps to Align Your Pricing Strategy with Your Growth Strategy

LSA Global

Is Your Pricing Strategy Aligned with Your Growth Strategy? If your pricing strategy does not fit your sales strategy, sales capabilities, or marketplace it will be difficult to grow profitably. High performing sales leaders know that you must align your pricing strategy with your growth strategy. Smart pricing pays off because it supports both sellers’ incentives and improved performance.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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How To Be An Active Listener

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today's leadership tip on how to be an active listener comes from the book, Stronger. The authors explain that perhaps the best single technique t o convey effective listening requires you to be an active listener. When someone has finished making a point, use that person's name and then paraphrase in your words the essence of what you understood that person to say.

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You Learn Best When You Learn Less

Harvard Business Review

It’s not always about how many hours you put in.

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Incubating Innovation

Mike Griffiths

If success goes to those who can innovate the fastest, how do we nurture innovation? The basics are simple to understand—but difficult to implement and stick with in the face of adversity. We need to create an environment that encourages experimentation while also tolerating, investigating and learning from the inevitable failures. It may sound easy, but executives and shareholders demand results, not “learning opportunities.

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How to Conduct Effective Leadership Team Meetings

LSA Global

Do You Know How to Conduct Effective Leadership Team Meetings? While most work meetings are considered a waste of valuable time and energy, your ability to conduct effective leadership team meetings is essential to moving a team forward and carving out time for strategic, complex, systemic, and cross-team issues. The Cost of Ineffective Leadership Team Meetings.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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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10 Essential Elements Of Dignity

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In their book, Millennials Who Manage , authors Chip Espinoza and Joel Schwarzbart , quote Donna Hicks's explanation about how dignity is different from respect. Dignity is different from respect in that it is not based on how people perform, what they can do for us, or their likability. Dignity is a feeling of inherent value and worth. Therefore, Espinoza and Schwarzbart recommend that leaders treat those they are leading with dignity and follow Hick's 10 Essential Elements of Dignity : Accepta

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How to Keep Employees Connected to Customers

Harvard Business Review

Your product innovation depends on it.

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5 Examples Of Company Culture Worth Getting Envious Over

Vantage Circle

Here’s why I think having a list of the best examples of company culture is important. When you have a bunch of companies offering outrageous salaries, incredible perks and benefits to the top talents, your company culture is the one aspect which will make you stand out. While perks and benefits are nice, shiny and wanted; culture is the foundation upon which the business stands on.

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4 Strategies to Move Past Annual Employee Engagement

LSA Global

Does Employee Engagement Matter? From our annual employee engagement surveys with nearly 5,000 organizations, we know that engaged workforces outperform their unengaged counterparts. Indeed, employee engagement should very much matter to both business and people leaders who want their business to succeed. Moving the Engagement Needle. Companies that get the most from employee engagement initiatives have made it an organizational discipline and a strategic priority day-in and day-out.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

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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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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When Tech Companies Compete on Their Own Platforms

Harvard Business Review

Sometimes third-party sellers benefit, but sometimes they get crushed.

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How To Lead Breakthrough Change Against All Odds

Eric Jacobsen Blog

David S. Pottruck 's book, Stacking the Deck , teaches readers a nine-step course of action leaders can follow from the first realization that change is needed through all the steps of implementation, including assembling the right team of close advisors and getting the word out to the wider group. This book tells the in-the-trenches stories of individuals who led bold, sweeping change.

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How To Cultivate Enduring Customer Loyatly

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Today's customers demand something unlike anything they have ever wanted in the past -- a connection with your business," explains Noah Fleming , author of the must-read book , Evergreen. "This means that in order to increase customer loyalty, you need to create a relationship with that customer on a deeper and much more profound level," adds Fleming.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.