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3 common myths of coaching (and what’s true instead)

Suzi McAlpine

Coaching is a leadership superpower. Coaching saves you time. It helps you delegate. It improves performance, builds capability and helps tap into everyone’s creative process. It’s also pretty good for organisational performance. A comprehensive study on the effects of an organisation adopting a ‘coaching culture’ showed some startling results. Coaching led to: A 10 to 20%… The post 3 common myths of coaching (and what’s true instead) first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership

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Making Impact on Your Business with a Book | Tamsen Webster

Peter Winick

Creating new lines of business by writing a thought leadership book. An interview with Tamsen Webster about writing a thought leadership book, and taking her ideas to scale. You’ve got big. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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10 Leadership Qualities That Will Make You A Great Leader

Lolly Daskal

Every leader is different, with their own style and skills. But there are some qualities they all share—qualities are essential to success in leadership. In my work coaching leaders around the world, these leadership qualities are the ones I emphasize as most important: Focused energy. Distraction is a constant, so knowing how to focus your energy and time is critically important.

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Employee Listening Strategy: 10 Actionable Tips for Success

AIHR

An employee listening strategy enables you to improve the work environment by understanding your employees’ needs, wishes, and concerns. In this article, we’ll dive into the employee listening strategy and all you need to know about developing one. Contents What is an employee listening strategy? Why do you need an employee listening strategy?

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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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The Problem with Fighting Fires

Ed Batista

The problem isn't that you're too busy. You are too busy, but that's not the problem. If you view being busy as the problem, there is no solution. You will always be too busy, and that will never change. As Andy Grove once noted: "A manager's work is never done. There is always more to be done, more that should be done, always more than can be done.".

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Communication and the Relationship to Taking Ideas to Scale | Richard Newman

Peter Winick

Communication and the Relationship to Taking Ideas to Scale An interview with Richard Newman about non-verbal communication and the role discomfort can play in personal growth. Imagine being 18, and. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Attrition vs Retention: What’s the Difference?

AIHR

Employee attrition and employee retention are important HR metrics for developing and managing a robust, productive workforce, especially in the context of Great Resignation. The drive to recruit the best talent, along with droves of long-term employees leaving in search of new opportunities, has brought attrition and retention to the forefront. As a result, an imbalance exists between the jobs on the market and the candidates available.

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4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask To Be Successful - Leadership Espresso Shot 38

Tanveer Nasser

Over the past several months, I’ve given a number of keynotes focusing on how leaders can drive employee performance. Given the current talent shortage impacting every industry, it’s not surprising that organizations want to learn how to best empower their employees, both from a retention perspective, but also no doubt in hopes it might also help attract the employees they need to keep things going.

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The Single Greatest Source of Your Organizational Problems (and their solutions)

Get Lighthouse

" Everybody is identical in their secret unspoken belief that way deep down they are different from everyone else." - David Foster Wallace. Most companies have some key characteristics that make them believe they're different: a combination of their business model, mission, product, and other factors. But when you look inside these companies, quite a bit about them is the same, too: structure, job titles, common challenges, etc.

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The 12 Biggest HR Trends in 2022

SHRM Organizational Development

What is the biggest trend HR is facing and will face in the future? To help you recognize the biggest trends facing HR, we asked small business owners and HR leaders this question for their best insights. From adopting remote work policies to transitioning into a culture of trust, there are several HR trends to be aware of for 2022 and beyond. Here are.

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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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Don’t Blow Past Your Strengths

Scott Elbin

Between the leaders I’ve worked with in our Next Level Leadership® group coaching program and the individual executives I’ve coached over the last 20 plus years, I’ve delivered around 2,000 colleague feedback reports. And there’s one thing I’ve seen again and again in so many of those feedback conversations. High achieving, ambitious leaders want to blow right past the strengths that have enabled their success and dive right into what they need to “fix.”.

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Building Your Hybrid Workplace Toolkit, Day 2: Review Your Timing

Association Now Workplace

It’s probably been a while since you’ve dealt with a (semi) regular commuting routine, and important things—such as transit schedules—may have changed since then. Here’s how to get back into the swing of things effectively. This is Day 2 of our five-day exercise to build your hybrid workplace toolkit. Day 1 was about building a travel kit for hybrid work.

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How Overturning Roe Vs Wade Will Widen Inequities In The Workplace

Forbes Leadership

With the recent overturn of Roe vs Wade, fifty years of female reproductive rights were suddenly taken away. This decision by a select few will impact the lives of millions, and that impact will have significant ramifications on the already-troublesome gender gap in the workplace.

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#SHRM22 Reflections

SHRM Organizational Development

The SHRM22 conference ended with a grand gala last week; after nearly three years, seeing people live, touch and hug friends was heartening. Fifteen thousand five hundred people attended the hybrid conference with in-person attendance of 78% and virtual attendance of 22%. Conferences are the best opportunity to learn, unlearn, re-connect with old and make new connections.

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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.

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How to Close the Digital Talent Gap with Employee Ambassador Programs: 8 Steps for Success

AIHR

With the rise of remote work and digital business models, the demand for skilled digital and IT talent is increasing and will continue to do so over the coming years. However, organizations struggle to attract and retain employees with digital skills, which results in a digital talent gap. How can you utilize employee ambassador programs to become an attractive employer for this talent segment?

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How to Lead Innovation and Embrace Innovative Leadership

Viima

Leaders are bombarded from all directions with advice on how to behave as leaders. It seems like we all know what it takes to lead innovation, at least in theory, yet the attention is mostly focused on famous innovators who oftentimes are the exceptions, rather than the rule. What’s more, we tend to forget that the greatest, most famous innovators, with all their qualities and contributions to the world, are not necessarily the best of leaders.

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Building Your Hybrid Workplace Toolkit, Day 5: Keep Prioritizing Culture

Association Now Workplace

Now that your employees are dispersed, you’ll need to go the extra mile to keep everyone happy, engaged, and connected. This is the last part of our five-day hybrid workplace toolkit series. Day 1 was about building a travel kit; Day 2 was about reviewing the timing for your commute; Day 3 covered keeping your focus no matter where you work; Day 4 was about wise scheduling.

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4 Common Recruiting Challenges And How To Overcome Them

SHRM Organizational Development

It's no secret that recruiting challenges continue to be one of HR's top priorities. From the stories our colleagues share with us about crazy competition, poaching employees from other companies, and salary offers out of the range of their budgets, it reminds me of the current real estate market! Candidates are "selling" their talent just like people are selling their homes.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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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How Autistic Individuals Can Offer Special Skills To Your Business

Forbes Leadership

While not widely known, the autism community is an untapped resource of diverse talent. The real challenge is connecting the many skilled individuals with the proper role.

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6 Steps to Achieving Your Goals in 90 Days

Thought Leaders LLC

Achieving your goals is all about taking tangible steps every day. If you change your time horizon and ask yourself six simple questions, you’ll find you’re achieving your goals more rapidly than you ever thought possible. Today’s post is by David Horsager, author of THE DAILY EDGE: Simple Strategies to Increase Efficiency and Make an Impact Every Day (CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Work Better With Your Board

Association Now Leadership

Don’t let your board relationship become a struggle or a limiting factor—finding ways to properly communicate and collaborate with them will help you in a big way. The relationship leaders have with their board may be one of the most complex relationships they have. If handled well, you’ll have an excellent team that can help excel your capabilities.

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14 Strategies To Reduce Employee Turnover

SHRM Organizational Development

How can leaders in an organization help HR professionals reduce employee turnover? To help leaders best support HR and reduce employee turnover, we asked business leaders and HR professionals this question for their best advice. From scheduling regular meetings to humanizing your hiring process, there are several strategies that help leaders and HR professionals work together to reduce employee turnover in their organizations.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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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Black-Owned Beauty And Tech Company Mayvenn Raises $40 Million In Series C Funding Round; Plans To Use Capital To Expand Partnership With Walmart

Forbes Leadership

The funding round was led by Chicago-based venture fund Cleveland Avenue and participation from a 16z, Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

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How often is your organization “penny-wise and pound foolish?”

Thought Leaders LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How often is your organization “penny-wise and pound foolish?” All the time. We save a little money here but at the expense of important things like quality 42.55%. Sometimes. We’ll pinch pennies on less important things but generally spend on important stuff 47.51%. Never. We always look at the broader implications of spend decisions and make good choices 9.94%.

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Building Your Hybrid Workplace Toolkit, Day 1: Make a Travel Kit

Association Now Workplace

On day one of our five-day hybrid work series, consider how going between home and office would be easier when you’re not packing everything up each time. We know you’re embracing the hybrid workplace. But are you doing it with intentionality ? Now that you have to manage at least two workspaces, you need to find ways to thrive in this new working environment.

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The Great Resignation, Stalled

SHRM Organizational Development

Not long ago—like last month—job hunters seemed to have all the leverage. Nationwide, there were nearly two open jobs for every unemployed person. In some markets the ratio was closer to 3:1. But interest-rate hikes, a significant stock market decline, and the growing possibility of a recession—according to a slew of economists and corporate leaders—have dented the confidence of many would-be job seekers.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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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Candidate Experience: What It Is and 9 Ways to Improve It

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is meant by candidate experience? What a positive candidate experience looks like. Why is the candidate experience important? How do you measure candidate experience? 4 tools to help build a positive candidate experience.

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4 Ways to Define the Direction of Your Organization

Thought Leaders LLC

Define your mission, vision, guiding principles, and goals to set the direction of your organization. When you set direction for your organization as part of the strategic planning process, there are four elements to doing so: Articulating your mission, your vision, your guiding principles, and your goals. A mission is: Why does your organization exist?

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Building Your Hybrid Workplace Toolkit, Day 4: Schedule Strategically

Association Now Workplace

Restructure your workday to maximize your productivity both in the office and at home. This is Day 4 of our five-day hybrid workplace toolkit series. Day 1 was about building a travel kit; Day 2 was about reviewing the timing for your commute; Day 3 covered keeping your focus no matter where you work. Stay tuned for one additional exercise. Depending on your hybrid work situation, you may not have a ton of say over when you’ll work in the office and when you’ll be remote.

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The Inevitable Great Resignation

SHRM Organizational Development

The LinkedIn network is run amuck with people posting new career adventures. I had questioned whether the Great Resignation was a theme more than a reality. I also questioned if mass professional exodus was a sign of disengagement or simply a trend to bolster individual empowerment. Make no mistake about it, the Great Resignation is here. There are a few distinct things that drive people from their job: 1.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

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.