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Are you adding or integrating?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there! It’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. Here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: All too often as authors, as thought leaders, as experts, advisors, and consultants, we get so excited when a client or potential client presents us with a problem that we know we are best suited to solve.

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5 Key Skills Leaders Must Master to Thrive in the Age of AI

Lolly Daskal

In the ever-evolving realm of leadership, the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of challenges and opportunities. To navigate this transformative landscape successfully, leaders must hone a set of critical skills. These five skills aren’t just beneficial; they’re essential for thriving in the AI-powered future. Adaptability and Agility: In the Age of AI, change is the only constant.

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Leading Thoughts for April 4, 2024

Michael McKinney

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. General Gordon R. Sullivan on the power of reflection: “Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore said that he had been reflecting, asking himself three questions: “What is happening? What is not happening? How can I influence the action?

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Culture Building in the Real World

Leadership Freak

Culture is mortar, not bricks. Culture building is laying a bed of mortar on bricks. Culture binds people together. Culture is expressed by the way people treat each other while they do the work. This post explains the foundation of culture building.

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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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Meeting smoosh: what it is, why it’s bad and how to avoid it.

Suzi McAlpine

Some things are great on their own, but smoosh them together and it turns into a grim combination. For instance, take the robust flavours of a spicy beef chili and the delicate sweetness of vanilla ice cream. Both are great as separate dishes. But combining them into one might result in a clash of tastes… The post Meeting smoosh: what it is, why it’s bad and how to avoid it. first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Are You Making These CEO Mistakes? Learn from 7 Powerful Examples

Lolly Daskal

The role of a CEO is one of the most challenging and complex in the business world. While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. In this blog post, we will explore seven powerful examples of common CEO mistakes and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them.

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What Will Your Future Self Thank You For

Leadership Freak

Gratitude from your future self provides clarity to your present self. The pressures of today narrow your perspective. A letter from your future self makes life bigger. And there's some research to support it. What will your future self be glad you did today?

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The Lies We Tell to Fool Ourselves

Michael Hyatt

April Fools brings to mind pranks, jokes, and humorous shenanigans. It gives us permission to take ourselves and our lives a little less seriously, if only for a day. But the truth is, we’re fooling ourselves all the time, with often harmful results. It comes down to our thinking. We tell ourselves lies in ways […] The post The Lies We Tell to Fool Ourselves appeared first on Full Focus.

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Warning: Your Corporate Culture Is Doomed! 7 Steps to Save It

Lolly Daskal

Corporate culture stands as a foundational pillar that can either propel an organization to new heights or doom it to failure. Far too often, corporate cultures erode without leaders even realizing it. As an executive coaching executive I am issuing a warning: your corporate culture may be in danger, but there are seven critical steps you can take to save it.

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First Look: Leadership Books for April 2024

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Uptime : A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing by Laura Mae Martin Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the “new way of work” work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balan

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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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Culture Building Demands Little Energy

Leadership Freak

Imagine energy is an ax. You get 100 energy swings a day. Culture building happens while you work. That's why culture building doesn't require much energy. PS - Special culture building activities help, but culture is built in the real world, not artificial environments. Here's a simple plan.

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Why Artists Are Punished More Harshly Than Scientists for the Same Misconduct

Kellogg Insight

It’s tough to separate the artist from the art, a new study finds—but easier to separate the scientist from the science.

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Why the 4-Day Work Week Could Be Your Company’s Ticket to Success

Lolly Daskal

Success often hinges on innovation and adaptability. As companies seek new ways to enhance productivity, boost morale, and attract top talent, the idea of a 4-day workweek is gaining traction. Here’s how the 4-day workweek could be your company’s ticket to success and how this innovative approach can benefit both employees and the bottom line.

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here are the 10 best questions to ask your job interviewer

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. When I interview people for jobs, I’m always amazed by how many of them tell me they don’t have any questions for me when prompted. Like most interviewers, I set aside time for candidates to turn the tables and ask me their own questions – because you can’t make a good decision about whether to take a job otherwise.

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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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Have an Aliveness Mindset by Reframing Your Negative Thoughts

Leadership Freak

How we relate to the experience is the experience." Jack Craven Jack also says, "When we are feeling fear.we are likely feeling disempowered." I'm delighted to host another great book giveaway. Leave a comment on today's post for a chance to win, "The Aliveness Mindset.

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Accessibility First is the New Mobile First

Help Scout Leadership

There are several approaches to the software development process that prompt us to focus on specific priorities over others. But which one is best? Get our take in this post from the Help Scout engineering team.

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How Great Leaders Earn Trust in Unthinkable Ways

Lolly Daskal

Trust is the bedrock upon which great leadership is built, and it often requires leaders to go to extraordinary lengths to earn and maintain it. In the realm of leadership, trust isn’t just about keeping promises; it’s about inspiring unwavering confidence, even in the face of unthinkable challenges. As an executive leadership I know that great leaders can earn trust in remarkable and unexpected ways.

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my father keeps responding to my employee’s Facebook posts

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My father keeps responding to my employee’s political posts on Facebook. My father is very conservative and my employee is very liberal, so you can guess that their opinions go together like oil and water. I feel that it is inappropriate for my father to be interacting with someone I supervise, and I asked him to stop.

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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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When SMART goals are Dumb

Leadership Freak

I wonder if SMART goals are dumb when working to change your life. Goal setting requires history. What if you lack experience? Life changes in iterations, not giant leaps. SMART goals reflect reality and aspiration. Give yourself grace when working to change your life.

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Customer Success Manager: A Career Road Map

Help Scout Leadership

Your guide to the customer success manager role with insights into responsibilities, career trajectories, and salary expectations.

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3 Most Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems With Ease

Lolly Daskal

Problem-solving is an inevitable part of the job when it comes to leadership. From big strategic problems to more tactical issues, dealing with problems and finding solutions is a constant part of any leaders daily routine. Here three simple yet practical ways the best leaders approach their problems with ease: They are able to define the “real” problem: One of the most important things to do when encountering a problem is to define the real problem.

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Podcast: AI Is a Tool. How Do We Want to Use It?

Kellogg Insight

Generative AI is like “a hammer looking for a nail.” On this episode of The Insightful Leader: we have to decide what the nail should be.

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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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coworker says she loves shoplifting, asking to take over a specific person’s job, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Coworker says she loves shoplifting I’ve been angsting over a coworker interaction that I just let go by. I am the oldest and most domesticated person in my workplace, but I try hard not to give off “work mom” vibes.

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Job Evaluation: Your 2024 Guide [+ Free Template]

AIHR

Job evaluation is a complex but critical process in achieving pay equity. By comparing the responsibilities of each role within your organization, you will learn how to allocate wages fairly to remedy pay discrepancies. Not only do employees appreciate this, but it’s also good for business. Research has shown that companies that achieve pay equity are more likely to attract the right talent, meet financial goals, and effectively practice innovation.

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What Is a Knowledge Base? (Benefits, Types, and Examples)

Sweet Process

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. It’s 24 hours to the launch of your biggest client’s product. All is set except for the final testing. The product tester has just called […] The post What Is a Knowledge Base? (Benefits, Types, and Examples) appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Fluid Organization Design: Putting the “Fun in Fungible”

AlignOrg

What do Netflix and Whole Foods have in common? If you’re like me, they’re both key components of a great Friday night (a bowl of rocky road and binge-watching The Crown, anyone?) But beyond that, they’ve both taken unique approaches to managing talent that have allowed them to grow and succeed where many of their competitors have failed. Let’s discuss this flexible concept of hiring and staffing, often referred to as fungible talent.

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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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my boss says my work is bad, but all evidence says the opposite

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I qualified as an accountant about 2.5 years ago and started a new job. I moved from a mid-level firm to a firm that’s one of the best in the industry for the niche field I’m in. My line manager (let’s call him Sam) didn’t interview me, and from the first time I met him, he has consistently told me this job will be a big step up for me and that I’d be playing catch-up.

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Do Green Bonds Actually Lead to Rosy Returns?

Kellogg Insight

And are the companies that issue them truly addressing climate issues? New research investigates.

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Employee Onboarding Process: How to Onboard New Hires Efficiently [+ Checklist]

Sweet Process

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Owen McGab Enaohwo Start your free 14-day trial of SweetProcess No credit card needed. Cancel anytime. Click Here To Try it for Free. You are excited about the prospects of your new employee with excellent track records, but unknown to you, they are already planning their exit. Why? […] The post Employee Onboarding Process: How to Onboard New Hires Efficiently [+ Checklist] appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Focusing and Eliminating Distractions

Thought Leaders LLC

Learn how to identify distractions and focus your team on the most strategically important initiatives for your organization. In a fast paced world, there is no shortage of distractions. Side projects, interesting new ideas, and the crisis of the day can divert resources from key strategic initiatives. In isolation, pursuing these small ideas make sense, but when you put them in the broader context of your strategic initiatives, you get to see exactly how nonstrategic these distractions are.

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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.