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What’s the Halo Effect Bias? Definition and Real-Life Examples

BetterUp

Jump to section What’s the halo effect? Why the halo effect happens 4 examples of the halo effect at work The halo effect in marketing What’s the reverse halo effect?

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4 Listening Habits Good Leaders Avoid At All Cost

Lolly Daskal

Effective listening is a crucial skill for any leader. It allows you to understand your employees, make informed decisions, and build strong relationships. However, there are certain listening habits that good leaders avoid at all costs. These habits can hinder communication, create misunderstandings, and damage trust. Here are four listening habits to watch out for: Interrupting others : Interrupting someone while they are speaking shows a lack of respect and undermines their ideas.

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20 Ways to Increase Personal Energy

Leadership Freak

Time and personal energy are the most important things you manage. Technically you can't manage time: you can only manage the way you use it. Personal energy is the most important thing you manage.

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When a Success Formula Hardens

Michael McKinney

T HERE IS danger when success goes to a leader’s head. King Solomon wrote, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” When this happens, they are at risk for what Donald Sull calls in Revival of the Fittest , active inertia. He explains what happens: Managers get trapped by success, a condition that I call active inertia , or management’s tendency to respond to the most disruptive changes by accelerating activities that succeeded in the past.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready, but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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The Science of Motivation

Michael Hyatt

The United States Military Academy is an elite, selective institution with an acceptance rate of less than 10 percent. Despite this, not everyone who matriculates graduates. Psychologists Amy Wrzesniewski and Barry Schwartz decided to find out why. Drawing on 14 years of data detailing the motivations and outcomes of over 10,000 cadets, they found intrinsic […] The post The Science of Motivation appeared first on Full Focus.

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4 Toxic Communication Styles To Avoid As a Leader

Lolly Daskal

When it comes to leadership communication it is important to be aware of your communication style and how it impacts your employees. There are four basic toxic communication styles and if you want to be a great leaders you need to avoid them at all cost: Passive Communication: Passive communication is characterized by a lack of assertion and a tendency to avoid confrontation.

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LeadershipNow 140: August 2023 Compilation

Michael McKinney

Here are a selection of tweets from August 2023 that you will want to check out: 7 Ways to Welcome Constructive Feedback as a Leader by @RonEdmondson VIDEO: @ArtPetty interviews Bill Schaninger , co-author of Power to the Middle for The Experts channel What have you changed your mind about? (And if you haven’t, it could be time you need to!) by @suzimcalpine Ten Critical Keys For Designing a Creative Culture by @PhilCooke Fifty Something with More Gas Left in the Career Tank But Need a Change?

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Aligning the Goals of Publisher and Author | Katie Anderson

Peter Winick

The impact a book can have, even after years on the market. An interview with Katie Anderson about publishing a thought leadership book and the effects it has had on her business after three years. Publishers often look at books as seasonal, but an author needs to look at their book as a long term investment. What should you be thinking of a year before publishing, and how can your book help your business – even years after it was released?

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6 Magic Phrases to Inspire Leadership Respect

Lolly Daskal

As a leader, it’s important to earn the respect of your team. But how can you do that? One way is by using the right words and phrases that inspire respect and confidence in your leadership. Here are 6 magic phrases that leaders can use to inspire leadership respect: “What do you think?” – This phrase shows that you value the opinions and ideas of your team and that you are open to hearing their thoughts.

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3 Ways to Lead for Growth 

Leadership Freak

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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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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2023

Michael McKinney

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Right Kind of Wrong : The Science of Failing Well by Amy C. Edmondson We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often.

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#16 in Goodpods Top 100 Publishing Podcasts!

Peter Winick

Goodpods Top 100 Publishing Podcasts Listen now to Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast Source: Goodpods We are #16 in Goodpods Top 100 Publishing Podcasts! The post #16 in Goodpods Top 100 Publishing Podcasts! appeared first on Thought Leadership Leverage.

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5 Reasons Why Gratitude Will Make You A Better Leader

Lolly Daskal

When it comes to leadership it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday tasks and responsibilities. However, as a leader, taking the time to practice gratitude can have a huge impact on your leadership skills and overall well-being. Here are five reasons why gratitude will make you a better leader. Gratitude improves your relationships: Expressing gratitude towards your team and colleagues can help improve relationships and create a more positive work environment.

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Take the Next Step

Leadership Freak

The life you want won’t appear like a rabbit out of a hat. Magic won’t help. Just take the next step. Fear stands between you and the life you want.

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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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Leading Thoughts for August 31, 2023

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. Associate Professor Tod Bolsinger on leading change: “Groups are hardwired to believe that survival usually means reinforcing the way things have always been. So when an organization feels stress, the default behavior of most organizational leaders is to solve the problems for our organizations rather than change our organizations for meeting the needs

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Elevating Thought Leadership in Any Size Organization | Dr. Karthik Nagendra

Peter Winick

What it takes to start a successful thought leadership program. An interview with Dr. Karthik Nagendra about standing up a thought leadership function, no matter what your org’s size. You need top talent to start a thought leadership function in your organization. But what if that talent already exists in your org? Whether you are responsible for starting a thought leadership function at a startup, or at a large company, you need to have the right talent, the right org support, and the rig

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5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Effectiveness Today

Lolly Daskal

Leadership is a skill that can always be improved upon. Whether you’re just starting out in a leadership role or you’ve been a leader for years, there are always ways to become more effective at inspiring and guiding your team. Here are five tips to help you improve your leadership effectiveness today: Foster a positive company culture: As a leader, you have the ability to set the tone for your organization.

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When Solutions Create Problems

Leadership Freak

“The greatest intellectual discovery of this generation is that the real cause of problems is solutions.” Eric Sevareid. Overcome the danger of solutions: #1.

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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 Write a Company Purpose Statement (w/ 10 Examples)

David Grossman

If you had 5 minutes – or better yet, 5 seconds, could you describe WHY your organization exists? Would your colleagues describe it in the same way? And more importantly, would they FEEL a strong connection to the company's purpose? Companies with a clear business purpose statement, and that use their purpose statement to connect with employees, customers, and key stakeholders at a deeper level, have an edge.

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The 10 Best Shopify Customer Service Apps (Compared)

Help Scout Leadership

Do you need a Shopify customer service app to help you manage customer support requests? Find out which Shopify apps are the best in this guide.

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We Don't Get What We Deserve.

Ed Batista

We don't like to acknowledge this. It feels unfair, an injustice. I talk with clients every day about perceived injustices, some grievous, even outrageous. But in my capacity as coach I don't do my clients much good by merely validating their grievances or affirming their outrage. Sometimes that's a starting point. Leaders need to vent like anyone else, and their colleagues may be unsympathetic (or implicated in the injustice), and their family and friends may not really understand the problem.

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Empowering the Members of Your Team

Thought Leaders LLC

For you to get the most out of the members of your high performing team, you need to empower them. For you to get the most out of the members of your high performing team, you need to empower them. Remember, on a high performing team, those team members are typically very self-motivated, and they like being self-directed. You need to understand how letting go of your agenda, creating space for them to flourish, and then accepting that there are different ways of doing things is going to bring ou

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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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4 People Analytics Operating Models To Implement

AIHR

The people analytics market in Japan is anticipated to more than triple to an impressive 9.5 billion by 2025. Similar trends can be observed worldwide, with the global people analytics market projected to reach 7.7 billion US dollars by 2031. Organizations are increasingly investing in building people analytics teams. Insights222 reports that 65% of organizations have grown their people analytics teams in the previous 12 months.

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53 Key Ecommerce Statistics: Trends, Insights, and Predictions

Help Scout Leadership

In this article, we'll cover the most current statistics related to ecommerce. From market share and growth projections to consumer behavior, we'll cover a wide range of data you can use to inform your business or marketing strategy.

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Outcomes-Based Financing: The Quality Education India Development Impact Bond

UVA Darden

Outcomes-Based Financing: The Quality Education India Development Impact Bond burtonc Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:08 1 September 2023 Business, Ethics & Society Finance & Accounting Public-Private Partnerships Impact Investing Social Impact Maggie Morse The Social Challenge Financing Quality Education India has made enormous progress in education to achieve a 99 percent rate of primary school access, but what of the quality of education available for children in India?

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When Crypto Went Mainstream—and Drove Up Housing Prices

Kellogg Insight

Many Americans have cryptocurrency in their portfolios and treat it much like any other investment.

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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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Job Outlook for Human Resources (HR) in 2023

AIHR

The job outlook for Human Resources is more exciting than ever. In previous years, the world faced unprecedented challenges like high employee turnover rates and evolving return-to-office policies, all while dealing with global inflation. According to Lattice , a striking 74% of US employees were actively seeking new job opportunities or open to these in the next six to twelve months.

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How to Improve Ecommerce Customer Experience (11 Ways)

Help Scout Leadership

We’ll show you practical ways to improve the customer experience for your ecommerce store so you can get more repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals.

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Instinct or Data in Thought Leadership

Peter Winick

When you practice thought leadership– do you lean towards instinct ?or data ?? Most of us who practice TL, lean towards one. That’s the focus of today’s OrgTL Minute. Join the Organizational Thought Leadership Newsletter to learn more about expanding thought leadership within your organization! This monthly newsletter is full of practical information, advice, and ideas to help you reach your organization’s thought leadership goals.

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Why Do Long Wars Happen?

Kellogg Insight

War is a highly inefficient way of dividing contested resources—yet conflicts endure when there are powerful incentives to feign strength.

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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.