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What we can learn about the importance of joy in the workplace from a dude who loves trains

Suzi McAlpine

Meet Francois. Francois loves trains. I don’t give a hoot about trains. But when I watch him watch trains, I feel happy. The world might seem a bit frazzled, fractured and fraught with tough stuff. Francois’s Instagram page, on the other hand, is pure unbridled joy and enthusiasm. You might be wondering: what on earth… The post What we can learn about the importance of joy in the workplace from a dude who loves trains first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Wisdom From Three Stoics for Leaders

Leadership Freak

The wisdom of today was discovered centuries ago. These quotes from the Stoics reflect the relevance of ancient wisdom to leaders today. The reason learning is hard. The path to tranquility. The reluctance to confess faults.

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7 Ways Hybrid Workplaces Are Reshaping the Future of Work

Lolly Daskal

The work culture is rapidly evolving with the emergence of hybrid workplaces. This transformative trend seamlessly blends traditional office boundaries with the digital realm, empowering organizations to redefine their professional landscape. This shift isn’t merely a response to global changes; it’s a deliberate step towards fostering a more agile, inclusive, and resilient work ethos.

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Leading Thoughts for March 21, 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. Sport executive Scott O’Neil on keeping what’s most important front and center: “What matters more than anything else to you? These are your guideposts, and any moment spent away from them is likely not a good use of time, a wasted effort, or, worse yet, just noise.

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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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Shaping the Future of Healthcare | Shanil Ebrahim

Peter Winick

A Journey of Advocacy and Collaboration A conversation with Shanil Ebrahim on their journey from healthcare advocate to thought leader bringing together experts to shape the future of the industry. In this enlightening podcast episode, Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and National Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte takes us on a journey through his professional evolution from bioethics to consulting, shedding light on how he has become a key player in shaping the discourse aroun

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3 Challenges an Introvert Faces in Leadership

Leadership Freak

“There are two categories of people in the world, those who divide the world into two categories and those who don’t.

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End Game First

Michael McKinney

A CRISIS most often comes when you expect it least. How do you deal with the damage and move forward? Vice Admiral Mike LeFever and Roderick Jones state in End Game First , “In a crisis, you have to consider your end game first. At some point in the future, you will be out of danger and back in the day-to-day. Where do you want to be when that happens?

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Avoiding Random Acts of Marketing: Five Essential Strategies

Chief Outsiders

Ever wonder why some marketing initiatives crash and burn despite leadership oversight? The culprit often lurks in one fatal flaw: random acts of marketing. In this article, we delve into five indispensable strategies for dodging these missteps and the dire consequences that follow when marketing lacks a solid game plan.

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Don’t Overthink Care

Leadership Freak

Who has time to care for people when there's so much to do? I hope that sounds stupid. I talk myself out of expression care. I don't want to pry. What if I make people uncomfortable? Sometimes care is a simple question.

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4 Important Reasons Why Collaborative Leadership is Taking Over

Lolly Daskal

Collaborative leadership is emerging as the dominant approach in today’s dynamic and interconnected business landscape. This style of leadership emphasizes teamwork, shared decision-making, and collective problem-solving. It is quickly becoming the preferred way to lead organizations for several compelling reasons. In this blog, we’ll explore four key factors that highlight why collaborative leadership is taking over as the dominant leadership style.

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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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Maximize the Quarterly Preview: 5 Steps to Win the Next Quarter

Michael Hyatt

Time is strange. It can move fast and slow at the same time—a month can feel like an entire year and (somehow) a single day. Last quarter is gone. You’ll blink and this next quarter will have disappeared. When it does, you might be left wishing you’d started with a plan. The good news? Now […] The post Maximize the Quarterly Preview: 5 Steps to Win the Next Quarter appeared first on Full Focus.

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How to Find Good Advice

Mark Sandborn

Our world is brimming with advice and advice givers. From the best books to read, the hottest stocks to buy, to the most effective weight loss strategies, everyone seems to have a suggestion. But here’s the catch – the question of credibility is paramount. It’s not just about what is being recommended, but who is doing the recommending. Expertise matters.

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4 Ways Sadness Leads to Gladness

Leadership Freak

There's nothing wrong with feeling down. You don't have to sing "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" when it hits the fan. Give yourself a break. Sadness leads to gladness, but it's a roundabout route. Here are 4 ways sadness leads to gladness.

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Why Today’s Best Leaders Are Obsessed with Building Winning Cultures

Lolly Daskal

Successful leaders today recognize that culture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the driving force propelling their organizations toward triumph. Creating and nurturing a winning culture isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor; it’s a dynamic process that demands diligent cultivation. Here you’ll find effective examples of how to ignite the passion of modern leaders as they cultivate and nurture winning cultures within their organizations.

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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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Cybersecurity In The Age Of AI

Chief Outsiders

There is considerable media attention on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated in usage and is now permeating all aspects of our lives. Cybersecurity is no exception.

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Podcast: Need to Make a Point? Tell a Good Story.

Kellogg Insight

Plus: more leadership advice in this episode of The Insightful Leader’s “Ask Insight” series.

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3 Ways to Jumpstart One-On-Ones

Leadership Freak

Don't have one-on-ones if you don't have time to prepare. You can prepare in minutes. Is the person you're talking with worth three minutes of preparation? Here are three ways to jumpstart one-on-ones. What do you think?

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Organizational Culture vs. Climate: The Key Differences (Plus Company Examples)

AIHR

Organizational climate vs culture; which is more important, and what degree of impact do these two factors have on employees and their performance? Well, a rather large impact as it turns out. In a recent global study by PwC, the majority (67%) of respondents stated that culture is more important than strategy or operations. The same research found that organizations with a distinctive culture experienced greater competitive advantage in terms of a 48% higher revenue, an 80% higher employee sati

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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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Boost Your Sales with Effective Cross-Sell and Upsell Strategies

Chief Outsiders

In today's highly competitive market, businesses must have a cross-sell and upsell strategy to boost sales and revenue. By offering customers additional or upgraded products or services that complement their original purchase—and presenting them at the right time during the buying process—businesses can take advantage of customer interest and increase the average transaction value.

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how can we get people to stop applying for every open position we have?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My organization receives hundreds of applications from candidates looking to fill our vacant positions. Hiring can be a very time-consuming process. How can I get applicants to stop applying if we have already declined them multiple times? There are various reasons for this.

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8 Ways for Support Teams to Use the Time That AI Saves

Help Scout Leadership

Discover 8 different ways that customer support teams can make use of capacity that may be freed up when AI tools automate some portion of their work. From professional services to internal tooling!

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A New Way To Think For Business Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Forbes named, A New Way To Think , as one of the 10 must-read books for 2022. In the book, authored by Roger L. Martin , he urges business leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management – from competition and customers to strategy, data, culture, talent, mergers and acquisitions, and everything in-between.

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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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Explore the Top 5 Advantages of Incorporating OKRs into Strategy Planning

SME Strategy

Incorporating OKRs in strategy planning provides an effective framework that drives growth, aligns your goals, and tracks your progress.

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stories of Machiavellian triumphs at work, part 2

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week, I asked about Machiavellian things you’ve seen or done at work. Here’s part two of my favorites. (Part one was Monday.) 1. The voicemail Had a sales guy at my first job in the late 90s who used to take ALL his calls and listen to ALL his voicemail on speaker. LOUDLY. We were a small company with a cube farm.

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A New Paradigm: Rethinking 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Help Scout Leadership

It’s time to shift the customer service paradigm again, from “The customer is always right” to “The customer always deserves to be helped.

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False Smiles, Real Consequences: The Impact of Toxic Positivity

Thought Leaders LLC

Explore the shift from toxic positivity to authenticity in the workplace, fostering genuine connections and a culture of empathy. Today’s guest post is b y Satyen Raja, Leadership Coach and Founder of WarriorSage. In an era where the corporate mantra often echoes the need for unwavering positivity, we find ourselves grappling with the unintended consequences of this singular focus.

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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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Your Ultimate HR Compliance Checklist for 2024

AIHR

Something as simple as an HR checklist can help keep you on track when it comes to all the moving parts you, the HR professional, need to manage on a day-to-day and annual basis. HR compliance is at the forefront of all HR initiatives and is critical in helping minimize legal risks to an organization. The risk of non-compliance can be detrimental. Since 2000, U.S. corporations have paid out a staggering $3 billion in employment-related and civil-rights lawsuits over allegations that their employ

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coworker is taking credit for my work when she applies for jobs, scam job offer, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is taking credit for my work when she applies for jobs I work in a creative and highly competitive industry. I have a longstanding problem where a coworker, Bella, has been taking credit for my work, without actually producing any work of her own.

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To ruminate or to savor, that is the question!

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there! It’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. Here’s the thought that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: In my experience, lots and lots of thought leaders spend a lot of time ruminating. They’re thinking deeply. They’re trying to solve the problems.

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Nurturing Support: Leadership’s Role in Sustaining New Year Momentum Beyond January

Thought Leaders LLC

Learn how leaders can sustain the momentum and engagement sparked by new-year goal-setting to drive longer-term success. Today’s guest post is b y Craig Goodliffe, CEO & Founder – Cyberbacker The start of a new year is a great time to refocus your workforce on the vision that drives your organization. Dialing up your mission and reminding your team why it matters can take engagement to the next level.

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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.