Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s natural for workers to feel distracted and lose their drive when times are tough. In this article, the author shares insights from three experts on management and motivation. Their recommendations include keeping team meetings short and quick and devoting more attention to one-on-one check-ins; seeking out ways to provide team members with more autonomy, growth experiences, and opportunities to do meaningful work; and offering space and time to talk openly about your employees’ concerns.

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Get Lighthouse

AUGUST 17, 2023

When you start managing a new team, there's a lot of uncertainty: What do they think of you? Will everyone get along? How was their last manager? And are they a talented team? Starting anything new is always hard, and when you involve multiple other people, personalities, and habits, it ups the difficulty level significantly. As a manager, you need a strong relationship with your team, which starts with what you do on day 1.

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Peter Winick

AUGUST 17, 2023

Best practices to keep in mind while being a podcast guest. An interview with Dana Lindahl providing advice to get the most out of being a guest on podcasts. You’ve been invited as a guest on a podcast! How exciting! But… what now? What should you say, and how do you use this opportunity to shine a spotlight on your best ideas? Our guest today is Dana Lindahl, the Founder and CEO of Legendary Podcasts, an agency that helps clients get booked on podcasts, so they can increase their vi

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UVA Darden

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Haiti Humanitarian Air Bridge: Facilitating Aid burtonc Fri, 08/18/2023 - 10:24 18 August 2023 Business, Ethics & Society Operations & Technology Public-Private Partnerships Maggie Morse The Social Challenge Delivery of Aid for Health Crises Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) around the world rely on air transportation to deliver material assistance to communities experiencing emergencies.

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Transportation Scaling Operations Government 98

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

Benefits

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2023

Junior talent — especially those from underrepresented backgrounds — often face challenges making these connections. Here are three strategies that can help.

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AIHR

AUGUST 16, 2023

Emphasizing design thinking in HR fuels a better employee experience. Organizations that put peoples’ needs and contentment at the core of decision-making become desirable employers that engage their employees and have an edge in attracting talent. Design thinking concepts promote new ways of doing things that positively impact the success of HR systems and programs.

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Association Now Workplace

AUGUST 15, 2023

The American Psychological Association’s survey is based on new U.S. Surgeon General guidelines around wellness at the office. American workers not only want their employers to do more on behalf of their emotional well-being but also report high levels of workplace toxicity and harassment, according to a new survey. The 2023 Work in America Survey , conducted by the American Psychological Association and released last month, found that nearly a fifth of U.S. workers (19 percent) describe their w

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Compensation 98

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you want to be an effective communicator, you’re going to need to know how to pitch your ideas, concepts, and perspectives to others in both professional environments and day-to-day interactions. To be effective, a pitch needs to be understandable, relevant, and readily convincing — without any strong-arm tactics or perceived gimmicks and tricks.

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AIHR

AUGUST 16, 2023

Mastering effective people management is essential to retain employees, maintain productivity and engagement and boost business performance. Yet, 50% of employees have quit a job to get away from their manager, and 69% of managers often feel uncomfortable communicating with their employees and giving feedback on performance. This suggests that people management in organizations is often lacking.

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Peter Winick

AUGUST 17, 2023

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the thought that I’d love to share with you today, and that’s this: thought leaders, authors, experts, consultants, etc., spend a lot of time being interesting, right? Coming up with interesting ideas, intuitive ideas, researching them, and that’s great.

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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.

Diversity

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a leader, it is essential to continually strive for improvement and avoid making mistakes that could jeopardize your leadership potential. However, sometimes these mistakes are not always obvious and can sneak up on you. Here are seven shocking mistakes that can kill your leadership potential: Lacking values: It is essential for a leader to have a clear set of values and to consistently live by them.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2023

Bi-directional trust is a fundamental aspect of a healthy employee relationship; without it, the leader, the employee, and the broader team suffer. In this article, the author outlines five steps to take if you’re in the uncomfortable position of not trusting one of your employees: 1) Separate facts from assumptions and focus on specific problematic behaviors.

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Performance Management Manager 97

AIHR

AUGUST 15, 2023

An employee recognition program can help your company retain employees, improve productivity and recognize employee performance. In fact, it’s been shown that when larger businesses double their employee recognition efforts, they experience a 9% increase in productivity and a 22% decrease in absenteeism. Even smaller companies can benefit from increasing employee engagement through a robust rewards and recognition program.

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Peter Winick

AUGUST 14, 2023

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s an idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: as an author, as a thought leader, as an expert in your space, you need to be able to clearly articulate to clients, in order to be able to scale, two things.

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Scaling 100

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.

Retention

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, as it sets the tone for how work is done and impacts the overall success of the team. However, leadership can also be a challenging role, and it’s not uncommon for leaders to struggle or even fail in their efforts. Here are some common leadership fails you need to stop to ensure that you succeed as a leader.

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Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 97

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 15, 2023

“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. “Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. They are information extractors. They pull what they learn about everything—be it product innovation or how to inspire a team—from their lived experience,” adds Lembi.

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Manager 97

AIHR

AUGUST 14, 2023

In an increasingly competitive and complex environment, employees seek opportunities to grow in their careers to earn a bigger paycheck and have a greater sense of purpose in the organization. Employers are looking for ways to retain top talent and ensure organizational productivity and stability. Job shadowing is a tool that can be used to satisfy the needs of both employers and employees.

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Thought Leaders LLC

AUGUST 14, 2023

How can leaders consistently make great decisions, particularly during times of considerable change and uncertainty? Today’s guest post is by Jack P. Flaherty, author of The Decision Switch: 7 Principles of Successful Decision-Making (CLICK HERE to get your copy). We are experiencing one of the greatest revolutions the business world has ever seen and unlike any other we have experienced in our lifetimes.

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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.

Scaling

Mark Sandborn

AUGUST 18, 2023

While waiting in the drive through line at Starbucks this morning, I noticed a man helping his small son out of the back of his SUV. When the little boy emerged, he was wearing a full astronaut suit, complete with the most realistic helmet complete with tinted visor I’ve ever seen. I gave the young astronaut a thumbs up, and his dad looked at me and shrugged, suggesting he had no idea what possessed his son to dress up like a space man today.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person they’ve encountered in their workplace. Experiencing difficult individuals in the workplace is common. So common that author Amy Gallo identifies eight archetypes , each representing a common type of “difficult” person likely found in most workplaces. “We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should s

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AIHR

AUGUST 18, 2023

Using ChatGPT for recruiting can help talent acquisition and HR professionals work more effectively and save time. As the chatbot is based on a large language model (LLM), it is useful for a lot of the textual work talent acquisition professionals do. In this article, we will dive deeper into ChatGPT for recruiting. We’ll offer tips for using it and what not to use it for, and we’ll share 15 effective prompts that you can use immediately in the various stages of the hiring process.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Advocating for resources goes beyond the act of getting a “yes” to acquire more tools, personnel, or funds. It represents a deep commitment to your team’s success. It shows those you lead that you’re someone who understands their challenges, values their efforts, and is willing to champion their needs. Plus, with more resources at your disposal, your team can work more efficiently, innovate more effectively, and deliver higher-quality results, directly contributing to the bottom line.

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Manager 95

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.

Benefits

Lolly Daskal

AUGUST 16, 2023

Anger is a normal emotion, but when it starts to affect your leadership style and behavior, it can be harmful to both your team and your own success. Here are seven warning signs that your anger may be impacting your leadership and what you can do about it. Chronic anxiety: Being anxious all the time can be a sign that your anger is taking a toll on your mental and emotional well-being.

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Walk Me

AUGUST 14, 2023

Imagine setting off on a road trip with a big group of friends. You already agreed on a destination together, and the driver has worked out the best possible route. Perhaps they’ve decided on some great tunes, an efficient route, and rest stops at appropriate locations. But then someone pipes up from the back seat. They need vegan food. They need to use the bathroom.

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Ed Batista

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you're like my clients, you're a highly capable professional with many accomplishments to your credit. In my experience people with that kind of track record tend to be ambitious--sustained success always involves some luck, but it's rarely an accident. To achieve big things you need big dreams, something Henry David Thoreau knew well: "In the long run men only hit what they aim at.

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Government Metrics Energy Benefits 93

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

Leaders are feeling disoriented and concerned about the new technology. Here’s four key risks to understand — and advice on how to address them.

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Risk Management Manager 95

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.

Inclusion

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 13, 2023

Edward M. Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, nearly two decades after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Nir Eyal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Some days, the world seems intent on sabotaging your timeboxed calendar. A meeting goes longer than expected. The daycare center calls to say that your child is ill and has to be picked up ASAP. A project you thought would take an hour to complete instead took three. Before you know it, the end of the day arrives, and you’ve barely given time to the tasks you had wanted to do.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 18, 2023

The law of holes. "When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging." No is a hole. Yes is a doorway. 5 ways to live into yes.

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Leadership Development 88

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 16, 2023

When employees at every level speak up, they circulate local knowledge, expand the universe of useful ideas, and prevent collective tunnel vision. And not infrequently, minority views turn into novel solutions. But you can’t speak a speak-up culture into existence — doing so in the absence of true psychological safety is an abdication of leadership and an admission of failure.

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Inclusion 95

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.

Performance Management