Sat.Mar 09, 2019 - Fri.Mar 15, 2019

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4 Leadership Practices that Enrich You and Inspire Others

Leadership Freak

Humility is a way of seeing others. The first practice of humility is seeing others as trustworthy. Extend trust: If there’s no risk, it’s not trust.

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Using Mindfulness To Infinitely Increase Your Capacity At Work

15Five

What can you do to take control of your nervous system when your schedule feels jam packed, you work in an open office, and there are dings and whistles from your phones and emails all day? Perhaps you’ve heard of the term, mindfulness , but don’t know exactly how to be more mindful. Aren’t you using your mind all the time? The answer? Meditate my friend.

Banking 101
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Interview with Littal Shemer Haim, People Analytics Consultant

AIHR

At UNLEASH Amsterdam I was lucky to run into Littal Shemer Haim , an independent people analytics consultant based in Israel. Littal has 25 years of experience doing analytics, starting long before the field was even called people analytics. You can read the full transcript below the video. Alternatively, you can also turn on subtitles! Erik : Littal, thanks so much for being here.

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The Book Of Mistakes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Skip Prichard’s new book, The Book of Mistakes , provides a motivating and inspiring fable and journey to finding the secrets to creating a successful future. This 175-page self-help tale, wrapped in fiction, teaches you the nine mistakes that prevent many from achieving their goals. Full of wisdom, this is a book for everyone, and particularly valuable to anyone who wants to be a better leader.

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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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How to Knock a Box off a Stool with a Cookie

Leadership Freak

In a recent workshop, I invited a participant to knock a small box off a stool using a cookie.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For March 15th, 2019

High Scalability

Wake up! It's HighScalability time: The web is 30 ! Some say it's not the web we wanted. But if we got that web, would it have ever grown so big? Worse usually is better. Do you like this sort of Stuff? I'd greatly appreciate your support on Patreon. Know anyone who needs cloud? I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 just for them. It has 40 mostly 5 star reviews.

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People Analytics Will Be Important For The Future of HR

Vantage Circle

“ Without data you’re just another person with an opinion. ”- W. Edwards Deming. The world has become tech-based. That’s old news. But what’s new is the emergence and influence of big data and analytics. Data analysts are in demand and for good reason. Study by IBM shows that almost 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is created every day. And somebody needs to draw conclusions from all this data generation.

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7 Secrets Remarkable Leaders Embrace that Average Leaders Neglect

Leadership Freak

32,294 is the number of points it took for LeBron James to pass Michael Jordan on the N.B.A.’s top scorers list. It happened on March 6, 2019.

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How To Ignite Your Inspiration At Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If your work no longer excites and inspires you, then the book, Find the Fire , is a timely read. And one that will help you rekindle your own inspiration. You’ll learn how to: Overcome the common fears of failure, change and criticism. Adopt an open mind and seek out new experiences. Embolden yourself to take more risks. Build upon progress and create momentum.

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Three Keys to Influencing Your Team More Effectively

Kevin Eikenberry

As a leader, you are in the influence business. People are watching what you do, when you do it, and how you do it. They are listening to what you say, how you say it and when you say it. And that is just part of how you are influencing your team. To be a […]. The post Three Keys to Influencing Your Team More Effectively appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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The HR Professionals Guide to Employee Absenteeism

Vantage Circle

Running a business in today’s time is like arranging the pieces of a big puzzle. A puzzle where the scattered pieces resemble your workforce and their aspirations. And if any of the pieces go missing the entire picture remains incomplete. Well, having said so the issue of employee absenteeism in the workplace is no different here. As an HR personnel or a manager, it’s a common scene to find one or two empty seats in your workplace.

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Three Principles that Explain Authentic Decision-Making

Leadership Freak

You can’t make a good decision until you know who you are. Decisions based on someone else’s values are dissatisfying and ineffective. 3 principles that explain authentic decision-making: #1.

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When Change Is Good

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Change is disturbing when it is done to us, exhilarating when it is done by us." - Rosabeth Moss Kanter.

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Five Keys to a Wildly Successful New Supervisor Training Process

Kevin Eikenberry

Do your new supervisors hit the ground running? Are they successful from the start? Do those new supervisors have the confidence they need to be successful? Do you have new supervisor training, and if you do, is it working? If you answered no to any of these questions, and especially if you answered no to […]. The post Five Keys to a Wildly Successful New Supervisor Training Process appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Exit Interviews: The Definitive Guide

Vantage Circle

The idea of conducting an exit interview may seem like a matter of inconvenience to many. After all, why invest anything- be it time or resources - for someone who plans to leave your company through weeks’ notice. Between the grief of replacing the steady trickle of employees leaving and hiring for new talents, conducting such interviews might be the last thing on your mind.

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Dear Dan: Our New Boss is A.D.D.

Leadership Freak

Hi Dan! My team got new leadership about a year ago.

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Five Cultural Fit Interview Questions

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you are leading an organization and are the last person to interview a candidate, focus your questions more on trying to see if the person is a cultural fit. Here are a few questions to pose to potential new hires (from the book, Advisory Leadership : What motivates you? What are you passionate about? (Finding out what people are passionate about and why is a great window into someone's personality.

Manager 40
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How to Sell Value versus Price

LSA Global

Sell Value versus Price in Complex Sales Situations. In today’s market, the real winners in complex sales situations focus on customer value, not price – even when price is a critical factor. How? Top solution sellers know that buyers ultimately care more about the value than price. A less expensive product or service that doesn’t fit their needs or that adds more risk or complications is usually not worth it – you get what you pay for.

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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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From Clicks To Converts; Maximise Your Digital Advertisement Outputs In 2020

Vantage Circle

“There’s never been a better time to be in advertising, and there’s never been a worse time.” – Aaron Reitkopf. If you feel that the above statement makes too much sense, you are not in a stranded boat. In this epoch of aggressive yet convenient advertisement campaigns, it's easier to get lost, now more than ever. An effective and thought out process should be implemented to foster your online presence and ultimately gain prospect customer to see your conversion rate go through the roof.

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How to Get Your To-Do List Done When You’re Always in Meetings

Harvard Business Review

Creative ways to find the time.

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10 Essential Elements of Dignity

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In their book, Millennials Who Manage , authors Chip Espinoza and Joel Schwarzbart , quote Donna Hicks's explanation about how dignity is different from respect. Dignity is different from respect in that it is not based on how people perform, what they can do for us, or their likability. Dignity is a feeling of inherent value and worth. Therefore, Espinoza and Schwarzbart recommend that leaders treat those they are leading with dignity and follow Hick's 10 Essential Elements of Dignity : Accepta

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Impact of Managers on the Transfer of Training

LSA Global

Impact of Managers on the Transfer of Training. What is the true impact of managers on the transfer of training? While we have always believed that managers have a big impact on the transfer of training from the classroom to the job, our recent study of 121 professionals and their managers at a major North American financial services firm amplifies the impact of managers on the transfer of training. 1. 20% Higher Skill Adoption.

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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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Tips To Feel Good Throughout The Work Day

Vantage Circle

We all know that throughout the work day our energy depletes. More so when the work is limited in a desk-bound setting. Employees begin to feel the effects of being on their feet all day or staring at a screen. The second half of the day makes them lethargic, they start having a tendency for headache, or physical body pain. We have a few tips to utilize throughout the work day to help your employees stay feeling good!

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Advice for Men Who Are Nervous About Mentoring Women

Harvard Business Review

Taking a better-safe-than-sorry approach is unfair to your employees.

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How To Lead Your Boss

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The Courage Solution , a book by Mindy Mackenzie , is all about the simple truth that the only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. So, that is why Mackenzie wrote her book -- to teach you how to take actions that ultimately will improve your impact on the job and increase your happiness and fulfillment in your career. Mackenzie's quick-read strategies focus on these four key areas : Part 1: You First offers techniques to take ownership and accountability for creating a career a

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3 Smart Ways for New Managers to Climb the Corporate Ladder

LSA Global

How to Climb the Corporate Ladder as a New Manager. If you are like most new managers, you welcome your management position as the first of many rungs on the corporate ladder. Your hope is to prove your abilities in this role so that you are promoted to the next more responsible position and so on up the leadership ladder. What are the smart ways for new managers to climb the corporate ladder of success?

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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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Building a Culture of Peer Recognition at your Workplace

Vantage Circle

Recognition has always been an important part of an organisation. Peer recognition is one of the great ways of building a good company culture and it is important to include the program in every organization. It helps in increased employee engagement and a positive work environment. When employees get recognized by their peers, they feel more triumphant about the job that they are doing.

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An Exercise to Help Your Team Feel More Comfortable with Conflict

Harvard Business Review

Great teams aren’t afraid to disagree.

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How To Be A Modern Day Legacy Builder

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Legacy in the Making is the fascinating book where authors Mark Miller and Lucas Conley provide readers a toolkit for how to be a modern day legacy builder for your company/brand. The tool kit provides the roadmap for leaders who can harness the power of long-term thinking in a short-term world; the skill needed to create a modern day legacy. The fascinating part of the book is the stories from the authors’ exclusive interviews with modern legacy thinkers who are transforming business as we know

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Employee Tips to Improve Career Development Discussions

LSA Global

Employee Tips to Improve Career Development Discussions. Especially if you conduct career development conversations only once a year, you as a manager need to be sure you’re able to get as much information as you can about what dreams your employees have for their career. After all, we know that employees who feel valued and supported in their continued job growth are more fully engaged in their work.

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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.