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The Ultimate Pursuit of Leadership isn’t Success

Leadership Freak

The ultimate pursuit of leadership is humility, not success. The more I think about humility, the less I know about it. The more I pursue humility, the more it escapes my grasp.

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How to Best Approach HR Strategy Implementation

AIHR

We know that an effective HR strategy can increase company performance. With the rise of HR analytics, companies can better measure whether HR strategies actually pay off. Proving the added value of HR is a very useful first step. However, doing so proves hard to do. In this article, I will focus on the HR implementation process. Knowing this process will help to on the one hand understand what happens when implementing an HR practice and on the other hand help in further improving the impact of

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5 Ways To Improve Employee Experience

15Five

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The Future of Branding is Personal: Employee Branding

Vantage Circle

Technology has caused a monumental shift in influence. In the current economy, corporations have turned to employee branding to help build consumer trust and bring home top talent. Before going over what exactly is employee branding, let's go over some stats. An employee gets 561% more brand engagement when sharing a message than when the same message gets shared by the company.

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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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Why Some Leaders Stick and Other Leaders Quit

Leadership Freak

Grit isn’t the reason people endure. Grit is disappointing because it develops as-you-go, not before you go. Context: Grit is irrelevant when you already feel strong, capable, and confident.

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How Do You Feel About “Fine”? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

Something I’ve noticed over the years is that the word “fine” has an interesting connotation in our lives. It’s often used as a “conversation stopper” – a way to indicate that it’s good enough. But the question really needs to be: Is fine always a good thing? Is fine good enough? In today’s video, I […].

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The Role of HR in Employee Relationship Management (ERM)

Vantage Circle

"There is little success where there is little laughter." - Andrew Carnegie. Your employees spend the majority of their time at work. A workplace survey by HP in 2017 found that employees spend 56 per cent of their time with their “work family” than their real family. This work-family can thrive only when employees share amicable relationships with each other.

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The Secret to Bringing Out the Best in Others

Leadership Freak

Support too little and challenge too much – you kick butt. People are stressed and discouraged. Challenge too little and support too much – you coddle. People are comfortable and sleepy.

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Overcoming Major Objections

Kevin Eikenberry

Overcoming objections isn’t just for salespeople. If you want to influence others, you must be able to overcome objections. There are four objections leaders hear regularly. Once you have a basic strategy, you will become more agile and successful influencing others past those objections. The Objections Leaders Hear While these objections may not be stated […].

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Sponsored Post: Educative, PA File Sight, Etleap, PerfOps, InMemory.Net, Triplebyte, Stream, Scalyr

High Scalability

Who's Hiring? Triplebyte lets exceptional software engineers skip screening steps at hundreds of top tech companies like Apple, Dropbox, Mixpanel, and Instacart. Make your job search O (1), not O ( n ). Apply here. Need excellent people? Advertise your job here! Cool Products and Services. Grokking the System Design Interview is a popular course on Educative.io (taken by 20,000+ people) that's widely considered the best System Design interview resource on the Internet.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog - Untitled Article

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you have a manager who isn't the best communicator, you can suggest he/she read Jane Murphy's and Khatun Huber's book, What Could Happen If You Do Nothing? Actually, it's more of a handbook than a book, and it is best read by finding the section most applicable at the moment versus reading it start to finish. It's filled with mini-dialogues that demonstrate the impact of engaged listening, deliberative questioning, and animating suggestions to facilitate change and action.

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The Right Way to Make a Taco

Leadership Freak

Tacos are made with crunchy shells. Soft shells are acceptable only when crunchy shells are unavailable. The only acceptable taco shell is Old El Paso’s “Stand N Stuff” flat bottom taco shell.

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A Mini-Course on Culture

Kevin Eikenberry

One of the hottest topics on mouths and minds of leaders these days is organizational culture. The longer organizations look for competitive advantage and a sustainable way to grow their organizations, the more important culture becomes. If you are a leader looking to create, improve, or nurture your organizational culture, you are in good company. […].

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Employee Involvement: Why it Matters in Every Organization

Vantage Circle

Steve Jobs once said, “It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.”. Hiring the best talents is not enough. To mold them according to your organizational needs is crucial. Employees' skills, expertise, knowledge and experience add a lot of value to any organization. But to bring the best in them, it is critical to involve your employees and practice a culture of collaboration.

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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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Today's Leadership Thought

Eric Jacobsen Blog

" Leadership is the process of creating an environment in which people become empowered." -- Gerald Weinberg.

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The True Value of Persistent Problems and Nagging Distress

Leadership Freak

Problems are spiny gifts wrapped in sandpaper. It’s foolish to wish for problem-free leadership. The four benefits of persistent problems: #1. The prospect of becoming your best self.

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The 3 R’s of Building a Team of Top Performers

LSA Global

What Does It Take to Be a Top Performer? A team of top performers achieves their business goals consistently and seemingly without effort. We witness and envy their success. Their abilities are a near perfect match for their job function; they are a seamless fit for the culture in which they operate; and they are in a position to make a significant positive difference.

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Ultimate List of 30 Corporate Diwali Gifts for Employees [2020 Update]

Vantage Circle

Celebrated every year in the autumn by millions of people, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in the Indian culture. It is also probably the favourite and most celebrated Indian festival even by non-Indians worldwide. The beautiful festival of light celebrates new beginnings (also known as the Hindu New year) and the triumph of good over evil.

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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 Make Sure New Leaders Succeed

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“ It has been estimated that 40% of executives fail within the first 18 months on the job, regardless of whether they were hired from outside the company or promoted from within ,” explain Dan Ciampa and David L. Dotlich , authors of the book, Transitions At The Top. Leadership transition is more complex than many realize, affecting the company’s strategy, operating efficiency, and culture. “ The key people involved with C-suite transitions have the power to ensure that the transition is success

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Great Mentors Focus on the Whole Person, Not Just Their Career

Harvard Business Review

There’s a lot more to us than our jobs.

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The 3 R’s of Building a Team of Top Performers

LSA Global

What Does It Take to Be a Top Performer? A team of top performers achieves their business goals consistently and seemingly without effort. We witness and envy their success. Their abilities are a near perfect match for their job function; they are a seamless fit for the culture in which they operate; and they are in a position to make a significant positive difference.

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Tips For Leaders When Listening, Learning And Persuading

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Make good use of this advice from John Baldoni’s book, The Leader’s Guide To Speaking With Presence : When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions, such as “Tell me about…” or “Could you explain this?” Consider the “what if” question: “What if we looked at the situation like this?

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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 For Setting Goals For Team Members You Manage

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are some great tips for how to set goals from the book, OnePage Talent Management , by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort: The Harder the Goal, the More It Motivates – There is a linear relationship between a goal’s difficulty and the amount of effort and performance the goal produces. Goals Aligned with Self-Interest Motivate the Most – Self-interest is a powerful motivational tool.

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New Book: Unlocking The Customer Value Chain

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Earlier this year brought the release of the book, Unlocking TheCustomer Value Chain , by Thales S. Teixeira , the Lumry Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He shows in his book how and why consumer industries are disrupted and what established companies can do about it—while highlighting the specific strategies potential startups use to gain a competitive edge.

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How to Lead the Way to Your Aspired Culture

LSA Global

The Right Aspired Culture. There is no single right culture. The culture you as a leader choose to shape and cultivate should depend on what behaviors align best with your people and business strategies within your unique environment. Do you know what that ideal culture looks like? Strategy Comes First. Our organizational alignment research found that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing companies in terms of revenue growth, profitability, custom

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How to Lead the Way to Your Aspired Culture

LSA Global

The Right Aspired Culture. There is no single right culture. The culture you as a leader choose to shape and cultivate should depend on what behaviors align best with your people and business strategies within your unique environment. Do you know what that ideal culture looks like? Strategy Comes First. Our organizational alignment research found that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing companies in terms of revenue growth, profitability, custom

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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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Better Work-Life Balance Starts with Managers

Harvard Business Review

Company policies can only do so much.

Manager 15
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To Win Support for Your Idea, Think Like a Marketer

Harvard Business Review

Develop a campaign, not a pitch.

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3 Traits of a Strong Professional Relationship

Harvard Business Review

A guide for assessing your work relationships.

Manager 15
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Why Women and People of Color in Law Still Hear “You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer”

Harvard Business Review

Interviews with black female lawyers shed new light on the obstacles they face.

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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.