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Simple Practices That Will Change Your Life

Leadership Freak

If you had room to grow and didn’t, you’re a failure – regardless of your achievements. David Shapiro said, “The purpose of life is to grow and give.

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Free Habit Tracker Template — Use this Sleek Google Doc

Nir Eyal

Many people strive to improve themselves in one way or another. Whether it’s getting more sleep and exercise, or spending more time doing the things we love, our ideal selves drive us to be better. They symbolize our belief in our own potential to live in alignment with our values. The drive to improve is also why strategies and tools that enable us to track our behaviors are so potentially gratifying.

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Leadership Imperatives for 2022

Kevin Eikenberry

Every time the calendar turns to a new year, people look forward. We look, but we can never see the future with great clarity. But after the last two years we have lived and led through, 2022 may look even murkier than usual. As we look forward, what must we be thinking about? And more […]. The post Leadership Imperatives for 2022 appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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My Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2021

Tanveer Nasser

As I mentioned in some of my episodes for my podcast “Leadership Biz Cafe”, 2021 marks the 10th year that I’ve been hosting this podcast. Although this is without question a major milestone to reach for any podcast, I never got around to making plans to celebrate this achievement on my podcast. Thankfully, as luck would have it, I had a number of very special guests who joined me on my show this year who helped to create an impromptu celebration of this major milestone.

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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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Five Leadership Freak Articles People Loved to Read in 2021

Leadership Freak

I’m frequently surprised by the articles I post that get the most readers. A post is probably crap when I think it’s brilliant.

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40 New Year Messages To Employees To Boost Their Morale

Vantage Circle

Another year full of surprises is drawing to a close, giving way to a new one full of possibilities and hope. And now is the ideal time to thank your employees for their unwavering dedication and work ethics with some meaningful new year messages. These employee new year texts will demonstrate how much you value them and help end the year pleasantly.

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How to Create an Effective Client and Project Intake Process

Sweet Process

Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Intake Process Checklist! Click Here To Download It. The intake process is an important part of the overall client lifecycle. It is the series of steps required to accept or reject incoming clients and projects. It helps to convert prospects into paying clients and also take a project to […]. The post How to Create an Effective Client and Project Intake Process appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Buzzwords Smart People Won’t Say in 2022

Leadership Freak

When I grew up we said cool things like: Far Out: This is a souped-up version of cool. Boogie: Dancing. Right on: I agree.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2022

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2022. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness.

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The Case for Mental Fitness – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

How we think about mental health and mental illness has changed a lot in my lifetime societally. More and more awareness of mental illness is emerging, and while this is really good, unfortunately, there’s actually more mental illness than ever. People are willing to talk about it, but there’s all sorts of factors like anxiety […].

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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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Replace Your New Year Resolutions With a Hope Letter

Mind Tools Problem Solving

I try to avoid making sweeping generalizations but, guess what, I’m going to make one right now. From my experience, you can pretty much lump people into two distinct groups: those who set New Year resolutions, and those who don’t. But, maybe there’s a third way – writing a Hope Letter at the start of the year, to act as an ongoing inspiration to yourself.

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Nailing It: How Young People Got It Together

Leadership Freak

“I am a part of everything that I have read.” Theodore Roosevelt I read the biography of George Washington Carver when I was in High School. He’s been with me ever since.

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Leadership Lessons From The Book TouchPoints

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant 's and Mette Norgaard 's book, TouchPoints , are these lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. You need to be able to address the most pressing need and do it in a way that makes your employees more capable and ready to take on the next issue. No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted.

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The Ultimate Guide to Process Improvement Methodologies For Increased Productivity (Plus FREE Downloadable Checklist)

Sweet Process

Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Checklist on How to Create a Process Improvement Plan! Click Here To Download It. Process improvement is a powerful tool for transforming the performance of an organization and can be achieved with the right process improvement methodologies in place. Sometimes it’s not enough to just change one area or […].

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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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Recognising Limbo As A Stage Of Transition

Stephen Warrilow

Limbo is transformed when you use it as an opportunity to do what you've long needed to do. Limbo is a situation in which nothing happens or changes for a long period of time, and it is difficult to make decisions or know what to do, often because you are waiting for something else to happen first. Limbo occurs at times of change. A change has occurred and quite likely been imposed upon you.

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How to Be Kinder to Yourself and Others

Leadership Freak

You don’t screw-up where I grew up. You dub-up. If you’ve never heard ‘dub-up’, you’re didn’t grow up in Central Maine. You’re from away. I’m here to help. Illustration: I dubbed-up yesterday.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2021

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. Written by a wise, award-winning leadership and communications expert, Grossman supplies clear, timely, critical, actionable advice, how-to’s and tips for leaders as the pandemic continues to challenge us.and as we get past the pandemic.

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Sustainable Business Went Mainstream in 2021

Harvard Business Review

This year, ESG moved from a “nice to have” to an essential part of corporate strategy — and there’s no going back.

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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 Be The Best At What You Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Prepare to be inspired and then to work hard as you read Bo Eason ’s book on how to be the best in the world at what you do. The book, published a few years ago, and is called, There’s No Plan B For Your A-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your A-game.

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How History’s Awesome Twentysomethings Got It Together

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Prepare to be enlightened, fascinated and inspired by the stories of some of history’s iconic men and women that show where they were at near the age of 25. And how they overcame obstacles, defied their critics and forged ahead to attain success. Author Robert L. Dilenschneider tells these stories of 25 men and women from around the globe who shaped the world in his new book, Nailing It.

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Be Verbal About Being Thankful

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You and your team may not hit your revenue or profit goals this year. Or, perhaps your organization won't accomplish all its goals during this tough time. But, as a leader, you likely still have plenty to be thankful for in 2021. So, be thankful. And, most important, verbalize your thanks ! Take time to say "Thank You" to: Your employees who took pay reductions.

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Our Favorite Management Tips of 2021

Harvard Business Review

Ten picks from HBR’s most popular newsletter.

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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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HBR’s Most-Read Research Articles of 2021

Harvard Business Review

A look back at the insights that resonated most with our readers.

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Learning from 2021: Azeem’s Takeaways

Harvard Business Review

Azeem Azhar identifies the trends in science, technology, and culture that changed the world in 2021, and what they might mean for the future.

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Best of IdeaCast: What Sets Successful People Apart

Harvard Business Review

Revisiting a conversation with psychologist Heidi Grant about the behavioral secrets to success.

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HBR Readers Reflect on 2021

Harvard Business Review

Takeaways from another challenging year.

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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.