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Why Talented Leaders Fail

Leadership Freak

You can “succeed” at leadership and still fail. We all know leaders who achieved great results but acted like asses in the process. How you show up is more important than talent.

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Seven Ways to Be More Self-Aware

Kevin Eikenberry

There is research that shows that as humans we aren’t very self-aware. But you don’t need research to prove that to you. (Even if you don’t see this in yourself, you see it in others, right?) When we can get outside of ourselves and take a fresh perspective, we can become more self-aware, happier, and […]. The post Seven Ways to Be More Self-Aware appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Certified Agile Leadership program returns to South Africa in September

Agile42

The Certified Agile Leadership program returns to Johannesburg for the first time in 2018 with a public class on September 3-5 that can be booked online. The vision for this new program from the Scrum Alliance is to make the values and principles of Agile accessible to every leader, regardless of prior education and experience, by making known the why, what, and how of Agile in a pragmatic and experiential approach.

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Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Ideas for a Diverse Workforce

Vantage Circle

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset. As a manager, do you actually believe that or just pay lip service? We’ll assume you do believe. So, what are you doing to appreciate your employees? Employees love benefits. They want appreciation and recognition for their hard work. Not to forget that many employees apply for organizations depending on the perks and benefits offered by that company.

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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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7 Ways to be the Leader Everyone Loves to Work With

Leadership Freak

You’ve probably had a lousy leader. He made life miserable. She had irritating habits. People don’t leave organizations, they leave lousy leaders. Lousy leaders: Ignore the little people and hang with the power-people.

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Where is Your Focus? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

It is my personal belief and a major organizational philosophy of ours that you cannot be a successful leader over a long period of time without having an OTHERS Focus. And when I use this term, the topic often turns to Servant Leadership – are they one and the same? Check out today’s video to […]. The post Where is Your Focus? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Ideas for a Diverse Workforce

Vantage Circle

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset. As a manager, do you actually believe that or just pay lip service? We’ll assume you do believe. So, what are you doing to appreciate your employees? Employees love benefits. They want appreciation and recognition for their hard work. Not to forget that many employees apply for organizations depending on the perks and benefits offered by that company.

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A Simple Strategy for Developing Humble Teams

Leadership Freak

Rigorous humility begins with ruthless honesty. You might not know if you’re humble, but you can certainly know if you’re practicing humility. Leaders practice humility in community, not isolation.

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Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive

Kevin Eikenberry

by Bradley R. Staats If you know me, you won’t be surprised that I was drawn to this book when a copy was sent to me. After all, I am a lifelong learner, and nearly all of my writing implies (if not overtly suggests) the value of lifelong learning. The book was sent to me […]. The post Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Downside of Eliminating Employee Performance Ratings

LSA Global

Beware of Eliminating Employee Performance Ratings. Leaders, human resources and employees have been debating the pros and cons of eliminating employee performance ratings for years. The debate centers on questions of approach, cost and effectiveness. For most, the goal of employee performance ratings is to help improve performance. What the Experts Say.

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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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Joining the Leadership Team in North America: Meet Paul Culling

Agile42

We are happy to announce that Paul Culling will be joining the agile42 leadership team as President, North America. Paul brings extensive operational and go-to-market expertise within the agile, lean and devops communities and will help lead the growth of the North American agile42 brand and service offerings. Paul will work alongside current leaders within the agile42 North American group including Dave Sharrock , Richard Dolman and Andrea Acheson.

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The 7 Laws of Planning During Turbulence

Leadership Freak

A five-year plan is a fairy tale in turbulent environments. The best you can do in uncertainty and turbulence is set direction and improvise. Planning is making decisions ahead of time.

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Edgar and Peter Schein on Humble Leadership

Leadership Freak

When Edgar Schein said*, “The essence of humility is not interpersonal,” my brain lit up. Ed and Peter explained that they aren’t focusing on humility in relation to other people.

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When People Want You on Their Team

Leadership Freak

She said, “If there’s a crisis, you want me around.” She told me about a car load of high school students on their way to a high school play. There was an accident.

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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.

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3 Ways to Navigate Tough Times

Leadership Freak

The things that matter most, matter most during tough times. 3 ways to Navigate tough times: #1: Prepare before tough times arrive.

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3 Underestimated Barriers to Rapid Growth

LSA Global

Barriers to Rapid Growth and Its Impact. Most companies want to rapidly grow revenues and profits. High growth helps set the stage to dominate market segments, to win big clients, to make strategic investments and to provide opportunities to attract and retain top talent. High growth, however, also creates additional pressures on the business and the people to consistently deliver at a high quality at high speed.

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Competitive Advantage through Culture – How to Create It

LSA Global

The Competitive Advantage through Culture. Most business leaders talk a good game about wanting to create a high performance culture , but few fully understand how to create the environment to get the most out of their people in a way that accelerates their strategy. They don’t know why or how they should create a competitive advantage through culture.