Sat.Mar 23, 2024 - Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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Is it self-help or is it about helping yourself?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there! It’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage. Here’s the idea I’d like to share with you today, and that is this: Is it a self-help book, or is it a book that you wrote to help yourself? What do I mean by this? When you start to talk to thought leaders and ask them questions, often times one of the most common themes that comes up is that it was an issue they were struggling with, a problem they were trying to solve, or so

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3 Ways to Energize People during Conversations

Leadership Freak

Successful leaders energize people. Focused energy makes success more likely. People won’t tell you this, they don’t like talking with you when you don’t like talking with them. I decided to write about simple ways to energize people during conversations. How do you energize people?

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Why Understanding Gen Z Is Your Leadership’s Next Big Step

Lolly Daskal

Understanding and adapting to the unique characteristics of each generation is a crucial aspect of effective leadership. As we navigate the ever-changing evolution of the workforce, the spotlight is now on Generation Z. These digital natives, born between 1997 and 2012, are poised to make a significant impact on the workplace. To lead successfully in this evolving era, it’s essential for leaders to grasp the intricacies of Gen Z and their expectations.

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Ten Principles to Keep Our Anger in Check

Michael McKinney

A NGER comes down to a distortion of the self in relation to the world. It is the distorted view that we are the arbitrators of truth and justice. Anger assumes privilege. Anger exercised gives us a jolt of temporary superiority. It is fair to say that there is often much at work and the world at large to legitimately get angry about—when things are not working as we think they should.

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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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Resilience Redefined | Marie-Hélène Pelletier

Peter Winick

Learn How to Build Resilience in Today’s Fast-Paced World A conversation with Marie-Hélène Pelletier about her book The Resilience Plan, how you can build resilience in your everyday life, and the road to writing and publishing a book. In this podcast episode, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, author of “The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health,” shares insights into resilience and its profound impact on work performance and ment

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3 Ways to Become a Leader People Love to Follow

Leadership Freak

94% of employees plan to stay at a company when they have a boss they love to follow. WSJ A bad boss makes life miserable. We've all had them. Let's think about become a leader people love to follow.

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Leading Thoughts for March 28, 2024

Michael McKinney

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Executive coach Daniel Harkavy on the core coaching competency of discernment: “Discernment refers to the ability to see what is not visible, to understand what is not being said. Discernment enables a coach to ask effective questions, unearthing roadblocks, fears, and doubts that keep a team member from reaching his or her goals.

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Four Responses to Feedback

Ed Batista

If feedback isn't a gift, what is it? It's data. About our impact on a particular individual at a particular point in time. And while it may be "true" in the sense that the feedback-giver is accurately representing their perspective, that doesn't make it The Truth. Because feedback always says as much about the giver as the recipient. It's filtered through their reality-distortion fields, reflecting their personal values and priorities. [1] It's important to be open to feedback, even--and especi

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Tap the Power of the FORD Method

Leadership Freak

The FORD Method has nothing to do with cars. The FORD Method is about connecting with people. “. the simple phrase small talk can be code for torture.” Susan Cain Here's a simple strategy for building connection with new people. What's your best tip for connecting with new people?

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Boost Your Employee Experience Success with These 6 Proven Steps

Lolly Daskal

Employee experience is a critical factor in your organization’s success. A positive and engaging workplace can lead to higher productivity, increased employee retention, and ultimately, better business outcomes. To boost your employee experience success, we’ll explore six proven steps that can transform your workplace into a thriving environment.

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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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Ted Lasso Was Wrong: Don’t Be a Goldfish

Michael Hyatt

Accidental soccer coach Ted Lasso is famous for telling his players to “be a goldfish.” Why? Because a goldfish has a ten-second memory and can’t dwell on its mistakes. That’s a plus, but there’s a downside. Research shows a connection between working memory and our ability to focus. “Individuals who perform well on memory tasks […] The post Ted Lasso Was Wrong: Don’t Be a Goldfish appeared first on Full Focus.

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Where Pricing and Marketing Strategies Intersect

Chief Outsiders

Back in the day, pricing was a foundational piece of all marketing strategies. When I went to grad school, for example, the four Ps were in vogue – product, price, place, and promotion. At that time, the intersection of pricing and marketing was seen as a given, almost a tautological concept. But as marketing professionals and professors' desire to innovate and differentiate intensified, the traditional 4Ps evolved into new frameworks like the “4Cs”, emphasizing concepts such as customer, cost,

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How to Lead One-On-Ones that Change Lives

Leadership Freak

I bet you had a conversation that changed the trajectory of your life. How can you lead life changing conversations. It's not always predictable, but some skills make it more likely. How to lead one-on-ones that change lives.

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Redefine Leadership Forever

Lolly Daskal

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely a technological trend; it’s a profound transformation that promises to redefine leadership permanently. As a seasoned executive leadership coach, I’m keenly aware of the seismic shifts AI is bringing to the business world. In this blog, we’ll delve into four key areas where AI is reshaping leadership and providing insights into how leaders can thrive in this evolving landscape.

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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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Help Scout’s Shopify Integration: More Functionality At Your Fingertips

Help Scout Leadership

From accessing order details to processing refunds and cancellations all in one place — learn how to spend less time switching systems and more time taking care of customers with Help Scout's Shopify integration.

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Beyond Lead Gen: How CEOs Can Leverage Marketing for Sales Performance

Chief Outsiders

In today's competitive business environment, a highly skilled and empowered sales force is essential for driving revenue growth. However, the effectiveness of sales training alone is limited without consistent support and reinforcement. This is where the collaboration between the sales and marketing departments becomes crucial. It's imperative to recognize that marketing and sales are not isolated functions but interconnected components of the business success equation.

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Please People and Overcome People-Pleasing

Leadership Freak

Sincerity makes promises it can’t keep when people-pleasing clouds judgement. But pleasing people is a good thing. All success requires bringing happiness to others. Here are ways to please people and overcome people-pleasing.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

AIHR

Human Resources continues to evolve with new and changing laws, trends, and business needs. Yet, many of the various HR pillars have remained constant. Simply put, HR pillars are the main focus areas that form the building blocks of a company’s HR and people strategy. Let’s get back to basics and explain the fundamentals of HR, the main HR functions and foundations, and get an overview of the key pillars of HR to help you build an effective people strategy.

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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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Catch Me if You Can

Help Scout Leadership

Much of our support work requires confidence building, yet overconfidence can create poor service. Here's to finding the right balance. Also Isaac Newton is in this.

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employee uses the bathroom stall with the door wide open

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have (what I think is) an outlandish question for you, but I promise it’s true. It comes from my coworker’s spouse. At her place of employment, they have found it difficult to retain anyone in the administrative assistant position. It sounds like there was a lot of turnover in that role, to the point that management is desperate to retain someone … anyone!

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How to Overcome Analysis Paralysis

Thought Leaders LLC

Do you struggle to get things done because you overthink your work? Try these three tips to overcome “analysis paralysis.” Many times I’ve heard it said that perfect is the enemy of done. A big barrier to executing initiatives is analysis paralysis. The team gets bogged down on proving their case is 100% accurate and risk-free before they act.

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What Is DEI Training? Your 101 Guide in 2024

AIHR

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has become the building blocks of organizational success and social advancement. Forward-thinking organizations increasingly focus on DEIB initiatives to drive innovation , promote collaboration, and improve employee wellbeing by recognizing the value of diverse viewpoints, equitable opportunities, and inclusive cultures.

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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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Help Scout Using Help Scout: Saved Replies

Help Scout Leadership

Let’s take a closer look at some FAQs about how Help Scout's customer support team manages and uses saved replies!

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let’s discuss sacred office supplies

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Thanks to a reader for this idea: “What supplies or equipment at your office are as untouchable as a holy relic, despite having no discernible function in the 21st century? What supplies do people inexplicably hoard, or somehow lead to epic battles for control?” Let’s discuss in the comment section.

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Simple Ways Employers Can Show Appreciation for Their Employees

Thought Leaders LLC

To boost employee satisfaction and retention, try recognizing your employees with personal and meaningful gifts. Today’s guest post is b y Eshed Doni , CEO & Founder — GiftCrowd Employees are the backbone of your organization. Showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication is not only good manners but also good business. A recently updated report from Gallup reveals that when companies prioritize employee recognition, they experience significantly decreased turnover and increa

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6 Employee Recognition Examples For 2024

Vantage Circle

By integrating employee recognition strategies into plans, companies can harness the force of acknowledgment to cultivate a corporate culture that draws in, motivates, and retains top performers. From personalized thank-you note and peer-to-peer shoutouts to inventive methods like flexible work arrangements, the examples of employee recognition are many.

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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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11 Cold Email Templates to Boost Your Response Rates

Help Scout Leadership

Kickstart your cold email open rate with our list of 11 templates and learn the steps you can take to craft compelling templates of your own.

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the surprising agony of office coffee culture

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. You would think supplying employees with coffee would be a relatively straightforward task and yet … sometimes it’s anything but. At Slate today, I wrote about office coffee wars — from workplaces with intense bureaucratic in-fighting over coffee supplies, to meetings that get hijacked to debate coffee issues, to outrage when people bring in their own coffee makers.

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The Truth about U.S. Immigration

Kellogg Insight

It is possible both to maximize the benefits of immigration and still maintain border security and support workers in sectors that immigrants may enter.

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How FlexJobs Created More Top Performers with 15Five

15Five

FlexJobs is on a mission to empower remote workers to cut through the scams and junk listings to find the remote career that best suits them. The Challenge Before they started using 15Five, the team at FlexJobs had two problems many HR professionals can relate to: wasted time and missed insights. There was no shortage of dedication to the mission—helping everyone bring their best self to work—but the team needed a way to introduce more structure and consistency into everything they did.

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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.