Sat.Sep 19, 2020 - Fri.Sep 25, 2020

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How to Reboot Your Communications Plan in Less Than a Day

David Grossman

As you look back on communications lessons learned through the pandemic so far, you’re likely weighing your options for how best to keep the momentum going. Some communicators are reflecting on what’s worked, what hasn’t, and determining what’s needed from a communications perspective to continue to drive the business forward effectively.

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How to Overcome the Distraction of Compassion

Leadership Freak

Distracted leaders are octopods spinning like tornados with sucker-filled tentacles clinging to ‘important’ trivialities. You can’t go eight directions at the same time and make meaningful progress.

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Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need

Nir Eyal

The post Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need appeared first on Nir and Far.

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4 Methods to Shortlist Candidates for a Perfect Hire

Vantage Circle

One of the most crucial responsibilities of an H.R. is hiring. It makes up for a large part of the job and rightfully so. Hiring the right people is a pre-requisite to a successful business. After all, it is the workforce that does all the work, so you must have the right individuals in your group. It is for these reasons why hiring is a must-have talent for all H.R. managers.

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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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Keep or Toss? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

A man in his 90’s recently surveyed his garage which was filled with the remnants from an old business, activities and hobbies and memories. LOTS of memories. And at the request of his children, he brought in a dumpster. And after just a few hours of work, it was filled to the brim. This man […]. The post Keep or Toss? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Distraction: Defeating the Beast that Contaminates Leadership and Dilutes Effectiveness

Leadership Freak

The seduction of distraction is it makes you feel important while diluting usefulness at the same time. The habit of hurry drains fulfillment and frustrates engagement.

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agile42 meets Swedbank – in a webinar

Agile42

An overview of the leadership framework, principles, tools and practices that help create an organization that can organically grow and adapt to challenges. Continue reading agile42 meets Swedbank – in a webinar at agile42.

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How did they send money in the olden days of telegraphs?

High Scalability

It's not all that different really, especially that part where you can lose all your bitcoin. Here's an excerpt from East of Eden by John Steinbeck: Say, Carlton, how do you go about telegraphing money?” “Well, you bring me a hundred and two dollars and sixty cents and I send a wire telling the Valdosta operator to pay Adam one hundred dollars.

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How to Manage and Maximize Gifted Jerk-Holes

Leadership Freak

Fitting in is unsophisticated self-sabotage, but effectively standing out requires finesse. “None of us is dumb as all of us.

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Leadership is an Opportunity

Kevin Eikenberry

Leaders have plenty to do, with many obligations, pressures, stresses, and responsibilities. All of these come with the role and the paycheck. While we accept these as facts, often in the daily doing of all the work and accepting all the responsibilities, we forget that leadership is an opportunity. Consider this a gentle reminder or […]. The post Leadership is an Opportunity 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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agile42 and Divimove

Agile42

agile42 + Divimove reference video agile42's CEO and Founder, Andrea Tomasini, talked with Tobias Schiwek, the CEO of Divimove, about how Divimove has grown in. Continue reading agile42 and Divimove at agile42.

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How Optiable Improved Performance and Increased Productivity with SweetProcess

Sweet Process

Introduction Running a business of document management software for lawyers, CEO of Optiable Craig Bayer had a dire need of documented processes to get things done. He sought to meet this need by documenting the processes manually. But navigating them was a hard nut to crack. Micromanaging employees was part of the day’s job, and […]. The post How Optiable Improved Performance and Increased Productivity with SweetProcess appeared first on SweetProcess.

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How to Begin Again for the First Time

Leadership Freak

Meaningful contribution always includes beginning again. Begin again for the first time: #1. Begin with reflection. How do I aspire to contribute?

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The Best Deal in Leadership Development

Kevin Eikenberry

Many leadership development activities have been suspended by the pandemic. Whether because conferences have been cancelled, live training in organizations isn’t possible, people have been too busy with all the change in the world, or budgets were slashed, leadership development has unfortunately been curtailed, perhaps when it has been needed most.

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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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What Motivated People Do To Stay Motivated

Eric Jacobsen Blog

To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.

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How Good Nature Organic Lawn Care Increased Sales and Scaled Up by Streamlining Business Processes

Sweet Process

Introduction As CEO of Good Nature Organic Lawn Care, clients’ safety was Alec McClennan’s priority. The clients granted him and his team access onto their property on the basis of trust. One way to respect that trust was to deliver a great service. But there was a tendency for workers to drop the ball due […]. The post How Good Nature Organic Lawn Care Increased Sales and Scaled Up by Streamlining Business Processes appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Playbook for a New Leader’s First 90 Days on the Job

Dan McCarthy

Guest post from Kristin Harper: The first 90 days of a leaders’ tenure set the foundation for their future success. Below are five time-tested approaches for new leaders to get off to a fast start. I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my. Read More. The post Playbook for a New Leader’s First 90 Days on the Job appeared first on Great Leadership by Dan.

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Developing 'Informal Leaders' Among Employees

Vantage Circle

The systematic development of good leaders is fundamental to long-term organizational success. Many successful companies rely on their "informal leaders" to help lead the way. The informal leaders do not hold any formal authority or power over the peers choosing to follow their lead but can influence others' decisions. These informal leaders help energize the skeptics and build a consensus for change.

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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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Leader in Procurement Outsourcing Services | Accenture

Accenture: OrgDev

Accenture named a leader in market impact and vision and capability in procurement outsourcing services by Everest Group in 2020.

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How Brooks Law Group Increased Employee Efficiency by Improving Existing Business Processes

Sweet Process

Introduction As Administrator/HR at Brooks Law Group, Laura Johnson was not new to business processes. The firm had quite a number of processes for rendering their services to injured and disabled people. But these processes were manually managed, and there was only so much they could do with them. Employees were not able to work […]. The post How Brooks Law Group Increased Employee Efficiency by Improving Existing Business Processes appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Why Your Customer Cares About Your Credibility

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today’s valuable tip to remember, from the book, Unlimited Sales Success , is that: Your credibility with the customer is more important than any other factor. The more the customer trusts you and believes you, the lower the customer’s fear of making a buying mistake. The more the customer trusts you, the easier it is for that customer to buy from you.

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How To Build An Interactive and Innovative Workplace [Post Covid]

Vantage Circle

The coronavirus has affected just about every life across the globe. Now it’s time to figure out how to piece back together with a normal life and how that affects returning to the workplace. Read on to learn about some strategies to help your workforce return to your place of business successfully and safely. Use Efficient Time Management Strategies.

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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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3 Strategic Leadership Competencies to Thrive During Chaos

LSA Global

Strategic Leadership Competencies – Strategic vs. Operational Leadership. Strategic leaders need a different set of skills from those of operational leaders. To effectively lead the operations of a business, a leader must be an expert in their functional area, manage a team’s execution of the plan, and meet short-term goals. Strategic leaders, however, need not only to meet current business targets, but also to set up the business for future success.

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How Operoo Empowered Employees and Scaled Up with SweetProcess

Sweet Process

Introduction Troy Westley is the CEO at Operoo, an organization that helps businesses, especially schools, go paperless by automating their paperwork. As a fast-growing startup, many new processes were required for new departments and team members. Troy found himself having to explain every process to every team member and that was slowing him down and […].

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Leadership Lesson: Self-Respect And Decision Making

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here is a terrific leadership lesson from the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees : “Nothing creates more self-respect among employees than being included in the process of making decisions” – Judith M. Bardwich – The Plateauing Trap.

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5 Barely-Used Team Building Tactics That Will Boost Your Morale

Vantage Circle

Building a good team is hard. Building one that people enjoy being part of is even harder. Let me teach you how. We know that boosting morale amongst your workforce means creating a happy and productive work environment. In this post, we look at 5 under-used ways you can achieve this. 1. Remote work doesn’t have to mean independent work. With many of us now working remotely, it may seem more difficult to collaborate with colleagues.

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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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How to Get a Client Referral

LSA Global

The Value of a Client Referral. Do you believe that time is money? Then, for Pete’s sake, do not waste your selling time on cold calls when you have the opportunity to leverage client referrals toward warm calls and new target client introductions. The research is clear – referral selling. Getting a client referral is the smartest, most efficient and most effective way to fill your pipeline with qualified leads.

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How Maxwell Counters Attained Consistency in Performance by Organizing Workflow

Sweet Process

Introduction General Manager at Maxwell Counters, Austin Maxwell, was keen on enhancing employee efficiency by making provisions for documented processes to guide them through their day-to-day activities. But that was not sufficient. The documents were either inaccessible or not up to date. It became apparent that they needed better systems in place.

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The Five Most Important Questions For Nonprofit Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you lead a nonprofit organization, the one hour it will take you to read Peter F. Drucker's book called, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization , will be well worth it. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization. Perhaps one of most challenging questions Drucker asks the reader is: " Do we produce results that are sufficiently outstanding for us to justify putting our resources in this area ?

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Gravitas Is a Quality You Can Develop

Harvard Business Review

Five tips to build it — in a way that’s authentic to you.

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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.