Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
“Half the leaders I have met don’t need to learn what to do. They need to learn what to stop.” Peter Drucker Bad is an erasure. One dingbat behavior erases many noble behaviors.
AIHR
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
According to corporate leaders in a recent report by IED and Stanford Business School, succession planning is vitally important. Knowing who is next in line to fill senior positions and being able to groom these people to become your company’s next generation of successful leaders is crucial to stay competitive. In this in-depth guide, we will explore succession planning in-depth, provide you best practices, and end with a succession planning template that can be applied in any organization.
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Nir Eyal
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
The post This is How to be Less Distracted By Having Fun in Tedious Tasks appeared first on Nir and Far.
15Five
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Did you know employees are three times more likely to be engaged at work if they have managers who hold regular meetings with them? While many managers do hold 1-on-1 meetings with their direct reports, it’s far too common that they are rushed, tactical, and transactional. When organizations are able to conduct transformational 1-on-1s, performance, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement are significantly boosted.
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
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Negative people stir the slop and smell the same stink over and over. It’s exhausting. 3 hard-and-fast rules for dealing with negative people: #1.
High Scalability
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
I was emailing a service about their documentation and while their doc was good, about one particularly tricky concept they told me that once you use it for a while, that’s when you’ll understand it. In other words: you’ll only understand it after you understand it. I didn’t like that response. I want documentation that takes me from an unproductive newbie to a somewhat functioning journeyperson.
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Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
The role of a leader is complex, and many skills are needed to lead successfully. Any new leader knows that or quickly becomes aware of that fact. Yet skills aren’t the only thing new leaders must master. And as important as those skills are, having the right leadership mindset is even more important – and […]. The post A Mindset a New Leader Needs appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
Power encourages blabbing. The leader who talks the most has the most power. The person at the top tends to monopolize time, ask fewer questions, and frequently interrupt. Who has the power?
High Scalability
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Wake up! It's HighScalability time: The Smithsonian has million of pieces of delicious open access content. I ate up this 3D representation of the 1903 Wright Flyer. Do you like this sort of Stuff? Without your support on Patreon this kind of Stuff won't happen. That's how important you are to the fate of the world. Need to understand the cloud? Know someone who does?
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
You don’t need to invest in exotic trips or an in-house spa to make your employees happy. Sometimes it can be as simple as a team lunch. As an employer, it must be your agenda to get all of your employees together for a company lunch at least once a month. A meal together is a great way for team members to share conversation, ideas, and laughter. While there are varied ways to build team bonding, nothing is more effective or cheap than team building lunches.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Last week, we talked about confidence from the perspective of our own experience. You can watch that episode here. Today we are going to look at confidence from a very different perspective. We are looking at it from the perspective of others. I’m sharing the impact of confidence as well as a really simple equation […]. The post What Confidence Can Do – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
This post is based on my conversation with Bruce Daisley, the former European VP of Twitter and author of the great book, “Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your… Continue reading →
Agile42
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Organizing a corporate training program is a challenging and time-consuming task and educating people into new roles can be daunting. With the agile42 Corporate Learning Program, we want to make your life easier. Since 2007 we have been helping companies change the way they work in a profitable and sustainable way. In that time we have developed a variety of training programs and tailored them to the specific needs of each unique client.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Having an employee rewards and recognition platform is the best thing you can do for your company. According to Globoforce , 83% of HR leaders say that an employee recognition program benefits their company values. Developing An Employee Rewards And Recognition Program That Actually Works. Now that we have established the need of the hour is to have employee rewards and recognition program for your company that works.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
The transition to leadership – moving from individual contributor to a leadership role – is one of the most challenging moves in anyone’s career. While many make this jump, few succeed as quickly or completely as they, their team, or their organization would like. Would you like a clearly defined path of what to do […]. The post The Leadership Transitions That Matter Most appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
A fool finds a way to discount and devalue principles. There are three reasons we play the fool. We don’t like admitting we’re wrong. We don’t want to change.
Agile42
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Last week, we spent a morning introducing agile practices to the high school teachers of Argyle Secondary in North Vancouver, BC Canada. In British Columbia, schools have Professional Development (Pro-D) Days that are used as a “ time to work with colleagues to further their skills and engage in a broad range of professional development activities ”.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Organizations have adopted different ways to keep their presence in today’s growing corporate market. However, despite all the advancements, employee engagement still needs to be heeded upon. This can become the Achilles’ heels of your company if not appropriately planned. On the contrary, those who have realized how important it is to keep their employees engaged have excelled.
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
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Consider this advice from author Paul R. Timm. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. Here's specifically what Timm recommends: Don't Ask : How was everything? Can I get you something else? Did you find everything you need? Will that be all?
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Lisa Fain to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her book, Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring.
Agile42
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Have you ever been to meetings / workshops / events that you found very unproductive? This should not be the case. Most probably the facilitation of the event was not good. A good facilitator should be aware of what aspects are important to successfully prepare a group session and drive it to achieve its goal. A few of the most important aspects of this are the structure (rules, times, tools) and the process (flow, interactions, outcomes) that need to be used to achieve the goal.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Boosting workplace motivation is a tricksome thing for all managers. It is an integral part of their day to day work, which helps people to improve and do great things in newer ways every day. Quite probably, doing that is the toughest challenge that managers have to face. Pay hikes act as an excellent motivator for the workforce. But it can’t always be the key to employee happiness and satisfaction.
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.
Know Your Team
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
If you’re a new manager, focus on these 3 tips for new managers and nothing else. “Help! I’m a new manager and have so much going on… Can you give me some tips for new managers?” A version of this sentiment is expressed to me at least several times a day. I share this not jocularly, but rather out of solidarity: Whether or not “Help!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C.
https://www.organizationaldevelopmentsolutions.com
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
We’ve all had those days. The days where we go from meeting to meeting, only to find that at the end of the day, we didn’t get anything productive done. Bad meetings are the cause. We get frustrated and think, "What a waste of time!" Yet, it happens again and again. For multiple reasons: people schedule meetings that don’t need to happen; they invite people that don’t need to be there; hold meetings for much longer than they should; they don't have a purpose or an agenda; and they waste our prec
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
It’s that time of the year. It’s the performance review season. Employees are on the edge of their seats. Do get the raise? Are they penalized for the 2-week vacation they took? And the feeling is equally mutual. Managers are often confused about how to conduct a performance review. And as if things weren’t bad enough, performance reviews are extremely inefficient.
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.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Five steps to prepare for a potential disruption.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
“ 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
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
We, humans, are unique in the sense that we experience emotions at all moments of our lives. From the moment we are born, we start experiencing emotions like happiness, sadness, and so on. Experiencing emotions is just proof that we feel and react to the changes that happen in our day to day lives. Even though emotions are experienced in all facets of our lives, we must express them appropriately according to the environment.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains. “Far too often, people become paralyzed when they want to improve their lives, because the effort to reach their goals seems overwhelming,” adds Alden.
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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