Suzi McAlpine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Change is the only constant; it’s a cliché because it’s true. If you feel like the rate of change in your organisation is accelerating, you’re not imagining it. The research now supports it. In 2022, employees experienced an average of ten planned enterprise changes – things from restructures, to culture transformations, to technology switches. And,… The post 5 must dos + pitfalls to avoid when it comes to leading change first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Purpose and Authenticity An interview with Robin Daniels on finding a higher purpose that others will not only follow you for but champion your message. In this captivating episode, we sit down with Robin Daniels, the Chief Business and Product Officer at LMS365, to embark on a profound exploration of thought leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of technology and software companies.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Changing careers can be an exhilarating way to keep yourself intellectually engaged, but it inevitably entails some risk. In this article, the author outlines four questions to ask yourself before you transition into a new field: 1) What’s motivating the change? 2) What’s the smallest way to test your hypotheses? 3) What’s your runway? 4) What’s your fallback plan?

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Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leadership is not just about being in charge; it’s about inspiring and guiding your team towards success. Elevating your leadership game requires a deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t. Here we will explore three essential “Do’s” and “Don’ts” that can help you become a more effective and successful leader.

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Leadership Development Manager 139

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Seth Godin said, “Earn trust, earn trust, earn trust. Then you can worry about the rest.” Be trustworthy if you aspire to lead. Here are 10 questions that reveal trustworthy leaders. Plus, 5 simple ways to be trustworthy.

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Leadership Development 126

Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Source: Take Your Thought Leadership to the Next Level – All Things Book Marketing Podcast – Smith Publicity, Inc. Information provided source: “Peter Winick, Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage and host of the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, breaks down the hot topic of thought leadership with definitions, descriptions, and examples.

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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Visionary leaders are the driving force behind innovation and progress. They possess a unique ability to see beyond the horizon, envisioning a future that others might not yet comprehend. To ensure that their vision aligns with reality and is effectively translated into action, visionary leaders must continually evaluate their path and approach. Here are seven crucial questions that every visionary leader should ask themselves.

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Metrics Leadership Development Manager 139

Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Happiness at work escapes you when you think, "I'll be happy when." I’ll be happy when I earn a promotion. I’ll be happy when I’m on vacation. Desire runs one step ahead of attainment. 5 ways to find happy at work.

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Leadership Development 124

Chief Outsiders

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In my experience, growth successes and challenges almost always have some foundation in voice-of-customer (VoC). That’s a sweeping statement, but as a CEO if you lack up-to-date insight into what your customers want and need, how they anticipate that changing, and how they think of your brand, your offerings, and your competition, you may be running your company with your hearing impaired.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In our work, there are times when we lead but there are also times when we must follow — and we may not always agree with the path we’re told to follow. We may feel “stuck” in anger, anxiety, and confusion. But, we want to demonstrate resilience to our team and we want to maintain a good relationship with management. So, how do we forge ahead and follow with grace?

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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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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Successful leaders understand that a culture of diverse thinking fosters innovation, problem-solving, and ultimately, business growth. Here seven effective strategies that successful leaders can employ to create and nurture a culture of diverse thinking within their teams. Lead by Example: Effective leaders lead by example, and this applies to promoting diverse thinking as well.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Thin relationships make everything slower, harder, and less fulfilling. Successful leaders strengthen relationships between others. They also know how to strengthen relationships with others. In this post: The #1 commitment to strengthen relationships. Personal and team conversation starters.

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Leadership Development 121

Kellogg Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The outcome of the mixed-martial-arts saga could have wide-ranging implications for the future of global sports entertainment.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Co-leadership, where an executive, department, or team leadership role is shared, can result in more creative and strategic problem solving and wiser decision making. But it can also lead to unhealthy game playing in the pursuit of dominance and positioning for the next role, resulting in organizational misalignment, inertia, and confusion. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Manager 145

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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Lolly Daskal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, building a resilient organization is more critical than ever. The ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and adapt to disruptions is a key factor in ensuring your organization’s long-term success. Lets explore the four powerful tactics that can help you build a resilient organization that can thrive in the face of challenges.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Beginnings shape endings. Lack of preparation allows toxic habits to contaminate one-on-ones. Poorly done one-on-ones are a destructive waste of time. Don't bother having one-on-ones if you aren't going to prepare. Here are 7 ways to prepare for one-on-ones like a pro.

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Leadership Development 120

Michael McKinney

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A S workplace cultures evolve, we must specifically prioritize the needs of each human being. An empathetic approach to organizational culture has been proven to have positive business outcomes. Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. Empathy has been shown to drive positive business results and has numerous therapeutic effects on stressed employees.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When tensions run high, miscommunication is far more likely to occur. And tensions are likely high: In a recent global survey, 44% of employees reported they had experienced a lot of stress the previous day. To avoid creating unnecessary anxiety during times of uncertainty, leaders need to be especially thoughtful about how they communicate with their teams.

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Manager 145

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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Chief Outsiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the dark clouds of economic recession gather on the 2024 horizon, healthcare companies must brace for the choppiness ahead. It's no secret that the healthcare sector, once deemed recession-proof, now faces the stark reality of financial strain, with more than half of hospitals already operating in the red. This alarming statistic not only signifies the urgency for change but also beckons a strategic pivot in how healthcare entities approach marketing.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Disappointment looks like, anger, fear, fatigue, loss of interest, insecurity, low motivation, and/or guilt. This post offers 12 practical ways to dance with disappointment. One of them may work for you.

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Leadership Development 115

Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Gain insights on the unique nature of innovation teams and the implications for building and supporting them. Today’s guest post is b y Helene Cahen, author of FIRE UP INNOVATION: Sparking And Sustaining Innovation Teams. When working with or in an innovation team, it is essential to consider the unique nature of innovation and its implication in building and supporting the team.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In the modern competitive business environment, innovative social initiatives offer a unique avenue for growth, customer loyalty, and employee engagement, often overlooked by organizations. Traditional social efforts like standard volunteering and environmental goals lack impact due to their inability to establish a unique and emotionally engaging identity.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo. You will follow the impressive career journey of Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to first women President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group. In the book, she reveals how she navigated an extraordinary four-decade journey with boundless energy, quick wit, and the pursuit of excellence in the face of adversity.

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Association Now Leadership

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As DEI efforts face increased criticism, board diversity has stalled. To get back on track, remember why these efforts have such power in the first place. This is a tricky time for conversations around board diversity. Organizations generally grasp the importance of broadening the pool of volunteer leaders: It creates space for new ideas, makes organizations more representative of their membership, and helps avoid internal toxicity.

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Thought Leaders LLC

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: What’s the view in your company of people taking company time off to volunteer for non-profit causes? We encourage it strongly and have programs to support it 53.39% We encourage it but don’t have formal programs 17.80% We’re okay with it but it needs to be limited 14.84% We tolerate it but don’t really like to do it 4.23% We discourage it and only support it in extreme cases 1.69% We prohibit it.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The EU’s forthcoming AI Act imposes requirements on companies designing and/or using AI in the European Union, and backs it up with stiff penalties. Companies need to analyze where they might fail to be compliant and then operationalize or implement the requisite steps to close the gaps in a way that reflects internal alignment. For most companies, that won’t be easy.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Therefore, it’s imperative that as a business leader you have the essential meta-skill to navigate your business with a thorough understanding of your current situation, vision to see the future destination, and the ability to create the path to reach it,” explains Rich Horwath , author of the book, Strategic.

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AIHR

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When you Google “HR Quotes”, you get more than three hundred million results. Many of these are quotes we have come across all too often, though, and as a result, they have lost their inspirational or motivational effect. In this article, we share a selection of HR quotes that will inspire and motivate you. Most of them come from our very own Subject Matter Experts and AIHR’s People Team!

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Jump to section Demystifying the "purpose" quest Do you lack purpose in life? Step-by-step: How to answer "what is my purpose?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

There’s a growing movement to track employee productivity through increasingly sophisticated technology, such as desktop surveillance, biometric smart badges, location tracking, or desk heat sensors. While this can be intrusive, it also presents opportunities for gaining profound insights into employee behavior, such as which applications employees use most frequently or whether employees are at risk of overworking based on their work patterns and productivity.

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Manager Performance Review Implementation Human Resources 144

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

In today’s ever-changing world, HR professionals often find themselves juggling conflicting priorities - especially when external factors seem out of their control. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads. For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial.

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