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5 Ways to Rise Above Self-Seeking Leadership

Leadership Freak

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” Ernest Hemingway Ego is healthy when it’s used in service of others.

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How to Prioritize Work When Everything Is #1

Liquid Planner Productivity

All projects—especially large, complex projects—need clear priorities. Easier said than done. You can count on technical projects, no matter how well-planned, to involve change orders, re-prioritization and the regular appearance of surprises. It’s just the natural order of things. But still. Knowing how to prioritize work affects the success of your project, the engagement of your team, and your role as a leader.

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Advanced Analytics for Agile Organization Design: 5 Principles

AIHR

Organizations are more than a list of people. Agile Organization Design is much more than redrawing the org chart. Analytics are central to understanding the organization and designing its future. But organizations often end up with the wrong data and ineffective analysis in preparation for organization design. As a consequence they pay the costs of getting their design wrong.

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9 Tips To Build a Healthy Work Relationship With Your Employees

Vantage Circle

A healthy work relationship with your employees not only creates a positive work environment but also helps in the growth of an organization. Not much is talked about Boss-Employee Relationship. Like any other relationship it also has many wavelengths and needs a proper flow to sustain and grow. ‘A Harvard Business Review survey reveals 58 percent of people say that they trust strangers more than their boss’.[ Source- Forbes ].

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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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The Manager Who Helped Too Much

Leadership Freak

Maybe you’re working way too hard. A young manager said, “I want to stop doing other people’s jobs for them.

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Why Training is an Event and Learning is a Process

Kevin Eikenberry

For about 30 years, people have pegged me as a “trainer” and defined what we deliver as “training.” It didn’t take me nearly 30 years to realize that “training” is a limiting term. The truth is, we aren’t in the training business at all. That’s why for many of those 30 years, I have been […]. The post Why Training is an Event and Learning is a Process appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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9 Tips To Build a Healthy Work Relationship With Employees

Vantage Circle

A healthy work relationship with employees not only creates a positive work environment but also helps in the growth of an organization. Not much is talked about boss-employee relationship. Like any other relationship it also has many wavelengths and needs a proper flow to sustain and grow. A Harvard Business Review survey reveals 58 percent of people say that they trust strangers more than their boss.

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How You Have Inescapable Impact

Leadership Freak

No one can live as an individual.

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The Decision Making Trade-off – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

I often find myself talking about decision-making in my conversations in training workshops and this question usually comes up: What’s the best way to make decisions in a group, and specifically, what should my role as a leader be? And to answer this question, I’m going to describe a decision making trade-off that must be […]. The post The Decision Making Trade-off – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Why are People Analytics Results Lagging?

AIHR

Find out what the leading experts think is the reason for People Analytics results lagging behind their potential. This AIHR video on the UNLEASH conference features Luk Smeyers and David Green. The post Why are People Analytics Results Lagging? appeared first on Analytics in HR.

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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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Employee Happiness: Why You Need to Take Notice Right Now

Vantage Circle

Long gone are the days when the term employee happiness was not given any vital importance. However, now it has become important that employees remain happy. Happy employees amount to better productivity, better motivation and a better corporate culture. Making your employees happy isn’t a rocket science. Particularly increasing trends suggest that companies with better workplace culture, such as Google, attract the top talents.

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Stop the Cycle of Ambiguity—Use Plain Talk

Leadership Freak

New Book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available. Leave a comment on this guest post by Karen Martin to become eligible to win one of TWENTY complimentary copies of, “Clarity First.

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Why it Takes More Than Skills to be a Remarkable Leader

Kevin Eikenberry

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post with almost the same title. I outlined what I call The Remarkable 3 and described what is missing when most of us think about leadership development. This isn’t a trivial matter, so I’m taking this message further, explaining it deeper, and providing solutions to this vexing problem […]. The post Why it Takes More Than Skills to be a Remarkable Leader appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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How do we build career paths for People Analytics teams?

AIHR

Many companies (69% according to the 2017 Bersin report on High Impact People Analytics ) are now realising the importance of People Analytics skills as a core part of their HR function. You need only look at the number of People Analytics jobs that are now advertised online to understand just how critical this area has become to the future of HR. If part of the goal of a People Analytics strategy is to provide insights that will help to support, advance and retain talent within an organisation,

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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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Employee Happiness: Why Happy Workers Are Productive Workers

Vantage Circle

Long gone are the days when the term employee happiness was not of any vital importance. However, now it has become essential that employees feel happy. Happy workers amount to better productivity , better motivation , and better company culture. Making your employees happy isn’t rocket science. Particularly increasing trends suggest that companies with better company culture, such as Google, attract the top talents.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For October 12th, 2018

High Scalability

There's good news and bad news. The bad news is I'm out sick so there's won't be a post this week. The good news? There will be that much more for next week! Bored? There are a lot of past issues of Stuff the Internet Says to keep you company.

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Workshops on the Certified Agile Leadership pathway

Agile42

The vision of the Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) program has always been to make the values and principles of Agile accessible to every leader. Following the public classes of CAL level 1, we now organize in Berlin a series of advanced workshops on Agile Leadership , Organizational Design and Changing Leadership that provide support to the individual pathway to CAL level 2.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog - Untitled Article

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. 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.

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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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9 Tips To Build a Healthy Work Relationship With Employees

Vantage Circle

A healthy work relationship with employees not only creates a positive work environment but also helps in the growth of an organization. Not much is talked about Boss-Employee Relationship. Like any other relationship it also has many wavelengths and needs a proper flow to sustain and grow. ‘A Harvard Business Review survey reveals 58 percent of people say that they trust strangers more than their boss’.[ Source- Forbes ].

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How to Start a New Sales Territory to Beat the Competition

LSA Global

Start a New Sales Territory. Being asked to start a new sales territory is often full of opportunities and challenges. Successfully ramping up and running a new sales territory is a big responsibility that could make or break your career and your sales team’s ability to meet its targets. What do you need to do to maximize your success in this new arena?

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Stop Complaining About Your Colleagues Behind Their Backs

Harvard Business Review

ICHIRO/Getty Images. In my coaching work with leaders and teams, I often ask my clients whether they engage in workplace gossip. More often than not, they respond, “of course not!” with a look on their faces that indicates that they are insulted to have been asked such a question. But when I ask them whether they have ever participated in a “confirmation expedition” — whereby they 1) ask a colleague to confirm their own negative or challenging experience with a thir

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Wisdom And Integrity

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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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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9 Tips To Build a Healthy Work Relationship With Employees

Vantage Circle

A healthy work relationship with employees not only creates a positive work environment but also helps in the growth of an organization. Not much is talked about Boss-Employee Relationship. Like any other relationship it also has many wavelengths and needs a proper flow to sustain and grow. ‘A Harvard Business Review survey reveals 58 percent of people say that they trust strangers more than their boss’.[ Source- Forbes ].

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Is Your Plan for Talent Working?

LSA Global

Is Your Talent Ready? Is your plan for talent ready for what your business will face tomorrow? As a leader, it is sometimes challenging enough to get the day-to-day work done in a way that makes sense. But it is your job to ensure that your team will also be ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. Your plan for talent must support the future success of your organization.

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How Men Can Become Better Allies to Women

Harvard Business Review

HIROKAZU JIKE/Getty Images. Women’s conferences and employee resource groups (ERGs) are increasingly inviting men to attend. By creating events aimed at men, they hope to include men in discussions around gender equity in the workplace, and make organizational diversity efforts more successful. The evidence shows that when men are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion programs, 96% of organizations see progress — compared to only 30% of organizations where men are not engaged.

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Exhaustion is Not a Status Symbol

Agile42

In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are , Brene Brown shares her 10 Guideposts of Wholehearted Living. Number 7 on that list is “ Cultivating Play and Rest: Letting Go of Exhaustion as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth ”. This resonates strongly with the 8th agile principle about sustainable pace.

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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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Employee Happiness: Why Happy Workers Are Productive Workers

Vantage Circle

Long gone are the days when the term employee happiness was not of any vital importance. However, now it has become essential that employees feel happy. Happy workers amount to better productivity , better motivation , and better company culture. Making your employees happy isn’t rocket science. Particularly increasing trends suggest that companies with better company culture, such as Google, attract the top talents.

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Staying Focused in a Noisy Open Office

Harvard Business Review

retales botijero/Getty Images. Let’s face it: The open office can be a nightmare, especially when you’re working on something that requires your undivided attention. To make matters worse, your colleagues can be distracting — maybe they’re having loud conversations or their cell phones are constantly chirping. How can you make peace with your open office?

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10 Excel Functions Everyone Should Know

Harvard Business Review

HBR Staff. The past 10 years have seen a wave of innovative big data software designed to analyze, manipulate, and visualize data. Yet for the regular knowledge worker, Microsoft Excel, 30 years on, remains the go-to product for people looking to make sense of data. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, maintains that Excel is still the one Microsoft product that stands above the rest — and 750 million knowledge workers worldwide support that claim every day.

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How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms

Harvard Business Review

When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed as less likable and ultimately less hirable. Does that same hold true for men? Are they similarly penalized for straying from the strong masculine stereotype ? The short answer is yes. Research demonstrates that men too face backlash when they don’t adhere to masculine gender stereotypes — when they show vulnerability, act nicer, display empathy, expr

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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.