Leadership Freak

JANUARY 27, 2021

Bocelli sings like an angel, but he was wrong when he said, “All that counts in life is intention.” “The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 26, 2021

In January 2014, I recorded the very first episode of Remarkable TV. And the episode below is our 365th episode – we haven’t missed a week since we started! That’s like recording and releasing a video every single day for year. And while that first video doesn’t look so great now (watch it here) – […]. The post The Case for Continual Practice – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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15Five

JANUARY 29, 2021

Creating a performance review cycle that yields meaningful insights into the strengths and focuses of a workforce is a difficult task, especially for one person. (I’m talking to you, HR leaders.) Not only that, these reviews must also help align employees’ goals with the organization’s broader direction, quantify who their high and low performers are, and keep engagement high.

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Tanveer Nasser

JANUARY 27, 2021

There’s no question that our mindset plays a critical role in how we relate to our world and those around us. But how can leaders make sure their mindset is helps bring out the best in others and not impede organizational growth and success? That’s the topic I’ll be exploring with my guest, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson, in this episode of the “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2021

Competent people don’t like being bossed around. You bristle when an obnoxious boss tells you to do something. You might smile and take it, but you don’t leap for joy!

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2021

Book Clubs. Some people love them, and many have wanted to join one but never have. Lest you think that isn’t an option when we are supposed to stay home, enter the virtual book club. More specifically, The Long-Distance Teammate Virtual Book Club. Imagine being able to read a brand-new book, on a timely and […]. The post Join our Virtual Book Club!

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 28, 2021

Conflict resolution is a complex process that needs a strategic approach. Implementing the right conflict resolution steps can be the difference between a happy workforce and a toxic one. Your conflict resolution efforts are vital to promote unity, collaboration , and cohesion in a team. Any wrong measure might be detrimental to the team that will ultimately harm the organization.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 28, 2021

Leaders who need to be liked are lawn chairs blown in hurricanes. Leaders who don’t care if they’re liked are jerk-holes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 25, 2021

When I was a kid, many kids spent hours talking on the phone. Now, kids the same age spend hours on their phones too. But more likely, they are texting rather than talking. When I first joined the workforce, I spent lots of time on the phone. Now, I have more communication options than ever, […]. The post The Forgotten Tool for Improved Remote Work Communications appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

According to entrepreneur and author Margaret Hefferman , as reported a few years ago in Inc. magazine, the secrets of the most productive people are that they do these three things : They take breaks. Breaks refresh the mind and allow you to see new situations. They are great collaborators. They have lives outside work. In fact, the most successful have rich private lives that include interests that hone different skills and that let them think in different ways.

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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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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 25, 2021

Appreciation is a simple thing to do. Yet, it is often underrated and underused. However, some people, such as you, see the value of how a simple gesture or praise can have on employee morale. Especially in remote workforces, the need for recognition grows even more crucial. Thus, answering the question of why you need some great virtual employee recognition ideas in your arsenal.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 27, 2021

People who simply intend to do hard things fail about 65% of the time. Think about the last time you intended to have a tough conversation with a team member.

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High Scalability

JANUARY 25, 2021

Who's Hiring? Looking to rapidly hire Top Software Developers ? Get Started with Toptal. Toptal will match you with top-quality, pre-screened freelance software developers that meet your project requirements. All in under 48 hours. Get started right away with a no risk trial. InterviewCamp.io has hours of system design content. They also do live system design discussions every week.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders who can reframe—look at the same thing from multiple perspectives—think better. They create a lucid portrait of what’s going on around them and have a clearer vision of what’s needed to achieve desired results.

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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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LSA Global

JANUARY 25, 2021

What Empowering Employees Can Do for Your Company To better empower your team, give them the authority or power to do what they need to do. When done right, employee empowerment increases employee engagement. It’s just common sense. If employees feel that they have skin in the game and control over their work, their ability to meaningfully contribute to their team and to their company expands.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 26, 2021

I have the ability to improve something until it stops working. I reconnected with journaling last November. But I did it differently and it worked.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2021

Their early infrastructure investments paid off.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization more profitable and/or more effective.

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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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LSA Global

JANUARY 23, 2021

Management Practices Matter According to a recent Harvard Business Review Study, the most enduringly successful companies, those delivering a 10-fold return to investors over a ten-year period, excel at ten specific management practices: strategy, execution , culture, structure, talent, innovation, leadership, mergers and partnerships, problem anticipation and performance coaching.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 25, 2021

Admiration is energy. Your story is the channel of vitality. My story: My people were farmers on both sides. Dad’s family grew potatoes. Mom’s family milked cows.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lessons from Switzerland’s electricity network.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

In Susanne Madsen’s book, The Power Of Project Leadership , she recommends that you do not fall prey to these three most common traps in project management: Managing tasks, events and processes at the expense of leading people. Being reactive and focusing on the urgent rather than the important. Believing you have to know it all and doing it all instead of looking to the team for solutions and innovative ideas.

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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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AIHR

JANUARY 26, 2021

The job characteristics model helps make the jobs at your organization more varied, challenging, and motivating. An engaged workforce is happier and more productive but keeping employees happy and engaged is something that HR practitioners and managers struggle with. This is where the job characteristics model comes in. What exactly is this model, and how do you bring the theory into practice at your organization?

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2021

Workplaces nowadays have started to embrace diversity and inclusion programs to enhance company culture. While many people think diversity is only related to gender, race, and culture, it goes way beyond including disability and socioeconomic status. Today, the prime discussion is about- the types of diversity in the workplace and why every organization should enforce inclusivity.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2021

A five-part framework to help you navigate.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

High-functioning and effective teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. Team members can also disagree and still care about each other. And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results.

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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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15Five

JANUARY 26, 2021

Last year will go down as one of the most infamous years of our lifetime. But we know that where there are challenges, there is also tremendous growth. In typical 15Five fashion, we set out to understand the biggest learnings from 2020 that will impact HR leaders in 2021 and help them prepare for what’s next. After gathering feedback from our network of leaders, academics, and experts, we uncovered a list of ten top HR trends we believe will be crucial for leaders to consider this year, and beyo

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2021

Asking Why multiple times helps you get to the root cause and helps your company to prevent undesirable results from occurring again or allows you to repeat a desirable results, explains author Michael Kallett in his book, T hink Smarter: Critical Thinking To Improve Problem-Solving And Decision-Making Skills. For example Ask why to get to “I don’t know” and then go learn what you don’t know.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2021

“By understanding how their own mind works and training it for the most essential qualities, leaders can lead themselves effectively first, in order to better lead their people and tap into their human need for meaning, fulfillment and human connectedness,” explain Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter , authors of the book, The Mind Of The Leader. Their book is based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2021

A practical guide to dealing with fear, anger, and grief.

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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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