Leadership Freak

MARCH 12, 2021

I know reality TV is more about TV than reality, but sometimes I cry when I watch American Idol.

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AIHR

MARCH 9, 2021

If HR departments want to deliver excellence, they need to set up an effective HR operating model. In this article, we’ll look at how the HR operating model evolves in a rapidly scaling company that goes from 40 to 400 employees in just three years. Looking at a specific case and how it changes over time provides an easy-to-understand example of an HR operating model.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 8, 2021

Everyone I know likes a good sandwich. We all have our preferences, but name a sandwich and someone you know will like it. There is one sandwich that you won’t find on any menu, but rather in many books on leadership and coaching. It is called the Feedback Sandwich. It’s time to talk about this […]. The post The Feedback Sandwich: The Sandwich No One Wants to Eat appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 9, 2021

The post “Tech Addiction” Is the New Reefer Madness appeared first on Nir and Far.

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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

MARCH 11, 2021

Wrong-headed leaders fear happiness. For them discontentment is a virtue. Dissatisfaction – by itself – creates misery. “The World is Not Enough,” the James Bond spy thriller, expresses the sentiment of discontent leaders.

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15Five

MARCH 9, 2021

Performance reviews aren’t simply a time to discuss performance. It’s a valuable development conversation that can uncover an employee’s unique strengths, align them with the company’s mission, and empower continuous development. But that’s no simple feat. A successful performance review cycle includes HR leaders working in lock-step with managers to gain accurate insight on team performance, but to do that, managers must be given a structure for having these conversations–especially

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 12, 2021

Do you have a friend at work? If you have one, you know what a humongous difference it makes in your workplace. Workplace friendship has a significant effect on your work satisfaction. One can seamlessly manage the usual office politics , struggles, and day to day ups and downs. In short, they improve the good days and make the poor ones bearable. Frankly, while spending maximum hours at my workplace, I can't imagine going through any of the things I've been through without my coworkers' help.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 10, 2021

Teams crash when fools lead. Wisdom is: Useful, not theoretical. Connected, not isolated. Self-distancing, not self-absorbed. Wisdom is perspective-taking. Wisdom is gained by practicing wisdom. 2 ways fools and novices gain wisdom: #1.

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Tanveer Nasser

MARCH 10, 2021

These days there’s a lot of discussion around what work will look like in a post-pandemic world. Most of that conversation tends to focus on whether employees will return to the office, continue to work remotely, or opt for a hybrid mix of the two. But in this latest installment of my Leadership Espresso Shot series on my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”, I make the case that what this past year has revealed is not just the necessity of flexibility in how we approach work, but the criti

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

From Sydney Finkelstein 's book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent , comes these great questions you should routinely ask yourself as a leader: Have you answered the "why do we exist" question for your team? Could all of your team members share this answer with you right now? Do you have people on your team who have followed non-traditional paths to their jobs, or do you find yourself attracted to cookie-cutter backgrounds?

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 7, 2021

We’ve been helping individuals and organizations with remote leadership for many years. Not surprisingly, in the last year, the desire to improve remote leadership has been greater than ever. The desire and interest are there. But the willingness to do what it takes to learn the skills isn’t always there. In the past year, we […]. The post A Daily Way to Become a Better Remote Leader appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 9, 2021

The things I regret in life are mostly associated with anger. How to use anger to make you a better leader Do want: No one complains, “I’m furious. This steak is cooked perfectly.

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Heather Stagl

MARCH 9, 2021

Are you implementing a change project, or are you implementing organizational change? It’s an important distinction that may impact the success of your initiative. For example: Are you implementing a process improvement methodology, or are you creating a continuous improvement culture? Are you implementing a product innovation, or are you fostering an entrepreneurial spirit?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best. Use the questions and the scoring for you and your employee to work together toward the highest ratings across the board.

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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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 10, 2021

Do you know what your employees expect from you? Your customers? You are more likely to know the latter since they are your priority. But if you are not aware of or do not pay much heed to your employee expectations, you may fail big time. If your employees are dissatisfied and show low morale, it is going to affect your business. Your employees are the most important assets, and they drive your business.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 8, 2021

Opportunities are squandered on the weak. Fatigue magnifies problems. Energy without strength is a fly in a hurricane. Weakness and fatigue make solutions irrelevant and achievement impossible. Strength shrinks obstacles.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 8, 2021

Featured Bonus Content: Download the FREE Ultimate Checklist for Workflow software Management! Click Here To Download It. Have you always wished to provide the right strategies to put your organization in shape, but don’t know how to go about it? Ever wanted to know why your business is no longer able to keep up with […]. The post Efficient Management with Workflow Software – The Ultimate Guide appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

There are seven major onboarding land mines that you are likely to come across as a new leader and there are specific points in the first 100 days where you are most likely to encounter them, explain authors: George Brant Jayme A. Check Jorge Pedraza.in their third edition of, The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan. Ill-prepared, without a plan, and lacking proper onboarding, the land mines will get you.

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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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 10, 2021

Employee engagement tool helps measure or boost employee engagement that in turn will improve the productivity and efficiency of the employees and reduce staff turnover. The engagement is measured and derived through feedbacks from the employee with pulse surveys , 1-1 meetings; boost the employee motivation through peer to peer recognition and rewarding the best performers with awards, badges or monetary rewards.

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High Scalability

MARCH 8, 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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LSA Global

MARCH 9, 2021

Importance of Learning in the Workplace Winning companies continuously enhance their people’s capability to adapt, grow, and thrive. Even though corporations spend between $500 and $1,500 on employee development, our research found that only 1-in-5 employees change their on-the-job behavior and performance from training alone. To truly develop the skills required for employees to perform at their peak, savvy talent leaders understand that they have to encourage learning at work and that continu

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 10, 2021

New to your leadership position? Read the new, Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook. It's also a good refresher read for any leader wanting to hone their leadership skills. The book's six chapters cover: Building a Unifying Vision Developing a Strategy Getting Great People on Board Focusing on Results Innovating for the Future Leading Yourself Decide today to spend some time with this book's step-by-step guidance, concise explanations and in-depth case studies -- all designed to help you ma

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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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 10, 2021

Did you know that workplaces with underperforming employees have 37% higher absenteeism and 60% more errors while working? If you look at these numbers, then you can clearly see the bigger picture of how it can affect employee engagement and organizational workflow. An organization’s long-term success will depend on the performance of its employees.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 12, 2021

Tech and digital skills will be baseline qualifications for roles across the board in the post-pandemic era.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 9, 2021

You might be inclined to think the only thing that matters to your employees is money. They are happy as long as they get their salary, right? Not really. To feel completely happy with their work, employees need both rewards and recognition. So, What is the difference between rewards and recognition? And when is a reward suitable and when is the best time for recognition?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2021

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. What at first may seem provocative and counter-intuitive, you'll learn why the nine lies "cause dysfunction and frustration, ultimately resulting in workplaces that are a pale shadow of what they could be," explai

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2021

We all make mistakes. Yes, even leaders make mistakes. When you do, admit to them and apologize for the negative consequences they have caused your team members, vendors, or customers. Your ability to admit to a mistake will gain you the respect of your employees.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 10, 2021

Cloud tools give companies access to big tech capabilities.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 9, 2021

The first time you test your plan shouldn’t be during a crisis.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2021

An emerging leader must learn how to increase her influence in a cross-functional role.

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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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