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Everyone Wants 5 Things

Leadership Freak

At the core, everyone wants 5 things. The only differences between us are how we describe and pursue what we want. Why leaders care that everyone wants 5 things.

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Get the Respect You Deserve: 5 Ways to Earn Trust as a Leader

Lolly Daskal

When it comes to leadership it’s important to earn the trust and respect of your team. When your team trusts you, they are more likely to follow your direction, take on new challenges, and work together to achieve your goals. But how do you earn that trust? Here are five key ways that you can get the respect you deserve as a leader: Communicate openly and honestly: One of the keys to earning trust is being open and honest.

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3 Ways to Get the Rest That You Need to Succeed

Michael Hyatt

One of the most important lessons I have learned about productivity is this: It’s less about managing time and more about managing energy. Why? Because time is fixed, but our energy can flex. Most people get this exactly backward. They cram their day with tasks, thinking they can get it all done. Instead, they end […] The post 3 Ways to Get the Rest That You Need to Succeed appeared first on Full Focus.

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The Secret to Changing Your Culture When It Doesn’t Align with Your Strategy

Michael McKinney

I F YOU WANT to change your culture, you need to change the stories that the people in your organization share with each other. Jay B. Barney, Manoel Amorim, and Carlos Júlio write in The Secret of Culture Change that these culture-changing stories are the secret of culture change. If you want to change your organization’s culture, start by building stories.

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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 Power to Say No

Leadership Freak

Saying yes when you should say no lets others steer your life. "You have to be good at saying no and picking the things that really matter." - Warren Buffet Where does the power to say no come from?

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How to Become a Leader People Trust

Lolly Daskal

Trust is essential for a leader’s success, but two misconceptions often stand in the way of leaders gaining the trust they need. First, they mistakenly believe that developing trust is a long, slow process that has to evolve over time; and second, they expect that as long as they are trustworthy, people will naturally trust them. However, as a leader, it is essential to put in the effort to build trust with your team.

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Short Form vs Long From Reach and Impact | Henry Mintzberg

Peter Winick

How books can change the world with their ideas in ways that articles do not. An interview with Henry Mintzberg about his passion for authorship, the impact a book can have, and following your passions. If fewer people are buying and reading books, why should a thought leader write one? Today we delve into the world of authorship and publishing with Henry Mintzberg.

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Choose How You Show Up Before You Show Up

Leadership Freak

You see the world the way you see yourself. Strength sees opportunities. Weakness sees threats. Self-perception shapes the way you show up. A 1-day challenge. Practice a best-self-visualization. Here's how.

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5 Surprising Factors That Affect Your Leadership Ability

Lolly Daskal

Leadership abilities are not solely determined by an individual’s personal characteristics or qualities. In fact, there are many surprising factors that can affect a person’s leadership abilities. Here are five of them: Physical Health: Your physical health can affect your leadership in a number of ways. Poor physical health can lead to decreased energy and focus, which can make it harder to lead and make good decisions.

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Fishbowl Coaching (A Group Exercise)

Ed Batista

I encourage my clients to view coaching as a way of interacting with employees that should be a part of their leadership toolkit. The goal is for them to integrate coaching alongside their other tools and ways of interacting with employees, not to supplant those tools entirely, or to act as though their relationships with employees are the equivalent of a coach's relationships with their clients.

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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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Do you know who owns the problem?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the thought that I have for you today: Do you know the difference between who owns the problem that you’re getting paid to solve and who’s solving the problem? Let me expand on this a little bit. As an expert in your space, be that an author, a thought leader, a consultant, an advisor, whatever the case is, ultimately, you’re getting paid to solve problem

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When Problem-Solving is a Problem

Leadership Freak

The way you deal with problems is more important than the problems themselves. Dysfunctional problem-solving makes problems worse. 10 questions that enable effective problem-solving.

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One Way to Improve Your Leadership Skills that Works for Everyone:

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I work with leaders all the time and discussions about skills and qualities are a frequent conversation. In my experience, there are many traits and qualities that are important to leadership, but one stands out above the rest: the ability to lead from within. When you lead from within, you are guided and inspired by your inner compass, which helps you to stand out from the rest and move forward with purpose and conviction.

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How Autocracies Unravel

Kellogg Insight

Over time, leaders grow more repressive and cling to yes-men—a cycle that’s playing out today in Putin’s Russia.

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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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Why Is Human Resources Important? 8 Top Reasons

AIHR

Why is human resources important? Could it be because organizations with strong HR practices are 1.4 times more likely to outperform their competitors and 2.5 times more likely to report effective talent management? Or it’s because organizations with high employee engagement experience 23% higher profitability. Take your pick. Knowing why HRM matters requires a holistic approach and learning how it affects your organization’s success and growth.

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6 Steps in Building a New Culture

Leadership Freak

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10 Proven Strategies for Achieving Leadership Success

Lolly Daskal

Leadership skills are highly sought after and are essential for professionals in all types of leadership roles, such as team leader, project supervisor, and business executive. To be a great leader in the workplace, it is necessary to have strong leadership skills. Here are ten proven strategies that can help you achieve leadership success: Build a “we” culture instead of a “me” focused leadership: Successful leaders recognize that it takes a team to achieve success.

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Take 5: Not So Fast!

Kellogg Insight

A little patience can lead to better ideas, stronger organizations, and more-ethical conduct at work.

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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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7 Steps to Building a Successful Talent Acquisition Team (+Netflix Case Study)

AIHR

The success of any organization hinges upon its ability to attract and retain top-tier professionals, making the formation of a successful talent acquisition team more crucial than ever before. Unfortunately, a staggering 75% of HR leaders struggle to find skilled candidates for open positions, significantly impacting business growth and productivity.

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8 Tips for Avoiding Your Leadership Blindspots

Thought Leaders LLC

Learning to ask the right questions in the right way is a key technique for surfacing blindspots that can easily be overlooked. The best leaders know that the questions they ask are as important as the answers they provide. Today’s post is by Robert Bruce Shaw, author of Leadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter ( CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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#ASAE23 Opening Keynote: Secrets of a Shark

Association Now Leadership

In his keynote at the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo on Sunday, entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Daymond John shared his five principles for success that will help association execs propel both their careers and organizations. Like everyone in 2020, entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John was nervous about the future. But he’s found that crises often pull people together.

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AI in HR: Can Artificial Intelligence Humanize the People Function?

15Five

Ready or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is here and about to become a huge part of personal and professional life for people around the world. McKinsey now estimates that half of our time spent on work activities will become automated between 2030 and 2060—an entire decade earlier than was previously projected. You may have already used (or at least heard of) advanced chatbots like ChatGPT, powered by a technology called Generative AI.

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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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The Definitive Guide to Implementing Reverse Mentoring (in 2023)

AIHR

Reverse mentoring is a powerful concept that has gained traction recently as organizations recognize the need to bridge the generational gap in the workplace. With technology advancing rapidly and new ideas emerging constantly, it has become crucial for businesses to tap into the knowledge and expertise of their younger employees. According to a survey by PwC, 75% of senior executives believe a lack of digital skills within their workforce is one of the most significant threats to their business

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Which of the following best describes your organization’s approach to promoting people?

Thought Leaders LLC

Our reader poll today asks: Which of the following best describes your organization’s approach to promoting people? Promote them when they demonstrate 70-80% of the ability required at the next level 39.85% Promote them when they demonstrate 100% of what’s required at the next level 10.16% Promote them once they’ve been serving as an “interim” at the next level for a while 13.29% Promise promotion but don’t be clear on what it takes to achieve it 23.43% Promise promotion, set clear standards, a

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How to Find Your Path as a Leader

Association Now Leadership

Yes, you need to be decisive and a good manager. But just as crucial, one expert says, is knowing yourself and making your leadership style a function of who you are. As this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo continues, there’s likely a little bit of a trepidation among two groups of people in Atlanta. Established leaders may be concerned that they’re doing enough to grow and develop in their role.

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How To Build Your Power And Influence Within The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Through the years, I’ve featured four books on my blog by Robert L. Dilenschneider. His books are that good. Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. In our rapidly changing world, adaptability and influence are key to success.

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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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What Are Professional Skills: Examples for Resumes in 2023

BetterUp

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Building Bench Strength and Succession Plans for Your Team

Thought Leaders LLC

Succession planning is critical to ensuring the talent gaps are short when a key player leaves or gets promoted. One of the great things about leading a high performing team is that people grow and they grow very quickly. The problem with that is they’re always looking for new opportunities. You’re always at risk of losing someone either to a promotion within the organization or they move on to bigger and better things outside of your company.

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#ASAE23 Keynote: Five Keys for Cultivating “Blind Ambition”

Association Now Leadership

In his keynote at the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo on Monday, motivational speaker and author Chad E. Foster shared the steps association execs can take to change their perspective and grow their resilience. Motivational speaker and author Chad E. Foster believes he is successful not despite being blind, but because of it. After losing his sight at 21 due to a genetic and degenerative eye disease, he chose to turn the problem into a solution by using a tactic he calls “blind ambition.

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How To Lead Your Family Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Julie Charlestein is the author of the new book, How To Lead Your Family Business: Excelling Through Unexpected Crises, Choices, and Challenges. Charlestein is also the fourth-generation leader of an incredibly successful family-owned enterprise, and she’s seen it all firsthand, including family drama in the workplace and the office politics that come with any corporation.

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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.