Peter Winick

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Making complex ideas accessible and relatable An interview with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim on how the language we use can make or break relationships and deals. Part of thought leadership is making the invisible, visible. When that happens, it can challenge beliefs and make people uncomfortable and defensive. So, how can you break through feelings, and make change deeply significant to that future?

Inclusion 293

Inclusion Sales Sales Engineering 293

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Lots of variables influence our day-to-day decision making — though perhaps none more potently than the attitudes and preferences of other people. The human instinct to seek belonging with others helps us collaborate and build systems and societies. But it also gives ill-intentioned people an opening to mislead, lull, and even coerce us into serving their interests instead of our own.

Manager 144

Manager 144

Mind Tools Strategy

OCTOBER 9, 2023

How would you answer the question, "whose job is strategy?" Do you arrive at a straightforward answer, or is it tricky to come to a clear view? I confess, I have been pondering this for some time and have come to the conclusion that assigning the responsibility of strategy is more complex than I first thought. I started by considering what strategic leadership involves.

Strategic Planning 141

Strategic Planning Implementation Marketing Inclusion 141

Get Lighthouse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Do you ever feel like you can't be honest at work? Like you have to put on a smile and pretend everything is fine, even when it's not? Or, do you find only positive comments are welcome, even at the expense of important news and issues? If any of those are true for you, your workplace may have a toxic positivity problem. Toxic positivity is when being upbeat is valued above all else.

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Energy Inclusion Manager Metrics 137

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

Benefits

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Focusing on the things that matter in life. An interview with Mark Goulston about his life as a thought leader and coming to terms with death. Death is a natural part of life, but our ideas and dreams can live beyond us – and be an inspiration for generations to come. Today, our guest is a dear friend and mentor, Dr. Mark Goulston. During his long career, Mark moved from being a psychiatrist and FBI hostage negotiator to being one of the most highly regarded coaches and keynote speakers in

Hospitality 256

Hospitality Banking Marketing Scaling 256

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We may not know what tomorrow’s jobs will look like, but we can safely assume that when people are more curious, emotionally intelligent, resilient, driven, and intelligent, they will generally be better equipped to learn what is needed to perform those jobs, and provide whatever human value technology cannot replace. Rather than betting on specialists or forcing people into specific niches, organizations need to focus on expanding people’s talents.

Leadership Development 145

Leadership Development Manager 145

AIHR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

HR professionals who harness ChatGPT for people analytics gain a powerful tool for extracting meaningful insight from the vast amounts of data being collected. With its ability to comprehend language and generate text, ChatGPT can participate in a conversation that simplifies your efforts to leverage data effectively. In this article, we’ll explain how to use ChatGPT to analyze and interpret people analytics data for improved HR strategies and decision-making.

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B2B Education Software Benefits 122

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Good thought leadership quickly provokes your audience — to think! Can you make that happen in less than 60-90 seconds? People aren’t waiting for you to unpack your idea. You need to quickly earn that right — and you do that by provoking thought. Can you provoke thought for your idea in 60 seconds or less? Transcript: Hi, Bill Sherman from Thought Leadership Leverage, and today, I want to ask a simple question.

Scaling 255

Scaling 255

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Too many project leaders think rigidly about Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies and believe that they need to choose between the two. But many projects — especially those with diverse stakeholder needs and complex structures — benefit from a hybrid approach that combines aspects of Waterfall and Agile. The rise of hybrid methods isn’t tied to a particular time or event; instead, they have evolved organically as a response to the needs of modern, complex projects.

Project Management 145

Project Management Diversity Benefits Manager 145

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Creating a respectful workplace is essential for the overall well-being and productivity of employees. A workplace that is characterized by respect, trust, and open communication is one where employees feel valued, safe, and motivated to perform at their best. As a leader, it is your responsibility to foster an environment where respect is the norm.

Diversity 122

Diversity Inclusion Accounts Employee Engagement 122

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.

Diversity

Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Research indicates seeking feedback is the behavior leaders fail at the most. The mirror you use to see yourself is distorted. Seeking feedback expands potential.

Leadership Development 122

Leadership Development 122

Association Now Leadership

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report on boards suggests their culture needs a rethink. Key to that is assessing where disagreements are and creating opportunities to debate. Association boards are paradoxical creatures. They exist to create a consensus around an organization’s priorities, but they are also meant to foster robust debate around challenging issues. Drift too far toward consensus, and you risk a rubber-stamp board.

Diversity 113

Diversity Accounts Manager 113

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There’s a popular fallacy that encourages big-project managers to forge ahead as quickly as they can, on the basis that the payoffs will likely be bigger than they imagine. A careful empirical analysis of more than 2,000 big-project outcomes by the authors of this article, experts in project management and behavioral science, suggests that this is not the case — a Just-Do-It strategy ends badly 80% of the time.

Project Management 143

Project Management Manager 143

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Leadership is not always easy. Even the best leaders will encounter setbacks and challenges along the way. The way that leaders handle these challenges can make all the difference in their ability to bounce back and achieve success. Here are some effective ways that the best leaders bounce back from setbacks: Take responsibility: The best leaders take full responsibility for their setbacks and don’t blame others.

Employee Engagement 111

Employee Engagement Leadership Development Manager 111

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.

Retention

Chief Outsiders

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Article #1: Why You Can’t Afford to Cut Your Marketing Investment for 2024 By: Scott Wright and Jack Bowen In an era dominated by rapid change and economic unpredictability, businesses often find themselves at the crossroads of making challenging decisions, especially when it comes to budgeting. One of the areas often eyed for potential cuts is marketing.

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Marketing Strategic Planning 114

Mark Sandborn

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the hectic pace of daily life, it’s easy to lose our sense of wonder. But there is a remarkable power in cultivating wonder—the ability to experience awe, curiosity, and a childlike sense of marvel. By embracing it, we can infuse our lives with joy, inspiration, and appreciation for the world around us. And ultimately, wonder makes a leader more effective.

Diversity 110

Diversity Benefits 110

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On a hybrid project, communication and coordination become both more critical and more challenging. Digital tools and meetings may be the only way some team members can keep in touch. In the author’s experience running dozens of web development and content projects, there are three key areas for hybrid project managers to think about: How to plan and kick off the project with the right people and expectations, how to set up tools so everyone can use them, and how to use meetings effectively.

Project Management 140

Project Management Manager 140

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Leadership is a trait that many people strive to possess, but it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Some people are naturally charismatic and confident, while others may struggle to assert themselves in a leadership role. But being a leader doesn’t always come down to natural talents, it is something that can be developed and nurtured. Here are some ways to be a leader when it doesn’t come naturally: Core Values Will Define You: The most important aspect of leadership is havin

Employee Engagement 107

Employee Engagement Manager Leadership Development 107

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.

Scaling

Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: When you see a peer being wildly successful, how do you usually react? I cheer them on and am genuinely happy for them 46.09% I’m happy for them but I get jealous or competitive 25.89% I feel afraid I’ll get left behind and get more competitive 15.27% I actively try to slow their progress so I can catch up 12.75% Support or sabotage?

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AIHR

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Human Resources Director is responsible for creating and implementing HR policies and activities of the organization. They also manage the HR staff, overseeing all employee-related initiatives, from recruitment and onboarding to managing performance, promotion, and conducting exit interviews. Let’s have a look at all you need to know about the Human Resources Director role and how you can become one.

Human Resources 110

Human Resources Employee Relations Compensation Recruitment 110

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the face of escalating complexities, organizations are increasingly relying on teams to tackle these intricate issues and drive pivotal organizational decisions. To extract maximum value from team dynamics, leaders must remain mindful of potential biases that may impact team dynamics and to actively steer and fine-tune team processes. Specifically, the authors urge leaders to address a decision-making bias they call the solution fixation trap, which emerges when a team rushes into discussing

Manager 142

Manager 142

Lolly Daskal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Leadership is a challenging role that requires a great deal of confidence and self-assurance. However, even the most accomplished leaders can experience insecurities from time to time. These insecurities can manifest in many ways, such as self-doubt, fear of failure, and a lack of trust in one’s abilities. If left unchecked, these insecurities can negatively impact a leader’s performance and the team they lead.

Accounts 103

Accounts Manager Employee Engagement Leadership Development 103

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.

Benefits

Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As much as we like to celebrate success, there are going to be failures. They’re not fun and they can derail a team if you don’t handle that failure well. As much as we like to celebrate success, there are going to be failures. They’re not fun and they can derail a team if you don’t handle that failure well. When there is failure, the first thing is avoid blame and turn it into a learning opportunity.

Project Management 108

Project Management Manager 108

AIHR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The key to your recruiting challenges could be passive candidates. If the ideal prospect for an open position is not coming to you, try going to them. Finding and engaging candidates who aren’t in the job market yet is a resourceful way to optimize your talent acquisition strategy. This article will help you understand what a passive candidate is and provide useful information about sourcing and recruiting passive candidates.

Recruitment 110

Recruitment Media Human Resources Implementation 110

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Companies often get into trouble because they make the wrong assumptions about what is valuable to stakeholders. A good way to avoid this trap is to reflect where your company sits on these three scales, which you should do in the order presented: commoditized vs. customized; rational vs. emotional; and assessable vs. unknowable.

Scaling 142

Scaling 142

Niagara Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Leading a new project, forming a new team, or taking over an existing one can be exciting and daunting, and the kickoff meeting is the first impression the team will have of your leadership capabilities. To help you set a great first impression and ace your first meeting with a new team , we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 most loved resources for leading meetings.

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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.

Inclusion

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you stuck in chronic performance? You are if you: Are always racing to check tasks off a list. Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life.

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Metrics Manager Benefits 104

Thought Leaders LLC

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Master leadership insight by unleashing the power of authentic leadership and conquering feedback apprehension. Today’s guest post is b y Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies In an era where organizational success hinges upon the alignment of teams, innovation, and continuous improvement, there are expanding and new expectations for leaders.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hard work comes in two equally important forms: effort to perform and effort to improve. But too often, we only focus on the first part and become trapped in lengthy to-do lists. The author calls this the “performance zone.” When we switch our lens to include efforts to improve, entering what he calls the “learning zone,” we can get things done in ways that make us more effective.

Manager 141

Manager 141

Kellogg Insight

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Sick of PowerPoints and rehashing the past? Here’s how to make meetings future-focused and engaging.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

Performance Management