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How Humility Serves You Well

Leadership Freak

I sent the following text message to a leader I’m mentoring. He’s scheduled for a job interview and I thought I’d give him something to think about.

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11 HR Analytics Courses Online

AIHR

This article lists the eleven best HR analytics courses in the world today. Getting started with HR analytics – also called People Analytics – is a big step for a lot of people and organizations. Common questions are: Where should I start? What tools do I need? What are common traps I should avoid? An HR analytics course that answers these questions can be invaluable.

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Best-Self Management Podcast, Episode 5: Design Thinking In HR

15Five

Design thinking is a powerful tool for any creative to use, be it product designers, architects, interior designers—you name it. But, have you ever considered leveraging it to guide your culture or HR initiatives? Design thinking in HR is used to create impactful employee experiences within an organizational culture. Welcome back to the Best-Self Management Podcast !

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Employee Burnout: Understanding and Tackling It

Vantage Circle

When a new employee joins in, you might have seen how enthusiastic and full of energy they are at first. But as time passes by, they become part of that unproductive plague, or a situation comes when your employees feel emotionally wasted and are not able to pull off their job? If you have faced such situations then you are not the only one. Being unproductive, lacking composure, lacking focus are a few symptoms that your employees might be facing which are a part of common epidemic spreading th

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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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How to Navigate Weakness on Your Team

Leadership Freak

It’s not the work; it’s the people that drive you crazy. Love and hate at work: You love working with the people on your team.

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Using ONA to Analyze How Managers Impact Employee Experience

AIHR

Managers are 80% of Employee Experience, what can ONA tell us about their impact? Employee Experience is currently a hot topic in HR circles, driven by the need to find new and better ways to improve employer brand and engagement. Undoubtedly one of the most significant drivers for employee experience is an individual’s relationship with their direct manager.

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The Four Distinct Types of Organizational Culture and its Advantages

Vantage Circle

Organizational culture is defined as the underlying beliefs, assumptions, values and ways of interacting that contribute to the unique social and psychological environment of an organization. Every human organization begins with a purpose, which shapes the organizational structure and keeps every member aligned to its goals and objectives. If you observe every small/big organization has a unique way of doing things.

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How to Survive and Thrive in Imperfect Organizations

Leadership Freak

You’re surrounded by imperfection. Everyone has a handful of strengths and a bucketful of weaknesses. If strengths smelled like warm cookies and weaknesses smelled like wet dog, everyone would stink.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For August 16th, 2019

High Scalability

Wake up! It's HighScalability time: Asteroids in our solar system. Only a.001% chance a kilometer-size asteroid destroys humanity. ( B612 ). Do you like this sort of Stuff? I'd love your support on Patreon. I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 for people who need to understand the cloud. And who doesn't these days? On Amazon it has 53 mostly 5 star reviews (124 on Goodreads ).

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Sleep isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a business imperative

BetterUp

In 2018, organizations spent $366 billion. on employee development. The investment in human capital is warranted, but research suggests that—within this investment—businesses are. neglecting the most powerful, no-cost performance enhancer: Sleep. Sleep is critical to peak performance. In sports, experts suggest. that the most consistent peak performers tend to also be those who. consistently get enough high-quality sleep.

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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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11 Strategies for HR to Improve Employee Experience

Vantage Circle

If you have a business, you understand the importance of customer experience. Sure, your customers drive your business. But who drives these customers towards your business? Companies often forget about their most important asset- their employees. As Sir Richard Branson rightly said, Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.

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Creating a Moment of Enlightenment that Energizes and Liberates

Leadership Freak

Some people just don’t get it. You’re trying to help someone see the light, but nothing changes.

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Harnessing Intelligent Finance to Drive Value and Growth | Accenture

Accenture: OrgDev

Faced with nonstop innovation and constant pressure to drive sustained growth and profits, CFOs are radically reshaping their roles, and fast.

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Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As a leader, if you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before next week starts! And, if you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to your community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program.

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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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7 Benefits of Having Strong Employee Relations in your Organization

Vantage Circle

Having good employee relations is one of the vital aspects of a successful business plan in today’s date. It won’t be wrong to say that the mantra to keep your business on track is having good mutual understanding and sharing a strong bond with the employees. It is your employees who are responsible for everything that happens in the workplace. However, the numero uno point for nurturing trust and understanding with your employees is to have a good relationship with them.

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How to Ignite Fire in Others

Leadership Freak

We spent time on the Maine coast in a rustic cabin this summer. Even though it was July, one morning was cool enough to start a fire.

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Your One-Stop Shop for New Leaders

Kevin Eikenberry

Every organization of any size needs to address how they will prepare and support their new and front-line leaders. Some have solid strategies, some do something, but far too many take a “hope and pray” approach. Leaving new leader development to chance is like hoping and praying with no action or support. Whether you are […]. The post Your One-Stop Shop for New Leaders appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Three Places To Interview Job Candidates

Eric Jacobsen Blog

One of the reasons you want to interview people in three different places is that candidates will usually be at their very best in the first interview (likely in your office ). After that, if they are pretending, the veneer will come off in subsequent meetings in out-of-the office locations. Also, because most employees can only be successful in their jobs in different locations as well, it makes sense to witness your candidates in different settings.

Manager 40
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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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20 Engaging Office Event Ideas That Your Employees Will Love

Vantage Circle

If you lead a corporate lifestyle you must be accustomed to the relentless stress of your daily work life. Stress builds up over time and it brings with it decreased productivity , lack of focus, health conditions, etc. This is why every corporation needs a day once in a while for everyone to get together and have fun in a non-stressful work environment.

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A New Way to Look at the Skill of Delegating for New Managers

LSA Global

The Skill of Delegating for New Managers. A crucial but often avoided skill is the skill of delegating for new managers. New managers are often so anxious to prove their worth and so accustomed to acting as an individual contributor that they are apt to hoard too many of their team’s responsibilities for themselves. Additionally, many new managers report that they don’t have enough confidence that their employees will perform the tasks to high enough standards – this is a normal fear of delegat

Manager 28
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The Gap Between Large and Small Companies Is Growing. Why?

Harvard Business Review

For one thing, big firms are spending more and more on R&D.

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Be A Developing Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

One of my favorite lessons from the book, The DNA of Leadership , is the importance of being a developing leader. Developing leaders : Create the next generation of leaders Are great listeners Grow talent by challenging others to take on more than what they think they can do Are open, honest and direct Model the behavior they want to mentor for others If you haven't read Judith E.

Manager 40
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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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An Overview Of Employee Development

Vantage Circle

There is a reason why employees are regarded as talents. They are the most valuable part of your company. But when considering business goals and development programs, employee development usually ends up at the bottom of the list. Why is that? Leaders are often constrained by time and resources. As a result, they end up focusing on short term to medium-term goals rather than the long term ones.

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A New Way to Look at the Skill of Delegating for New Managers

LSA Global

The Skill of Delegating for New Managers. A crucial but often avoided skill is the skill of delegating for new managers. New managers are often so anxious to prove their worth and so accustomed to acting as an individual contributor that they are apt to hoard too many of their team’s responsibilities for themselves. Additionally, many new managers report that they don’t have enough confidence that their employees will perform the tasks to high enough standards – this is a normal fear of delegat

Manager 28
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Better Ways to Predict Who’s Going to Quit

Harvard Business Review

The right data can help manage turnover risk.

Manager 15
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Be That Leader That Addresses Nonperformers

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here's a powerful paragraph from the book, Execution -- The Discipline of Getting Things Done , by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan : "Most people know someone in their organization who doesn't perform well, yet manages to keep his job year after year. The usual reason, we find, is that the person's leader doesn't have the emotional fortitude to confront him and take decisive action.

Manager 40
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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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The Two Sources of Workplace Toxicity – and How You Can Address Them

Kevin Eikenberry

The levels of workplace toxicity vary greatly from a mild irritant to a deadly cancer that threatens organizational success. The concern about workplace toxicity has never been greater, yet as it becomes more prevalent, people tend to accept it as normal. It needs not be accepted or expected, but in order to root it out, […]. The post The Two Sources of Workplace Toxicity – and How You Can Address Them appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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4 Ways to Communicate Change that Still Work Today

LSA Global

Plan for Change Success. Corporate change statistics are discouraging. Reportedly, only 30% of corporate change initiatives succeed. When we investigate the reasons for so many change failures, the main culprit is how we communicate change – there is a lack of understanding, commitment, and alignment. Many change leaders believe that they have put together a workable plan for change, but they neglect to actively involve their key stakeholders.

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Do You Understand the Variance In Your Data?

Harvard Business Review

Analytics has to be about more than averages.

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Welcome Ideas From Anyone

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Great ideas for your business can come at anytime from anyone on your team. So, as a leader, be sure you dig deep for ideas, and provide an easy way for all employees to make suggestions. Did you know that the idea for the microwave oven came to the inventor, Percy L. Spencer, when a chocolate bar melted in his shirt pocket as he stood in front of a magnetron, the microwave tube used to power radar?

Manager 40
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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.