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This One Tiny Leadership Skill That Cause Massive Failure
Lolly Daskal
MAY 3, 2023
There are many skills that are necessary for sustained leadership success, but it ultimately comes down to one key factor – character. Character fundamentally shapes how we engage with the world around us, what we notice, what we reinforce, who we engage in conversation, what we value, and what we choose to act on. Without strong character, it’s easy for a leader to fall into some common pitfalls that can lead to failure.
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Align Your Organization to Succeed in Today’s and Tomorrow’s Changing Environment
Michael McKinney
MAY 5, 2023
T HE PANDEMIC threw all strategies into the junkyard. We now have the opportunity to deal with new realities, but that calls for an entirely new approach to half-century-old strategic processes. Conduct your “forensic implementation analysis” to examine these five dynamic forces : 1. Which Practices to Sustain In this dynamic, you are doing things today that will also serve you well in the future in achieving your vision.
4 Steps to Manage a Manager Who Can’t Communicate
Leadership Freak
MAY 5, 2023
You want to succeed but when managers create confusion high-aspiration people pull their hair out. Managers who communicate poorly demotivate talented people.
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
How the Best Leaders Handle Employee Turnover
Lolly Daskal
MAY 1, 2023
As a leader, one of the most challenging situations you may face is employee turnover. Losing valued team members can disrupt your team’s productivity and morale. Finding and training replacements can be time-consuming and costly. However, by taking proactive steps, you can minimize employee turnover and create a positive work environment that keeps your best employees around.
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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age
Speaker: Jeremy York
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Lolly Daskal
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As a leader, it’s inevitable that you will be called upon to have difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing a performance issue, dealing with conflict, or having a tough conversation with a team member, these types of conversations can be challenging and uncomfortable. However, by following a few key strategies, you can make difficult conversations easier and less daunting: Be clear on the intent : Before you even start the conversation, it’s important to be clear on you
Leading Thoughts for May 4, 2023
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I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Susan Fowler on letting go of the notion that you can and should motivate people: “Attempting to motivate people is a losing proposition, no matter your resources. Why? Because people are already motivated—but maybe not in the way you want.
4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience
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4 Surprising Realities That Infuse Meaning into Leadership
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By: Paul Sparrow and Philippe Harousseau Our friend Traci Philips, an exceptional executive leadership coach in Raleigh, NC recently attended a presentation by someone who called herself a “generational strategist.” Firmly in the camp of the organizational effectiveness crowd, she spends her days crisscrossing the country, visiting organizations where generational dynamics are creating a disconnect and affecting business.
First Look: Leadership Books for May 2023
Michael McKinney
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H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2023 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. Generation Why : How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z by Karl Moore Perhaps more than ever before, young people entering the workforce are searching for meaning and authenticity in their careers.
How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide
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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
My Best Relationship Advice for Leaders
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Learning to pause when things go sideways: a guide for tense conversations in teams
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MAY 2, 2023
Most teams know when a conversation in the group may be heading into difficult territory, coming unstuck or going skewwhiff. Interpersonal tension might be rising. Someone’s body language or facial expression shows they’re frustrated. The person who’s usually vocal goes quiet. Or perhaps you all start talking over each other. You’ve become oppositional and people… The post Learning to pause when things go sideways: a guide for tense conversations in teams first appeared on Suzi McAlpine |
17 Communication Channels for Engaging Busy Employees
David Grossman
MAY 1, 2023
With so much volatility in our world and economy today, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with employees. The right message, delivered at the right times and through the right communication channels, goes a long way toward building community and engagement. Particularly for teams that are partly or entirely remote, employee communication needs to accomplish a lot.
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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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If you were to ask a random group of leaders if they’d heard of executive presence, almost all of them would answer yes. But if you asked that same group of leaders how many could clearly describe what executive presence is, few if any would answer this question in the. Click to continue reading If you were to ask a random group of leaders if they’d heard of executive presence, almost all of them would answer yes.
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