Leadership Freak

APRIL 20, 2018

Peak performance is built on rest. Exhaustion breeds discouragement and fear. I hope you woke up this morning refreshed. 10 ways to start your day like a leader.

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Nir Eyal

APRIL 17, 2018

It’s New Year’s Eve. There I am on the dance floor – it’s teeming with people and there’s hardly space to breathe. Loud thumping music pierces my eardrums and I have no idea where my friends are. Then, the guy next to me takes a misstep, spills an entire cup of beer down my shoulder. […]. The post Peak-end rule: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.

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15Five

APRIL 18, 2018

Over the last several years a performance management revolution has taken place, and businesses are now focusing more on the growth and wellbeing of their employees. This has led to the implementation of employee development programs that annually cost companies hundreds of billions of dollars. While it makes sense to respond to employees’ desires for growth in the workplace, many executives still grapple with how to improve the effectiveness of these programs.

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AIHR

APRIL 15, 2018

“How satisfied are you with your job?” We have all come across this, or a slightly different version of this question about how satisfied we are with our job. In People Analytics, job satisfaction is among the most important constructs. Employee surveys often use this item to come to a verdict about how happy the employees are and enable people manager to derive implications from it.

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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

APRIL 16, 2018

Critics point out what’s wrong but neglect how to improve. Two reasons leaders are critical of others: #1. You assume people have negative motives. He’s late because he’s lazy.

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Nir Eyal

APRIL 17, 2018

Nir’s Note: This post part of a series on cognitive bias co-authored with and illustrated by Lakshmi Mani. Discover other reasons you make terrible life choices like confirmation bias, hyperbolic discounting and distinction bias. It’s New Year’s Eve. There I am on the dance floor – it’s teeming with people and there’s hardly space to […] The post Peak-End Rule: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.

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AIHR

APRIL 19, 2018

The war for talent is raging across industries and countries, and nowhere is the fight more intense than in data science and analytics. In fact, Gartner anticipates that there will be a shortage of 100,000 data scientists in the United States alone by 2020. The reality: traditional HR struggles to fulfill the analytics remit. Even the most apt HR teams are already struggling to fulfill their analytics remit.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 17, 2018

Wise leaders give and receive correction. Incompetent leaders tear down and poison relationships. Correction cp. criticism: Correction builds up. Criticism tears down. Correction looks to the future. Criticism camps in the past.

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Leadership Development 252

Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 16, 2018

I wrote this title because people will likely read it – we love secrets to success, and if they are surprising, all the better. Depending on your beliefs and experience, this post may be neither. Either way, what am about to share will make a difference for you professionally and for the organization you serve. […]. The post A Surprising Secret to Success at Work appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2018

According to author Micah Solomon , to ensure you have customer-facing employees , help them to: Display simple human kindness Sense what another person is feeling Have an inclination toward teamwork Be detail oriented, including having the ability and willingness to follow through to completion Bounce back and do not internalize challenges.

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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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AIHR

APRIL 16, 2018

I am often asked why I rate psychological skills so essential to a great People Analytics team. Indeed, why I rate them higher than statistical skills, when I look at core skills in a SuperHero Team. Let me give an example: Let’s say that you produce an algorithm/robot/AI, which is perfect for recruitment; it can predict the best possible match between a candidate and a position including all elements of team composition, company culture and job description.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 18, 2018

Fault-finders reject people. Acceptance is the #1 cure for fault-finders. Don’t expect great performance from people who feel rejected by you. Successful leaders accept people. Critics believe there’s something wrong with others.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 17, 2018

Too many leaders get caught up in the power. I’m certain that you’ve met at least one or two, maybe even worked for one… “It’s my way or the highway.” Sound familiar? And while it’s not always that strong, there are many subtle ways that we as leaders focus on the power of leadership. Check […]. The post Focus on Influence – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2018

After two years of research, forty focus groups and a national survey, author Sylvia Ann Hewlett contends the three pillars of Executive Presence are: How you act ( gravitas ) How you speak (communication ) How you look ( appearance ) All three work together to help you telegraph (signal) to others that you have what it takes and that you're star material.

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 17, 2018

Do You Need to Create Strategic Urgency? Our high performance research identified complacency as one of the top five strategy execution warning signs. Often, the most vulnerable time for an organization is when you are at the top of your game. If you are looking to take your performance to the next level, you should consider creating some strategic urgency.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 14, 2018

Dan – I hope you are doing great! I watched your video about five ideas to avoid complaining and really enjoyed it. Thank you!

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 19, 2018

Gary Brackett went from an undrafted free agent to football captain and Superbowl champion. Post football, he is a community leader and entrepreneur. How did someone 5’10” and 230 pounds get to these positions? He played from the neck up and joins Kevin to talk about consistency and repetition. Lessons he learned on the playing […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 19, 2018

If you’re having a difficult time clarifying inconsistencies you are hearing from an employee about a project’s/task’s progress, try asking these questions (or making these statements) the next time you meet with the employee: • Here’s what I see. Here’s what I hear you saying. • Here’s what we know so far. • So let’s see if I’m on track with you… • Let’s see where we are… • How about we step back from a moment and look at a few different ideas… • Did I hear you correctly when you said…?

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 20, 2018

How Important is Talent Management to Business Success? While this question seems pretty absurd to those of us in the “people business,” from a business perspective companies and their leaders answer this question each and every day by the decisions they make and the actions they take. And we know many employees certainly do not feel like their company’s greatest asset.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 16, 2018

Negative environments are built by default. 50% of our emotional vocabulary describes negative emotion. 30% describes positive emotion. 20% is neutral. Robert Schrauf You have more words for negative energy than positive emotion.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 19, 2018

Gary Brackett went from an undrafted free agent to football captain and Superbowl champion. Post football, he is a community leader and entrepreneur. How did someone 5’10” and 230 pounds get to these positions? He played from the neck up and joins Kevin to talk about consistency and repetition. Lessons he learned on the playing […]. The post Winning!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

Edward M. Marshall's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 19, 2018

Support Your Desired Culture. More leaders are looking for ways support their desired culture in the wake of the recent high profile cultural derailments of companies like VW, Wells Fargo, Uber and the Veteran’s Administration. Whereas Volkswagen had won plaudits for creating a low emissions vehicle with better fuel economy (a so-called “green” car that was welcomed by its loyal customers), it ruined its brand by purposefully falsifying records.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 18, 2018

You don’t think of yourself as a fault-finder, but what if you track your thoughts and language for an hour? What’s your attitude about others right now? Yourself? Fault-finders build insecure teams.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 17, 2018

Too many leaders get caught up in the power. I’m certain that you’ve met at least one or two, maybe even worked for one… “It’s my way or the highway.” Sound familiar? And while it’s not always that strong, there are many subtle ways that we as leaders focus on the power of leadership. Check […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2018

Getting feedback is an important way to improve performance at work. But sometimes, it can be hard to seek out, and even harder to hear. “Feedback is all around you. Your job is to find it, both through asking directly and observing it,” says David L. Van Rooy , author of the book, Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.

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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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LSA Global

APRIL 16, 2018

Types of Sales Negotiation Styles. Much has been written about various sales negotiation styles and how to adapt and flex to them to resolve conflict and make win-win agreements. Sales negotiation styles are basically the high level negotiating methods related to the way people prefer to negotiate. Learn to “Reach Across the Aisle”. Most solution sellers are constantly in negotiating mode both internally and externally.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 15, 2018

85% are not self-aware.* Your stories show YOU who you are. A story: Recently, I taught a group of leaders how to energize team members by listening to stories.

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Kevin Eikenberry

APRIL 15, 2018

by Tom Peters In 1982, two consultants at McKinsey & Co. published a book to little fanfare. One year later, a million copies had been sold, “everyone” had heard of In Search of Excellence, and the world of business has never quite been the same. Now, 36 years later, Peters has published what he calls […]. The post The Excellence Dividend: Meeting the Tech Tide with Work that Wows and Jobs That Last appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2018

Early on in Eli Broad's book, The Art of Being Unresaonable , he reminds us of the power of a child's instinctive asking, " Why not? " Unfortunately, most adults lose that habit and Broad goes on to explain that it was his continuing to ask "Why not?" throughout his career that brought him success. " The questions you're willing to ask when others think they have all the answers are doors to discovery ," says Broad.

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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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