Lolly Daskal

JULY 10, 2023

As an executive leadership coach who works with leaders around the world, I often hear leaders asking their employees a wide range of questions on a regular basis. However, some of these questions can be inappropriate or harmful to the work environment. To help leaders create a positive and supportive work environment for their teams, and establish healthy boundaries, I have compiled a list of questions that leaders should never ask of their employees.

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Suzi McAlpine

JULY 11, 2023

Not everyone wants to be a manager. Some people love doing what they’re good at; they’re functional experts who have worked hard to develop their craft. They’re probably known as one of the best in the organisation at this ‘thing’. They might even have a reputation that stretches beyond your business. They want (and deserve)… The post You’re great at this job, let’s make you a manager!

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Peter Winick

JULY 13, 2023

Building the right platform to engage with your audience. An interview with Vaughn Sigmon about the methods he uses to break into an overpopulated space and find success. Thought leaders have a passion for ideas, frameworks, and methodologies. But many struggle with defining their brand, finding clients, and maintaining a stable revenue stream. Don’t worry – help is on the way!

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2023

Employees everywhere are suffering from chronic low engagement and productivity levels, while stress and burnout continue to rise. Add to this the pressures of economic uncertainty and a potential recession, the threat of artificial intelligence automating jobs and skills and disrupting entire industries, and the sense of languishing and loneliness that increasingly permeate the work experiences of many, and the overall picture is rather bleak.

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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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Chief Outsiders

JULY 14, 2023

Part 5: Moving Your KPI Levers Into Alignment Managing a sales team can be a lonely job these days. Just a few years ago, the energy in a typical sales office was positively electric. The office reverberated with the sound of ringing phones, demonstrations, strategy sessions, pipeline reviews, and the clanging of the sales bell after a deal was closed.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JULY 14, 2023

In this blog article, we will dive into the essential aspects of rhythm systems, a successful strategy for execution, and how it can unlock scalability in your organization. We will explore the core elements of the Rhythm System, what it takes to develop and implement a successful strategy, and how it drives organizational performance and employee engagement.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 13, 2023

Does it feel like it’s been a long time since you’ve had a major win at work? While there will always be ups and downs, nothing is permanent, even if it might feel that way. Sometimes you’re on top and things are running smoothly; other times, you struggle to stay afloat. If you’re having a hard time believing that the slump will ever end and need to hear it from someone else, contact a friend or mentor who can give your perspective.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JULY 13, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: How well-compensated do your team members feel? They feel like they’re very well-compensated 6.96% They feel like they’re fairly compensated 46.96% They feel like they’re not competitively compensated 33.91% They feel like they’re poorly compensated 12.17% Are they going to leave you? Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JULY 10, 2023

In today's fast-paced business world, high-performance culture is essential to success. Every organization, regardless of its size or industry, strives towards higher goals and wants to ensure a high-performance culture is prevalent throughout the organization. However, achieving this goal is easier said than done. Companies must focus on personalized learning, individual attention, and real-time feedback to accomplish this objective.

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15Five

JULY 13, 2023

After a layoff or reduction in force (RIF), the employees who remain may be left wondering, now what ? It’s typical for employees and even managers to worry about how things will change for them and their remaining team members. As the dust begins to settle after a RIF, confusion can set in, and “who’s doing what” can get a little messy. When this happens, employee role clarity suffers.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2023

One of the most common unpleasant surprises that you’ve likely faced as a public speaker is getting your time cut short. You go into the meeting with a plan for what you’re going to cover based on the allotted time you’ve been given. And then, the technology doesn’t work until 15 minutes into the meeting. Or the decision-maker shows up late, and you’ve waited to start until they arrive.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JULY 12, 2023

If you’re able to take all seven the elements of building a high performing team and connect them to one another, you’re going to see a virtuous circle of performance happen on a regular basis, and your team will achieve more than you ever thought they could. In looking at the seven elements of building a high performing team, there’s this really interesting dynamic where they create this virtuous circle, where one element links to another and enables the members of your team t

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AIHR

JULY 10, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the projected job growth in the United States for Human Resources Managers in the next decade is 8%, so if you’ve ever wondered how to become a Human Resources Manager, you’ve come to the right place! The role of Human Resources (HR) Manager is crucial in driving organizational success and fostering a thriving work environment in the ever-evolving business realm.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 12, 2023

Working with an incompetent leader can be challenging and frustrating, but it is possible to find success and maintain your productivity despite this obstacle. Here are five strategies that may help you navigate this difficult situation: Practice diplomacy: It’s important to remember that your leader is still your boss and deserves respect. While you may not agree with their actions or decisions, try to communicate your concerns and needs in a diplomatic and respectful manner.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2023

In today’s world a host of issues are eating away at our connections with each other: Lack of focus, high-speed interactions, political polarization seeping into professional interactions, lack of trust. It’s easy to let daily civilities go by the wayside — or to approach difficult conversations with anger and ferocity — but, the author tells us, her experience as a corporate communications executive points to the benefits for leaders who double down on kindness instead.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 10, 2023

Begin the day by choosing to make it a great day. Don’t expect others to make your day great. 12 ways to make today a great day: 1. Pause, breathe, and focus.

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AIHR

JULY 12, 2023

Engaging employees is one of the major challenges for human resource departments today. Unhappy and unmotivated employees can drag down the workplace’s productivity, enthusiasm, and energy levels. By implementing effective employee engagement strategies, you can create a work environment that inspires staff to bring their best daily. To facilitate this process, we’ve compiled some of the 21 best employee engagement strategies.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 13, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have worked with many leaders on a variety of skills. However, there is one skill that always stands out as very important: the ability to lead others effectively. Leading others is not necessarily difficult to do or learn, but leading well is crucial for achieving dynamic results. So, how can leaders lead with ease?

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2023

Artificial intelligence is a kind of catalyst; it’s the next wave of truly transformative technology with potential we cannot yet fully envision or appreciate. Companies will start by using this new technology to do “old things” before discovering the new opportunities it creates. So, how should they go about this process? They should: start by experimenting, deploy for productivity, transform experiences, and then try to build new things.

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BetterUp

JULY 14, 2023

Learn how to message a recruiter on LinkedIn and take control of your job search. Find tips and examples to get the most out of your first message.

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AIHR

JULY 14, 2023

Knowing which skills and competencies are needed for your organization to succeed and whether your workforce has them helps you make better talent management decisions. A skills matrix is the key to tracking this data. This article covers what a skills matrix is, why it’s useful, and how you can build one. Let’s dive in! Contents What is a skills matrix?

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Leadership Freak

JULY 13, 2023

People don’t make you feel defensive. Defensiveness is your response. Defensiveness is feeling attacked when others are trying to help. Defensive language: My natural response to criticism or corrective feedback is self-protection.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2023

While the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action is focused on government actors and universities, it’s inevitable that some corporate leaders will use it as a reason to abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion programs they already opposed. However the authors argue that the court has left plenty of room to continue advancing DEI in the workplace.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 11, 2023

Trust is a crucial component of any relationship, but it is especially important in leadership. When trust is present, leadership is strong and effective. But when trust is broken, it can be difficult to regain and can have serious consequences. Many leaders struggle with building and maintaining trust, and they often make mistakes that can destroy trust and hinder their team’s success.

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BetterUp

JULY 13, 2023

Discover 15 inspiring TED Talks from thought leaders across industries for uplifting stories and theories on life.

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Leadership Freak

JULY 14, 2023

The dragons you face are inside you. Stop blaming. Your shortfalls belong to you. Face the dragon. You are the dragon.

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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.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 13, 2023

Being able to instantly port over your Instagram followers — and the accounts you follow — hints at the promise of open-protocol platforms.

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Michael McKinney

JULY 14, 2023

A DDING value and sustaining growth is accomplished by developing others to lead at every level. Simply put, Noel Tichy writes in The Cycle of Leadership , “The company that fields the better team with the smarter people and has them working most often on the things that create the most value will win out over its competitors.” The way this is done is through an interactive teaching/learning process, not a lecture.

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Lolly Daskal

JULY 14, 2023

Every leader will inevitably encounter failures along the way. These setbacks can be tough to navigate, but by learning from them, you can become a stronger and more resilient leader. Here are the top three failures that every leader will likely experience at some point: Bad Hiring: Even if you have an intensive process in place for vetting potential hires, there’s always a chance that someone may not live up to your expectations.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JULY 11, 2023

Overcoming attitudes about competition and turf is a key to innovation. Here are some ways to ignite a bold future. Today’s guest post is by Scott Cochrane, author of Your Creative Mind: How to Disrupt Your Thinking, Abandon Your Comfort Zone, and Develop Bold New Strategies (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Last weekend I was out for a mountain ride on my adventure motorcycle.

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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.

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