Suzi McAlpine

JUNE 13, 2023

Last week, I was feeling a bit down on myself. I’d set some goals around a key business strategy a few months ago and hadn’t made much progress. All I could see was where I’d fallen short. What started as a quiet, critical conversation with myself about my lack of progress developed into a strident… The post Teflon and Velcro: 5 tips for when you’re being too self-critical first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Peter Winick

JUNE 15, 2023

Getting the most out of your book as an entrepreneur. An interview with Stephanie Chandler about creating a marketing plan for your book and developing additional connected products. Ever thought about writing a book to support your thought leadership? Or maybe you have already written a book – and now you’re trying to get the word out! Either way, a book can be an incredible investment for an entrepreneur, but to get the full return on that investment, you’ll need a marketing plan a

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 12, 2023

As a leader, it is easy to get caught up in making excuses for why things are not going as planned. However, effective leaders recognize that excuses are a hindrance to their own success, as well as the success of their team. Here are ten common excuses that effective leaders should never make: I don’t have the money or budget.” Great leaders find ways to work within their budget and make the most of their resources.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2023

With accurate player-availability predictions for all active players, AI-powered decision-making is dramatically improved around three dimensions: 1) Risk management: If a productive wide-receiver is likely to get hurt, for example, a team might invest more in talented backups, to minimize drop-off in team performance during injury. 2) Training and targeted interventions: If AI suggests a player is injury-prone, teams can target that player with customized training, nutrition, or other regimens

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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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Scott Elbin

JUNE 14, 2023

The words we use have power. The power to clarify and inspire as well as the power to confuse and annoy. When it comes to generating confusion, annoyance, and a lot of other negative emotions, commonly used corporate buzzwords have a special power all their own. Here are five buzzwords that I’d like to nominate for banishment in favor of plain English alternatives.

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Peter Winick

JUNE 16, 2023

Transcript Hi there, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea of the thought that I’d like to share with you today. And that’s this: Many thought leaders, authors, consultants, keynoters, speakers, whatever, struggle with not wanting to be seen as self-serving, not wanting to be seen as salesy, not wanting to be “that guy,” right?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2023

Originally, ageism was understood to be prejudice, stereotypes, and discriminatory behavior targeted at older employees. But with an increasingly diverse and multigenerational workforce, age bias now occurs across the career life cycle — especially for women. “Youngism” refers to ageism toward younger adults, fueled by the conflation of age with maturity and the misperception that tenure is required for competency.

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15Five

JUNE 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned DEI professional or dipping your toes in for the first time, familiarizing yourself with the guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion is worthwhile. These principles form a foundation from which actionable diversity, equity , and inclusion work can begin and provide a framework for DEI leaders to use when building DEI strategies and statements.

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Chief Outsiders

JUNE 13, 2023

By: Paul Sparrow and Philippe Harousseau It was a watershed moment for consumer advertising, with shock waves that are still being felt today – the 2004 launch of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. The groundbreaking marketing initiative challenged more than traditional beauty standards – it challenged the conventions of advertising at its core. Eschewing airbrushes and retouching, the personal care brand presented women of various sizes, ages, and ethnicities – without makeup, and without preju

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 15, 2023

Great leaders understand that their words and actions have a big impact on their team’s morale, productivity, and overall success. While it’s important for leaders to be open, honest, and transparent, there are certain things that they should never say to their employees. Here are 12 things that great leaders never say to their team: “I’m the boss, do what I say.” Great leaders don’t rely on their positional power to get things done.

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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

JUNE 12, 2023

Despite living on a planet with finite resources, our economy remains largely linear and full of single-use products. The shift toward a circular economy, where companies recover or recycle resources, has hit roadblocks, including low value of used products and high recycling costs. Harvard’s D^3 Institute recently highlighted how digital tools and AI can help overcome these hurdles.

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15Five

JUNE 15, 2023

Imagine you needed to teach a kindergarten class to read. You divided the class into two cohorts, and used a different strategy for each. One group of kids got hands-on time with a teaching assistant multiple times a week. They talked through all the learning materials in depth, exploring what they enjoyed, what they were struggling with, and what additional support they needed to develop a love of reading.

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AIHR

JUNE 13, 2023

Are you looking to create a sales compensation plan for your company? U.S. organizations spend more than $800 billion each year to manage their sales force, with $200 billion devoted solely to compensation. Almost 80% of U.S. firms revise their compensation structure every two years or less , to better motivate salespeople and to tailor their behavior to the constantly evolving sales environment.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 16, 2023

Leadership involves a range of emotions and can be a very personal experience. As a leader, you are likely deeply invested in the success of your company, as well as the well-being and performance of your employees. However, this level of personal investment can sometimes lead to emotionally charged situations that can cause you to lose your temper.

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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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Michael McKinney

JUNE 15, 2023

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. Boyd Clark and Ron Crossland on how leaders need to fill in the blanks: “When leaders communicate facts alone, constituents fill in the emotional and symbolic blanks. The same is true for the other channels.

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Mind Tools Strategy

JUNE 16, 2023

To say we’re living in "interesting" times is putting it mildly. We're still feeling the effects of the global pandemic. Oil prices fluctuate wildly. War has returned to Europe. The climate is in crisis. Generative AI has arrived. And political, social and technological change is only going to get faster, more frantic – and harder to foresee. It’s the epitome of a "VUCA world": volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. [1] It’s become very difficult to see any kind of clear view ahead.

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Chief Executive

JUNE 15, 2023

Leaders are being challenged today like never before. However, the challenge isn’t coming from outside forces. On the contrary, it’s coming from employees who are demanding heightened transparency. And although pay transparency in job postings has more than doubled since 2020 in response, executives are being pushed to be transparent in far more arenas.

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Lolly Daskal

JUNE 13, 2023

Leading a team can be a challenging task, especially when that team is made up of individuals with a mix of personality types. One of the key differences among team members is whether they are introverts or extraverts. While these terms are often used to describe how people interact with the world around them, they can also have a significant impact on how people respond to leadership and communication styles.

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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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Thought Leaders LLC

JUNE 15, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: What is the most pressing leadership skill development need you personally have? I want to improve my executive presence 22.40% I want to be a more inspiring leader 19.80% I want to be more decisive 11.45% I want to be more strategic in my thinking 20.31% I want to get better at developing my team members 18.75% Something else 7.29% Being an inspiring presence.

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BetterUp

JUNE 13, 2023

Jump to section What’s autonomy in a relationship? What does an autonomous relationship look like? What does a lack of autonomy look like? How does autonomy stimulate personal growth?

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Chief Executive

JUNE 14, 2023

Strong and effective leadership requires with being able to connect with others on an emotional level. One of the most promising ways to ensure you can connect with your workers on that level is by developing your own emotional intelligence. Developing emotional intelligence allows you to understand your own emotions and those of others around you. A strong EQ can help you be aware of how different situations can trigger specific emotions and understand the impact these emotions can have on beha

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JUNE 13, 2023

As we’ve witnessed over the past year, the economy can shift rapidly and unexpectedly. In these times of economic uncertainty, many businesses struggle to stay afloat or successfully pivot to meet the market's demands. However, some organizations are able to weather the storm with relative ease. The key to success in the face of economic instability is having a solid business strategy.

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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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Brett Koehler

JUNE 15, 2023

After a traumatic event, feeling like everything is your fault is a very common response. When something bad happens to you that’s beyond your control, pretending you can control future events by avoiding mistakes can be a way to regain a feeling of control. The problem is, a habit of blaming yourself can be incredibly painful. And the truth is, no matter how perfectly we behave, we can’t control the behavior of others, so blaming yourself for everything is not aligned with reality.

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Thought Leaders LLC

JUNE 12, 2023

Discover the Tell Tale Signs of Fake DevOps. Learn the three steps a leader should take to prevent Fake DevOps and the five principles of DevOps. Today’s guest post is by Nikolay Gekht, CTO of Gehtsoft USA. Let’s say you want to know whether your DevOps works well. The answer is simple: measure outcomes! What’s the best way for a Leader to spot signs of Fake DevOps?

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Chief Outsiders

JUNE 15, 2023

Part 2: Finding the Right Talent for the Game Here today, gone tomorrow: Did you know that the average tenure of a sales professional is just about a year and a half? It’s a mind-blowing statistic that is, on the surface, an indicator of the rigors of a sales role, in any market segment.

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Rhythm Systems Growth

JUNE 14, 2023

When it comes to selecting the right software for your company's performance management and goal-setting needs, the choice between Rhythm Systems and Align Today is an important one. While both platforms offer valuable features, I'll share why Rhythm Systems is the superior choice for many organizations. We will explore three key factors that set Rhythm apart from Align: customization, training and support, and integrations.

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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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BetterUp

JUNE 15, 2023

Jump to section Why you should send post-interview thank you notes Anatomy of a post-interview thank you note Post-interview thank you email examples From a short thank you to a new adventure

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Thought Leaders LLC

JUNE 14, 2023

The better you’re able to clearly communicate your team’s accountabilities and the corresponding incentives, the more likely you are to drive the behaviors that you want. Once you’ve defined what people are accountable for, you need to drive their behaviors. Incentives are a very powerful way for doing so. Leaders can create incentives for people who over-deliver on their accountabilities.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2023

It’s difficult to manage your feelings when getting feedback that feels too harsh, overly nice, or somehow dishonest. We all struggle with feedback, so extend a little grace to yourself for having strong emotions, and to the other person for initiating a difficult conversation. The authors present the three most common ways people deliver feedback in a way that causes harm and elicits strong emotions, as well as five key steps to take when you get poorly delivered feedback.

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AIHR

JUNE 15, 2023

Do your employees find fulfillment and contentment in their work? The importance of employee satisfaction cannot be overstated for HR professionals who are tasked with maximising employee engagement and loyalty, but how can leadership teams know what employees are really thinking and feeling? To gauge employee satisfaction , employers often rely on employee satisfaction surveys or questionnaires.

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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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