15Five

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

It all began with an article published in Harvard Business Review in March of 2016 entitled, “ Two-Thirds of Managers Are Uncomfortable Communicating with Employees ”. When we delve into this a bit deeper we’ll see that it’s not a matter of comfort, it’s a matter of fear. People often avoid confrontation because they are afraid of rejection, have had negative past experiences, or are unsure of their needs, values, or beliefs.

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Andrew Chen

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Hi readers, Big update: I’m joining Andreessen Horowitz as a general partner! Starting in April, I’m returning to my roots to invest in and help grow the next generation of startups. I’ll be focused on consumer startups, bottoms up SaaS, marketplaces, and more – utilizing my expertise in growth to launch and scale new companies. Incredibly excited.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Success always encounters complainers. But some people complain like it’s an Olympic sport. #1. Practice optimistic transparency: Don’t sweep complaints under the carpet. Expose them to the light. Reject anonymous complaining.

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BetterUp

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The world of work is changing at a dramatic pace for both employers and employees. To keep up, we must reimagine what the future of work looks like. But this reimagining exercise involves thinking outside the box, and exploring how our experiences as human beings (and not just employees) affect our outlook, engagement in our work, and ability to innovate.

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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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Tanveer Nasser

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

What would you do if your role as a leader lead to the accidental death of one of your employees? It's a scenario that, thankfully, most of us might never have to consider. And yet, for one leader, this was exactly a situation they faced in their career, and what might have been a career-ending moment turned into one that helped this leader to learn how we can achieve extraordinary outcomes simply by caring for those we lead.

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15Five

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you were to ask the 15five engagement experts the #1 mistake they see most often, they wouldn’t hesitate before answering: guesswork. In fact, when it comes to creating a culture of engagement, relying on your gut is one of the hardest habits to break. For management teams, this can be especially tricky. After all, it’s usually your gut that tips you off to the possibility that something’s “off.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Leading from a distance can seem difficult, yet it is still about leadership, and the principles of leadership haven’t changed—they are principles. In this episode, Kevin is in the visitor’s seat to talk about the opportunities and challenges with leading a remote team. He gives us a preview into The Long-Distance Leader, scheduled for a […]. The post Rules for Remote Leadership with Kevin Eikenberry appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Successful Strategy Execution. Strategic vision needs successful strategy execution to create sustainable results. While a runaway product (e.g. the iPhone) or an innovative technology (e.g. cloud computing) can put you and your company on the path to success, successful strategy execution is the difference between short- and long-term staying power.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies of Let’s Stop Meeting Like This: Tools to Save Time and Get More Done. Leave a comment on this guest post by Shelly L.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Our first computer was an expensive marvel that came with a 40 meg hard drive and windows 3.0. Yes, “meg” as in megabyte.

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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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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Teams, like individuals, can be smart or stupid.* Three factors impact team intelligence: Social sensitivity. Be aware of emotion. Bring it up when someone seems detached, disturbed, excited, or curious.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Dear Dan, I have recently been promoted to sales manager. One of my team members is not giving me the respect as a manager.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

I used to think self-awareness was invented by dope smoking hippies. But now I see the weight of self-blindness. You are self-blind, at least partially.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

You may read the title of this article and think I’m crazy. You may think that faith is something we should keep in the religion or spirituality box, that is doesn’t belong in the working world. You may think great coaches need to be great communicators, and perhaps even build trust with those they lead, […]. The post Why Great Coaches Need Great Faith appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Today we’re talking about complacency. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to become complacent in some area of our lives. And I’ve heard more than one leader say, “I’ve let myself slip and become complacent.” So today, I’m giving us solutions. Watch the video for five specific tips to help you combat complacency, to have more […].

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The internet, and specifically the web, has changed our world is so many ways. One of those seismic shifts in our world is the easy access to high-quality information from true world experts. Make no mistake, there is plenty of fluff, misleading or even incorrect information on the web too; but that isn’t the case […]. The post The Sales Experts Channel appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Most Change Programs Fail. Bain & Company reported that most change programs fail. Their research found only 12% of change initiatives they surveyed achieved what the change programs set out to do. And over one-third failed miserably. What’s Going On? Certainly any executive team planning major change needs to understand why change programs fail and consider carefully how to avoid the most common change pitfalls.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Increase Employee Engagement. How emotionally committed to your organization and its goals are your employees? If you cannot answer that question, you may need to increase employee engagement. Why and Increase Employee Engagement Matters. An increase in employee engagement is not just to create a healthy work environment; it is also about creating a healthy bottom line.

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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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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

How to Conduct Difficult Conversations. One of the greatest challenges for new managers is being able to conduct difficult conversations successfully. Approaching difficult conversations with a win-lose mentality is a common new manager mistake that often results in neither party feeling satisfied. The Top Seven Most Dreaded Conversations. New managers tell us that the following conversations are the most difficult to conduct: Pay.

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