Leadership Freak
MARCH 20, 2020
Most of my conversations are agenda driven. I’ve had conversations, in recent days, with leaders scattered around the world. And when I say conversations, I mean conversations WITHOUT an agenda.
15Five
MARCH 19, 2020
Building and maintaining a strong company culture can be difficult when you only see your team for several minutes each week and can be especially challenging if these moments aren’t optimized to be high-impact conversations. One of the easiest ways to combat this common challenge with your remote employees is by asking the right questions. . Questions are how people form deeper bonds and build mutual trust.
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Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 16, 2020
Schools have closed, forcing your people to work remotely. Or people have self-quarantined after travel. Or your state has issued guidance to have people work from home if possible. Or perhaps out of an abundance of caution, your organization has decided to allow people to work from home. Whatever the reasons, if this is you, […]. The post Five Things Leaders of Newly Remote Teams Must Do appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Agile42
MARCH 18, 2020
We are reaching out to our community in this trying time to share with you our commitment to minimizing the spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus disease”). Your safety and that of your families and ours is our primary concern. We are striving to get the right balance of caution and service to our customers, from coaches to training attendees, and remain committed to providing a safe environment.
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
MARCH 16, 2020
Anxiety is a merciless taskmaster that slaps you in the night. Anxiety is a jockey whipping a horse. Everywhere the horse runs, the jockey goes too.
15Five
MARCH 17, 2020
Research indicates that trauma can show up in our systems even if we haven’t personally experienced it, because it can be passed along through our genes! Business leaders and culture architects can benefit from incorporating an awareness of past traumas along with an understanding of neuroscience as it impacts our sense of belonging at work. Few people understand this better than today’s guest.
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Agile42
MARCH 14, 2020
Introducing Leadership Leadership can mean different things. Most people assume that leadership is a quality that some people have and others do not, or a role they are put into. Today we will be referring to leadership as a capability of both an individual and an organisation which manifests itself through a variety of behaviours and interactions in different contexts and relationships.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 19, 2020
Take responsibility to manage your team, even if it’s via video. Since COVID-19 hit, I’ve been opening public zoom meetings for anyone to drop in and tell me what’s going on for them.
15Five
MARCH 17, 2020
Creating and scaling a good culture that nourishes employees is critical to the long-term success of an organization. Yet, clarifying what exactly a good culture embodies is difficult to articulate. We recently found ample opportunity to better understand what good culture is beyond our own ideas at 15Five. . Ahead of the new year, Glassdoor released its Best Places to Work 2020 awards.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 20, 2020
I’m blessed to work with a team of people who have, in large part, been remote workers for a long time. I’m doubly blessed that we have experience and expertise helping leaders lead remotely and team members succeed remotely. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever need that experience. That’s why I am so […]. The post Support Resources for Remote Leaders and Team Members appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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.
Agile42
MARCH 19, 2020
In communication, there are two roles: the one who shares some information in a message and the one that consumes the information passed over. For having effective communication not only the one who speaks plays an important role, but also the one who listens - receives, Interpretes and makes sense of the presumed original message - plays perhaps an even more important role.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 18, 2020
Enough with the hand wringing. Don’t pretend things are easy when they’re hard Don’t run around with your hair on fire, or you’ll burn out. #1. Acknowledge challenges. #2. Communicate with empathy. #3.
Wendy Hirsch
MARCH 20, 2020
Key Points Effective communication during times of change is linked with a variety of outcomes such as trust, performance, and openness to change. Research on change readiness suggests five areas to address when communicating about any change. Uncertainty is inherent in change. Learning how to acknowledge and accept uncertainty as part of change communication is an essential skill.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 17, 2020
If you are working remotely, whether because of COVID-19 or some other reason, your work is different. When you worked in a physical office, away from the home, you had routines for various parts of your day – a routine for when you arrived at work. A routine for when you left work. And routines […]. The post Two Routines for Remote Work Success – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 20, 2020
According to entrepreneur and author Margaret Hefferman , as reported a few years ago in Inc. magazine, the secrets of the most productive people are that they do these three things : They take breaks. Breaks refresh the mind and allow you to see new situations. They are great collaborators. They have lives outside work. In fact, the most successful have rich private lives that include interests that hone different skills and that let them think in different ways.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 17, 2020
Life won’t be the same after COVID-19. Life IS change. 1975 Life hasn’t been the same since 1975. Steve Sasson invented the world’s first self-contained digital camera in 1975.
Wendy Hirsch
MARCH 19, 2020
Most organizational changes require behavior change for success. But how do you encourage people to change how they act or think? Behavior change is a complex process, and influencing it effectively requires intentional effort. Enter the Ability—Motivation—Opportunity framework. Using such a framework can increase your understanding of what drives behavior change and help you to more effectively, and empathically, support people to make necessary changes.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 15, 2020
Leading remotely is leading – but there are differences that matter. And when those differences aren’t known or understood, remote leadership mistakes will occur. Knowing this, we decided about six weeks ago to share these remote leadership mistakes in a free webinar – to help leaders serve their teams better. Little did we know how […]. The post 5 Common Mistakes That Remote Leaders Make That Destroy Productivity and Derail Teamwork appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & L
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
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 19, 2020
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.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 17, 2020
Human beings have an inherent need to connect with people around them socially. The same rule applies to your workplace, as well. When employees have a good relationship with their peers, they are happier and more productive in general. In fact, a Gallup survey found that 49% of the engaged employees believe that a strong positive relationship in the workplace is crucial to achieving success.
https://www.organizationaldevelopmentsolutions.com
MARCH 16, 2020
Recently, a client had a key employee resign unexpectedly, and they were left scratching their heads wondering what went wrong. They had big plans for this employee in the future. In fact, they had discussed this during many of our leadership team group sessions. When the employee put in his resignation, it felt a bit like a punch in the gut. The leadership team felt that they had invested so much time into this employee.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 17, 2020
Focus can be a challenge for anyone working from home – whether you’ve been working remotely for years or are just finding yourself at home due to current events. It can be difficult to separate work and personal. The good news is with just a few simple steps, you can maintain your focus, set boundaries, […]. The post Staying Focused When Working From Home – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 18, 2020
AMACOM's (of the American Management Association) sixth edition of the best-selling book, The First-Time Manager -- originally published in 1981 is a must-read for new managers and leaders in business. One of my favorite sections of the book is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 17, 2020
There is a lot of evidence that empowering employees is directly linked with increased productivity. Not only that job satisfaction and loyalty to the company are also improved. One thing is for sure, the success of your company is directly linked with the success of your employees. When your employees are successful, so is your company. So, let’s get down to basics, shall we?
LSA Global
MARCH 20, 2020
What Exactly Is a Player-Coach at Work? The origin of the term player-coach refers to a member of a sports team who simultaneously holds both playing and coaching duties. In fact, the first six Baseball World Series were won by a player-coach and Bill Russell won two NBA titles as a player-coach for the Boston Celtics. Although the practice is mostly extinct in sports, many companies today expect their managers – especially their first-level managers – to be an effective player-coach at work.
Kevin Eikenberry
MARCH 17, 2020
The visual portion of any video is truly an important part of the message. And this is the case whether you are watching a YouTube Video or video conferencing with a colleague. In the video below, I’m addressing five simple concerns that, once you address them, will help you make your webcam your friend – […]. The post Make the Webcam Your Friend – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 18, 2020
Last year brought the release of the book, Unlocking The Customer Value Chain , by Thales S. Teixeira , the Lumry Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He shows in his book how and why consumer industries are disrupted and what established companies can do about it—while highlighting the specific strategies potential startups use to gain a competitive edge.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 15, 2020
Workplaces are a reflection of society at large. Disrespectful behavior at work is a severe problem that is getting worse. According to an article published by Harvard Business Review, in a survey by Georgetown University of nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, respondents ranked ‘respect’ as the most important leadership behavior. Yet more and more employees report disrespectful and uncivil behavior each year, which affects their performance and job satisfaction.
High Scalability
MARCH 17, 2020
Who's Hiring? Sisu Data is looking for machine learning engineers who are eager to deliver their features end-to-end, from Jupyter notebook to production, and provide actionable insights to businesses based on their first-party, streaming, and structured relational data. Apply here. T riplebyte lets exceptional software engineers skip screening steps at hundreds of top tech companies like Apple, Dropbox, Mixpanel, and Instacart.
LSA Global
MARCH 18, 2020
Leadership Communication During Crisis Is Vital. Keeping people informed during a crisis is one of the most visible and important roles of a leader. In difficult times, it is natural for people to look toward Senior Leadership for answers and comfort. As ambiguity increases, fear and doubt can spread across organizations and grind productivity and employee engagement to a halt.
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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