Leadership Freak

MARCH 31, 2021

The most instructive moment in organizational life is failure. Success teaches you to repeat things, but responsible failure turns on the lights.

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AIHR

MARCH 30, 2021

The Society for Human Resource Management declared quality of hire as the holy grail of recruiting five years ago. Today, 88% of organizations believe it will be the most significant measure of recruiting success over the next five years. What exactly is quality of hire and how to measure it? Although quality of hire has been a concern for several years, the COVID-19 pandemic made business leaders acutely aware of how critical having the right people in the right place determines business succes

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Nir Eyal

MARCH 30, 2021

The post How to “Listen Like you Mean It” appeared first on Nir and Far.

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Agile42

APRIL 1, 2021

agile42 is proud to present a new TV series format: Scrum Survivor! Three software development teams of 7±2 people will battle it out on reality TV. Who will be the winner? Read on for an exciting behind the scenes interview. Continue reading Scrum Survivor at agile42.

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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

MARCH 30, 2021

The ability for sincere leaders to sabotage themselves spoils talent. 3 neglected skills that sabotage sincere leaders: #1. Selling all the peas. Don’t sell all the peas, eat some.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 29, 2021

While you might not be a fan of basketball or college basketball specifically, presumably you are a fan of developing your leadership skills. As a fan of both, in watching this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, I see several valuable and highly transferable leadership lessons from college basketball. And don’t worry, while I am using the […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

According to Bob Rosen , author of the book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , there are six universal desires about what employees want from work, regardless of their age: A sense of purpose and meaning. Belief that they are making a contribution. An opportunity to use their skills and talents. An opportunity to learn and grow.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 29, 2021

They told me a lot of things bothered grandfather Morrison. He had a terrible temper when he was young. But I never saw it.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 30, 2021

Benchmarks are great. They help give us a way to measure our progress and/or success as compared to others and they also give us something for which to aim. And while there are all kinds of benchmarks that we use in life – personally and professionally – today I am giving you a new benchmark […]. The post A New Benchmark for Success – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 2, 2021

What is the Human Resource Information System (HRIS)? An HRIS or Human Resource Information System provides a shared repository of employee data and statistics that help HRM (human resource management) carry out HR formalities. HRIS is an HR system or tool that encompasses and manages employee data such as their names, address, government IDs, phone number, work permits, and dependents lists.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective company/corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization more profitable and/or more effective.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 1, 2021

I owe most of the relationships I enjoy to the persistence of others. I tend to look at new people like cows look at new gates, skeptically. Connection assumes generous intention.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 30, 2021

President of Americanflat, Giorgio Piccoli, has always had a penchant for interior decoration. His inability to get affordable wall art for his apartment when he moved to New York inspired him to go into the business with a mission to provide high-quality wall art to people at affordable prices. He understood that streamlining his business […].

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 1, 2021

Giving Easter gifts to your employees is a workplace tradition that every company needs to participate in. Post-2020, every employee needs that extra boost of feeling appreciated for the efforts they put in. Recognition received from their leaders can have a huge impact on how people navigate a period of work-induced stress, anxiety, and loneliness.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

I f you want to be a leader who can get things done, be sure you: Engender trust. Instill confidence. Earn respect.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 2, 2021

Pressure to get enough sleep keeps me awake. They say lack of sleep can kill you. If it doesn’t kill you, it gives you heart disease, stroke, cancer, dementia, or diabetes.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 30, 2021

Florinela Serban was saddled with the responsibility of streamlining the business processes at Onogo when she transitioned from being a customer service manager to the head of operations. Having worked in the organization’s customer service department for five years, she was aware of a need to create a more solid operational structure with a workflow […].

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 31, 2021

A workforce consists of various people with different ideologies, beliefs, and backgrounds. Among those, there will be people who have personalities that do not blend in well with the work environment. They tend to disrupt the work culture with their behavior and make the workplace toxic. Managing such difficult employees can be a draining job that can eventually decrease the productivity of other employees.

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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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Know Your Team

MARCH 29, 2021

In the wake of the murders of Asian women, we as leaders have agency and leverage to stop hate. “How are you doing lately, Claire?” I’ve been asked this over calls and in meetings over the past 13 days. Quite honestly, I have not been doing well. In the wake of the murders of Asian women on March 16th, I’ve been reliving every racist experience I’ve had in my 32 years of life as an Asian woman.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 29, 2021

“Responsive leaders are very focused on the people – the humanity – within the opportunity,” explains Jackie Jenkins-Scott , in her book, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership. She writes about how to drive change, manage transitions, and help any organization turn around. And, she reflects heavily on her personal leadership journey, which included transforming a major urban healthcare center and a college from struggling and failing organizations to thriving, international leaders in their res

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Sweet Process

MARCH 29, 2021

How, where, and when people work has been transformed by the pandemic now spanning over a year. What has not changed is why people work to earn an income and have a sustained sense of purpose. Nevertheless, the methods people are engaging in to complete work – and their expectations from those that hire them […]. The post Trends Impacting The Future of Work appeared first on SweetProcess.

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LSA Global

APRIL 2, 2021

What Are the Attributes of an Effective Corporate Strategy? Is your company’s strategy clear enough, believable enough, and implementable enough to be successfully implemented across your organization? If you are the CEO or a member of the executive leadership team, our research tells us that your answer is probably “yes.” Unfortunately, our organizational alignment research also found that level 2 leaders (those that report to the C-Suite) find the strategy as 50% less clear, 50% less believabl

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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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Know Your Team

MARCH 29, 2021

In the wake of the murders of Asian women, we as leaders have agency and leverage to stop hate. “How are you doing lately, Claire?” I’ve been asked this over calls and in meetings over the past 13 days. Quite honestly, I have not been doing well. In the wake of the murders of Asian women on March 16th, I’ve been reliving every racist experience I’ve had in my 32 years of life as an Asian woman.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2021

A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. But, up to seventy-five percent of attempted transformations fail, according to the authors of the book, 7 Steps To Sales Transformation - Driving Sustainable Change In Your Organization. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).

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Sweet Process

MARCH 28, 2021

Much like the Guardians of the Galaxy protect the galaxy, and the Avengers protect Earth, Amazzia protects your business, your brand, and takes the heavy load so you can focus on your business growth. In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Daniel LeBlanc, director of operations at Amazzia. They discuss ways they protect client brands […].

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LSA Global

APRIL 1, 2021

Does Your Sales Team Know How to Avoid Bad Sales Hires? A good sales hire can successfully do their job. The problem with hiring salespeople is the very fact that they’re salespeople – they are good at persuading sales managers in job interviews that they can do things they can’t. The Pressure to Hire Faster Meantime, sales managers, under pressure to fill positions and meet sales targets, often let their emotions and biases sway their choices without even realizing it.

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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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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 1, 2021

A five-step plan to help you let go.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2021

Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." "Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns her/his rookie smarts and is still able to retain her/his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman.

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Sweet Process

MARCH 28, 2021

There’s a lot of decisions you have to make in life, and one of the most important choices is hiring people to work for and with you. You shouldn’t hire anyone to work in your company without thorough thinking. That’s why on today’s episode of the Process Breakdown Podcast, the host, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, and […]. The post When, How, And Who to Hire: Making the Right Hiring Choice at The Right Time appeared first on SweetProcess.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 28, 2021

Creating something that lasts can be a source of pride. Creating something of great value, specifically something that can help new leaders succeed, is special. In the Fall of 2009, in downtown Chicago, Guy Harris and I piloted a workshop called From Bud to Boss. The goal was to help new leaders succeed in the […]. The post This Course Started It All appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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