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Unlock People Using the GROW Model

Leadership Freak

Coaching is harder when the coach is the boss. Open listening, courageous honesty, and not fixing are rare in conversations when one person has organizational authority. Frameworks provide clarity, consistency, and confidence in coaching relationships. Use four questions that align with the GROW model.

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Help Scout is Now Available in AWS Marketplace

Help Scout Leadership

Help Scout is now available in AWS Marketplace! Easily find, buy, and deploy our customer support platform with simplified billing, built-in compliance, and seamless AWS integration all with unlimited users & AI included.

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Change Management Fuels Tech Hub Innovation - A Conversation with Nicholas Lalla

SME Strategy

Change Management and Strategic Planning Fuel Tech Hub Innovation - A Conversation with Nicholas Lalla of Tulsa Innovation Labs- SME Strategy Management Facilitation

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The ‘nice’ CEO is no longer en vogue as business pressures reshape leadership styles

Kotter Inc.

The post The nice CEO is no longer en vogue as business pressures reshape leadership styles appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

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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The #2 Behavior Leaders Neglect

Leadership Freak

I asked three of the best question-askers, What helps leaders ask great questions? The second most important behavior of leadership is asking questions. The first is being honest. Dont worry if you arent the smartest person in the room; be honest and ask questions. Curiosity sees more than congealed brilliance.

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The 9 Best Medical Customer Service Software Options

Help Scout Leadership

Discover the 9 best medical customer service software options to enhance patient care and ensure HIPAA-compliant communication.

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How companies can overcome change fatigue

Kotter Inc.

The post How companies can overcome change fatigue appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

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The Persecution of Joy

Leadership Freak

people persecute joy out of life. How many people are busy and sad? How many are miserable while seeking the good life? Part of the problem is daily conversations that oppress joy. When life is miserable, words have something to do with it. Do you know the one rule for words?

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The Realities of Job Hopping: Is It Right for You?

Refresh

The term “job hopper” typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting disloyalty and instability. However, frequent career changes are… The post The Realities of Job Hopping: Is It Right for You? first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Common Presentation Mistakes – The Top 11

LSA Global

The Top 11 Most Common Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them We know from leadership simulation assessment data that delivering a compelling presentation can make or break a career. Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading a team meeting, or speaking at a conference, the ability to communicate clearly impacts your ability to influence.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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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Beyond the deal: unlocking sustainable success in pharma M&A

Kotter Inc.

The post Beyond the deal: unlocking sustainable success in pharma M&A appeared first on Kotter International Inc.

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How to Multiply Energy Gains

Leadership Freak

The most important thing you manage is your energy. Multiply energy gains by subtracting these unexpected energy drains. Stop needing to be right. Know-it-alls feel drained by idiots. Your exhausted when you think you're surrounded by fools. Acknowledge constant improvement means everything is always imperfect. Learn more.

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Empower Your Team: Key Leadership Skills for Manufacturing Supervisors

Refresh

Are you a manufacturing supervisor seeking to improve your leadership skills? Do you need resources specifically designed for… The post Empower Your Team: Key Leadership Skills for Manufacturing Supervisors first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How Constructive Dissent Can Unlock Your Team’s Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Eight ways to nurture respectful disagreement.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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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The Board’s Role in Times of Crisis

Association Now Leadership

The news these days is noisy, and the mood uncertain. Good governance can keep associations from hitting the panic button. These are complicated, if not chaotic times for a lot of nonprofit boards. Volunteer leaders are charged with steering their organizations through a strategic plan. But culture eats strategy for breakfast, as the adage goes, and right now the country is dealing with a White House that has a ready-fire-aim approach to leadership.

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Leading Thoughts for February 13, 2025

Michael McKinney

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. Michael Doctoroff on conflict: Conflicts, when properly controlled and resolved, can be a powerful tool for developing creative business plans and objectives. Without conflict, the organization would remain in a happy state of inactivity.

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Challenges Companies Will Navigate in 2025—Employment Insights from Express

Refresh

Express Employment Professionals America Employed and Canada Employed series explore the state of employment in North America, including… The post Challenges Companies Will Navigate in 2025Employment Insights from Express first appeared on The Express Blog.

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How AI Can Help Managers Think Through Problems

Harvard Business Review

Make it a partner in strategic thinking, leadership development, and decision-making.

Manager 20
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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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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7 Signs Your Leadership Style Is Driving Away Your Best Employees

Lolly Daskal

The greatest threat to your organization’s success isn’t your competitionit’s your leadership style driving top talent out the door. In my work coaching senior executives, I’ve documented a concerning pattern: leaders often remain blind to the behaviors that prompt their most valuable employees to quietly plan their exits. As I challenge C-suite executives through talent retention transformations, one truth remains constant: leadership behavior, not compensation, determin

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8 Principles to Get You to Great

Michael McKinney

H OW do successful people think? The key to doing well is thinking well. Its a way of being in the world. Becoming great means making the hard choices necessary to get you there. Performance coach Doug Hirschhorn advances eight principles in 8 Ways to Great that direct the decisions of top performers. Principle #1: Find Your Why? How questions bring up negative thoughts and inadequacies.

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Challenges Companies Will Navigate in 2025—Employment Insights from Express

Refresh

Express Employment Professionals America Employed and Canada Employed series explore the state of employment in North America, including… The post Challenges Companies Will Navigate in 2025Employment Insights from Express first appeared on The Express Blog.

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Research: When Is Leniency the Right Response to Employee Misconduct?

Harvard Business Review

How to balance consistency, fairness, and context.

Manager 20
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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

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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Consensus Poisons Dynamic Options

Leadership Freak

Never make decisions until theres disagreement. A camel is a horse designed by consensus. Consensus distills dynamic options into dull decisions. Complex situations have many solutions. People arent thinking when everyone agrees. Consensus empowers obstructionists. You havent found the best decision when everyone agrees. You found the easiest decision.

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SOFTEN-ing Improves Your Zen but Does NOT Diminish Your Authority

Michael McKinney

T HINK back to the last difficult conversation you had. What happened? Maybe you lashed out, got defensive, dodged or overexplained; possibly you lied, got passive-aggressive, or completely shut down, unable to talk. Whatever the reaction, I want you to know that its normal. In high-stress interactions, our walls go up, and our armor comes on and were ready to protect ourselves in any way we can.

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The Secret to Landing More Speaking Gigs | Cam Beaudoin

Peter Winick

spe Why a Great Demo Reel is Your Ticket to the Stage Want to get booked as a speaker? Cam Beaudoin reveals why most speaker reels failand how to create one that grabs attention and gets you hired. Learn the secrets to positioning yourself as the perfect choice for event planners, even if you’re just starting out. How do you get booked as a speaker when no one knows you?

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The Hidden Toll of Meeting Hangovers

Harvard Business Review

Bad meetings can have a lasting impact on employee productivity and motivation.

Manager 19
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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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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my company announced a “biggest loser” weight loss contest

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My company announced a biggest loser weight loss challenge today and immediately my stomach sank. This was sent by the owner/founder of my small civil engineering company (about 40 employees). This is still so fresh for me I dont even really have the words to express how many ways this is a horrible idea and would love your thoughts.

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[Free] Termination Letter Template and Guide to Writing a Professional Letter

AIHR

Handling employee terminations and writing termination letters are unavoidable parts of an HR professionals role. In the U.S., for instance, there have been 1.8 million job terminations in one year, meaning HR has had to write 1.8 million termination letters. Well-structured term ination letters can mitigate potential legal challenges and make the termination process more professional and dignified.

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What Business are You in: Question or Answers?

Peter Winick

Transcript Hi, it’s Peter Winick. I’m the founder and CEO at Thought Leadership Leverage, and here’s the idea that I’d like to share with you today, and that’s this: Do you know what business you’re in? What do I mean by that? Well, some thought leaders, experts, and authors are in the question business, while others are in the answer business.

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When Your Job Breaks Your Heart

Harvard Business Review

An interview with author Morra Aarons-Mele on how to recover from professional heartbreak.

Manager 18
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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

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.