Andrew Chen

JUNE 3, 2019

Dear readers, I’m happy to announce I’ve completed my first year in my new role at a16z, and it’s been a blast! I will write more about it coming up, but in the meantime, it’s very timely that my colleague Scott Kupor has written a new book, Secrets of Sand Hill Road , with the fun subtitle “Venture capital and how to get it.” I’ve had the pleasure of reading ahead of its release, and as expected, it’s excellent, and provides a detailed guide and fantastic in depth info on everything you’d want

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15Five

JUNE 5, 2019

With a name like 15Five, our partners are often curious about the story behind it. And we understand. It’s not exactly an intuitive signature for a software company to have, right? “15Five” is based off of a practice invented by Esprit founder, Doug Tompkins, and made famous by Yvon Chouinard, founder of outdoor brand, Patagonia. An avid mountain climber and sportsman, Chouinard would spend much of his time adventuring away from the office.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 7, 2019

I like to think about inclusion at the workplace as being similar to humility. Everyone wants to admit they have it, but in reality, they don’t. In a recent Deloitte survey , 80% of employees consider inclusion as an essential factor in choosing an employer. But what does having an inclusive workplace culture truly mean? Is it the same as having a diverse workforce?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 3, 2019

It might seem strange for a person who has devoted his life to helping leaders grow and improve to write an article titled “The Insanity of Leadership Development.” My hope is that the title – and the irony – piques your curiosity to read on. The truth is that most organizations want to develop their […]. The post The Insanity of Leadership Development appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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

JUNE 4, 2019

You’ve heard reporters ask, “Don’t you agree,” during interviews. That’s an idiotic question for a reporter to ask. Leading questions search for affirmation, not information.

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Andrew Chen

JUNE 3, 2019

Dear readers, I’m happy to announce I’ve completed my first year in my new role at a16z, and it’s been a blast! I will write more about it coming up, but in the meantime, it’s very timely that my colleague Scott Kupor has written a new book, Secrets of Sand Hill Road , with the fun subtitle “Venture capital and how to get it.” I’ve had the pleasure of reading ahead of its release, and as expected, it’s excellent, and provides a detailed guide and fantastic in depth info on everything you’d want

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Kevin Eikenberry

JUNE 4, 2019

If you missed last week’s episode, I announced that we are starting a series where I will connect weird or unusual items to leadership. And these items are coming from the challenge that I put out on our social media channels – asking our viewers to submit their suggestions for these items. So catch up […]. The post Leadership Lessons from a Pogo Stick – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 3, 2019

Knowing stuff got you where you are, but “not knowing” takes you where you need to go. Choose how you show up BEFORE you show up. #1.

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LSA Global

JUNE 7, 2019

Effective Stretch Assignments. We believe that the ability to continuously learn and grow separates the average leaders from the best leaders. And one of the very best ways to continuously develop yourself – or your team —is through effective stretch assignments that increasingly take you out of your comfort zone. In a nutshell, more complex assignments are great way for people to get better.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 7, 2019

Businesses are changing across the globe. The fast-paced work culture adopted by enterprises is demanding more engagement than ever before. Every employer now wants to harness the maximum output from their employees. And the only magic potion for this that is both feasible and to an extent very cost effective came in the form of employee engagement.

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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

JUNE 2, 2019

By Tyler Trent with John Driver You may have heard of Tyler Trent, the Purdue student some called “the superfan.” While gravely ill last fall, Tyler predicted on national television that unranked Purdue football team would beat the heavily favored, top 5 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Which they did. The ESPN story about Tyler that […].

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 7, 2019

Constant dissatisfaction sucks the life out of frustrated Dreamers. You can’t find energy and fulfillment and live in constant dissatisfaction. You’re not a leader if nothing is ever good enough.

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LSA Global

JUNE 5, 2019

Efficient and Effective Decision Making Cultures Vary. The location at which companies make decisions – centralized decision making or decentralized – matters. Sometimes it makes sense to centralize decision making from a strategic and cultural perspective. Other times it makes sense to decentralize decision making. Corporate Culture Defined.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 4, 2019

As soon as a new employee joins in, you would want them to feel that they are part of the organization and its values. You want to make them feel associated with your company culture. To achieve such a feat, company swag turns out to be a good idea. What is company swag? Company SWAG is the abbreviation of Stuff We All Get , and it can be defined as free stuff and giveaways to encourage employees to be more productive in the workplace.

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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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Leadership Freak

JUNE 5, 2019

Defeat comes in tiny steps. Jerk-holes usually become jerks slowly. You show up five minutes late for a meeting, but no one says anything.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 6, 2019

Your image of a sage might include white robes, long beards, and sitting cross-legged under a tree. Confusion blocks your path and limits your impact.

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Leadership Development 44

LSA Global

JUNE 3, 2019

Ineffective Strategies Hinder Growth. Too many leaders settle for strategic growth plans that won’t work. Why? Because they don’t understand the difference between good and bad strategies, their strategic plans are flawed from the beginning. Strategies that lack an understanding of the key challenges that need to be overcome, have an insufficient focus, or that take an unrealistic approach are just wishful thinking.

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