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96% Believe They are Good Listeners and That’s Baloney

Leadership Freak

Chances are you’re a lousy listener – even though you think you’re good at it. The problem is, 96% believe they are good listeners according to Accenture.

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What does Psychology have to do with Data Visualisation?

AIHR

In the age of ubiquitous technology, there is data all around us. Satellites up in space collect images of the planet we live on. Down on earth, we look at stats to optimise public transport or the healthcare system. And I bet you have a friend who counts their steps and tracks their sleeping pattern, right? In all these cases, we curate vast amounts of data to reflect (and possibly act) upon.

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Don't Panic Series (Part 3): How can you change organizational culture through stories?

Agile42

There are four different ways a story can be told: Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Inside-Out, or Outside-In. All of these story types play an essential role in cultural change. Continuing with the Don't Panic series, Dave Sharrock and Melissa Boggs will provide examples for each story type and how they can be used to change the organizational culture. 1. Top-Down Melissa Boggs (MBO): The story we want to start with is Top-Down.

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What Do You Collect? – Remarkable TV

Kevin Eikenberry

You may or may not know, but I am a collector of antique tractors – yes, the real, life-sized tractors that you’d find on a farm. And while this is a fun fact, I mention it today for more reasons than that. I am talking today about collectors because I have some observations on collectors […]. The post What Do You Collect? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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7 Powers of Vulnerability

Leadership Freak

Patrick Lencioni said, “I don’t think a leader can be too vulnerable.” It still freaks me out. But the ability to connect, influence, and inspire requires vulnerability.

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AIHR Live with Dave Millner “The HR Curator”

AIHR

In this short interview, Erik discusses the most important HR and HR analytics topics with the one and only “HR Curator” Find out about the digital future of HR from the expert, Dave Millner! Transcription: Erik van Vulpen: Hello, and welcome to AIHR Live. I’m Erik van Vulpen, and with me is Dave Millner. Hi Dave. How are you doing?

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The Coaching Alphabet

Kevin Eikenberry

Daily, I am asked questions about coaching success. Daily, I strive for greater coaching success for myself. Today, I challenged myself to share three ideas that will, when implemented, help you be a more successful and confident coach. How I came up with them is interesting, but what I came up with is incredibly valuable. […]. The post The Coaching Alphabet appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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One Question and One Commitment that Enhance Well-Being

Leadership Freak

One question and one commitment have the power to enhance well-being in others. But first, a Gallup study that represents 98% of the world’s population. 5 Elements of Well-Being: #1.

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Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For January 18th, 2019

High Scalability

Sorry, Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability has been called on the account of wind, rain, power outages and general mayhem. We're all safe, but it's hard to write a post using stone knives and bear skins. See you next week. Lots of rain fell over the last 48 hours, but how much? Here is a preliminary look. For a more detailed list go here: [link] #cawx #AtmosphericRiver pic.twitter.com/DjCIH1E9fn.

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AIHR Live with Dave Millner “The HR Curator”

AIHR

In this short interview, Erik discusses the most important HR and HR analytics topics with the one and only “HR Curator” Find out about the digital future of HR from the expert, Dave Millner! The post AIHR Live with Dave Millner “The HR Curator” appeared first on Analytics in HR.

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

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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Factfulness

Kevin Eikenberry

By Hans Rosling with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund Few books give you advice on how to think more effectively. Fewer definitively answer big questions. This book does both. On the surface, Factfulness is about the subtitle of the book: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than […]. The post Factfulness appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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3 Powerful Ways to Develop a Development Disposition

Leadership Freak

New Book giveaway!! 10 complimentary copies available.

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360 Degree Feedback: Definition, Benefits, Alternatives

Vantage Circle

360-degree feedback has proven to be a potent development tool for performance management. First of all, what is 360-degree feedback? The 360-degree feedback also referred to as multi-rater feedback, provides an employee with a performance evaluation from the people who work alongside them. In simpler terms, employees receive feedback from diverse raters.

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Five Elements Required For Your Goal

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. Bird , in their book, Light A Fire Under Your Business. "This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality.

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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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How to Better Handle Office Politics

LSA Global

How to Better Handle Office Politics. As much as we would like to guarantee a workplace devoid of the kind of office politics that can threaten your success, in all good conscience we can’t. Even the best work environments will at some time experience the toxicity that comes with office politics in its various forms – favoritism, gossip, secrecy, underhandedness.

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The Worst Haircut of My Life

Leadership Freak

I bet you cut your own hair when you were a kid. Many of us did. Maybe your mom fixed it by setting the clippers on #1 and giving you a buzz cut.

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Key Benefits Of 360 Degree Feedback

Vantage Circle

360 degree feedback has, many a time, proven to be an extremely powerful tool in an organization’s development process. Feedback is the breakfast of champions. – Ken Blanchard. The 360 degree feedback is also referred to as multi-rater feedback. It provides an employee with performance feedback from the people who work with them. These may include receiving feedback from team members, managers and also customers.

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Strong Leaders Can Say These Three Statements

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In Brian Tracy 's and Christina Stein 's new book, Find Your Balance Point , they point out the necessity and power of being willing to say these three statements : 1. " I was wrong." - The authors comment that it's amazing how many people make a mistake and do or say something that they know to be wrong, but because of their egos, they cannot admit it.

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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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How to Debate Ideas Productively at Work

Harvard Business Review

There are better and worse ways to disagree.

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Motivation And The Friendship Factor

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Take one hour to read Brian Tracy's pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. You'll finish the book within that hour, and it'll be worth your time. "You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, " but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation. As a manager, you can create an environment where this potential for self-motivation is released naturally and spontaneously.

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How To Explain Change

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When you communicate change to your team, explain the logical and rational reasons for the change: 1. Explain how the change will make employees feel before, during and after the implementation. 2. Explain the tactical plan and goals. 3. Answer questions from your team.

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Choose To Live A Life That Matters

Eric Jacobsen Blog

I recommend that all leaders every so often read the What Will Matter poem by Michael Josephson. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unselfishly serving and leading with character. I've highlighted in bold and in color below my favorite parts of the poem: Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

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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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10 Ways To Project A Professional Image

Eric Jacobsen Blog

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Are Your High Expectations Hurting Your Team?

Harvard Business Review

It’s hard for people to stay motivated when nothing is ever good enough.

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Remembering Jack Bogle and Herb Kelleher, Two Great Strategists

Harvard Business Review

They both put customers first.

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Businesses Are Preparing for Brexit — and Bracing for the Worst

Harvard Business Review

A year and a half after the original vote, the outcome is still uncertain.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

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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What Sales Leaders Need to Excel Over Time

Harvard Business Review

Being a lifelong learner is essential.

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Customers Surveys Are No Substitute for Actually Talking to Customers

Harvard Business Review

A dozen interviews can be more useful than thousands of responses to a questionnaire.

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The State of Socially Responsible Investing

Harvard Business Review

New types of investments are tied to ESG goals.

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How to Make Any Business Trip Less Boring

Harvard Business Review

Enjoy what the destination has to offer.

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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.