Leadership Freak
JUNE 12, 2020
Responding to unforeseen events is part of your day. But if all you do is bounce from one issue to the next: You’re a problem-solver. The better part of leadership is seizing opportunities.
AIHR
JUNE 8, 2020
When you hear Artificial Intelligence (AI) the first thing that comes to mind are robots; in particular, the Steven Spielberg movie titled A.I. where a robot child is built that can love and behave just like a real human. This idea appears to be closer to a dream than reality. Truth is, AI is more ubiquitous than we might think. It ranges from self-driving cars, movie recommendations on Netflix, e-mail spam detection to voice-controlled assistants such as Apple’s SIRI.
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15Five
JUNE 8, 2020
Friends, we are in unprecedented times. If I’d written this post in March, when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S. hard and many companies suddenly pivoted to having employees work from home, that statement would have been true. If I’d said this in April when we first started seeing the toll businesses and employees faced in bankruptcies and historic unemployment, it would have been true.
Tanveer Nasser
JUNE 10, 2020
In today's increasingly complex workplaces, leaders need to be experts who can make the best decisions for their team. But how do you succeed at leadership over areas where your expertise is limited? That's what I'll be asking my guest, Wanda Wallace, in this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe. Wanda is the managing partner of Leadership Forum, where she coaches leaders and works with teams to improve leadership capability.
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
JUNE 11, 2020
I was shocked when a black friend told me she wasn’t welcomed in some stores in our town. This was years ago. I still don’t understand the realities of racism.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 9, 2020
An organization is defined by the culture they have and the ideals they follow. Every organization has its version of culture and ideologies. But the question is, does your company culture reflect your core values? And can it be considered a high-performance culture? If your organizational culture does not influence your employees to perform better and deliver high-performance, then it might be time to improve and think about it.
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Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 9, 2020
You’ve likely heard of the Law of Attraction. In short, the basic idea is that our thoughts turn into things eventually. The idea is that we are like human magnets – always attracting something. Not everyone agrees with this principle and the principle often leaves out an important part – the fact that thinking alone, […]. The post What Are You Attracting?
Leadership Freak
JUNE 10, 2020
“Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face.” Nelson DeMille 3 ways to use stress for advantage: #1. Schedule decisions. Stress tells you to wait.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 9, 2020
There is no dearth of talents in today’s scenario. Every person has a better skill set than the next. Hiring has become extremely complex and competitive, to say the least. So, what qualities of a good employee should you look out for when you hire employees? An ideal employee would be the one who fits in your company culture as well as the core values that your organization represents.
Agile42
JUNE 12, 2020
By Konrad Pogorzala. One of the main aspects of any agile transformation program is cultural change. During times of working from home it’s even more important than ever. . Based on the 1st ORGANIC agility principle, “Increase Cultural Awareness and Coherence”, the main challenge is how to understand your organizational culture and how to create coherence based on shared principles without losing diversity.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 8, 2020
In the middle of March, your working world and the view from your “desk” may have changed drastically. Government officials (and perhaps your boss) decreed that the work would continue, but not in the office, and not closer than six feet apart. Suddenly, and nearly without warning, you were thrust into long-distance leadership. While a […]. The post When A Sprint Becomes a Marathon – Leading as the Lockdown Rolls On appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 8, 2020
It’s not the work that stresses you out. It’s doing it alone. 15 Sources of stress for leaders: Incompetence. You’re flaying in water that’s too deep for your current abilities. Procrastination.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 11, 2020
When it comes to operational success, understanding individual employee personality is vital. It is because this helps an employer understand its workforce better. Knowing employee personalities allows managers to play to their strengths and maximize productivity. Also, It helps understand all the relevant traits of an employee affecting their work.
15Five
JUNE 8, 2020
About Flipsnack. Founded in 2011, Flipsnack is an online page-flip catalog maker used by over one million people and organizations around the world to create interactive publications. Users are able to convert PDF files into page-flip catalogs, or design publications directly in Flipsnack by leveraging the hundreds of professionally designed catalog templates and an easy-to-use design tool in the platform.
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
JUNE 7, 2020
Have you ever seen a child completely filled with wonder? Do you notice how they almost glow? If you think for a minute, you can remember what those moments where like for you, too. Childlike wonder creates a moment of complete presence and joy. According to John O’Leary’s new book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your CHILDLIKE […]. The post IN AWE: Rediscover Your CHILDLIKE WONDER to Unleash INSPIRATION, MEANING, and JOY appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 9, 2020
NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!!
Vantage Circle
JUNE 7, 2020
Are your employees failing to produce results every month? Are they consistently late to work? Are they inappropriate in the workplace? Do they take more of your time? Or, do they need a lot of supervision? And yet, do they make mistakes regularly? Or are your employees having some issues with you and their coworkers? If you answered ' YES ' to one or more of the above questions, then the chances are that you, as a leader or manager, are stepping back from having a very needed conversation.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 12, 2020
Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman 's book, The 11 Laws of Likability. They are all about: what to do and what not to do to be a leader who's an effective listener : Do : Maintain eye contact Limit your talking Focus on the speaker Ask questions Manage your emotions Listen with your eyes and ears Listen for ideas and opportunities Remain open to the conversation Confirm understanding, paraphrase Give nonverbal messages that you are listening (nod, smile) Ignore distractions D
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
Torben Rick Change Management
JUNE 11, 2020
Is there something profoundly wrong with some of the basic assumptions about how change works? Two decades ago “about 70% of all change initiatives fail.” Today, according to global consulting firm BCG, organizations actually gotten worse at it: “75% of transformation efforts don’t deliver the hoped-for results.” The trouble is that although organizations recognize and […].
Agile42
JUNE 11, 2020
By Regina Martins. I get many questions in my trainings, and one of the most common is when to use Scrum – usually preceded by utterances of “Scrum will never work in my team…” The wording of the question below comes from the Scrum Alliance Certified Team Coach (CTC) application. So this topic is relevant, and there is no one answer.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 10, 2020
Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers. – Josh Bersin. In the professional scene, the importance of diversity and inclusion, popularly known as D&I, is gaining traction. By implementing D&I policies at all levels of the workforce, more and more businesses are focused on becoming diverse.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 11, 2020
Some of my favorite quotes for leaders are: A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit -- Arnold H. Glasgow I praise loudly, I blame softly -- Catherine II of Russia Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress -- Mohandas Gandhi A long dispute means that both parties are wrong -- Voltaire The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable -- Paul Broca These and many more compelling quotes can be found in Susan
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.
High Scalability
JUNE 11, 2020
Who's Hiring? InterviewCamp.io has hours of system design content. They also do live system design discussions every week. They break down interview prep into fundamental building blocks. Try out their platform. T riplebyte lets exceptional software engineers skip screening steps at hundreds of top tech companies like Apple, Dropbox, Mixpanel, and Instacart.
Agile42
JUNE 9, 2020
By Mariet Visser. Years back when I sought out to work with teams, it was because I was convinced there must be a better way. A better way for us to approach doing the work. A better way that enabled us to openly share our thinking and ideas with one another. And ultimately a better way for us to navigate our way through problems and opportunities together.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 6, 2020
Remote work was a trend and became an urgent need. The whole world was not ready to solve such several pressing issues at the same time, but the first wave of panic and uncertainty is already over. All that remains for us is to adapt and hire and interview potential candidates remotely. In this article, we will tell you how to keep your appointments in order, feel productive, and work from home.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2020
Ken Marlin 's book, The Marine Corps Way To Win On Wall Street , is all about a Marine-turned-banker's tactics for succeeding ethically, and more specifically about 11 key principles from battlefield to boardroom. Ken Marlin "I wrote the book in part because of the bashing that corporate executives and Wall Street bankers have been receiving for many years in the press and in political circles.
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.
LSA Global
JUNE 6, 2020
Middle Management Needs to Be Deeply Engaged in Strategy Design and Planning. Our organizational alignment research found that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performance. It also found that middle management plays a powerful role in getting strategically aligned. When managers are deeply engaged with a company’s strategic priorities, they report higher levels of confidence in where the company is headed and increased motivation to help execute the pla
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 12, 2020
Research on how to cultivate both.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 9, 2020
The beginning of 2020 brought new aspirations for all. The start of a new decade kept us imagining how the future of work will turn up. With new technologies and trends coming every other day, our work-life has been evolving with time. But the sudden Covid-19 outbreak has shifted our work culture in ways that we never imagined. The whole dynamics and notion of work have taken a shift.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 9, 2020
After two years of research, forty focus groups and a national survey, author Sylvia Ann Hewlett contends the three pillars of Executive Presence are: How you act ( gravitas ) How you speak (communication ) How you look ( appearance ) All three work together to help you telegraph (signal) to others that you have what it takes and that you're star material.
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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