Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
There is a common leadership misconception that merely encouraging team members to voice their opinions will foster an environment of openness. But people won’t speak up unless they feel safe doing so. As a leader, this means you have to address the underlying reasons for employee reticence, including the individual and systemic barriers to speaking up.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 13, 2024
Effective feedback is a cornerstone of leadership and personal growth. When given constructively, feedback can be a powerful tool for improvement. However, feedback can quickly turn toxic if not handled properly. Here are ten common mistakes that can poison feedback and hinder personal and professional development. As an executive leadership coach I understand the importance of avoiding these pitfalls for fostering a healthy and growth-oriented environment.
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 10, 2024
Ten minutes after the well guy arrived, we had water. I thought the well was dry. We had water all the time. Don't assume the worst. Here are 3 ways to deal with a brain that has a mind of its own.
Michael McKinney
JUNE 13, 2024
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. Dean Williams on real leadership: “In exercising real leadership, one must be open to new ideas and novel information. One must be willing to test deeply held assumptions and question prevailing truths. Too often managers in organizations write off people they dislike and refuse to entertain ideas that don’t agree with their particular paradigm or sense
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
Peter Winick
JUNE 13, 2024
Exploring the ‘Be Well, Lead Well Pulse Assessment’ A conversation with Renee Moorefield about developing her IP from years of research and scaling it for leaders, teams, and organizations. In this engaging episode of Thought Leadership Leverage, host Peter Winick interviews Renee Moorefield, a pioneering leader in human-centered leadership for over 25 years.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 11, 2024
Retaining top talent is essential for any organization looking to stay ahead in today’s competitive business environment. In my experience as an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed talented individuals losing motivation, a trend that can significantly impact a company’s operational excellence and innovation. Pinpointing the causes behind this slump in enthusiasm is crucial for leaders who aim to foster a productive, engaged, and loyal workforce.
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Management30 Agile and Lean Principles
JUNE 12, 2024
Design Thinking is indispensable in our modern business world. For years, the Design Thinking approach has been gaining popularity and is being used by many large companies to develop innovations. In this article, we will look at where Design Thinking comes from, what it can be used for, and how it works. And above all, how Management 3.0 practices can support this process.
Help Scout Leadership
JUNE 14, 2024
While you’re the only one who can decide if Help Scout is the right tool for you, here’s the advice our support team would give someone trying to make that decision for their business.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 14, 2024
Meetings are a fundamental component of business operations, yet all too often, they’re viewed as unproductive time sinks. Statistics reveal a telling story: a study by Atlassian found that the average employee attends 62 meetings a month, with half of that time considered wasted. Furthermore, excessive meetings are reported to cost businesses in the United States upwards of $37 billion annually.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 13, 2024
Sadness is leadership's dark secret. Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill experienced bouts of darkness. It wouldn’t surprise me if you felt it. I’m not talking about depression. I’m talking about the weight of caring more than others. Here are 10 ways to get a grip on sadness.
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.
Chief Outsiders
JUNE 11, 2024
It’s one of the most challenging questions you’ll ever have to ask as a business leader – “why isn’t my sales team delivering the results we need?” Putting a microscope on your team sometimes yields some unpleasant truths, but this exercise is critical when revenue numbers are lacking and the sales pipeline is drying up. Changes need to be made. But before addressing the problem, you need to identify the root causes.
David Grossman
JUNE 10, 2024
My entire career has been spent helping leaders communicate better. In working with leaders from a wide variety of industries over the years, our team has identified common traits that the best communicators possess. Not surprisingly, many of what defined greatness two decades ago still apply, and yet some skills have become even more relevant for addressing new challenges organizations face today.
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 12, 2024
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has left many leaders, businesses and employees wondering about its impact. Will it lead to job elimination or create new opportunities? As an executive leadership coach who works with leaders around the world, I believe the answer lies in how well organizations connect AI technologies to their corporate vision and individual employee growth.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 14, 2024
Roger Federer is one of the world's great athletes. His commencement talk at Dartmouth blew me away. Life lessons: #1. Effortless is a myth. #2. It's only a point. #3. Life is bigger than a tennis court. This post summarizes Federer's key points in his own words. Don't miss it!
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.
Ed Batista
JUNE 14, 2024
A CEO attempting to hot-swap an exec. * A theme in my practice is the CEO who's concluded that one of their executives is under-performing and must be managed out. Sometimes the CEO holds out hope that the transition will be perfectly seamless, with no disruption to operations, no awkwardness, no mess. A client once called this "hot-swapping," referring to technical components that can be replaced without powering down the system.
Alison Green
JUNE 12, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who wondered if he was rejected because he told his interviewer he never makes mistakes ?
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 10, 2024
Dealing with a challenging leader can test even the most seasoned professional. In my practice as an executive leadership coach, I often meet individuals who are grappling with the impact of inadequate leadership. These leaders may miss the mark when it comes to guiding their teams, whether it’s through a lack of clear communication, insufficient empathy, or ineffective decision-making.
Help Scout Leadership
JUNE 11, 2024
Explore real-world examples and best practices for implementing AI effectively in customer service.
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
AIHR
JUNE 12, 2024
Companies are increasingly recognizing that HR strategic objectives are essential for maintaining a competitive edge. By setting actionable, measurable strategic HR objectives, HR leaders can ensure that every HR initiative is purposefully designed to develop a high-performing workforce, support the overall business strategy, and drive growth. This strategic alignment is crucial in addressing the changing expectations of the workforce and leveraging HR practices to build an innovative, inclusive
Alison Green
JUNE 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose new manager was someone she slept with years ago … and he didn’t know they have a child together ?
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 13, 2024
Feedback is an invaluable tool for growth and development, but when mishandled, it can become a source of demotivation and toxicity. In my role as an executive leadership coach, I guide leaders to deliver feedback that is constructive, not destructive. Avoiding certain pitfalls is essential to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of feedback sessions.
Kellogg Insight
JUNE 11, 2024
“Promotional language is important not just for securing funding but for actually conveying the merits of good ideas.
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.
AIHR
JUNE 13, 2024
In its simplest form, a compensation philosophy summarizes an organization’s guiding principles around employee salaries and benefits. Some companies do this exceptionally well, and you’ll find 14 of the best compensation philosophy examples below. A good compensation philosophy reflects a company’s culture , strategy, and human capital needs. It also provides a framework for setting competitive pay standards, defining the roles of various compensation elements, and aligning these with the compa
Alison Green
JUNE 11, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day — there’s still more to come. Remember the letter-writer who was told by HR that they had a moral obligation to tell everyone they’re autistic ?
Lolly Daskal
JUNE 12, 2024
The workforce is transforming at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements and shifting market demands. As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the importance of reskilling to my clients. It is the pivotal strategy to future-proof their organizations. Reskilling is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for companies that want to thrive in the future of work.
Scott Elbin
JUNE 11, 2024
As a senior executive coach, I get to work with a lot of really smart people who have serious processing power upstairs. Smart, however, doesn’t always mean wise. In a nutshell, intelligence is usually about generating or acquiring knowledge while wisdom is about exercising good judgment in applying that knowledge. There are other simple distinctions between intelligence and wisdom that you can use as a guide to determine in which direction you lean or, better yet, what it looks like to strike a
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.
AIHR
JUNE 10, 2024
No matter how incredible your company culture is, the likelihood of someone becoming a disgruntled employee is directly proportional to your organization’s workforce size. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report , 90% of employees in the UK are unhappy at work, and just 10% say they are engaged at work. However, by identifying the warning signs, you can recognize whether employees are disgruntled and take the necessary action to prevent adverse effects.
Alison Green
JUNE 13, 2024
This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager and I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose male coworkers all took an annual camping trip together and women weren’t allowed ?
Thought Leaders LLC
JUNE 10, 2024
By understanding the conditions that trigger misinformation and practicing counter strategies, you not only safeguard your decision outcomes but build more responsible organizations and society. Today’s guest post is b y Nuala Walsh, author of TUNE IN: How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World. It’s tempting to share compelling theories about people, companies or products – even in the absence of evidence or validation.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 11, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, retaining millennials has become a top priority for companies across industries. These digital natives have spent their entire lives immersed in technology and globalization. As a result, they have a unique set of skills and mindset that are essential for navigating the world of the 21st century. Millennials have the creativity, agility, and digital knowledge to lead the way in reimagining the traditional business model and driving innovation.
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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