Leadership Freak

AUGUST 28, 2020

I’ve convinced myself that I was right only to find myself squirming to escape a narrow hole.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2020

The changes in the business world are some of the most testing times for a company to withstand. It is for this reason why adaptability is one of the crucial attributes in the corporate space today. To survive, you must be able to swiftly change course whenever things go bust. Of these many changes that a company may have to endure, one of the hardest is organizational restructuring.

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15Five

AUGUST 27, 2020

As we continue navigating the shift to the new normal, and our margin for error shrinks, workplace inefficiencies are becoming more evident and especially damaging. When inefficiencies aren’t quickly caught and corrected, even small disruptions, like toggling in and out of apps, can add up to massive amounts of productivity loss. 15Five has integrations with several platforms to help your workforce stay in flow and continue doing their best work every day. 1.

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AIHR

AUGUST 24, 2020

We live in an exciting time of technological progress. Not only does computing power continue to double about every two years (known as Moore’s law ), more data is generated exponentially as more devices are connected to the internet every day. These developments have a huge impact on our daily lives and the way we work. One of the most important developments where the increase of computing power and data availability comes together is automation.

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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

AUGUST 27, 2020

“You believe in the conclusion, and then you create supporting arguments.” Daniel Kahneman You weigh options based on the decision you’ve already made, while pretending to be open minded.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 28, 2020

Table of Contents. The Top 7 Disadvantages of Working from Home at a glance. Lack of Community and Team Work. Lack of Motivation. Unmonitored Performance and those Frequent Breaks. Lack of Office Equipment and Security Concerns. Distractions and Lack of a Good Working Environment. Burnout. Risk to Productivity. As the world is going through a big crisis, everyone had to make several adjustments to cope with it, one being organizations switching to the work from home culture and coming to terms w

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Mike Griffiths

AUGUST 25, 2020

Project managers generally like plans and estimates so we can forecast when things should be done and how much they may cost. It helps manage client expectations and answer the type of questions they ask, such as " When will it be done? " and " How much will it cost? " So, when project managers hear about ideas such as "let's stop estimating," it can trigger a knee-jerk reaction.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 24, 2020

The c-suite has little day-to-day impact on the productivity of remote workers. “Remote worker’s productivity depends on one role – the manager.” Gallup Remote work isn’t going away.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 26, 2020

The corporate world has come a long way in the past two decades from being more consumer-centric to paying equal attention to its employees too. The primary reason for this shift was the realization of how the workforce played a vital role in the growth of the organization. One of the major outcomes of this was the introduction of employee engagement.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 23, 2020

Unfortunately, leadership experts aren’t treated like rock stars. But they should be. Rock stars entertain us and give us a song to sing. Leadership experts give us ideas that can change our results, our success, and our lives. And most of them can be pretty entertaining, too. They may not rival The Beatles, Rod Stewart, […]. The post The Latest Thinking from Top Leadership Experts appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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CMCrossroads

AUGUST 24, 2020

The best way to ensure users have a positive customer experience is to use error monitoring to catch errors in real time so you can respond immediately. Error monitoring provides hope for avoiding poor app store ratings and for keeping customers satisfied.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 25, 2020

The challenge isn’t predicting the next normal. It’s creating it. I heard the term “next normal” when a friend texted me from a Board retreat. I believe McKinsey used “next normal” first.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 28, 2020

Be it corporates or small businesses; everyone wants to know how to increase work efficiency and double productivity. The good thing about efficiency is that its not arbitrary like engagement. To increase efficiency, there are a series of steps that you can implement—the better the implementation, the better the efficiency. Let's have a look at the nine useful tips on how to increase work efficiency among your employees.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 25, 2020

I meet with a lot of leaders who are frustrated with people on their team who are not doing something at all or who aren’t doing something in a certain way. And in order to address this concern, there is one question that they can ask to determine WHY this is: Is it will or […]. The post Will or Skill? – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour, provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 3 – Agree with this person on the time commitment for mentoring you (e.g., 30- to 60-minute meeting or phone/Zoom-style call every month).

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 26, 2020

Nine years ago I had 3 conversations in thirty days that challenged my perspective and shifted my thinking. Yesterday, I reconnected with one of those people.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 25, 2020

Many leading organizations are incorporating mental health initiatives around policy creation and sharing resources through internal marketing channels to promote awareness, providing training sessions for HR to identify the issues, and discussing the importance of health and safety at work. It will encourage the people in the workplace to maximize their health potential, increase work flexibility, build resilience, and improve recovery from mental health issues in the long term.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 27, 2020

Strategic Scenario Planning. Creating multiple strategic scenarios is a great way to envision, prepare for, and thrive in possible futures. The strategic scenario planning process can give you alternative windows into the future of your marketplace and provide a viable roadmap for making strategic decisions that can sidestep risks and leverage unexpected opportunities for growth.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

Beyond the helpful advice from Brian Tracy within his book, Earn What You’re Really Worth , are these quotes I find inspiring: “The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognize your own worth.” – Maxwell Maltz “There are risks and costs to a plan of action. But they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” – John F.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2020

Change is inevitable — but it’s not out of your control.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2020

What is Workplace Culture? Workplace culture is probably the most misunderstood term in organizational parlance. The general perception that we have on workplace culture is that it is the personality of an organization. But that often fails to give a clearer idea. It is the underlying beliefs, values, attitudes, and assumptions of the workplace people.

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LSA Global

AUGUST 25, 2020

Is It Time to Pivot Your Sales Strategy? Are you and your sales team agile enough? You will find out just how quickly you can pivot your sales strategy and your sales team when a crisis occurs. And now we have one – COVID 19. Do you need to pivot your sales strategy or sales approach? Is your sales team engaged, healthy, and equipped to sell solutions and add consultative value in new and different ways?

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

The book, The Hidden Leader , helps managers spot, cultivate, and keep the hidden leaders within their companies. It provides real-world examples and the specific tactics to take to identify those individuals and then nurture and encourage them. Hidden leaders are distinguished by four key facets of character and behavior: Integrity , demonstrated consistently, even in difficult situations.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2020

A four-step approach.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 28, 2020

Safety in the workplace is a concern that should be considered strictly and closely observed. No matter in which occupation you are, safety at work is of vital importance. Employers should always assure that all the safety advantages for their workers and workers should obey all the safety laws and guidelines. According to the National Safety Council, a worker is hurt on the job every 7 seconds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Vijay Govindarajan’s book, The Three Box Solution , is all about how to: Box 1 – Manage your present core business at peak efficiency and profitability. Box 2 – Escape the traps of the past by identifying and divesting business and abandoning practices, ideas, and attitudes that have lost relevance in a changed environment. Box 3 – Generate breakthrough ideas and convert them into new products and businesses.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2020

“What you hear depends on whom you listen to. Leaders who are strapped to their desks and surrounded by staff people who echo their ideas can easily fall into this trap of not listening to a wide enough universe of ideas,” explains Chris Zook and James Allen , authors of the book, The Founder’s Mentality. Instead, the authors recommend that the best practice for leaders is to make sure you have access to voices from your front line.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2020

It’s part of a trend that could severely disrupt international trade.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2020

The pandemic is making the annual process even more challenging.

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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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