Humbled by Christmas Lights
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 24, 2020
My Twitter survey indicated a minority make the right choice when choosing Christmas lights. An amazing 62% prefer white lights. I thought it tragic until yesterday.
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Hindsight Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices
Nir Eyal
DECEMBER 20, 2020
The post Hindsight Bias: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices appeared first on Nir and Far.
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5 Incredible Techniques To Develop An Innovation Culture
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 24, 2020
In the last two decades, humanity has made more progress than in the previous century alone. That says one thing about innovation- it’s inevitable. Cultivating an innovation culture is a must to ensure that your company is able to leave its mark. According to the Government of New Zealand , innovation can be defined as: The creation, development, and implementation of a new product, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness, or competitive advantage.
Personal Lessons from The Pandemic
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 21, 2020
2020 will be a year of historical note – it will be a marker of generations. Like the Great Depression, The World Wars, or 9-11 changed the world, so too has COVID-19. In fact, your grandkids will read about this year in the history books, and ask you “What was the pandemic like?” Remembering it […]. The post Personal Lessons from The Pandemic appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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
The Christmas Story Slaps Traditional Authority in the Face
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 25, 2020
The story of Christmas is a slap in the face to traditional authority. It doesn’t matter if you think it’s true or myth. The story disrupts common ways of thinking.
My Favourite Guest Moments And Insights From 2020
Tanveer Nasser
DECEMBER 23, 2020
One of the perks of hosting my leadership podcast is I get to speak with some fascinating and thought-provoking people whose insights help us to learn and grow. So for my last episode for 2020, I wanted to share some of my favourite moments from this past year where my guests shared insights that are both timely to what we’re dealing with right now, and timeless for how it will help us in 2021 and beyond.
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Why Learning Beats Knowing
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." "Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns her/his rookie smarts and is still able to retain her/his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman.
Generosity Makes you Great and Much More
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 22, 2020
No one stays up late waiting for the Grinch. But all the young at heart stay up waiting for Santa. His heart is warm and his hand is open.
The Most Important Remote Work Question – Remarkable TV
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The questions we ask determine the answers we find – and therefore the decisions we make. And in the video below, I am asking you the most important remote work question… Are you “working from home” or are you a great remote teammate? Tweet it out: There is a big difference between working from home […]. The post The Most Important Remote Work Question – Remarkable TV appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
50 Self-Appraisal Comments For Your Next Performance Review
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Performance reviews can be jittering for anyone, particularly when it comes to self-appraisal or self-evaluation. It is often difficult to analyze what to say and what to omit while writing a self-evaluation. This article will help you see how self-appraisal is essential to performance management and learn 50 phrases that you can use during your performance appraisal.
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.
Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For December 19th, 2020
High Scalability
DECEMBER 19, 2020
Hey, it's HighScalability time once again! NASA. Do you like this sort of Stuff? Without your support on Patreon this Stuff won't happen. Know someone who could benefit from becoming one with the cloud? I wrote Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10 just for them. On Amazon it has 212 mostly 5 star reviews. Here's a load-balanced and fault-tolerant review: Number Stuff: Don't miss all that the Internet has to say on Scalability, click below and become eventually. consistent with all scalability knowledge
The Children AREN’T Nestled and the Creatures ARE Stirring
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Clement Clark Moore needs a reality check. He penned “The Night Before Christmas.” Moore made the whole thing up, including eight tiny reindeer.
Recommending Humankind: A Hopeful History
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Cynics too often seem to rule the world. Worse yet, often those who take a more positive view are seen as “spinning the message” or as hopelessly naïve. While this has never been my belief or approach, it seems to be prevalent in the world today. That is just one reason why I love Humankind: […]. The post Recommending Humankind: A Hopeful History appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
What a Year… for HR
AIHR
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Here we go again. We’re nearing the end of 2020, so it’s time for a bit of reflection. 2020 has been an extraordinary year in the world of work. Amid layoffs, hiring freezes, but also hiring sprees, we’ve had to get used to wearing face masks, working from home, no business or holiday traveling, having fun and drinks digitally, and even hiring and onboarding people entirely online.
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.
The Read Aloud Cloud: An Interview With Forrest Brazeal On His New Book
High Scalability
DECEMBER 23, 2020
It's Christmas time and you've been wracking your brain trying to find the perfect gift that will teach your loved ones about the cloud in a simple and entertaining way. What to do? Fortunately for you, Santa has a new elf this year— Forrest Brazeal —who is part AWS Serverless Hero, part skilled cartoonist, and part cloud guru. Yes, it's a cartoon book about the cloud!
Why I Admire Frosty and You Should Too
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Frosty the snowmanKnew the sun was hot that day,So he said, “Let’s runAnd we’ll have some funNow before I melt away.”* 3 reasons to admire Frosty the Snowman: #1. Optimism. I admire Frosty.
Absence Management: Meaning, Reasons, & Policy Pointers
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Undivided commitment is the key to success. Therefore, corporates must have a dedicated and committed workforce to deliver their best output to achieve organizational success. In this case, many obstacles come into view to obstruct the pathway to success. These can be employee health , loss of productivity , competency, and also the topic of our discussion today, employee absenteeism.
How Location Accès Crédit Enhanced Employee Efficiency by Creating a Solid Knowledge Base with SweetProcess
Sweet Process
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Introduction As president at Location Accès Crédit, Michel Coutu was committed to assisting his clients with accessing vehicle loans in Canada amid the strict loan regulations in the country. The success of every application required the utmost attention to detail and efficiency among employees. Maintaining such a high standard was a challenge due to the […].
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
Five Cultural Fit Interview Questions
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2020
If you are leading an organization and are the last person to interview a candidate, focus your questions more on trying to see if the person is a cultural fit. Here are a few questions to pose to potential new hires (from the book, Advisory Leadership : What motivates you? What are you passionate about? (Finding out what people are passionate about and why is a great window into someone's personality.
The 6 Top Leadership and Management Development Mistakes to Avoid
LSA Global
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Leadership and Management Development Matters According to recent research by McKinsey and the Corporate Executive Board, more than 500 executives ranked leadership development among the top three human capital priorities, and two thirds of leaders rated developing effective leaders as their top concern. In fact, US companies report spending $14 billion per year on leadership development.
How to Use Individual Performance To Advance Team Performance
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Each organization wishes to have many top performers working for them. Having many of these individuals’ means the company makes more profit and experiences exponential growth. However, the process involved in turning individual performance into team performance is not easy. To fully understand how to use individual performance, it is essential first to understand what individual performance is.
How Atlantic Sapphire Transferred Its Operational Knowledge Between Facilities by Documenting Its Business Processes
Sweet Process
DECEMBER 21, 2020
As the technology process coordinator at Atlantic Sapphire, Stanley Kolosovskiy was tasked with ensuring that the organization’s business operations were optimal, but the absence of an effective workflow system was a challenge toward achieving that. He struggled with the software on the ground, despite having a minor in computer science and being a process-driven ISO […].
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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DECEMBER 22, 2020
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If You’re Tracking Employee Behavior, Be Transparent About It
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 23, 2020
You need to explain how — and why — you’re monitoring.
Product Update: Your Request is our Commitment
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Table of Contents. What does the update include? Configuration of Service Level Award by HR. Configuration of Approval Levels in Award Section by HR. Availability of Wish Feature in Vantage Rewards. Microsoft Teams Update. Enable or Disable Certificate at Award Level. The year full of ups and downs might be coming to an end, but we will always come back with our latest product improvements and developments.
5 Effective Ways to Workplace Agility and It's Benefits
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The corporate world is moving forward at an incredible pace with technological advancements and cultural changes all around. Organizations have to innovate and adapt continuously to keep up with evolving market conditions. That is only possible if workplace agility is present where every change is embraced. An agile workplace is equipped to deal with any challenges and is successful in instilling productivity in the workplace.
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.
How Amazon Thinks About Competition
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2020
To do well in business, a company needs to be both robust and nimble.
When Work Feels Like Family, Employees Keep Quiet About Wrongdoing
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Mum’s the word.
Why Aren’t We Making More Progress Towards Gender Equity?
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Research on how “gender fatigue” is holding us back.
What People (Still) Get Wrong About Emotional Intelligence
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 22, 2020
It’s not just about being nice.
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.
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