Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
The source of entitlement is arrogance. If you aren’t grappling with arrogance, you’re blind to its influence. You’re arrogant if: Offenses come quickly and frequently. Are you easily offended?
Nir Eyal
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
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15Five
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Despite all we’ve written on the subject over the years, micromanagement continues to plague organizations everywhere, and at some point in your career, it’s likely you’ve experienced some form of it. While it’s not every manager’s intention to adopt this notorious style of fear-based leadership, many find it hard to release their grip or struggle to grant full employee autonomy.
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
If you have ever tried to walk more than a step or two on something narrow, you know that your balance is the most important factor for your success. Lean too far in either direction and you will fall. As a leader, you might feel like you are sometimes walking a tightrope, trying to navigate […]. The post Leadership is a Balancing Act appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
What shape is your leadership? This isn’t about being physically thin or round. What shape is most appealing to you? (Pick a shape you prefer before you read further.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
It is safe to say that physical inactivity and a corporate lifestyle go hand-in-hand. Corporate employees spend most of their hours just sitting at their desks with little to no activity at all. This puts them at an increased risk for diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart problems. Employees who are not physically active are also less likely to be motivated and productive at work, creating a negative work environment.
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Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
We are finishing The Encore Series today with perhaps one of the most important questions that we’ve been asked. Can 1 hour per month change my leadership future? The answer is a resounding YES. And we’ve even got a simple plan to help you make it happen. Find out how The Remarkable Way can change […]. The post Encore Video Series #6: Can 1 hour per month change my leadership future?
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Gratitude expands leadership. Ingratitude corrodes everything it touches. Ingratitude is too dangerous to ignore. The alternatives to gratitude include: Self-absorption. Disappointment. Entitlement. Anger. Accusation. Bitterness. Anxiety.
Change Guides LLC
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
by Stacy Aaron, Partner. Although Wikipedia states that the discipline of Change Management has its roots in the 1960s (over 50. years ago!), plenty of leaders and managers have only cursory knowledge of the fundamentals and processes. Most business professionals know Change Management is relevant, but how they think of the scope and. importance of it varies.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
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.
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
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
What if I told you I could give you a tool that would help you understand yourself better? What if I said it could give you a glimpse into some of your strengths and possible blind spots? And what if that same tool could help you communicate better with others? Would you be interested? That […]. The post Understand Yourself and Others Better with This Tool appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Energize people by speaking into their aspiration. A young employee says they aspire to become a manager. You view them through the lens of “NEEDS to IMPROVE.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Team goal setting is fundamental in any organization. Goal setting not only allows you to take control of your team’s work direction; but also provides you with a benchmark to determine whether the business objectives are being met. Your teams need goals to be productive. A specific goal-setting criterion leads to a faster performance improvement than the general outlines, which are vague with no sense of direction.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Getting feedback is an important way to improve performance at work. But sometimes, it can be hard to seek out, and even harder to hear. “Feedback is all around you. Your job is to find it, both through asking directly and observing it,” says David L. Van Rooy , author of the book, Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
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
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
“We need better communication.” “We need more communication.” “We’re having communication issues.” Better organizational communication is a universal need and a universal challenge and I have a really valuable lever that will improve your organizational communication. Learn more in the video below. Tweet it out: Every leader is a conduit of communication both directions – […].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
All ethical styles of leadership have a place in organizational life, including benevolent dictatorships. High school football coaches and symphony conductors often require obedience with little discussion.
LSA Global
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
HR’s View of Workplace Culture Needs to Change. Can you honestly say that your workplace culture supports your business goals? If not, it’s time to take a second and thoughtful look at your culture and treat it as a business challenge. In our opinion, HR should view workplace culture as a strategic imperative to improve business performance. Unfortunately, many HR executives continue to take too narrow of a view of culture.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Every leader experiences periods of ups and downs. Hopefully, more up periods. If you struggle with too many down periods, it might be because you have perfectionist tendencies. Transform yourself into an optimist by: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn and understand that failure is part of a fulfilling life. Making room for pain. Don't deny yourself permission to feel painful emotions.
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
Kevin Eikenberry
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
The Encore Series continues with a question that is addressing what I consider to be a vastly underappreciated part of the leadership puzzle. How do I gain confidence in my leadership role? In the video, I will share four components that we need to help us gain confidence in leadership and in anything we do. […]. The post Encore Video Series #5: How do I gain confidence in my leadership role?
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
A new study suggests you start by becoming a reliable colleague.
LSA Global
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
What Corporate Culture Is. Do you know how to design a high performance culture? Culture is your organization’s unique approach to how it executes strategy. If strategy is “what” you want to accomplish and “why”, then culture is “how” you execute it on a day-to-day basis. For example, let’s say your organization wants to grow market share by 10% to meet growth targets.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.
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.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
A goal properly set is halfway reached. ~ Zig Ziglar. Team goal setting is fundamental in any organization. Goal setting not only allows you to take control of your team’s work direction; but also provides you with a benchmark to determine whether the business objectives are being met. Your teams need goals to be productive. A specific goal-setting criterion leads to a faster performance improvement than the general outlines, which are vague with no sense of direction.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
What 145 empirical studies conclude.
LSA Global
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
What Is Business Strategy? In chess, strategic moves are made according to an overall plan to get the opponent into a checkmate. In the military, it is the plan that sets up an operation for success. In the corporate world, business strategy design serves as the guide to win over the competition; it considers all the influencing factors of the business and outlines the way to secure future success.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
If you manage a small business or a department within a large organization, a great way to improve the cohesiveness of your employee team is to engage them in an activity away from the workplace. Engaging in a community service activity is a great example. Your team can work at a food bank. Or, they can pick up liter along a highway. Or, they can provide a service at a local senior citizen center.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Here are 10 behaviors, techniques and tips you can use to be an effective leader: Respond to questions quickly and fully. Take an interest in your employees and their personal milestone events. Give feedback in a timely manner and make it individualized and specific. Be willing to change your decisions. End every meeting with a follow-up To Do list.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2019
Do you create an environment at your business/organization that allows peer coaching to succeed? Hopefully you do. If you don't, encourage peer coaching among the members of your team. Peer coaching can be formal, informal or a combination of both. You'll likely find that everyone on your team has a skill, technique, behavior that they can teach a fellow team member.
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Dialing up the pressure to hit the numbers isn’t the answer.
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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