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Employee Experience Strategy: Build Yours in 11 Steps

AIHR

Competitive salaries and benefits are important, but they are no longer enough. Employees want fulfilling work environments that support their growth and wellbeing. This is where an effective employee experience strategy comes in. For HR professionals, developing this strategy needs a thoughtful, data-driven approach that’s aligned with your company’s goals and culture.

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Plugging into Nonprofit Success | Dr. Sharon Elefant

Peter Winick

Mastering Strategy, Relationships, and Monetization in the Nonprofit World In this episode, Dr. Sharon Elefant, CEO of The Nonprofit Plug, shares how she transformed her passion for nonprofits into a thriving consultancy. She reveals key strategies for scaling expertise, monetizing services, and building thought leadership in the nonprofit space. How do you turn a passion for nonprofits into a thriving business?

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Why we’re failing our emerging leaders – and what we can do about it

Suzi McAlpine

This recent study by Deloitte found that good leadership is the top priority for a healthy business, according to 80 percent of the respondents. But only 25 percent of them said their organisation was actively building leaders to meet new challenges. It seems like many organisations simply aren’t investing enough in the next generation of… The post Why we’re failing our emerging leaders – and what we can do about it first appeared on Suzi McAlpine | The Art of Leadership.

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Research: How Gen AI Is Already Impacting the Labor Market

Harvard Business Review

A study of over 1 million job listings posted before and after the introduction of major gen AI tools reveals the effect they’re having on gig workers.

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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.

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13 Practical Performance Management Strategies To Implement (In 2024)

AIHR

Performance management strategies are crucial for driving results. Yet, companies often overlook them and don’t allocate sufficient resources to their development. Gallup and SHRM found that under 20% of employees find their performance reviews inspiring, and 95% of managers are dissatisfied with their organizations’ review systems. However, 60% of companies with effective performance management systems report outperforming their peers.

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8 Proven Strategies to Effectively Mitigate AI Risks in Leadership

Lolly Daskal

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks for leaders. While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. To navigate these complexities, leaders must adopt strategic approaches that mitigate AI risks while maximizing its benefits.

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The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Servant Leaders

Leadership Freak

I Know some remarkable servant leaders. This post represents their passion. Average leaders deliver results. Servant leaders develop people who deliver results. People don’t rise to low standards. Stretch goals that are always reached are too low. Confront helplessness. Promote responsibility. Consider "The 5 Habits of Highly Effective Servant Leaders.

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Great Communicators Share These 7 Characteristics

David Grossman

When was the last time you heard a great speech? Listened to someone who captivated you with their personal story? Read something that was written so beautifully and powerfully that it challenged your thinking or moved you to action? For many of us, it may have been a while. That’s because outstanding communication is rarely practiced with the kind of diligence it deserves, even among leaders who count on inspiring their teams to achieve ambitious goals.

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Top Employee Morale Survey Questions for a Happy Team

Vantage Circle

Human resources managers increasingly view employee engagement as a key performance indicator. However, measuring engagement is complex due to its many contributing factors. A vital component of engagement is employee morale or enthusiasm, which can be improved through various strategies, especially by prioritizing worker well-being. According to a Gallup poll , companies with high employee engagement experience 21% higher profitability and 41% lower absenteeism.

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Five Key Signals CEOs Need a Fractional CRO: Accelerating Growth for Mid-Market Companies

Chief Outsiders

For mid-market CEOs, navigating growth can feel like walking a tightrope. There's immense pressure to scale the company, optimize revenue streams, and hit ambitious targets without overextending resources or risking quality. While some companies have full-time Chief Revenue Officers (CROs) to spearhead these initiatives, others find that hiring a CRO on a fractional basis provides the right mix of expertise, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.

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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

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Lead with Empathy, Speak with Candor | Kim Scott

Peter Winick

The Winning Formula for Building Trust and Accountability Peter Winick and Kim Scott discuss the transformative power of Radical Candor in leadership, emphasizing the importance of giving honest feedback with empathy. Kim shares how leaders can build trust and drive team success by balancing clear expectations with genuine care for their people. What happens when you mix radical candor with thought leadership?

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Navigating Virtual Teams and Complexity Theory | Dr. Robert Gordon

Peter Winick

Why Staying Connected to Practitioners Keeps Thought Leadership Relevant Robert Gordon shares his journey from supply chain management in the cruise industry to becoming an academic thought leader. He discusses how his research on virtual teams and complexity theory gained relevance during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of bridging academia and industry.

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How to Be Sure You Have Exceptional Leadership Skills: It Comes Down to One Word

Lolly Daskal

Many people believe that exceptional leadership is defined by strategic thinking, charisma, or decision-making skills. While these are undoubtedly important qualities, they are not what truly set exceptional leaders apart. The one word that separates great leaders from the rest is character. Character often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not as flashy as other leadership traits.

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6 Ways Emotional Intelligence Helps Leaders Resolve Conflict

Lolly Daskal

Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but how leaders handle these conflicts can make or break the team’s morale and productivity. Leaders with high emotional intelligence (EI) navigate conflicts with grace, turning challenging situations into opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. Emotional intelligence plays a key role in conflict resolution by fostering empathy, clarity, and an environment conducive to constructive dialogue.

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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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The ROCC of Trust: A Framework for Impactful Leadership | Karen & Aneil Mishra

Peter Winick

Why Trust is the Cornerstone of Leadership Success Karen and Aneil Mishra share their journey of transforming academic research on trust into the impactful “ROCC of Trust” framework, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through resilience, collaboration, and bold action, they turned rejection into success, inspiring leaders and students alike to prioritize trust as the foundation of effective leadership.

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From Academia to Action: Turning Research into Executive Impact | Stephanie Woerner

Peter Winick

Building Trust and Impact in a Rapidly Changing World How can an academic bridge the gap between rigorous research and actionable insights for executives? Stephanie Woerner, of MIT’s Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), offers a masterclass on this topic in our latest podcast episode. She reveals how her team tackles the tension between academias slower pace and businesss urgent demands by designing projects with rapid deliverables and executive-relevant outcomes.

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11 Important Employee Relations Metrics To Track

AIHR

Employee relations metrics measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as overall workplace culture. Companies that prioritize employee relations and create supportive work environments generally see better results in all aspects. For example, Google and Facebook are known for their strong focus on employee satisfaction, which leads to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

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ADDIE vs. SAM: Key Differences To Master Training & Development

AIHR

The ADDIE vs. SAM debate has been going on since 2012 when Dr. Michael Allen introduced a strong competitor to the ADDIE model in the form of SAM. Although these are not the only learning models available, they remain two of the most popular. But as a Learning & Development professional, how do you know which e-learning model is right for your organization and its employees?

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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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How To Develop a Performance Management Framework: Your All-In-One Guide

AIHR

Most organizations have a performance management framework in place, yet 80% have redesigned it in the past four years. Research from Gartner has also found that 59% of employees find traditional performance review systems ineffective. It’s evident that organizations (and HR) are looking for more modern ways to manage performance. This article discusses the elements of a successful performance management framework and how to develop an effective one for your organization.

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Powerful Questions Produce Results

Leadership Freak

Don’t ask powerful questions if you want a team of mindless zombies. Questions create attention. Attention translates to direction. What do you want your team thinking about? 5 powerful questions you can ask today.

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5 Gratitude Strategies to Energize Your Team Today

Leadership Freak

Gratitude energizes. Unspoken appreciation drains vitality. Would positive energy improve your life? Your team? Think of gratitude as pouring energy into others. Discover five simple strategies to bring vitality to your team and yourself.

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6 Core Coaching Skills for Leaders

Leadership Freak

Coaching is leading powerful conversations that enable others to flourish. Skilled leaders use coaching skills to bring potential into reality.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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Cultivating Greatness: Your Personal Growth Manifesto

Leadership Freak

Personal growth is the first practice of remarkable leaders. Show up as the person you aspire to become. What are you waiting for? Average leaders show up as their best selves.

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4 Phrases That Unintentionally Convey Rudeness, and What to Say Instead

Lolly Daskal

As an executive leadership coach, I have seen firsthand how communication plays a significant role in how people perceive and respect you. Many of my clients are unaware that they are being rude. It’s only through coaching that they gain the insight needed to recognize and address this issue. Often, the culprit behind unintentional rudeness is the use of common phrases. that have become so ingrained in our daily conversations that we rarely stop to consider their impact.

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14 Personal Development Goals Every Leader Should Set for Themselves

Lolly Daskal

Effective leadership isn’t just about guiding a team or achieving organizational goals; it’s also about personal growth and development. Exceptional leaders understand that to lead others successfully, they must first lead themselves toward continuous improvement. Setting personal development goals is a powerful way for leaders to enhance their skills, mindset, and overall effectiveness.

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7 Marks of Mentors Who Change Lives

Leadership Freak

The mentors who changed my life chose me. I didn’t choose them. Eventually you learn the first principle for gaining wisdom. You don’t have it. Here are 7 marks of great mentors. Seek one. Be one. When wisdom knocks, open the door.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Believe in Others to Free Yourself

Leadership Freak

Competence gets in the way when you don't believe in others. People do it themselves because they think they can do it better. Do it with is better than do it yourself. One-person teams are a myth. Believe in others to free yourself. Here's how.

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Focus: 7 Ways to Eliminate Distraction

Leadership Freak

Distraction is the enemy of life. Unfocused Leaders are stress filled bags of irritation. A person who rushes to finish one thing so they can do the next thing is dying while they live. Here are 7 ways to eliminate distraction.

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3 Ways to Energize People during Conversations

Leadership Freak

Successful leaders energize people. Focused energy makes success more likely. People won’t tell you this, they don’t like talking with you when you don’t like talking with them. I decided to write about simple ways to energize people during conversations. How do you energize people?

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A 10-Minute Revolution: 7 Things You Can Accomplish in 10-minutes

Leadership Freak

Infatuation with dramatic change is the reason you’re stuck. Transformation happens in 10-minute increments. Momentum is a series of small successes. Dedicate 10-minutes to one thing on this list. It will improve your day. Keep doing it, it will change your life.

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Change Management 101: A Practical 3 Part Guide

Implementing new tools or business processes in your organization? Lemon Learning put together a practical 3 part guide to prevent the pitfalls of change management. Drive a successful change management project from diagnosis through to measurement.