November, 2024

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Navigating the Complex World of Veterans’ Benefits | Dr. Paul R Lawrence

Peter Winick

How One Book Is Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Veterans Nationwide Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, shares how his book “Veterans Benefits for You” was crafted to simplify complex benefits processes and empower veterans to claim what they deserve. Through personal interactions with millions of veterans, he gained insights that shaped his mission to make benefits accessible and impactful.

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how do you stay focused on work during anxiety-inducing world events?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I wonder if you have any tips/tricks on how to keep focused on work when there is a major event going on? I recall trying to work for several weeks after the 2020 election and January 6 and know my work was not efficient or good quality during that time. I’m so anxious about the election results that I know I will be following all day and probably many more days after since it’s unlikely we’l

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To Become a Better Presenter, Look Inward

Harvard Business Review

It’s much easier to change and improve how we communicate when we understand why we speak and behave the way we do. That’s why the most effective presenters and communicators often have a strong sense of their identities and a level of self-awareness acquired through reflecting on their beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral patterns. To become more aware of our own communication styles, and how they change due to context, you can do some inner work.

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The Shocking Truth Why 70% Of Your Employees Are Disengaged

Lolly Daskal

Employee engagement is the cornerstone of any successful organization. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and likely to contribute to a positive work culture. However, a shocking reality exists in today’s workforce—according to a Gallup study, 70% of employees are disengaged at work. This statistic should serve as a wake-up call for leaders everywhere.

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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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The 3 Keys to Mastering Managing Expectations on Your Team

Get Lighthouse

"I wish you had told me that last week! We *just* finished planning out everything for the big project and that would have been *really* helpful to know. This affects a lot of people.(sigh).Now I have to go tell everyone." Ever been bitten by a failure at managing expectations? Situations like above are all too common and have painful consequences. Having learned this lesson the hard way quite a few times myself, I now use a simple phrase I repeat to my teams over and over again to combat that f

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Improve Your Culture, Buy a Chicken!

Thought Leaders LLC

Building a remarkable organization is all about building the right culture. By focusing on values, living them every day, and remembering how your people create value for you and you for them, you can create the distinctive culture you seek. Today’s post is by Dr. Randy Ross, author of Remarkable! I was having lunch with a friend who told me about an interaction that he had with one of his team members.

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was it reasonable to fire a new hire who was too overwhelmed to work on day 3?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: The clinic I work for filled a medical receptionist position. The new hire had worked as a receptionist for other offices for over 18 years. Sure, they had to learn the ropes of a new EHR (electronic health record) program, but they should already know enough to not be so overwhelmed that they had to call in, right?

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When Your Manager Is Ineffective — and You Feel Stuck

Harvard Business Review

Navigating a relationship with a manager you perceive as ineffective or unqualified can be daunting, but it can also be a catalyst for growth. Rather than allowing frustration to erode your engagement and productivity, shift your focus to what you can control. You may not have control over who you report to, but you can control the beliefs, assumptions, and narratives you create about the situation, as well as the impact of your behavior on those around you.

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This is How You’ll Know a Great Leader When You See One

Lolly Daskal

When it comes to leadership, the wide variety of styles and approaches can make it difficult to identify who truly stands out. Great leaders, however, leave a lasting impression, influencing those they lead and the organizations they serve in profound ways. But how can you recognize a truly exceptional leader? What sets them apart from the rest? As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping leaders reach their full potential.

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How to Better Yourself: 25 Tips to Improve Yourself Everyday

BetterUp

Do you feel stuck in a rut? It can feel frustrating to be stuck in the same place and feel like nothing is changing. When you’re languishing , it feels like you’re not moving forward toward your goals. One of the ways to break this rut is to take action. Making a conscious decision to better yourself can be empowering and motivating.

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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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Are You Being Set Up to Fail?

Thought Leaders LLC

When someone who has traditionally been your opponent creates a great opportunity, question their motivation. Seek to fully understand the situation before you say yes. Every organization suffers from some level of political intrigue. Whether it’s hoarding of resources, manipulative tactics, or passive aggressive behavior office politics distract your organization from getting things done.

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Navigating Change: A Roadmap for Resilient Leadership | Deborah Gilboa

Peter Winick

Why Resilience Matters and How Leaders Can Cultivate It at Every Level Dr. Deborah Gilboa shares her journey from theater to medicine to resilience expert, uncovering how resilience can be learned and developed. She offers actionable insights for leaders on managing change effectively, building resilient teams, and understanding the natural resistance to change within organizations.

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telling an employee his pants are too revealing, unannounced video calls, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. How to tell an employee his pants are too revealing I need some guidance! We have a new high school teacher who wears pants that show the imprint of his penis. Several students have gone to the principal to share this information.

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Leaders Can’t Make Up for Bad Behavior by Being Nice Later

Harvard Business Review

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

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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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7 Things Great Leaders Do To Get The Best Out Of Really Smart People

Lolly Daskal

Great leaders recognize that their most valuable asset is their people, especially those who are exceptionally smart and talented. However, managing highly intelligent individuals comes with its own set of challenges. These individuals often have strong opinions, high expectations, and a desire for autonomy. To truly harness their potential and drive organizational success, leaders must employ innovative and thoughtful strategies.

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How to Maximize Irritating Genius

Leadership Freak

Highly talented people think differently. They offend the status quo. Don’t tell irritating geniuses to tone it down. Encourage eagles to soar and lions to roar. You can’t be great and hold down irritating genius at the same time. Learn to maximize irritating genius. More.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2024

Eric Jacobson

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. For 2024, that book is, Be The Unicorn: Data-driven Habits That Separate The Best Leaders From The Rest , by William Vanderbloemen (founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group). Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it.

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4 Faulty Assumptions You Have about Giving Feedback

Thought Leaders LLC

Today’s post is by Anna Carroll, author of The Feedback Imperative: How to Give Everyday Feedback to Speed Up Your Team’s Success ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). If you are a manager, the chances are great that you dread giving honest feedback to your team members on a frequent basis. And yet it is at the top of the list of what employees today want and need from their leaders.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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the Rolodex hoarder, the used tea bags, and other stories of territorial behavior at work

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Last week we discussed territorial behavior at work and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The Rolodex I worked with a manager that kept customer information in a Rolodex to prevent any one else from making calls to them. And I mean a classic Rolodex, the big spinning thing that had index cards with hand written notes.

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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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7 Ways to Overcome Leadership Fears that Cause Bad Leadership

Lolly Daskal

Leadership fears can significantly hinder an individual’s ability to lead effectively. According to a recent nearly 40% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months due to self-doubt and fear of failure. When left unaddressed, these fears can lead to poor decision-making, stifled creativity, and a toxic work environment. As an executive coach, I help leaders transform their fears into strengths by creating a safe space for exploring anxieties and developing personalized strategies.

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The Case for Mindful Leadership

Association Now Leadership

The end of the year is always busy, but leaders don’t have to be consumed by it. Patience and going slow can be more effective than manic multitasking. There isn’t an official name for it, but I’ve considered early November to be the beginning of hurry-up-and-relax season. Holidays are coming, and with them welcome breaks with friends and family. But because those holidays are coming, everybody is hustling to get everything done.

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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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23 Awesome Leadership Quotes to Inspire, Motivate, and Transform You

Get Lighthouse

While managing and leading your team is a set of tasks and challenges that can carry many nuances, some of the best advice is surprisingly simple. That's why today, we're bringing you a collection of some of our favorite leadership quotes we've found over the years that capture a key lesson or inspiration. "I apologize for the length of this letter; I didn't have time to make it shorter.” - Mark Twain This is one of my favorite, famous leadership quotes from the ever-quotable, Mark Twain.

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What Is a Competency Model? Expert Guidance on Developing Yours

AIHR

A competency model can be a powerful tool for HR and organizations to ensure employees have the right skills and knowledge to meet business goals. It can enable you to address skills gaps, improve hiring decisions, and support employee development. This article discusses the key benefits of an effective competency model, the different types, and how to develop and implement one in your organization.

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I saw colleagues’ private messages mocking my weight

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently hosted a Zoom call for my work team. At the end of the call, I was sent the transcript for the meeting’s group chat, as it contained important notes. I was also accidentally sent the transcript for a private chat between my coworkers “Lisa” and “Natalie.

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Green Innovation Shows New Markets Don’t Have to Be Disruptive

Harvard Business Review

Contrary to popular belief, companies can create innovative solutions that address environmental challenges for society while delivering immediate economic benefits for themselves — it doesn’t have to be either or. Nondisruptive creation, an approach to innovation that is comfortably familiar without being fully familiar, could open up a profitable path for industries while you address environmental concerns, allowing you to achieve positive-sum outcomes for your company, your industry, and soci

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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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4 Leadership Habits That Drive Away Top Performers

Lolly Daskal

Retaining top talent is crucial for any organization’s success. However, even the most skilled and dedicated employees can become disillusioned if their leaders exhibit certain detrimental habits. While many leaders focus on attracting top performers, it’s equally important to recognize the behaviors that can drive them away. Understanding these leadership pitfalls is essential for fostering a thriving workplace where top talent can excel and feel valued.

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How Humble Leaders Overcome Limiters

Leadership Freak

You aren’t a leader when you do it yourself. Humble leaders expand their leadership by including people. Excluding competent people limits opportunities. Know-it-alls think they’re always right. Standing aloof gives permission to close your heart, ignore people, and make snap decisions. Learn how humble leaders overcome limiters.

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The Upside of Disruption

Michael McKinney

A S our recent history has shown us, disruption does not happen linearly. We can’t expect change to be an extension or an improvement on what we already know. As Terence Mauri puts it in The Upside of Disruption , we must rethink everything. “We can’t have resilient leadership without deliberate and sustained rethinking.” We become irrelevant, trapped in our past successes.

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30 Performance Review Examples & Phrases To Use (+ 15 Phrases To Avoid)

AIHR

Constructive performance reviews can help professionals at all levels perform at their best. Under 20% of employees feel inspired by their performance reviews, while 60% of companies with effective performance management systems outperform their peers. This implies performance reviews significantly impact employee experience and business outcomes. This article discusses how to write a performance review, and offers 15 examples to guide you in helping your organization establish an effective perf

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.