Leading Blog

MAY 2, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Robert Cooper on preparing for the unexpected: “We don’t always handle difficult situations as well as we could. Consider that the most exceptional people in many fields—athletes, teachers, and artists, for example—spend more time rehearsing than they do performing, whereas for most people, it’s just the opposite: almost no time practicing and most of t

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Leadership Freak

MAY 2, 2024

A person writes, "This person continuously brings "bull crap" to one-on-one interactions. This is a "Dear Dan" post. I'd love to read your thoughts on what might help this manager deal with a difficult employee. Help! She Brings Bull Crap to One-On-Ones.

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Lead from Within

MAY 2, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders at various levels of organizations. One recurring challenge I’ve observed is the situation when leadership starts going off the rails. It’s not uncommon for leaders to face setbacks or periods of uncertainty, but it’s how they navigate these turbulent times that truly matters.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

Visible warehouse organization is essential for maximizing efficiency, optimizing space utilization, and improving overall productivity in a warehouse setting. An organized warehouse ensures that inventory is easily accessible, items are quickly located, and operations run smoothly. Here are some strategies for achieving visible warehouse organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2024

The Covid pandemic normalized the concept of working remotely for vast swathes of the workforce, and yet despite huge amounts of evidence about its efficacy and value to employees, the debate rages as to whether to continue with the practice or not. Research from the University of South Australia shows that Australian workers are so keen to continue with remote work that many would willingly sacrifice parts of their salary to do so.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 2, 2024

There’s a reason the phrase “change fatigue” has become so common among employees and leaders today. The complexities of the business environment mean change is one thing most employees can expect, whether they like it not. Changes in strategy, restructuring, layoffs, the prevalence of mergers and acquisitions, people, and workplace culture issues – the list goes on and on.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

The safe operation of heavy trucks is paramount to ensure the well-being of drivers, other road users, and the integrity of transported goods. Implementing effective strategies for safe operation mitigates the risk of accidents and promotes efficiency and professionalism within the trucking industry. This article will explore essential strategies to enhance safety in heavy truck operation.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2024

Teams working from different locations are less likely to come up with groundbreaking ideas compared to those working together in the same place, according to a study by the universities of Oxford and Pittsburgh. The main finding is that although remote collaboration can offer new and creative scientific thoughts by tapping into a global pool of knowledge, it’s harder for these teams to work together effectively and achieve breakthroughs. “The computer revolution and the rise of the

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 2, 2024

Our reader poll today asks: Is your organization in the process of expanding or contracting? We’re growing and investing a lot behind that growth 39.03% We’re staying pretty stable and making some targeted investments 40.65% We’re cutting expenses and fighting to hold our market position 20.32% Beware of cutting too much. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2024

News of Google layoffs has struck again as the company has moved to eliminate at least 200 “core” employees from its U.S. offices. The Google job cuts don’t come as a surprise considering the job climate but what is surprising is the decision to lay off employees from Core teams that are critical to the business. The company doesn’t intend to work with a smaller team and get by either.

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Roundtable Talk

MAY 2, 2024

What Lies Beneath: Why Leadership Training Isn’t the Answer Meet Luis. Over the past 15 years, Luis has been steadily promoted within his company. Currently, as a Division Vice President, he is well-liked by his managers and direct reports and has been repeatedly told he’s next in line to move up to Senior Vice President. […] The post What Lies Beneath: Why Leadership Training Isn’t the Answer appeared first on The Roundtable.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2024

When you’re working with new people, spending time upfront to have an explicit and open conversation about each other’s work styles and preferences can prove to be one of the best time investments. This “style alignment” conversation can lay a foundation for trust and understanding and help you set agreements for how to successfully work together. Yet, many people shy away from having these conversations for two reasons.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2024

Wharton professor Ethan Mollick says your team should bring generative AI into everything they do – right now.

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