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Connections: The New Currency of Our Era

Leading Blog

T HE challenges organizations face today are becoming increasingly complex, interconnected, and unpredictable. Yet, as we examine these challenges more closely, a striking realization emerges: most are rooted in connection issues. Network science heralded as the science of the 21st century, provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding connections.

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How Do I Advocate For DEI at Work (When My Company Doesn’t)?

Let's Grow Leaders

Think DE&I Is Dead at Your Company? Here’s How to Keep It Alive You care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but your company seems to be moving in the opposite direction. Maybe the initial enthusiasm has faded, they were never truly invested for the right reasonsor worse, those conversations never began. I’m hearing heartbreaking stories every day– people frustrated that their leaders seem to be “off the hook,” and are abandoning important

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Leading Thoughts for January 16, 2025

Leading Blog

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. Joel Kurtzman on leadership: The leader is not separate from the group he or she leads. Rather, the leader is the organizations gluethe force that binds it together, sets its direction, and makes certain that the group functions as one.

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The 6-Step Framework To Successfully Transform Toxic Work Cultures Into Thriving Workplaces

Tanveer Naseer

What would make a successful and profitable leader, who had a self-described dictator style of leadership, embrace love as a business strategy? What compelled this transformation and what lessons can we learn to drive organizational transformation that fuels growth and long-term success? In this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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10 Quotes to Inspire Leaders in 2025 (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton This series includes 10 quotes (linked to blog posts) to inspire you and help you improve your leadership and leadership development as we head into the new year.Part 1includes the first 5.

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Emotional Intelligence: Your Secret Weapon for Success.

Rich Gee Group

Emotional intelligence has been studied, debated, and championed as a critical skill for modern leaders. But lets get realits not a fluffy HR ideal or just about being nice. Its about forging genuine connections, building trust, and navigating conflict or crises without losing your cool. Leaders with emotional intelligence handle the chaotic swirl of business with a level head and an open heart.

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The Strategic Imperative of Board Evaluations

N2Growth Blog

Board evaluations are pivotal for sustaining excellence across governance, strategic planning, and organizational oversight. Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. Recent research points to a strong link between rigorous board evaluations and robust financial results, highlighting the value of investing in sophisticated, data-driven assessment methods.

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5 Communication Skills to Promote Productivity in the New Year

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 286- What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long? Imagine leading a team thats not only aligned and motivated but also laser-focused on building habits that drive consistent results. Whether its the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership skills to make it happen.

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10 Quotes to Inspire Leaders in 2025 (Part 2)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 of this series included the first 5 Quotes to Inspire Leaders in 2025.

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The Universe Is Calling You To An Adventure - Unlocking Your True Potential

Rich Gee Group

How to Recognize Youre Doing Better Than You Think Have you ever felt stuck or convinced youre falling short of your goals? If so, youre not alone. Many driven individuals find themselves hovering in a space of subtle dissatisfaction, uncertain if theyre really making progress. Ironically, that restless feeling can be a helpful catalyst, spurring you to move forward.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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The Person You Ignore – But Must Connect With

Leadership Freak

There is no desert like living without friends. - Baltasar Begin to be a friend to yourself. You arent fit to be a friend until you are a friend to yourself. Love your neighbor as yourself. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with yourself. What can you do today?

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The Rise of the Chief Employee Experience Officer: Redefining Engagement

N2Growth Blog

At N2Growth, we have seen a clear shift in how organizations prioritize the employee journey as a central tenet of sustainable success. One emerging development is the role of the Chief Employee Experience Officer, a position that embodies the growing commitment to placing people at the core of corporate strategy. By focusing on the full scope of an individuals connection with the companyspanning recruitment, development, and eventual departurethese leaders shape the very essence of culture, pro

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Making Smart Choices: How to Use a Decision Grid to Avoid Analysis Paralysis

Next Level Blog

Have you ever found yourself frozen by too many choices? When they all seem to have their merits, its easy to become bogged down and even paralyzed with indecision. So, how do you keep from getting stuck in analysis paralysis when you have to make a big decision that turns on choosing one option out of many? I suggest a five-step process: Step One: Make a list of the criteria that are most important in making a decision.

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4 Steps To Build Leadership Presence, Inspire Employees, And Drive Success

Tanveer Naseer

In my workshops on empathy and leadership, I start with an exercise where I ask attendees to reflect on a past leader who inspired them. I ask these leaders What do you remember more the specific metrics and KPIs this leader achieved? Or how they made you feel about.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Employee Engagement in the U.S. Hit a 10-Year Low in 2024

HR Digest

Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to an all-time low in 2024, marking the lowest numbers that have been observed in a decade. According to Gallups workplace satisfaction report , the engagement numbers showed that only 31% of employees were engaged in 2024, with 17% of employees being actively disengaged. Such stats were last seen all the way back in 2014, and the downward trajectory suggests that we may be working backward.

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15 Practical Ways to Ignite Commitment

Leadership Freak

Incompetent leaders invite apathy. Skillful leaders ignitecommitment. You create the future when you inspire commitment. Those who arent committed find fault; those who are committed find a way. This post provides 15 practical ways to ignite commitment. What's your favorite?

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What Defines an Exceptional Chief Commercial Officer

N2Growth Blog

Organizations seeking to drive sustainable growth frequently rely on the multifaceted talents of a Chief Commercial Officer. From orchestrating integrated sales and marketing strategies to nurturing high-value customer relationships, this role extends well beyond traditional oversight of revenue goals. N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational

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Labor Law Poster Requirements for Small Businesses in the Gig Economy

Women on Business

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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6 Shocking Insights Into Company Cultures That Will Change Your Perspective

Lead from Within

Most leaders believe they understand company culture, but the reality reveals a startling truth: what executives think drives culture often undermines it. Recent studies show that while 89% of organizations claim culture as a priority, only a fraction successfully create the environment they envision. Through my work coaching hundreds of executives, I’ve discovered that transformative cultural change requires more than good intentionsit demands authentic leadership and deliberate action.

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The Need For Humanity In Leadership

Eric Jacobson

The authors of the new book, ESSENTIAL , explain that the American workplace is in crisis. Questions of where, how, and why we work loom large, and trust in traditional leadership models has plummeted. Simultaneously, leaders find themselves more lost than everoverwhelmed and burning out as they struggle to navigate this rapidly changing landscape, they add.

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Self-Leadership: Your Calling Includes Being Self-Centered

Leadership Freak

John Maxwell said, Everything rises and falls on leadership. When I toldJohn that I felt the weight of his statement, He replied optimistically that it also represents opportunity. If everything rises or falls on leadership, practice self-leadership first. This post has 3 practical ways to practice self-leadership. What can you add?

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How To Create A Politically Purposeful Organization Without Dividing The Workforce

The Horizons Tracker

A recent survey from the recruitment website Indeed highlights how nearly half of younger workers would be willing to leave their jobs if the political view of their leader differed significantly from their own. This challenge is further complicated by the fact that previous research , from ESMT, found a strong desire among employees for business leaders to be politically engaged.

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Innovation: Five Signs You Might Be Faking It

Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.

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Why Digital Signage Is a Game-Changer for Women-Owned Small Businesses

Women on Business

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Focus on the Process — Not the Goal

Frank Sonnenberg Online

John Wooden, Bill Parcells, and Vince Lombardi are all legendary coaches who shared a common belief: If you master the basics, theres no need to worry about the score. This philosophy extends beyond sports to other areas of life, proving that focusing on fundamentals is a winning strategy. Do you focus on the process or the goal? Mastering the fundamentals means achieving a high level of proficiency in the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a particular field or activity.

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Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants

Eric Jacobson

If youre a leader, you dont need me to tell you that this new era of work has been challenging. I believe that right now is the most complex and confusing time to be a leader in modern history, says Jennifer Moss , author of the new book, Why We Are Here?: Creating A Work Culture Everyone Wants. In her book, Moss outlines eight areas rooted in social and behavioral psychology research that will transform a workforce weighed down with ennui into a healthy and high-performing one.

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Eliminate 7 Reasons for Unnecessary Conflict

Leadership Freak

Conflict is part of life; some are unnecessary. 7 reasons for unnecessary conflict: #1. A need to be right means we cant admit were wrong. So, there’s conflict. Admit when you’re wrong. #2.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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How Virtual Consultations Differ From Face-To-Face

The Horizons Tracker

In todays hybrid world, service providers face important choices about how to deliver one-on-one services like financial advice, tutoring, and healthcare. Should these services be offered online or in person, and to whom? While online services promise lower costs and greater convenience, interactions over a screen can differ from face-to-face meetings in ways that may impact service quality and outcomes.

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Future-Proofing Your Marketing Strategy: Trends to Watch in 2025

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3 Ways to Develop Your People

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

A major responsibility of all leaders is building the next generation of leaders. Your development activities are the means to that end. One of the four major activities that will consume your leadership capital is developing your people. Developing your team means you’re training them, coaching them and promoting them to help them advance their careers.

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Critical Questions To Ask New Hires

Eric Jacobson

In Paul Falcone s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? Whats been going well?

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.