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Have an Aliveness Mindset by Reframing Your Negative Thoughts

Leadership Freak

How we relate to the experience is the experience." Jack Craven Jack also says, "When we are feeling fear.we are likely feeling disempowered." I'm delighted to host another great book giveaway. Leave a comment on today's post for a chance to win, "The Aliveness Mindset.

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Why the 4-Day Work Week Could Be Your Company’s Ticket to Success

Lead from Within

Success often hinges on innovation and adaptability. As companies seek new ways to enhance productivity, boost morale, and attract top talent, the idea of a 4-day workweek is gaining traction. Here’s how the 4-day workweek could be your company’s ticket to success and how this innovative approach can benefit both employees and the bottom line.

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How To Give Praise To An Employee

Eric Jacobson

Years ago, Entrepreneur magazine offered these timeless and valuable tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and stuff" nullifies the praise. And, Make it timely. The closer the recognition is to the behavior, the more likely the behavior will be repeated.

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3 Most Effective Ways Leaders Solve Problems With Ease

Lead from Within

Problem-solving is an inevitable part of the job when it comes to leadership. From big strategic problems to more tactical issues, dealing with problems and finding solutions is a constant part of any leaders daily routine. Here three simple yet practical ways the best leaders approach their problems with ease: They are able to define the “real” problem: One of the most important things to do when encountering a problem is to define the real problem.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Leaders, Avoid 8 Common Causes of People Skills Mistakes #LeadMorale

Kate Nasser

Leaders, turn these 8 common people skills mistakes into brilliance in leadership, employee engagement, & customer experience. by Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™. The post Leaders, Avoid 8 Common Causes of People Skills Mistakes #LeadMorale appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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Unpaid Internships Remain An Issue

The Horizons Tracker

Calls for stricter government action against the unlawful use of unpaid internships are growing, particularly in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis. Recent research has uncovered that some employers, including three featured in the Social Mobility Employer Index, are still offering unpaid internships. This revelation is surprising, as the Index is designed to assess how employers promote social mobility, raising concerns about the widespread prevalence of this practice across the UK. 

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Fostering Workplace Creativity Builds Strong Connections

The Horizons Tracker

In our daily work lives, we often team up with colleagues to tackle problems. For instance, we share ideas when discussing ways to make more money or when launching a new product. As we get to know our coworkers better, we might spot someone who’s especially good at thinking creatively or coming up with new ideas to help our organization. It could even be you!

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“It was a big shock”: How to manage (and mediate) a hybrid team

Chartered Management Institute

Article: “It was a big shock”: How to manage (and mediate) a hybrid team Written by David Waller Tuesday 02 April 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Petra Smith tried to emulate a previous boss when she started managing a hybrid team, but soon found that she needed a new set of management skills In 2023 Petra Smith (not her real name), a health and safety professional, received the sudden news that her line manager had to step down – and that she woul

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Why Video Calls Make Us Tired

The Horizons Tracker

As the Covid-19 pandemic first gripped the world, remote work became a novelty, brought about by government restrictions. People seemed to enjoy this new way of working. However, as time crawled on, we began to feel tired of video calls and remote work. We missed the in-person connections we used to have, and too much screen time was making us feel exhausted.

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Why Losing Projects Isn’t Bad for Your Consulting Firm

David A Fields

When you have high hopes for winning a consulting project, and are excited about the engagement, hearing “No thanks” from your prospect can be discouraging, disheartening, and dis-is-a-good-time-for-chocolate-ing. But should it be? Let’s say you’re waiting for the green light on the proposal you submitted to Turner Dounalot, CEO of Psychout Productions.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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3 Inexpensive Ways to Develop as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

There are inexpensive ways to develop as a leader. I was meeting with a young pastor who wants to grow as a leader. He lives in small town. He is young, but his staff is even younger. Additionally, there are not a lot of seasoned leaders in his church – or at least not that he has discovered. (I usually think there are leaders who simply haven’t been tapped, but I understood his dilemma.

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Benefits for One, Benefits for All: Understanding Lifestyle Spending Accounts

HR Digest

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of a lifestyle spending account you’re not alone in your confusion. Unlike traditional benefit accounts such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), LSAs are primarily designed to cover a broad range of expenses related to employees’ physical, mental, and financial wellness.

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Leading in adult education: “Chartered status helped me verify my skills”

Chartered Management Institute

Blog: Leading in adult education: “Chartered status helped me verify my skills” Written by Jamie Oliver Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email William Pickford CMgr MCMI is used to “doing more with less” as a principal of an adult education institute. He shares how CMI membership has helped him and his team. “We’re helping the people who need it most,” says William Pickford CMgr MCMI, principal of the Redbridge Institute of Adult Education.

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11 Free Performance Management Tools and Templates

Niagara Institute

Effective performance management serves many purposes. From goal attainment to employee development to increasing motivation and productivity, managing the performance of your employees is an essential part of being a leader.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Onboarding New Employees — Without Overwhelming Them

Harvard Business Review

A great onboarding experience can keep new hires engaged and committed, and increase their learning and preparedness for their new role. In trying to ensure new employees feel supported and properly prepared, some organizations flood new hires with far too much information. Even if managers have the best intentions, bombarding new hires with tasks — such as asking them to read every single page of the employee manual or requiring them to get set-up on Slack, email, Box, and all the other platfor

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CEOs, Is Your Business Strategy Bold Enough?

Harvard Business Review

There has never been a more difficult time to be a CEO — the urgency for bold and transformative leadership echoes louder than ever. In an environment where the stakes are high and the competitive landscape is rapidly evolving, complacency is a risk few can afford. In PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey, 45% of CEOs said they do not believe their companies would survive more than a decade if they remain on their current path.

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Designing a Corporate Alumni Program? Start Here.

Harvard Business Review

Many employers try to prevent workers from leaving, but that’s neither practical nor possible. Instead, organizations should consider creating alumni programs to stay in touch with former workers, who can provide new business opportunities, share industry insights, enhance employer branding and reputation, and support hiring processes by providing referrals or coming back as returning employees themselves.

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Treat Email Like Laundry — and Other Tips from Google’s Productivity Expert

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with author Laura Mae Martin on working smarter.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.