Mon.Mar 11, 2024

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The Secret of Success Isn’t Good Fortune, Hard Work, or Talent

Leadership Freak

Typical answers to the secret of success are dissatisfying. You can't control good fortune. You can't order up talent at the talent store. You're already working hard. Beyond the big 3, what's the secret of success from your point of view?

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Better Stakeholder Management: How to Turn Stress into Success

Let's Grow Leaders

Use these communication techniques to keep even the most difficult stakeholders on your side Stakeholder management is an art most of us learn the hard way. This article gives you some practical tips for better influence and less stress. Sound familiar? You glance at your phone, and your heart does a mini samba. It’s Last Minute Linda. The clock’s ticking down to your big presentation, and Linda decides now is the perfect time for her “Eureka” moment.

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Why Ignoring Your Employees Could Be Your Company’s Biggest Mistake!

Lead from Within

Effective leadership is essential for the success of any organization, and it’s a skill that anyone can develop. As a leader, your ability to connect with and appreciate your employees is a crucial aspect of your role. Ignoring this fundamental element could be your company’s most significant mistake. Ignoring Employee Appreciation: The Talent Exodus When you disregard employee appreciation, your top talent is the first to consider leaving.

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How To Fix The 12 Most Common Presentation Mistakes

Eric Jacobson

Today brings a must-read book for anyone who makes presentations at work, a club, a non-profit, or to any group of individuals the reader wants to persuade to take action. The book is, Presentation Ready , by Terri L. Sjodin , one of America’s leading experts on persuasive presentations. Her specialty is blending communications theory, field research, and practical sales experience to help professionals and non-professionals become more polished and persuasive presenters.

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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.

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Do Night Owls Earn Less Than Early Birds?

The Horizons Tracker

Researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland found a link between people’s natural body clocks and how much money they make. The study showed that folks who are more active at night (the night owls) tend to have traits linked to lower incomes. This connection was mainly seen in middle-aged men. “Chronotype” means when you naturally feel awake and active during the day.

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How to Turn Conflict Into a Constructive Negotiation

QAspire

Having a calm mind that is focused on the outcome is our greatest asset when we are in conflict at workplace. I learned this from an amazing, short and insightful podcast episode between Lisa Leong and William Ury. William is the Co-Founder Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and author of Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict (Disclaimer: I have not read the book but this podcase episode has encouraged me to pick it up soon.

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Evaluating Candidate Integrity in Interviews

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Uncover effective methods for assessing candidate integrity in interviews, from questions to integrating AI analytics and the future of virtual hiring. Today’s guest post is b y Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies In the modern hiring processes, the evaluation of candidate integrity stands as a cornerstone, often determining an organization’s long-term success and cultural health.

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Boosting Good Behavior In The Sharing Economy

The Horizons Tracker

More and more, people are choosing to rent stuff like clothes from companies such as Rent the Runway, stream shows on Netflix, stay in someone else’s home through Airbnb, or get a ride with Uber. This has led to a new kind of industry where you pay for access to things temporarily, and it’s expected to be worth $335 billion by 2025. But, while these services are usually cheaper, they can cost you time and effort.

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Unlocking Financial Opportunities: A Guide for Women in Business

Women on Business

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10 Principles for Healthy Discipline of Children

Ron Edmondson

What are some principles for healthy discipline of children? That’s a question I’m consistently asked about as pastor. I am not an expert – and every family is unique, with different parents and different children – but I have learned some things personally and from watching others. Plus, I know some things I would do differently if I had the early years of parenting to do again.

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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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Subway Franchisees Fined $218K for Illegally Pocketing Employees’ Tips

HR Digest

In a recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), ten Subway franchise locations in Washington were found guilty of participating in employee tip pools and manipulating timesheets to avoid paying overtime. The franchisees, namely Jani Enterprises Inc., Keeyarah Enterprises Inc., Kian Enterprises Inc., and Quantum Enterprises USA Inc., were ordered to pay a total of $218,165 in back pay, damages, and fines.

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The Benefits of Innovation That Isn’t Disruptive

Harvard Business Review

Disruption is not the only path to innovation and growth. Creation without disruption or nondisruptive creation is about creating a new market outside or beyond existing industry boundaries, and has its own organizational and business advantages. In this article, the authors outline four advantages to opting for this nondisruptive route: 1) It allows you to avoid direct confrontations with established incumbents. 2) It is an effective way to respond to full-on disruption. 3) It makes it easier t

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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Small Breaks During a Busy Workday

Harvard Business Review

Many people operate from the belief that there’s too much to do and they can’t afford to pause during their workday. But taking effective breaks is essential to preventing burnout. In this article, the author outlines eight strategies to try to build more breaks into your day.

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Getting Along: My New Manager Didn’t Give Me the Promotion I Was Promised

Harvard Business Review

Not getting a promotion you were promised can bring up a whole host of feelings, from frustration to resentment. In this article, HBR’s advice columnist Amy Gallo answers a question from a reader who is facing this situation and offers advice and resources for how to work through their disappointment while keeping their career growing.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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The Essentials: Building and Repairing Trust

Harvard Business Review

How to be candid when you can’t reveal all the facts of a sticky situation.

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How Do I Balance My Career Goals with My Company’s Needs?

Harvard Business Review

A leader must figure out how to balance her career goals with the needs of her company.

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