Next Level Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Three Common Feedback Challenges There probably aren’t many people in the world who are more involved, more often in giving and receiving feedback than executive coaches. As a two decade plus coach myself, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve prepared, delivered and supported my clients in receiving colleague feedback. It’s easily over 2,000 times.
Leadership Freak
MAY 15, 2024
The Goldilocks Paradox says the path rises between too little and too much. This post explains how to challenge enough and how to coach just the right amount. People lean toward extremes. We help too much, or we help too little, for example. 4 questions to dance with extremes.
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Leading in Context
MAY 15, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Even if a company has clear values, applying them is not as easy as leaders might think. According to Gallup (2016), just 23% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they can apply their organization’s values to their work every day, and only 27% strongly agree that they "believe in" their organization's values. In 2022 Gallup reported that "Without strong, lived and embedded values, it is difficult for employees to find meaning in their job.
Lead from Within
MAY 15, 2024
Ensuring that your employees are happy and engaged is a pivotal responsibility that you, as a leader, must embrace with dedication. Drawing from my experience as an executive leadership coach, I recognize the influential role that your leadership plays in shaping the well-being and success of your workforce. It’s essential for you to be equipped with effective strategies.
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HR Digest
MAY 15, 2024
In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of what training needs analysis is, and explore its various components, best practices, and the step-by-step approach to implementing it effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or a business leader seeking to optimize your training programs, this article will provide you with the insights and strategies necessary to elevate your organization’s learning and development initiatives as you learn how to conduc
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 15, 2024
New research from Copenhagen Business School reveals that hiring workers with special skills who can work anywhere is a smart move. This is especially true if these workers were laid off because their old company failed. The study found that these workers have more credibility and flexibility in finding new jobs. The research shows that workers who get laid off face a big credibility problem if they stay in the same team or place where their colleagues are suspected of causing the company’
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Strategy Driven
MAY 15, 2024
Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. Financial management is critical to the success and sustainability of any startup. Without careful planning and diligent financial practices, even the most promising startups can quickly run into trouble. This article provides practical finance tips to help keep your startup on track, ensuring you have the financial foundation needed to grow and thrive. 1.
Skip Prichard
MAY 15, 2024
Navigating Conflict Navigating workplace conflict is no easy feat. It demands more than just a sense of awareness. It requires the right tools and words that transform conflict into constructive dialogue. This is where Karin Hurt and David Dye step in with their insightful book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-Stress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers.
Strategy Driven
MAY 15, 2024
The ongoing shift toward remote work has reshaped the traditional workplace, introducing both challenges and opportunities for professionals starting new roles. Transitioning into a new job remotely requires not only adapting to a new position but also integrating into a team and company culture without the usual face-to-face interactions. This article explores some comprehensive strategies to navigate these changes effectively, ensuring a smooth and successful adaptation to your new remote role
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 15, 2024
Everybody agrees that gender discrimination is wrong. But figuring out when it’s happening isn’t always so clear. That’s why researchers from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management suggest that companies should set up ways for employees to share their concerns if they think they’ve experienced gender discrimination, even if they’re not completely sure.
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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
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2024
Imagine a colleague is faced with a high-stakes decision. They’re likely stressed, conflicted, and overwhelmed. In these situations, many of us default to the role of problem-solver. We try to support our colleague by providing our opinion or offering a solution. But to effectively support decision makers in your organization, you need to step back from your own ego and just listen.
The Practical Leader
MAY 15, 2024
I was recently invited to be a guest on a podcast concerning training techniques. That got me reflecting on decades of my journey in this field. Waayyy back in the early days of my career, I was a young door-to-door sales rep and then sales manager with Culligan Water Conditioning. I took Dale Carnegie sales, public speaking, and management training courses and got turned on to personal and leadership development.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2024
Approaching a conversation about improving an employee’s performance requires preparation, empathy, and a focus on collaboration. Even though hearing the truth about their current performance will be tough and potentially hurtful, it’s a teaching moment managers must embrace to help them become more resilient and adept at problem-solving and developing professional relationships.
The Horizons Tracker
MAY 15, 2024
Scientists at the University of Houston say that big changes in how states treat the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people are influencing what folks think about moving between states. This might not be good for states’ economies and job markets, according to the researchers. After the Supreme Court decided in 2022 to limit abortion rights, the researchers surveyed over 1,000 people with different backgrounds.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2024
Whether you’re managing up to your boss or out to your clients, there are proven techniques to help you better understand them and win their respect.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2024
Some NDAs illegally place restrictions on an employee’s ability to report misconduct to government agencies like the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Securities violations, including fraud, insider trading, and market manipulation, are some of the most common forms of misconduct that companies try to prevent employees from reporting.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 15, 2024
How to grapple with the complexities of moving operations in a tightly woven global economy.
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