Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 10, 2024
Get Better at Small Talk By Asking the Next Best Question Do you dread small talk? Does the idea of asking (or being asked) “How was your weekend?” make you cringe? We get it. You don’t have a lot of extra time for long conversations. You’ve got work to do. But here’s the thing. People are more likely to help you when they feel seen by you—as a person—not just for what they can do for you.
Leading Blog
JUNE 10, 2024
W ITH uncertainty as a given, we need to approach what we do with a different mindset. Innovation is key to sustainability. The Venture Mindset offers a way to rethink your decision-making process. Ilya Strebulaev conducted the largest survey of VC investors, held hundreds of interviews, and collected what became the largest database of unicorns and unicorns-to-be and their founders.
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Leadership Freak
JUNE 10, 2024
Ten minutes after the well guy arrived, we had water. I thought the well was dry. We had water all the time. Don't assume the worst. Here are 3 ways to deal with a brain that has a mind of its own.
Rich Gee Group
JUNE 10, 2024
In business, the adage "penny wise and pound foolish" often describes a short-sighted approach to cost management that undermines long-term success. This principle vividly illustrates companies treating their employees as mere expenses rather than valuable assets. The consequences of this approach are far-reaching, impacting not only the bottom line but also the organization's overall health and growth trajectory.
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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!
Lead from Within
JUNE 10, 2024
Dealing with a challenging leader can test even the most seasoned professional. In my practice as an executive leadership coach, I often meet individuals who are grappling with the impact of inadequate leadership. These leaders may miss the mark when it comes to guiding their teams, whether it’s through a lack of clear communication, insufficient empathy, or ineffective decision-making.
Women on Business
JUNE 10, 2024
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Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Women on Business
JUNE 10, 2024
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Strategy Driven
JUNE 10, 2024
Revamping the traditional performance review process is not just a shift in strategy, but a transformation in the corporate ethos. In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, the traditional annual performance review seems as antiquated as a dial-up internet connection in the age of high-speed broadband. It’s time for a seismic shift in how we assess, motivate, and develop talent within our organizations.
leaderCommunicator
JUNE 10, 2024
My entire career has been spent helping leaders communicate better. In working with leaders from a wide variety of industries over the years, our team has identified common traits that the best communicators possess. Not surprisingly, many of what defined greatness two decades ago still apply, and yet some skills have become even more relevant for addressing new challenges organizations face today.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 10, 2024
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience mental health issues each year? In 2021, among the 57.8 million adults with any mental illness (AMI), over half did not receive the mental health services they needed?? It’s heartbreaking to think so many struggle alone. As a business leader or entrepreneur, you are no stranger to the pressures and demands of your role.
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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
HR Digest
JUNE 10, 2024
In a slightly dystopian turn of events, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshalls store workers are being equipped with body cameras to discourage shoplifters from targeting the store. Thankfully, not all retail workers are required to wear body cameras. Instead, the TJX companies are assigning shoplifting cameras to their “loss prevention associates,” who are essentially unarmed security guards who are meant to protect the merchandise at the stores.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 10, 2024
The omnichannel strategy is one that integrates all the different channels your business uses—i.e. online, mobile, and physical stores—to offer a seamless and consistent customer experience. This approach ensures that whether a customer shops through an app, website, or in person, the service quality, information they glean from a business, and interaction with business staff all remain the same.
The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 10, 2024
Innovation is something that not only drives society forward but is something that all organizations strive for in a bid to maintain or enhance their market position. It’s equally well known that those proposing innovations often face intense opposition from those within the status quo. Research from the University of Utah ponders why some innovations are better able to navigate this minefield while others take years to achieve meaningful adoption.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 10, 2024
In the world of association management, networking stands as the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re leading a professional organization, a trade association, or a community group, the ability to connect with others can significantly impact your effectiveness and influence. Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards or attending events; it’s about forging meaningful relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for growth.
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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.
The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 10, 2024
New research from the University of Surrey indicates that businesses led by women faced greater challenges in recovering from the pandemic compared to those run by men. The study, conducted on a global scale using data from over 11,000 firms across 34 countries, found that women-led businesses tended to have less access to external financial resources, occupied weaker positions in professional networks, and were more affected by personal constraints such as school closures.
CEO Insider
JUNE 10, 2024
The BNB token, a cryptocurrency associated with Binance and its co-founder Zhao Changpeng, surged to a record high during the first week of Zhao’s four-month jail sentence in the United States. This rally highlights Zhao’s unique status as the wealthiest individual ever to serve time in a US federal prison. Zhao, also known as “CZ,” […] The post BNB Token Reaches Record High Amid Zhao Changpeng’s Incarceration appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
The Horizons Tracker
JUNE 10, 2024
The recent hiring and quick rehiring of Sam Altman, the co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, shows how CEOs and their overseeing boards navigate a tricky dance. Some CEOs, especially the ones who started the company, strongly believe in the direction they want to take. But their boards may not always agree with their vision. So, what’s the board supposed to do?
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
There is a common leadership misconception that merely encouraging team members to voice their opinions will foster an environment of openness. But people won’t speak up unless they feel safe doing so. As a leader, this means you have to address the underlying reasons for employee reticence, including the individual and systemic barriers to speaking up.
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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.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
There is no easy solution for companies trying to craft policies that balance in-office and flexible working, as there are undeniable benefits to both approaches. But much of the recent messaging from company leaders demanding that employees return to the office has felt tone-deaf at best and dictatorial at worst. To be successful, companies need to engage in dialogue with employees and be explicit and honest about which outcomes are most critical.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
Too many organizations with unsustainable “work hard, play hard” cultures believe that checking the well-being box by offering mindfulness training or yoga classes qualifies them as having a positive and safe culture when, in fact, they’re merely “carewashing.” Like the more familiar term greenwashing, carewashing is derived from whitewashing: covering up or putting a misleading spin on a failure to meet some commitment, stated claim, or standard.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
If you’ve been tasked with putting a plan into action, this episode is for you.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 10, 2024
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A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.
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