Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Laws serve as he minimum standards for society, but responsible leadership requires that we go well beyond those minimum standards. This post explores resources that help us understand (1) what it means to be a globally responsible leader and (2) what kinds of learning opportunities help leaders develop a global sense of responsibility.
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Jay Elliot became a Sr. VP at Apple because he struck up a conversation with a stranger in the waiting area of a restaurant. The stranger was Steve Jobs. Don’t wait for good fortune but welcome it when it knocks.
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Tanveer Naseer
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
“We come to the climate movement thinking not what we’re upset about and what we’re angry about, but what gives us hope for changing the world. That is what I want to bring to this space.” – Xiye Bastida These days, it can seem challenging to feel any sense of.
Lead from Within
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In the dynamic world of leadership, achieving high performance is an ever-pursued goal. Great leaders are not born; they are made through a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on the right priorities. While the leadership is constantly evolving, there are three timeless priorities that remain essential for anyone aspiring to become a high-performing leader.
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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!
The Practical Leader
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
I was interviewing a leadership team member to prepare for an offsite planning retreat. I asked about the biggest challenges facing their team. She wearily said it was their unfocused frantic pace of activity. “We have lots of projects, goals, and priorities. We’re constantly making lists and setting action plans. But we seldom see anything through to completion before some urgent new priority is pushed at us.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A study from the University of Glasgow says that the rising cost of living in the UK, driven by inflation, could have serious consequences. It might lead to more people dying prematurely (before they reach 75) – an increase of about 6.5 percent. The study predicts that the poorest households will be hit the hardest. They could see four times as many extra deaths compared to the richest households.
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The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Internal candidates are typically seen as continuity candidates who will continue largely down the path the organization was already on. If companies want to change direction, external candidates are generally seen as more likely to engineer such a change. Research from Cambridge Judge Business School suggests this might not always be the case, however, and that when internal candidates have sufficiently diverse management experience they’re more likely to pursue growth opportunities.
CO2
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
What is Bad Leadership? Bad leadership encompasses a range of behaviors, qualities, and styles that negatively impact an organization , its employees, and its goals. Here are some key aspects that define bad leadership: Poor Communication : Bad leaders often fail to communicate effectively with their team. This can include not providing clear directions, failing to listen to team members’ input, or not sharing important information, leading to confusion and misunderstandings.
The Horizons Tracker
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Efforts to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions have worked to some extent, but a new study by UCL researchers suggests that we need stricter rules to meet the temperature goals set in the Paris Agreement. The study looked at how much greenhouse gases we’ve been putting into the air over the last 20 years compared to what we’re doing to reduce them.
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to battle insecurity as a leader. Every leader has days when they feel overwhelmed; like they simply can’t do what they’ve been tasked with doing. Sometimes it’s seasonal. Other times it really starts to keep the leader from being effective.
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has initiated charges against Fayette Industrial on child labor complaints. Fayette Janitorial Service LLC, which operates under the title Fayette Industrial, has been accused of hiring children as young as 13 to work for the cleaning services they provide across the country. The DOL approached a federal court to have a nationwide restraining order and injunction against the company until the company’s labor practices could be properly investigated as these viola
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Meet-and-greet conversations can be uncomfortable. And they can feel especially daunting when you’re paired with strangers from different cultures, like when networking in a global business context. In this setting, light and introductory-style conversations (what some of us know as “small talk”) can be very helpful, and even necessary. Small talk is a quasi-universal tool for initiating conversations with strangers from different cultures, for building a quick rapport, and for planting the seed
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
It’s one thing to lead through a normal range of uncertainty with its ups and downs. But how do you lead when the inflections, disruptions, dislocations, and other threat conditions pile up, as they have in the last few years? While the leader has little to no control over the external competitive environment, they have astonishing influence over the internal performance environment, including employee engagement, morale, and productivity.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If you feel bored or unfulfilled by a job you once relished, you might be succumbing to what scientists call habituation: our brain’s tendency to react less and less to things that don’t change, so that what once brought joy and meaning can stop doing so over time. The antidote is to pursue variety, both inside and outside of work, since ample research shows that people are most engaged and satisfied when they are learning something new.
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If you’re trying to define your organization’s purpose, this episode is for you.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
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