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Top Post Series of 2023: Leading in Context Blog

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected how to navigate the nuances of ethical culture building. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for building an ethical culture in your organization.

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Life Sciences Executive Search Firms: Bridging Biotech and Leadership

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry. In this rapidly growing and highly specialized space, the stakes could not be higher, and the need for exceptional leaders and leadership is paramount.

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What To Say When Someone Is Condescending.

Rich Gee Group

"Grace under pressure is responding to condescension not with hurt, but with the strength of quiet confidence and the power of measured words." Condescension in the workplace or any professional environment can be a subtle yet profoundly unsettling experience. Whether it's a patronizing remark, a dismissive gesture, or a belittling comment, dealing with condescending behavior requires tact, assertiveness, and a clear understanding of one's own value.

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How to Use Bragging

Leadership Freak

Eavesdropping originally meant standing under the eaves and secretly listening to conversations inside the house. Today it means to secretly listen. It’s foolish to eavesdrop because you’ll hear things you shouldn’t hear.

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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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What To Do When Your Leader Is Stuck In The Weeds

Lead from Within

Leadership involves a high-level view, guiding a team or organization towards long-term goals. But what happens when a leader gets lost in the minutiae, or as we often say, gets “stuck in the weeds”? Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation: Recognize the Signs: Firstly, learn to recognize when your leader is losing sight of the overarching objectives.

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Allen Adamson | Transforming What People Do To Gain Market Advantage

Tanveer Naseer

What do Uber, Apple, Netflix, and AirBnB share in common in terms of the successes they’ve achieved? According to my guest in this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast, what these and other successful companies share in common is that they’re all experience disruptors. And he has a framework based on studies in consumer behaviour, behavioural psychology, and marketing analytics that can help any organization become their own version of an experience disruptor.

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6 Negotiation Techniques You Should Add to Your Playbook

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Your negotiation strategy can make or break a deal. Learning negotiation tactics is key to becoming a more strategic negotiator. Over the years, I’ve learned some great negotiating techniques and tactics. I’d like to share them now. The Invisible Man The first is called The Invisible Man. You can use this technique when you’re in the heat of a deal and you don’t want to give an answer right now, or you don’t like the position that the other party is taking.

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Research Explores European Attitudes Toward Refugees

The Horizons Tracker

European attitudes toward specific types of asylum seekers have remained steady, according to recent research from Stanford University. The study pinpoints characteristics of refugees that are more likely to be viewed positively, indicating why Ukrainians displaced by the 2022 Russian invasion found a warm welcome. These insights could aid policymakers in responding to challenges in the asylum system.

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Transforming Tension: 4 Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations

Strategy Driven

Difficult conversations aren’t the same for all people. They affect us differently because they trigger stories we carry about who we are, what’s right and wrong, and what’s good and bad. Some of these stories are dominant, and we’re aware of them. Yet other stories are hidden and may surface unexpectedly in the course of a conversation.

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The Unique Skills Immigrant Nurses Bring

The Horizons Tracker

When we look at the skills and abilities of long-term care registered nurses in the US, we usually just consider their years of experience and education. However, a new study from the University of Missouri shows that if we also take into account things like their ability to speak different languages, extra certifications or training, and licenses to work in different states, immigrant nurses often have more valuable skills than American-born nurses.

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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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What is the ROI in Coaching: Leadership Development Pays!

CO2

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership is more than a skill—it’s a catalyst for success. A prominent Fortune 500 company recognized this and embarked on a transformational journey to nurture its future leaders. The core of this initiative? ROI in coaching. This approach promised not just skill enhancement but a significant return on investment (ROI).

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The Different Forms Of Masculinity

The Horizons Tracker

Since the rise of feminism, men can often feel uncertain of their precise role at home. Recent research from the University of British Columbia suggests that one’s masculine style plays a big role in how men navigate their intimate relationships. After interviewing men from a range of cultural backgrounds, three core types of masculinity emerged: Neo-traditionalists—Some men largely follow traditional gender roles, such as being the provider and protector in the relationship Egalitarian—Ot

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Liz Ryan Reflects: A Decade Shaped by Human-Centric Revolution

HR Digest

In an exclusive interview with The HR Digest , Liz Ryan, the driving force behind the Human Workplace revolution, reflects on her transformative journey of empowering the workforce. From shaping the cultures of fast-growing companies to championing Human Workplace methodologies globally, Liz shares her insights on how trust and a human-centric mindset are no longer optional but mandatory for success in the modern workplace.

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How to build a business that’s smarter than you: lessons from five transformative leaders

Chartered Management Institute

Advice: How to build a business that’s smarter than you: lessons from five transformative leaders Written by Jennifer Sundberg and Pippa Begg Wednesday 10 January 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email The smartest thing great leaders can do is create the conditions for collective intelligence. Here are five examples of leaders who used the hive mind to transform their organisations – proof that your people can provide everything your organisation needs I

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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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Beyond Boundaries: An Interview on Leadership and Innovation with Lisa Chang

HR Digest

In an in-depth conversation with The HR Digest, Lisa Chang, the Global Chief People Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. Chang discusses her journey from HR to a product lead role, the identity crisis she faced, and the profound realization that led her back to HR, where her passion for making a positive business impact through people could thrive.

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Communicating Personal Vision – A Huge Challenge for Senior Leaders

Ron Edmondson

One of the greatest challenges I have as a senior leader is to regularly communicating the personal vision I own in my head. The reality is people on our team – and in our church – want to know what I’m thinking; simply because of the position I hold. Of course, this is the idea behind vision and mission statements, but those are very broad statements.

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Dr. Tasha Eurich on Unleashing Potential through Self-Awareness

HR Digest

Tasha Eurich, a luminary in organizational psychology and bestselling author, unveils the profound impact of self-awareness in leadership in an exclusive interview with The HR Digest. With a decade of pioneering research on self-awareness, she shares invaluable insights on its transformative potential for individuals and organizations in a fast-paced corporate landscape.

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Your Boss Is Leaving for Another Job. Should You Follow?

Harvard Business Review

When your boss leaves for a new company, it can be tempting to try to follow them, especially if you’ve had a strong working relationship and built up trust. But is it a good idea? In this article, the author offers advice from Nancy Rothbard, a professor of management and the deputy dean at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and Arika Pierce Williams, a leadership development consultant and the president and founder of Piercing Strategies.

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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.

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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox on Gender, Generations, and the Workplace of Tomorrow

HR Digest

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a trailblazer in the realm of gender balance and inclusive leadership, shares profound insights in an exclusive interview with The HR Digest. As the CEO of 20-first, she explores the transformative power of strategic balance in leadership, advocating for diverse perspectives across gender, generations, and global backgrounds. Recognized as a thought leader, Avivah has steered global CEOs towards impactful change, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership in building inclu

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How High-Performing Teams Build Trust

Harvard Business Review

It’s no surprise that trust is at the core of high-performing teams. But conversations about cultivating trust at work often focus on the relationship between managers and employees. As important — if not more so — is establishing trust between teammates. To understand how the best teams build trust among themselves, researchers interviewed 1,000 U.S.

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Josh Bersin’s Perspective on Inspiring Transformation

HR Digest

In this captivating interview with The HR Digest , Josh Bersin opens up about the transformative milestones that have defined his remarkable career. From navigating sales to witnessing a seismic shift within IBM, Bersin shares valuable insights that form the foundation of his role as an HR analyst. His podcast series, “ Irresistible Leadership ,” serves as a compelling platform for thought-provoking discussions on the critical role of culture and leadership during times of adversity.

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3 Key Metrics That Employee Engagement Surveys Miss

Harvard Business Review

Traditional employee engagement surveys just aren’t working how we need them to. And they’re expensive, too. As the employee disengagement trends upward, the author suggests dispensing with these surveys and reinventing them internally, tailored to your organization’s unique context. She suggests three nontraditional KPIs to track instead to boost engagement: 1) team success, 2) innovation and new ideas, and 3) trends.

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

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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Protective Perspective: Don’t Be a Victim of the Doomsters Divers

The Practical Leader

How’s the world doing? Are we heading in the right direction? Should we look to this new year with dread or hope? How do you answer these questions: Is morality in decline? Are people less kind, less honest, and less good? Do we need to make America/Canada/The World great again? Are rates of violent/property crimes and murder on the rise? Is the planet headed for environmental destruction and possibly becoming unlivable?

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Building a Culture of Respect on Your Team

Harvard Business Review

There are two types of workplace respect: owed and earned. And your team needs both.

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leadership Landscape: An Insightful Interview with Norm Smallwood

HR Digest

Norm Smallwood’s brilliance is blinding! You’ll know as you read this interview – the wealth of leadership wisdom, strategic foresight, and transformative insights shared by Norm Smallwood—a luminary shaping tomorrow’s leadership landscape–will completely reframe how you look at the modern workplace! Every answer crackled with such wit and wisdom, that it felt like unearthing buried treasure.

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The Key to Identifying Your Most Valuable Customers

Harvard Business Review

And how to use their insights to improve your products and services.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Managing AI’s Carbon Footprint

Harvard Business Review

What are the immediate impacts of AI on climate?