Leadership Freak
AUGUST 20, 2024
There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help. Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines. Some critics care. Take five steps with critics. #1. Clarify concerns. Don't explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue. More.
Sales Wolf Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
There is perhaps no better legal high than riding the trajectory of a rapidly scaling company. On its surface, it seems that one can do no wrong. Everything that gets touched seems to turn to gold. No decision seems to be a bad one. And the glory often goes to the charismatic leader. This is precisely the moment where brutal facts are essential. In the fast-paced world of rapidly scaling companies, success can be intoxicating.
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Lead from Within
AUGUST 20, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, many companies are shifting away from traditional hierarchical structures to embrace flatter, more collaborative organizational models. This transition can bring numerous benefits, such as increased innovation, faster decision-making, and improved employee engagement. However, navigating the challenges that come with this shift requires careful planning and effective leadership.
Women on Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
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David A Fields
AUGUST 20, 2024
Consulting is a great profession. However, occasionally consulting can be decidedly un-fun. A total bummer. When that happens, it’s time to turn to the tips outlined below. My colleagues and I frequently hear tales of woe from consulting firm leaders. Down days caused by revenue slumps, rejected proposals, engagements that head south, and even clients … Continued The post Rough Day, Month or Year?
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 20, 2024
According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics : People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.
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The Center For Leadership Studies
AUGUST 20, 2024
The key to great communication in a professional environment is to relay ideas clearly and thoughtfully. Prioritizing the right communication techniques and approaches can improve employee engagement, productivity and retention, making for a better overall working environment. Below, we share top tips for cultivating effective communication to improve collaboration and understanding across your team. 1.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 20, 2024
A recent report assessing the UK government’s utilization of AI sheds light on opportunities to expedite its adoption and surmount obstacles hindering the transformation of public services, potentially resulting in billions of pounds in savings for taxpayers. “The National Audit Office ‘value for money’ study is an important review of the opportunities and challenges of applying AI at scale,” the researchers explain. “It highlights priority areas for AI deploy
HR Digest
AUGUST 20, 2024
Leaders are often tasked with the unfortunate job of writing and sending out employee reprimand letters when workers step out of line. Writing disciplinary letters is just as unpleasant for the sender as it is for the receiver who has to read the letter, which is why it is natural to resist the need to send these letters out. In most cases where employees have to be reprimanded, a conversation with them is usually sufficient to convey the severity of the issue and reestablish the ground rules of
CEO Insider
AUGUST 20, 2024
A recent survey by EcoOnline reveals that over 80% of U.S. companies are proactively developing net-zero programs ahead of any enforced climate legislation. This proactive approach signifies a shift from merely reacting to regulations to actively committing to sustainability. Leadership in Sustainability The survey highlights that 40% of companies have their CEOs or boards directly […] The post EcoOnline Survey Shows that Over 80% of the Companies in the U.S.
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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
AUGUST 20, 2024
Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected. New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. In a new paper, the authors find that the more novel the idea, the more people differ on their perception of its value.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
AUGUST 20, 2024
Some people possess incredible potential for success, and yet they find themselves grappling to hit their stride. They believe success is beyond their control rather than accepting personal responsibility for their circumstances. This mindset has real consequences. If you convince yourself that you are powerless to shape your destiny or that you are at the mercy of others, why would you work hard, invest in your personal development , or make the required sacrifices to succeed?
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
Influencers are often targets of online negativity, and how they respond to this feedback can have important ramifications for their personal brands and the effectiveness of their product endorsements. Recent research shows that one commonly employed tactic — turning off social media comments — can undermine influencers’ key assets: their persuasiveness, likability, and perceived sincerity.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 20, 2024
In a recent article, I explored how challenging it can be to capture the economic value of the digital economy, and that traditional metrics, such as GDP, may be under-representing the contribution digital goods, which are often free, bring to the economy. Nowhere is this more evident than with open source software, where much of the economic value is not captured in the price people pay to use it, yet it’s estimated that 96% of commercial programs have at least some open source code that
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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
AUGUST 20, 2024
In the past 18 months, many companies have significantly retreated from their sustainability commitments. High-profile examples include Tractor Supply Co., which eliminated jobs focused on diversity and withdrew its carbon-emissions goals, and Canada’s major oil sands companies, which removed decarbonization goals from their websites. Nike and others have similarly reduced their sustainability efforts.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
After achieving early success, how should the founders continue to build value for their soccer franchise?
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 20, 2024
A conversation with professors Amy Edmondson and Michael Luca on data-driven decision-making.
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