Next Level Blog
MARCH 25, 2025
Anyone who has ever flown in the exit row knows the drill. Just before takeoff, the flight attendant stands in the aisle, asks everyone to take their ear buds out, and make eye contact as the attendant asks, Are you aware that youre sitting in an exit row and are you willing and able to assist in an emergency, including opening the exit door and assisting other passengers?
Rich Gee Group
MARCH 25, 2025
One book that punched me in the gut this past year? Meditations For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. My godson, Will, gave it to me, and I voraciously tore through it in two days. Its short, powerful, and cuts right to the bone. Burkeman has this uncanny ability to make you stop, breathe, and realize that youre not here to do everything - youre here to do what matters.
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Leadership Freak
MARCH 25, 2025
Most things people want from leaders benefit everyone. Get out of leadership if you dont care what people want from you. Leadership is about people. Learn to adapt to people, but dont lose yourself. Balance responsiveness with conviction. Here are 7 things people want from leaders.
Lead from Within
MARCH 25, 2025
If your employees dont trust you, the problem isnt themits you. A Gallup study found that only one in three employees strongly trust their leadership, and thats no accident. Leaders who assume their title alone commands loyalty set themselves up for failure. Trust comes from consistency, transparency, and respect. Without it, leadership is nothing more than a title.
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Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?
Frank Sonnenberg Online
MARCH 25, 2025
In todays world, were inundated with tips on health, wellness, and longevity. While immortality may be unattainable, you can still leave a lasting impact that keeps your memory alive allowing you to live forever in the hearts and minds of others. Have you considered your legacy? What would you like your epitaph to say? You might think, Who cares? I wont be here to see it.
Chartered Management Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Article: What do music and leadership have in common? Written by Pegram Harrison / CMI Insights Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email In an extract from The Arts of Leading, edited by Edward Brooks and Michael Lamb, Pegram Harrison explores leadership lessons from the experience of music Many MBA students and professional managers have experienced workshops involving music to develop leadership skills, drawing on similar inspirations and working in similar ways.
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HR Digest
MARCH 25, 2025
Being in the business of making other people happy, unfortunately, doesnt guarantee you get to enjoy the same luxuries all the time. The producers of Sesame Street have announced layoffs in 2025, and the company will soon be forced to bring down its numbers to stay afloat. Earlier this month, President and CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin indicated the need for significant downsizing due to financial pressures, which are typically the leading cause of such decisions.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
MARCH 25, 2025
Maintaining your cool and being in a state of equilibrium is a huge asset in a negotiation. When the other party loses it, you benefit by staying calm instead. Todays post is by Corey Kupfer, author of Authentic Negotiating Most negotiating articles, books, training programs and other resources focus on techniques, tactics and counter-tactics. These, however, are often ineffective, manipulative and inauthentic and, even when good, are not the key to true negotiating success.
Chartered Management Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Case Study From Accidental Manager to Inspiring Leader Deon Pillayi CMgr MCMI is Head of Marketing Technology, Enablement and Governance at Legal and General Investment Management. As a leader who truly embodies the growth mindset, he wanted formal recognition of his two decades of management experience, so embarked on becoming a Chartered Manager. Accidental to inspirational Deon Pillayi has seen many accidental managers throughout his career.
The Center For Leadership Studies
MARCH 25, 2025
The post Building a Culture of Performance With the Situational Leadership<sup></sup> Model appeared first on Situational Leadership Management and Leadership Training.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Chartered Management Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Article: Accountability, purpose, client confidence and ethics: new insights for management consultants Written by Ian Wylie Tuesday 25 March 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email How must the consulting industry evolve? The latest issue of the Management Consulting Journal provides the answers Some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing consultants today are addressed in the latest issue of the Management Consulting Journal (MCJ).
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 25, 2025
The challenge today isn’t just holding onto a job—it’s building a career that won’t crumble in the face of disruption.
Chartered Management Institute
MARCH 25, 2025
Article: The power of mentorship Written by Dave Waller Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Whether youre getting career tips from someone more experienced or passing on your knowledge to others, reciprocal learning relationships have the potential to transform organisations, careers and lives People really value mentorship. Thats a key lesson from our conversations with Chartered Managers over recent months.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 25, 2025
Moody’s calculated that the risk of standing still outweighed the risk of moving fast.
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The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!
HR Digest
MARCH 25, 2025
Theres a lot of uncertainty about what does and does not count as discrimination right now, but the EEOC and DOJ have attempted to smoothen things out with some DEI guidelines for 2025. DEI-based employment decisions are no longer a welcome part of the workplace and employers have to be careful they dont indulge in any discrimination or reverse discrimination by mistake.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 25, 2025
A conversation with Harvard Business School’s Alison Wood Brooks about improving your casual communication skills.
David A Fields
MARCH 25, 2025
Ron Cherry Top Ronson, CEO of HunkaChunk Chocolate Company, wants to hire your consulting firm to work your magic, but youre hesitating. Why? Because youre already busy. Beyond busy. As a firm youre running flat out and working overtime. On one hand, you fiercely want the HunkaChunk project. Heck, youve been courting ol Cherry for … Continued The post A Zero-Cost Way to Boost Your Consulting Firm’s Capacity appeared first on David A.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 25, 2025
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Eric Jacobson
MARCH 25, 2025
The primary question this new book answers is, how can we use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to unlock humanitys full potential while protecting what is most precious about the human experience? Throughout Transcend: Unlocking Humanity In The Age of AI , author Faisal Hoque asks us to not only try to better understand AI, but also to better understand ourselves.
The Horizons Tracker
MARCH 25, 2025
A new study from the University of Strathclyde highlights that employers’ lack of understanding is limiting job opportunities for people with learning disabilities. The research identified five main obstacles: lack of knowledge leading to bias, lack of focus on this group, uncertainty about how to recruit them, not knowing where to begin, and concerns over perceived costs. “Our report shows that while employers are interested in hiring people with learning disabilities, they need mor
The Horizons Tracker
MARCH 25, 2025
As global migration increases, governments face a tough challenge: how to help migrants fit in while preserving cultural diversity, economic stability, and social harmony. A study from the University of Auckland offers insights into how policymakers might strike the right balance. The researchers examined nation-building efforts, past and present, and developed a framework to compare two approaches: assimilation and biculturalism.
The Horizons Tracker
MARCH 25, 2025
It’s well known that we form opinions incredibly quickly, with seemingly irrelevant factors like the shape of someone’s face helping us to form an opinion of someone. This snap impression of someone is possible because our primary visual cortex is able to efficiently perform such mental heavy lifting. Research suggests that when we look at a scene for the first time, our brain is immediately able to categorize items based on things such as their shape and texture.
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The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
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