Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 26, 2024
To be a better performance coach avoid these common mistakes. Have you ever had (what you thought was) a great performance coaching conversation—your employee commits to behavior change—but fifteen minutes later they’re back to their old habits? So you give them more performance coaching, this time “louder” literally or through progressive discipline.
Lead from Within
AUGUST 26, 2024
Confident people often share a common vocabulary that projects their self-assured nature and helps them navigate their professional and personal lives successfully. As an executive leadership coach with decades of experience guiding high-performers, I’ve noticed that confident individuals stand out not just for their actions but also for their words.
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QAspire
AUGUST 26, 2024
Even after years of facilitating people (often senior leaders) across geographies, I still feel a surge of anxiety before entering the room. Thoughts like, “What will they think?” Or “What if I slip up?” race through my mind. That’s when I take a deep breath and remind myself: it’s not about being “interesting” to them but about being “interested” in them – their context, their ideas and their challenges.
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 26, 2024
Today brings the fourth edition of Leadership and Self-Deception , by The Arbinger Institute. Previous editions during the past two decades have inspired readers and taught them that to effectively lead our teams, careers, and relationships we must be honest with ourselves about who we are and what motivates us. The book will show you how to identify self-deception and reverse its impact on personal and professional relationships — a critical skill in our polarizing times.
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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!
leaderCommunicator
AUGUST 26, 2024
As I shared with my network on LinkedIn recently, I had a recent health scare that prompted a pause in my busy life to reflect on some critical questions. The questions are personal, and I’ve realized they may help others consider what matters most in their lives in and outside of work.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
AUGUST 26, 2024
Depicting change—from projects evolving to shifts in perspective—adds depth and relatability to thought leadership content. Today’s post is by Rhea Wessel, author of Write Like a Thought Leader. In thought leadership, storytelling is not just a tool—it’s a fundamental element that breathes life into ideas and concepts. One of the most compelling aspects of storytelling is the depiction of transformation.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 26, 2024
In America today, we’re facing big problems like homelessness and disaster recovery. But oddly, fewer people are stepping up to help out as volunteers. According to AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of volunteers for charities and local groups has dropped for the first time in years. In 2019, 30% of people volunteered, but by 2021, it was down to 23%.
Niagara Institute
AUGUST 26, 2024
Welcome to the start of your leadership journey! Stepping into a managerial role is both exciting and challenging. One of the first skills you'll need to master is the art of delegation. Why? Because effective delegation can dramatically improve team productivity, boost morale, and free you up to focus on strategic initiatives.
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 26, 2024
In times of trouble, companies with special connections in their networks do much better than others, a study from ESMT Berlin finds. These ‘exclusive brokers’ can adapt faster during crises, unlike those stuck in tight-knit groups. The study looked at how different networks affect a company’s performance during crises like pandemics or economic downturns.
CEO Insider
AUGUST 26, 2024
The disparity between the highest and lowest-paid employees in Switzerland continues to grow, with top executives earning an average of 143 times more than their lowest-paid workers in 2023, according to a recent study by the trade union Unia. This widening gap marks an increase from the previous year when the ratio stood at 1:139. […] The post Top Swiss Executives Gain 143 Times More Than the Lowest-Paid Workers in 202 3- Check the Payments of Top CEOs appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
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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
The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 26, 2024
Every now and then, we all find ourselves engaging in wishful thinking. But when does it tend to occur most frequently, and when might it actually prove detrimental? A recent study by the University of Amsterdam (UvA), provides clear evidence that in situations marked by heightened insecurity and anxiety, individuals are more prone to adopting an overly optimistic outlook—so much so that it may hinder us from taking necessary action. “People aren’t purely truth-seekers—many beliefs a
Deming Institute
AUGUST 26, 2024
It’s time to take a look back at our 30th Anniversary Year. For the first two decades of our history, passionate volunteers were the driving force behind the Institute.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 26, 2024
New research in behavioral science has revealed that cynical thinking stands in the way of success in the workplace. Cynics, it turns out, earn less money, report lower job satisfaction, and are less likely to be elevated to leadership positions. That’s because success is not the winner-take-all battle that cynics believe it to be. Cynicism, in fact, can bleed workplaces of creativity, openness, and morale, and the bottom line — whereas the people who succeed at work tend to so by building trust
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 26, 2024
Market share has traditionally correlated strongly with profitability because of efficiency, market efficiency, and customer perception effects. But, as the authors demonstrate, the relationship has been changed by the digital transformation in firms. The authors’ research finds that the market-share profitability relationship has become weaker for firms that favor investment in value creation over value appropriation and for firms operating in B2B markets.
Advertiser: Paycor
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 26, 2024
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Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 26, 2024
China’s hybrid “state capitalist” system, driven by centralized planning and fierce competition, has led to dominance in critical technological fields and emerging markets. Western multinational corporations are advised to adopt a pragmatic approach to capitalize on four key strengths of China’s economy: its innovation ecosystem, its investment in the Global South, its ultra-competitive markets, and its vast consumer base.
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