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Be a Better Coach: 5 Reasons Your Performance Coaching Is Being Ignored

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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7 Powerful Things Confident People Always Say

Lead from Within

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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How To Transform Relationships And Unleash Positive Results

Eric Jacobson

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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The Power of Transformation in Storytelling: Capturing the Journey

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

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.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

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!

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A Wake-Up Call on Living a Life of Purpose (And the Questions We All Need to Ask Ourselves About Life & Work)

leaderCommunicator

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.

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How to future-proof your customer experience strategy

CEO Insider

In today’s fast-paced, dynamic marketplace, future-proofing your customer experience (CX) strategy is not just a competitive advantage – it’s a necessity. Customers’ expectations are continually rising, driven by rapid advancements in technology and an increasing emphasis on personalized service. To stay ahead, businesses must ensure that their CX strategies are resilient, adaptable, and capable of […] The post How to future-proof your customer experience strategy appeared firs

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Effective Delegation Techniques for New Managers – A Beginner’s Guide

Niagara Institute

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.

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Networks Come To The Fore During Crises

The Horizons Tracker

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.

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Top Swiss Executives Gain 143 Times More Than the Lowest-Paid Workers in 202 3- Check the Payments of Top CEOs

CEO Insider

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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Research Explores Why We Tend To Employ Wishful Thinking

The Horizons Tracker

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

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Why Cynics Are Less Likely to Succeed

Harvard Business Review

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

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A Look Back At 2023 – Our 30th Anniversary Year

Deming Institute

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.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting Everything—Including Workload Automation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM BROADCOM

Harvard Business Review

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The Spotlight Effect

QAspire

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.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

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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Does Market Share Still Matter?

Harvard Business Review

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.

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The 4 Key Strengths of China’s Economy — and What They Mean for Multinational Companies

Harvard Business Review

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.