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3 Factors Inventors Share: How to Change the World

Leading Blog

W HAT does it take to make an impact on the world? A great idea, yes, but also three common traits: opportunity, perseverance, and faith. As an inventor with seven patents in the energy and chemical areas I can cite my own experience to substantiate the importance of these traits as factors that lead to success. When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same

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Managing Up: Turning Information into Influence with Your Boss

Let's Grow Leaders

When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. Have a perspective. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. The Problem: Why Your Boss Is Frustrated Every day we hear from frustrated executives buried in data.

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Who’s Got the Monkey? Mastering Delegation for High-Performance Teams

Rich Gee Group

A few months ago, I found myself in the middle of a workshop with 72 eager executives, all facing the same challenge: managing their growing responsibilities without getting buried under an avalanche of tasks. This wasn’t just another leadership session—it was a high-stakes opportunity to help these leaders reclaim their time and empower their teams.

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7 Tangible Ways Artificial Intelligence Boosts Profits in Your Company

Lead from Within

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the business environment, offering companies unprecedented opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profits. As an executive leadership coach who has fully embraced AI, I not only witness but also actively participate in helping businesses implement and leverage this transformative technology to help them achieve their goals.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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50% Increase in CEO Departures as 622 Chief Executives Step Down in the First Quarter of 2024

CEO Insider

This year has seen a dramatic rise in CEO departures, with 622 chief executives stepping down in the first quarter of 2024, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This marks a staggering 50% increase over the same period in 2023, which had already set records for CEO exits. Several factors contribute […] The post 50% Increase in CEO Departures as 622 Chief Executives Step Down in the First Quarter of 2024 appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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13 Energizing Verbs Leaders Should Use More Often

Eric Jacobson

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong.

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The Reach – Why Smart Executives Make Stupid Choices

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Today’s guest post is by Brian Gast, author of The Business of Wanting More: Why Some Executives Move from Success to Fulfillment and Others Don’t. My account value was 20% of what it was just a week earlier. All I wanted was a little extra passive income and now look at the mess I’m in. Okay, I’ll admit it. I wanted the 20% annual return they had promised me.

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Is Twitter A Good Place For Scientists To Promote Their Research?

The Horizons Tracker

Recent research conducted at the University of Washington has revealed that utilizing X (formerly Twitter) to boost citations of research papers yields minimal impact. In their investigation, the team compared the citation counts of papers promoted on X with those left unadvertised. Conventionally, research papers garner enhanced credibility when cited by peers engaged in similar fields, potentially leading to career advancements, funding opportunities, and intangible benefits for authors.

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Four Big Topics from the Succeeding with Challenging Conversations Programs

Art Petty

Strengthening as a workplace communicator takes focus and deliberate effort. In a summer filled with multiple corporate workshop programs focused on Succeeding with Challenging Conversations, here are four big topics that energized the groups. Use the ideas in great communication health! The post Four Big Topics from the Succeeding with Challenging Conversations Programs appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Study Suggests AI Could Reduce Bias In Car Finance

The Horizons Tracker

New research from the University of Bath suggests that lenders in indirect retail channels, like car dealerships, could significantly boost their profits by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. By leveraging AI to support salespeople rather than relying solely on their discretion to price loans, these lenders could increase their profit margins by more than a third.

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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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The Hidden Costs of Nonprofit Hospital Leadership: Rising CEO Pay and Community Impact

CEO Insider

In the United States, nearly 50% of hospitals operate as nonprofit entities, which exempts them from paying local, state, and federal taxes. In exchange for these tax breaks, they are expected to offer medical care and other community health benefits, such as free clinics and screenings, especially for those who cannot afford to pay. These […] The post The Hidden Costs of Nonprofit Hospital Leadership: Rising CEO Pay and Community Impact appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Four Big Topics from the Succeeding with Challenging Conversations Programs

Management Excellence

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10 Lifesaving Tips for Flawless Communication Etiquette

My Own Coach

Master flawless communication with our 10 essential tips on active listening, body language, empathy, and more. Elevate your personal and professional relationships today!

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The Business Roundtable’s Stakeholder Pledge, Five Years Later

Harvard Business Review

Five years ago, the Business Roundtable issued a statement pledging to “lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders.” In the past five years, stakeholderism has gained wider acceptance and helped many corporate leaders see the value of taking the interests of their stakeholders seriously when planning, developing strategy, making decisions, assessing risks, allocating resources, and so on.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Empathetic Leadership: Why Empathy in the Workplace Matters

leaderCommunicator

“Empathy” is a word that’s discussed often as a coveted leadership skill, and yet there’s still uncertainty – and some skepticism – about how much empathy matters in the workplace today. For some, empathy feels like a soft skill that may be difficult or impractical to apply, particularly when you’re leading a large team that don’t all know you as well.

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What High Achievers Need from Their Mentors

Harvard Business Review

Even the best-performing individuals need guidance to avoid complacency, continue growing, and reach new heights. High achievers need mentors who encourage them to embrace continuous learning and improvement with a growth mindset, develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions and those of others through emotional intelligence, and embrace a more intentional approach to broadening and strengthening their network.

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