September, 2023

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Unleashing AI’s Potential: The Imperative of Creative Executive Leadership

N2Growth Blog

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. While AI offers significant advancements, creative thinking executives are poised to unlock its ultimate potential. Let’s dive deep into why the C-suite’s creative minds have never been more crucial.

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Leading Thoughts for September 21, 2023

Leading Blog

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. John Tierney and Roy Baumeister on it’s what you don’t do: “Being able to hold your tongue rather than say something nasty or spiteful will do much more for your relationship than a good word or deed. “Remember the Negative Golden Rule—it’s what you don’t do unto others that matters most—you can avoid grief and save energy.

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How to B.U.I.L.D. T.R.U.S.T.

Leadership Freak

Average leaders get things done. Exceptional leaders build environments where others get things done. Average leaders fix. Exceptional leaders build. B.U.I.L.D.

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The Lost Art Of Clarity

Tanveer Naseer

In healthy organizations, interpersonal communication takes place openly, honestly and fearlessly in all directions at all times, though with varying levels of impact. The following is focused on the noise and confusion that you the speaker/writer add to a conversation. At the time of this writing, it seems that communication.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

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!

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What Makes a Failure Intelligent

QAspire

In 2019, India’s ambitious mission to land on Moon failed after India’s space agency ISRO lost contact with the lander which crash landed. In 2023, India reattempted to land on Moon’s South Pole with Chandrayaan-3 mission and made history by being the first country to successfully land on Lunar South Pole at a fraction of what other countries spend on space exploration.

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10 Ways to Stay Calm In Difficult Leadership Conversations

Lead from Within

It’s inevitable that every leader will encounter difficult conversations that will test their leadership. However, it’s important to remain calm in these situations in order to think clearly and respond responsibly. Here are ten ways to stay calm in difficult leadership conversations, so that you can handle any difficult situation with poise and professionalism: Take a deep breath: The power of deep breathing can’t be understated.

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How to Communicate a Merger or Acquisition in 9 Steps

leaderCommunicator

Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A as the process is more commonly known in the business world, reached an all-time high in 2021 as companies struggled to find their footing following shutdowns and a “new normal” brought about by the pandemic. While M&As made headlines at that time with mega-deals in the $20- to $30-billion range, in 2023, M&A is taking a new form – but no less impactful for companies and their employees.

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Between Stupidity and Wisdom

Leadership Freak

There’s a name for people who are too stupid to know they are stupid. The Dunning–Kruger effect. You haven't learned anything unless you're a fool. Wisdom is always learning.

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How To Build An Extreme Team

Eric Jacobson

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. According to Shaw, extreme teams : View work as a calling —even an obsession. Value members’ cultural fit and ability to collectively produce results. Pursue a limited set of vital priorities —less is more.

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People First Excellence: Guiding Actions and Evaluating Outcomes

CEO Insider

“It’s easy – All you need is love” –– Lennon & McCartney. At the height of the Vietnam War, the Beatles sang their iconic song on June 25, 1967, in a television special, a live and international satellite production called “One World.” Their simple message was intended to end the war. Similarly, “People First” excellence can […] The post People First Excellence: Guiding Actions and Evaluating Outcomes appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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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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Leading with Confidence: Body Language Tips for Leaders

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, one of the most important things I teach my clients is the power of body language. Our nonverbal cues can communicate just as much, if not more, than the words we say. In fact, studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal. As a leader, it is crucial to be aware of and in control of your body language, as it can greatly impact how others perceive you and respond to your leadership.

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Is Altruism Less Common In Conservative Cultures?

The Horizons Tracker

It might seem as though altruism is a fundamental human characteristic, but research from the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca suggests that it is instead strongly linked to one’s political orientation. The researchers show that left-leaning people are more likely to be altruistic, especially in the international community, whereas conservative individuals are more likely to target their altruism internally to those in their own country.

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A 100-Year Old Journey of Human Resource Management

HR Digest

If you think the challenges faced by Human Resource Management (HRM) today are unprecedented, think again. HR professionals have been at the forefront of change for over a century, constantly adapting to the shifting landscape of the workplace. From labor unrest to economic crises, wars to civil rights movements, HRM has weathered it all. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the fascinating evolution of the HR department and its functions.

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20 Ways to Increase Personal Energy

Leadership Freak

Time and personal energy are the most important things you manage. Technically you can't manage time: you can only manage the way you use it. Personal energy is the most important thing you manage.

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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Leader's Playbook For Perpetual Innovation

Eric Jacobson

For over twenty years, Dr. Behnam Tabrizi has taught organizational transformation at Stanford University in its Executive Program, which he also directs. And now he’s written, Going on the Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation. In a seven-year study, Tabrizi found that companies that focus their energy on building a supportive, purpose-driven culture that keeps people on edge, and boldly adapts to new environments are the companies that truly excel.

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Making Government More Like Amazon Through Estonia’s Blueprint

CEO Insider

As another potential government shutdown looms over Washington, the need for a more efficient and resilient government becomes increasingly evident. The ongoing political turmoil underscores the importance of reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses who suffer the consequences of these shutdowns. To address these issues, we must look to innovative solutions, such as those […] The post Making Government More Like Amazon Through Estonia’s Blueprint appeared first on CEOWORLD mag

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Why Great Leaders Reward Effort And Not Only Results

Lead from Within

It’s natural for a leader to want to see results from their team. After all, the success of any organization depends on achieving results. But while results are certainly important, great leaders know that it’s also crucial to reward effort and not just results. Here are a few reasons why: Encouraging effort can lead to better results: By rewarding effort, you encourage your team to put in their best effort, which can ultimately lead to better results.

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Data Shows Continuing High Labor Force Participation Among Disabled Workers

The Horizons Tracker

People with disabilities maintained their exceptional labor force participation rate in the first part of 2023, continuing to outshine their peers without disabilities, according to the latest National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) semi-monthly update released by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD).

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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7 Leadership Lessons from Under the Sea

Skip Prichard

What Mythical Mermaids Teach Us About Leadership I’ve had many experiences with mermaids. Surprised? While I may not have encountered them in the depths of the ocean, they landed on the shores of my personal life many years ago. “I must be a mermaid… I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” — Anais Nin See, my daughter, ever since she was little, found herself entranced by fantasy worlds.

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Change Your Friends Change Your Life

Leadership Freak

Raise the average of your friends and you raise the average of your life. Jim Rohn said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Change your friends change your life.

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How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership

Eric Jacobson

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. It’s The Leap to Leader , by Adam Bryant. As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn.

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Don’t Just Adapt: Invent New Value

CEO Insider

Think about some of the challenges we’re experiencing as we make our way through 2023. High-profile layoffs, volatile markets, a protracted war, supply chain and climate disruptions, political unrest, weak signals of recovery (e.g., a slow return back to the office), a disengaged and distracted workforce—all while we collectively navigate the threat and trauma of […] The post Don’t Just Adapt: Invent New Value appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Innovation: Five Signs You Might Be Faking It

Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.

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Manager Vs Leader: Which One Are You?

Lead from Within

When it comes to leadership, the terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A manager is responsible for maintaining the status quo and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget. A leader, on the other hand, is focused on creating a vision and inspiring others to work towards a common goal.

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How Social Class Affects Entrepreneurship

The Horizons Tracker

A well-known anecdote in the world of business tells the story of soldiers lost while on maneuvers in the Alps. One of the soldiers remarked that they had managed to make a successful return to base upon finding a map. Unfortunately, on more detailed inspection, the map turned out to be of the Pyrenees rather than the Alps. It’s a story that underpins the importance we often attribute to optimism, especially in uncertain environments.

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Resolving Your Team’s Conflicts

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Your job as a leader is not to mediate conflicts and be a referee. Instead, you need to teach the members of your team how to resolve conflicts with one another. More often than not, high performing teams operate in high pressure environments. And many times on a high performing team, you have some strong personalities at play. When you combine pressure plus strong personalities there are plenty of opportunities for conflict between the members of your team.

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Words for the Wise

Leadership Freak

Grasp the power of words and you find power to shape your future. Words are rudders. The things you say take you places. Today's challenge: Choose words that shape the future you aspire to create.

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Tough Comp Conversations: A Guide For Doing Them Right

Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR

Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver

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Building A Culture For Speed, Impact And Excellence

Eric Jacobson

“When it comes to culture, one of the most glaring issues is that far too many leaders do not recognize it as one of their greatest competitive advantages,” says Matt Mayberry , author of the book, Culture Is The Way. Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom.

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What’s Holding You Back?

Frank Sonnenberg Online

[pinit count=”horizontal”] What’s Holding You Back? You can achieve great things, but you must be willing to try. That will require hard work , sacrifice, and determination. Of course, there will be challenges and obstacles for you to overcome. But the power to achieve your goals is totally within your control. Your frame of mind can work for you or against you.

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10 Habits You Should Give Up To Feel More Confident

Lead from Within

As a leader, it’s important to inspire confidence and trust in your team. However, certain habits and behaviors can undermine our confidence and make us feel less capable and self-assured. Here are ten habits to give up in order to feel more confident as a leader: Comparing yourself to others: Comparison is often the thief of joy, and constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

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We Need Caution When Predicting The Future Of Work

The Horizons Tracker

As highlighted in a recent article , the release of ChatGPT in its various guises, along with numerous other generative AI-based technologies, has heralded a flurry of articles, studies, and headlines lauding the often catastrophic impact such technologies will have on jobs and society more broadly. It’s the kind of simplistic and often doom-laden narrative that so often thrives on social media.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

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.