November, 2008

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How to Write a Great Individual Development Plan (IDP)

Great Leadership By Dan

An individual development plan (IDP) is a tool that helps facilitate employee development. It’s a two-way commitment between an employee and their manager on what they are going to do to grow. IDPs are often used as a way to drive leadership development. Organizations like them because they are visible, tangible evidence that leadership development is taking place.

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Gratitude…A gift in itself

Anese Cavanaugh

I LOVE Thanksgiving…it may very well be my favorite holiday. To me, this week is one of the happiest of the year, regardless of what’s happening in the economy, in the world, in our own personal lives. Truly. One of the happiest of the year. Why? Because we get to walk around expressing gratitude, more than usual, not that we can’t everyday (because I personally believe we absolutely can and should).

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Women Rule in International Diplomacy

Women's Leadership Exchange

The buzz about Senator Hillary Clinton becoming Secretary State is so loud that I believe it is "safe" to. comment on it. I read that Gloria Steinem says Senator Clinton should accept it and Marie Wilson, head of the White House Project, says she would prefer the senator stay in the Senate, so I thought I'd offer you my opinion so that you can make your comments.

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25 Tips to Selling in a Recession | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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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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Engage Your Team – 7 Questions

Anese Cavanaugh

It’s here! We’ve just released our new product “7Questions You MUST Ask Yourself to Lead Your Team Well…And Get Things Done Quickly.” For a free recording of the call, transcript and a quick start “cheat sheet” – sign in on the upper right hand corner of this blog (under my picture), with your name and email address, OR go to www.daretoengage.com and sign in for your free report.

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The Mystery (and Simplicity) of Engagement…

Anese Cavanaugh

How do you keep your team engaged? How do you personally stay engaged? In your work? At home? In your personal life? In your fitness regime? It’s easy to “check out”…especially with so many competing demands. So how do you stay “fully engaged?”. I had a meeting yesterday with a colleague who shared with me that she “didn’t like how something was going, so she changed it.

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Ways to distinguish yourself #199 – Exit gracefully | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Sad and shocked; My prayers are with families of those that lost.

Rajesh Setty

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Let me conform but treat me differently | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Thanksgiving Wishes – Please download the full version of "Beyond.

Rajesh Setty

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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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Mini Saga #29 – The Sale | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Ways to distinguish yourself #198 – Don't focus on the "derivative.

Rajesh Setty

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Ways to distinguish yourself #200 – Understand the story behind.

Rajesh Setty

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Get a bargain but not at the price of mindshare | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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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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Professional Services Maturity Model – Request for participation.

Rajesh Setty

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A little bit of (positive) surprise… | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Gradually…Then Suddenly | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Feedback – You need it to surive and to thrive | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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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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Mini Saga #28 – Competition | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Book recommendations for Middle Managers… | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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What should a printing company do in a green world? | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Women's Leadership Exchange - Blog - Good Morning President Obama

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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.