Eric Jacobson
APRIL 9, 2023
Former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty led one of the most high-stakes corporate transformations in business history. Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row). The catalyst was a mindset she calls “ good power.
QAspire
APRIL 10, 2023
We often end up using words “change” and “transformation” interchangeably. In many cases that I observe, transformation is the fuzzy word that leaders use to describe operational shifts within their teams or businesses. Many years ago, I participated in a tweet chat where someone aptly tweeted, “Transformation prescribes the vision.
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Lead from Within
APRIL 11, 2023
Showing appreciation is important to leaders, making it meaningful helps to create a positive and supportive work environment. When employees feel valued and recognized for their hard work, they are more likely to be motivated to perform at their best. As a result, they contribute to the success of the organization. Here are some ways that the best leaders show appreciation in meaningful ways: Appreciation aligned with core values: The best leaders understand that recognition should align with t
Leading Blog
APRIL 14, 2023
I T SHOULD go without saying that the health and well-being of employees have a direct impact on the success of an organization. Yet, it is unusual for an organization to put it on the high-priority list along with profitability and customer service. The solution is to build it into the culture of the organization. Willpower alone won’t do it. Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at John Hopkins Medicine, Richard Safeer, provides six building blocks to do that in A Cure for t
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 14, 2023
Your Work is Valuable – Let’s Make Sure You Get Leadership Visibility Let’s talk about getting more leadership better visibility and recognition for YOU – and YOUR TEAM’s – work. Today’s #AskingForaFriend came in from our Micro-Learning Lab. “I’ve always had trouble “selling” my (or our) job to higher management.
Leading in Context
APRIL 12, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I'm sharing some thoughts about teaching and learning that have been on my mind. It is hard for me to hear about students who are struggling with teachers or professors who try to trick them with impossible tests and quizzes - where everyone does poorly and classgrades have to be rounded up. This kind of behavior in the classroom leads to stress, frustration, lack of confidence, unfairly poor grades and other negative outcomes, when students really do know the
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Leading Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
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. Laura Gassner Otting on just taking action: “When struggling to make big life choices—leaving a job, ending a relationship, seeking more education, quitting smoking—studies show people who flip a coin and ‘go for it’ regardless of the outcome are more satisfied with their decisions and much happier six months later than those whose coin toss instructed
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 14, 2023
Leaders know how valuable coaching conversations can be but it’s not always easy to find the time. In this episode, Wendy Swire, author of Anytime Coaching: Unleashing Employee Performance, gives us effective and impactful coaching skills to use at any time. The Anytime Coaching model equips managers (from first-time supervisors to senior executives) with tools they can use immediately to transform the way they work with employees and colleagues unleashing their best thinking and developin
Leadership Freak
APRIL 10, 2023
The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth two minutes twice a day. Your teeth are 26% cleaner if you brush the recommended time instead of the average 45 seconds.
Lead from Within
APRIL 12, 2023
As a leader, gaining the respect of your employees is essential for building a positive and productive work environment. By spelling out the word respect, we can use this framework to guide our actions and behaviors as we work to earn the respect of our team. Here are seven authentic ways to earn the respect of your employees: R emember basic kindness : Small acts of kindness can go a long way in building trust and respect among your employees.
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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
Anese Cavanaugh
APRIL 10, 2023
We've recently returned after several weeks on the road bringing our Positive Energy Workplace Initiative™ and IEP Method offerings to a variety of rooms — from group trainings for a Fortune 50 client, to mastermind sessions with former ACI clients, and finishing up with a keynote session for procurement leaders. (View the timestamped transcript of this video here) Here are some common things we heard: “Why should I care about how I show up?
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 10, 2023
Start a Conversation to Help Your Boss See Your Genius and Recognize Your Skills You want your boss to see your genius. But what if they don’t? How do you communicate your worth to get the recognition, support, and advocacy you need? And how do you do it without looking needy? One tool you receive when you participate in our foundational leadership development program is the Confidence Competence Model.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 13, 2023
Things that feel good can be bad. Emotions lead you astray – sometimes. When bad feels good: In the moment, it felt good to lie to my boss. Going fast doesn’t feel good.
Lead from Within
APRIL 14, 2023
As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that some leaders struggle to connect with their employees and seem out of touch with their needs and concerns. This can lead to low morale, poor communication, and ultimately, a negative impact on the organization’s success. Here are six ways that some leaders are out of touch with their employees: Lack of presence: Leaders are out of touch with their employees because they are not accessible or available.
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David A Fields
APRIL 11, 2023
A senior colleague at your consulting firm keynotes Cacao Jam, the cacao dessert industry’s annual conference. As she wraps up her inspiring tale of the modern workplace melting pot, the audience rises to its feet. She basks in the thunderous applause and the glow of the spotlight framing her against the chocolatey brown backdrop. You … Continued The post Your Brand vs.
leaderCommunicator
APRIL 10, 2023
If you spend any time with managers these days, you’ll notice one theme quite quickly: the post-pandemic work world has them feeling overwhelmed. Many managers are unprepared to communicate about complex and sensitive topics, such as business uncertainty and changing customer needs, remote vs. in-office decisions, changes in strategy, restructures and layoffs, people and workplace culture issues, growing demands to do more with less, the need for greater speed and agility, and leading through ch
Leadership Freak
APRIL 14, 2023
Performance accelerates when you instruct incompetence and question expertise. Tell rookies what to do. They need to know how to hold the bat and grip the club.
Lead from Within
APRIL 10, 2023
Fear is a natural and common emotion, and it’s something that leaders experience. However, they must learn to deal with their fears in order to be effective and successful. Here are some very effective ways that the best leaders deal with their fears: Acknowledge and acceptance: When Leaders are dealing with their fears, it’s always best to acknowledge and accept it.
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.
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 13, 2023
I’ve written a few times about the poor state of female entrepreneurship, with women significantly under-represented in the entrepreneurial ranks. Aside from being unfair, this is also bad for entrepreneurship, as data does suggest that female-led businesses can do better than their male-led peers. Research from Kennesaw State University supports this notion and argues that differences in the way men and women think may give female entrepreneurs an advantage.
CEO Insider
APRIL 10, 2023
To stay relevant and ahead of the curve, we must disrupt and innovate ourselves while the world changes at an unprecedented rate. Leaders who can adjust well can prosper in today’s fast-paced corporate world. Disrupting outdated worldviews, mindsets, and leadership styles allows us to adapt. Our research indicated that many leaders interviewed spend a lot […] The post 6 ways self-disruption makes you a better leader appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 11, 2023
I married my high school sweetheart. Neither of us had any idea what we were getting into. It’s been delightful until this afternoon.
Lead from Within
APRIL 13, 2023
As a busy person, it can be challenging to find time to develop your leadership skills. But the good news is that with a little bit of effort and some smart strategies, you can improve your leadership abilities even with a busy schedule. Here are five tips for busy people who want to develop their leadership skills: Set aside dedicated time for learning and development: One of the keys to developing your leadership skills is making time for learning and development.
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The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 13, 2023
In a recent article, I wrote about research showing how universal basic income can boost the happiness levels of the poorest members of society because it removes a large element of stress from their lives. A recent study from the University of New South Wales suggests that it can be similarly effective at reducing homelessness. The researchers highlight how a combination of the rising cost of living and employment insecurity is expanding the profile of people at risk of homelessness.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
APRIL 11, 2023
Life is about trade-offs. After all, you can’t spend money like a drunken sailor and simultaneously build a substantial nest egg, nor can you stuff your face with junk food and expect to lose weight. (At least I haven’t found a way.) This principle applies to most choices in life. The fact is when you opt to do one thing, you’ve chosen to forgo another — without even knowing it.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 12, 2023
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Women on Business
APRIL 14, 2023
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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.
The Horizons Tracker
APRIL 10, 2023
Children are well known to be highly susceptible to the experiences and opinions they’re surrounded with, so it’s perhaps no surprise that research from New York University highlights that the same is true for racial biases. The study shows that children who are exposed to racial inequalities in their lives and who believe those inequalities are largely due to intrinsic differences between people are more likely to hold racial biases. “What’s crucial in the formation of a
Strategy Driven
APRIL 11, 2023
As secure as Apple devices are, unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to ensure that they won’t fall foul of malware sneaking its way onto the devices from time to time. For those of you with a Mac, you’ll likely want to ensure that your device stays clean and free from harmful malware and in this guide, we’ll be sharing 6 helpful tips to assist with the removal of malware and viruses from your Apple product.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
APRIL 10, 2023
Learn ten best practices for creating a strategic growth plan for your organization. Today’s guest post is by Mike Fata, author of Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur (CLICK HERE to get your copy). A strategic growth plan is a crucial component of a company’s long-term success. It serves as a roadmap, guiding a business towards its goals by outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics.
Women on Business
APRIL 13, 2023
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