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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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LeadershipNow 140: August 2024 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here is a selection of Posts from August 2024 that you will want to check out: Imagine Catastrophe by @jamesstrock As a nation, we are sleepwalking through a fraught moment Are You Leading With Curiosity Or Control? by @TerriKlass 5 mistakes – and 5 better strategies – for leading someone with burnout by @suzimcalpine "The beatings will continue until morale improves.

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7 Churchill Quotes You May Not Know

Leadership Freak

Churchill carried England on the power of his voice. 7 Churchill Quotes: #1. Leaders define reality. Churchill gave people a bold way of seeing. “These are not dark days. These are great days.

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The 6 Habits Of Mentally Strong Leaders That Will Help You Succeed In Uncertain Times

Tanveer Naseer

In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and.

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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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The Change Challenge: Empowering Your Team for Success

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 269: In this episode of The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast , hosted by David Dye, you’ll dive the into change challenge and the fascinating world of behavioral economics with guest Melina Palmer. Behavioral economics is all about understanding how people really make decisions—not always in the logical, rational ways you might expect.

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Leading Thoughts for August 29, 2024

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. Deborah Gruenfeld on power: “Success, impact, and life satisfaction are not the result of how much power you can accumulate, or even how powerful others think you are; they are the result of what you are able to do for others with the power you already have.

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Ethical Leaders Adapt (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires growth, a willingness to acknowledge complexity and an understanding of the broader context in which we lead. None of those are easy. Today I'm sharing resources for understanding the importance of embracing complexity as the world changes.

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Why Teams Fail: And What to Do About It

Rich Gee Group

In one of my early leadership roles, I encountered a team that seemed destined for success. The members were highly skilled, the project had clear goals, and the resources were plentiful. Yet, despite all the advantages, the team fell short of its objectives, and the project ultimately failed. This experience left me questioning what went wrong. It wasn’t until years later, after facilitating a workshop, that the root causes became clear.

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How to Survive, Reset and Thrive with Uncertainty

Leading Blog

W E can’t predict the pivotal changes still ahead, but we can learn to make good decisions to succeed with them. And not just succeed but grow. Uncertainty is neither good nor bad, depending on what we are trying to do and how we are set up. We can’t make great predictions, but we can learn to make better decisions and look for the possible upsides.

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Discovering Soul in an Ego-Soaked World

Leadership Freak

Ego detox energizes soul. Choose vitality. Stop telling lies to protect status. Worry less about fairness. View conversations as collaborations, not competitions. Affirm others. Fix yourself. Don’t beat yourself down for responsible failure. We love leaders with soul. This post offers suggestions for leading with soul.

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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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SIX STEPS TO STOP MICROMANAGING YOUR TEAM AND BUILD A HAPPIER CULTURE

Great Results Team Building

Micromanaging is the fastest way to demoralize your team and stifle productivity. Effective leaders know that teamwork is the backbone of any successful organization. Teams that function cohesively and autonomously are more likely to innovate, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high levels of morale. However, one common obstacle severely undermines this synergy… Micromanagement kills team morale.

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7 Signs That Quickly Identify Someone With Bad Leadership Skills

Lead from Within

Ineffective leadership can cripple an organization, stifling growth and breeding discontent among employees. Recognizing the traits of poor leadership is the first step in correcting course and fostering a healthier, more productive workplace. Here are seven signs that clearly identify someone with bad leadership skills: Poor Communication: Ineffective leaders often fail to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, or maintain open lines of communication.

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Pattern Breakers

Leading Blog

M OST people think that breakthrough ideas come from a vision of the future that is better than what we see today. It is based on the idea that the future will be a new and improved continuation of today. The vision relies on past experiences and then finding patterns that are used to predict the future. However, successful breakthrough ideas require pattern-breaking—unconventional thinking.

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How Bold Leaders Forge Unstoppable Teams Through Strategic Teaming

Sales Wolf Blog

Teaming: The Non-Negotiable Imperative for Founders and Leaders “Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare.” – Patrick Lencioni. I am drawing the proverbial line in the sand. Teaming eats strategy and finance for lunch. In one fashion or another, every leader seemingly intends to be on their own respective journey - their own relentless pursuit of performance excellence.

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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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5 Key Financial Ratios Every Business Owner Should Understand

Women on Business

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People With Low Emotional Intelligence Use These 10 Phrases Often

Lead from Within

Emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for building strong personal and professional relationships. It influences how effectively we navigate social complexities and make personal decisions that achieve positive results. However, not everyone possesses high emotional intelligence. As an executive leadership coach, my experience has been that people with low emotional intelligence often use certain phrases that reveal their lack of self-awareness and empathy.

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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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Cultivating Idea Meritocracy: Why Diversity Beats Validation

Sales Wolf Blog

Embrace diverse thought and idea meritocracy over validation and yes people to drive innovation, success, and avoid mediocrity.

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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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Unlocking Opportunities: How to Master Your Consulting Skills

Women on Business

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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 Efficient eCommerce Prep Can Propel Your Business to New Heights

Strategy Driven

Every eCommerce business owner knows that selling online involves more than just listing products and waiting for orders to roll in. What happens before the sale and how you prepare and package your products can have a huge impact on your business’s success. It’s easy to overlook the importance of this step, but the truth is proper preparation can save you from costly mistakes like returns and negative reviews.

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What Does It Take to Make Remote-First Work?

CEO Insider

The pandemic catalyzed a seismic shift in how companies operate regarding flexibility in the location of their workers. For some, this flexibility proved a temporary measure; for others, it became a permanent feature. Crunchbase, an AI-powered platform for discovering and connecting with innovative companies, is one of the latter. Kelly Mendez-Scheib, Chief People Officer at […] The post What Does It Take to Make Remote-First Work?

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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.

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Should Your Consulting Firm Play “Hard to Get?”

David A Fields

Some professional salespeople recommend that you never say you’re available on the day a prospect suggests for a meeting, even if you are free that day. Instead, they advise you counter with a date a week or two later than the prospect asked for. That way, these sales pro explain, your consulting firm doesn’t appear … Continued The post Should Your Consulting Firm Play “Hard to Get?

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10 Work Habits That Separate Winning Leaders From Wannabe Leaders

Lead from Within

The gap between winning leaders and wannabe leadership is not always obvious on the surface. As an executive leadership coach with extensive experience, I’ve identified clear behaviors that distinguish true leaders from mere aspirants. Effective leadership hinges on consistent, intentional actions. These actions separate high achievers from those who just hold a title.

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SEO Tips and Tricks: How to Optimize Your Website for Local Search

Strategy Driven

Local SEO isn’t just an option for businesses looking to attract customers within their local community – it’s a necessity. Imagine having your business pop up at the top of search results whenever someone nearby searches for your products or services. That’s what local SEO can do. Local SEO increases your visibility, drives foot traffic to your physical location, and helps you generate quality leads right in your backyard.

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Apple Announces Job Cuts in Its Digital Services Group

HR Digest

Apple has reportedly moved forward with job cuts of its own in 2024, and these cuts have been rumored to have affected around 100 workers. The Apple job reduction plans were brought to light by Bloomberg , but the company has not confirmed the validity of the story or the reasoning behind its decision to cut down on these particular teams. The layoffs have primarily affected the digital service groups, which refer to those in charge of Apple’s various proprietary platforms.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.

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Are You Wearing C.R.A.P Glasses?

The Practical Leader

As I reset and rebalance with summer R & R (relaxation and rejuvenation), I am giving you some blog R & R (reusing and recycling). Many of this summer’s blogs are past favorites. May you use them for your own R & R (review and refocus). Hope these R helpful! P.S. – What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? That’s right; rrrrr… A few years ago, I ran into an old acquaintance I hadn’t seen for a while.

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Identify Toxic Bosses Quickly: 5 Warning Signs to Watch For

Lead from Within

Toxic bosses can create a hostile work environment that stifles growth, creativity, and employee well-being. They can damage an organization’s culture and hinder its success. In my experience as an executive leadership coach, toxic bosses are often characterized by their narcissistic tendencies, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior. They prioritize their own interests over the well-being of their employees and the organization as a whole.

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Must-Have Resources for Running a Successful Bakery

Strategy Driven

Running a successful bakery takes more than a passion for creating delicious pastries and sweets. It requires a combination of culinary expertise, business acumen, and the right resources. From choosing the most reliable baking equipment to mastering the complex landscape of health codes, the road to a prosperous bakery venture is paved with careful planning and strategic decision-making.

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“The beatings will continue until morale improves.” Bad manager practices

Art Petty

They're still out there: lousy managers that lead by fear and intimidation. Imagine being on the receiving end of the practices shared here. The post “The beatings will continue until morale improves.” Bad manager practices appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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The First 90 Days: Onboarding Checklist

While onboarding, don’t let yourself get caught up in administrative details. Automate paperwork & training so new hires can focus on the business at hand from day one. Get Paycor’s checklist to see where your company can make HR process improvements.