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Learn To Anticipate And Solve Problems Before They Happen

Tanveer Naseer

Being able to anticipate and solve problems is the mark of a great leader. In the business world, this could involve making smart investments, hiring and promoting the right leaders, or reading the global market and avoiding major losses. Sharpen your leadership skills by using these tips to improve your. Click to continue reading.

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How To Make Failure A Regular Part Of Your Life

Joseph Lalonde

You probably don’t remember your early years of trying to walk. You’d push yourself up, stumble around, and then fall flat on your bum. Maybe you even cried a bit. If you can’t remember those times, I’m sure you can remember a similar situation with teaching your own children to walk. Or maybe it was teaching your niece or nephew.

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Transdisciplinary Thinking Leads to Better Decisions

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton There's a problem that people don't talk about often enough. In the quest to understand things, we have divided up content and areas of science and our world in general into categories that we label (like biology, art, and psychology for example) and think of as separate. People study inside these realms intensely until they become experts in them.

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25 Real World Ways to Lower Stress without Medication or Meditation

Leadership Freak

How do you lower stress?

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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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5 Powerful Ways Having Positive Attitude Can Be A Game Changer

Lead from Within

Business is hard these days. Markets are volatile, morale is low, and the world faces new challenges daily. In times like this, it’s easy to fall into a slump. But as a leader, you set the tone, and it’s important to create positivity. When you reshape your mindset to positivity, you find opportunity in challenges and benefits in drawbacks. People with positive attitudes remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations.

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5 Leadership Books To Read In November 2022

Joseph Lalonde

It’s the end of the month, and that means it is book time ! We like to take this time of the month to look at some of the best books for leaders to read. I love sharing these books because it helps get the word out about these fantastic reads, and they also get great books into your hands. This month, the five books will focus specifically on leadership books to help you grow.

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The Goal of Helping is Enabling, Not More Helping

Leadership Freak

Ego needs to feel important. A ego-filled leader enjoys dependent relationships. Helping feels good. It’s destructive when people can’t move forward without you. Reject the ego-building intoxication that comes from being needed.

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The Unintended Effects Of A Layoff.

Rich Gee Group

“US carmaker Ford Motor is to cut up to 8,000 jobs to reduce costs.” “Siemens to lay off 2900 jobs, stating delivery delays and the rise in material costs.” You’ve executed a significant layoff of employees. You announced it, HR and your staff executed it, and the targeted employees have left the building. Now what? Hopefully, everything gets back to normal ASAP.

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5 Ways You Can Improve Cyber Security Within Your Business

Tanveer Naseer

Cyber security is an essential part of running a business. Businesses nowadays will rely heavily on the use of technology, so it is important that you have strong cyber security within your business, to protect you from any potential cyber-attacks. Even if you are running a small business, there is. Click to continue reading.

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Gratitude as a Team Sport

Kevin Eikenberry

You know that when we are grateful, we feel better and have a better attitude and outlook. Because of that, we know that gratitude is good. But those experiences also leave us thinking about gratitude as a personal thing. While gratitude is a personal experience, we can share it with others. And when we do, […]. The post Gratitude as a Team Sport appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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7 Questions You Can Use to Help Anyone Develop, Even the Boss

Leadership Freak

Leadership is more than getting things done. Leaders bring out the best in people. Successful leaders ask questions that help others develop. 7 questions that help anyone develop: #1.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Black Adam

Joseph Lalonde

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. As usual, the latest DC comic book movie is creating divisive opinions. There are moviegoers who say that Black Adam is a fantastic movie (myself included). Then, there are those who say that Black Adam is a hot mess.

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Are You Stressed At Work?

Rich Gee Group

No time to read? Listen here: “I’m so stressed!” We hear this a lot today - faster deadlines, impatient customers, and bosses who are never satisfied. But are we stressed? Wikipedia describes occupational stress as a “chronic condition related to one's job. It can be managed by understanding the stressful conditions at work and taking steps to remediate those conditions.

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True North – Emerging Leader Edition

Kevin Eikenberry

True north. Readers of business and leadership books will immediately think of Bill George when they hear that phrase. George, the accomplished CEO of Medtronic, later became a writer and teacher and urged us all to find our True North. To find who we are as a leader and use that awareness to find our […]. The post True North – Emerging Leader Edition appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.

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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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The Best Leaders Ask Questions That Work

Leadership Freak

A question asked at the wrong time is a dumb question. Questions that work fit the situation. Questions have direction. Questions that work have the right destination.

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The Importance of Speaking Your Employees’ Language

Joseph Lalonde

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. As any business grows, it’s only natural that management will have to get involved more directly with the employees in order to keep the company running smoothly and efficiently. But even in small companies, management can make their employees feel alienated if they talk down to them, don’t meet them face-to-face, or if they simply don’t understand ho

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What Causes Productivity Differences Across The UK

The Horizons Tracker

Official figures suggest that the normal rate of economic growth in the UK is bumbling along at around 1.7% per year, which is a full percent lower than was previously the norm. Many argue that this tepid growth is underpinned by the low productivity that sees Britain consistently below France, Germany, and the United States. This decline was especially pronounced after the financial crisis, with productivity growth the second slowest in the G7, after Italy.

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3 Tips for Training Leaders to Work With Remote Teams

Chart Your Course

More workplaces than ever have virtual teams. The pandemic led to an increase in remote employment of 9%, which has now increased to 15% for many high-paying positions. Given that 60% of those who started working remotely as a result of the pandemic want to do so permanently, managers must figure out how to train […]. The post 3 Tips for Training Leaders to Work With Remote Teams appeared first on Chart Your Course International.

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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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Saturday Sage: Kris Wants to Be a Sage

Leadership Freak

Dear Kris, Your interest in becoming a sage is honorable. However, it takes longer than you expect. You don’t take a class in sagacity.

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Leaders: 5 Tips For Keeping Your Truck Fleet Safe On The Road

Joseph Lalonde

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Your truck fleet is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you’re running a haulage company or simply operating a removal service for residential households, it’s important to invest in the safety of those vehicles and the drivers who drive them every day.

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Female Board Members Boost The Financial Performance Of Firms

The Horizons Tracker

A few years ago research from Curtin University found that having more women on boards was a good commercial move for businesses. It found that a 10% growth in female representation in senior leadership is associated with a 6.6% increase in the market value of Australian companies. “When businesses are looking to a post COVID-19 world, our research shows that having a female CEO has the potential to help companies navigate through the crisis,” the authors explain.

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How to Attract Consulting Clients, Even if You Abhor the Limelight

David A Fields

“I just want to do the work. I don’t like marketing myself or selling.” That’s a common sentiment among the leaders of very small consulting firms. It also pervades the “next generation” at almost every consulting firm trying to expand its leadership ranks. Since leading a consulting firm generally requires you to excel in business … Continued.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Your Code of Conduct Defines You

Frank Sonnenberg Online

Your Code of Conduct Defines You. Never lower your standards, compromise your integrity, or dishonor your name. Your code of conduct defines you. Here are 10 ways people degrade themselves: Give in to temptation. Some folks stretch the truth , let their eyes wander, or get seduced by money. I hope you have the willpower and self-respect to say “no.”.

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What Does Good Leadership Look Like For Trucking Companies?

Joseph Lalonde

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Image Link (CC0 License). Trucking companies are the backbone of society. So many businesses depend on getting their goods from A to B, safely into the hands of their customers. Without trucking companies, this wouldn’t be possible.

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A Lack Of Trust Drives People Towards Far Right Politics

The Horizons Tracker

It’s often assumed that people turn to far-right political parties because of fear of the unknown. Research from King’s College London suggests that’s not the case, and a more likely culprit is a lack of trust in political institutions and anger at the state of society. The study found that people became more inclined to vote for far-right parties when they were angry than when they experienced anxiety or fear, which appeared to show no such correlation.

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Strategies For Solving Your Toughest Leadership Problems

Eric Jacobson

If you struggle with these paradoxes: How can I express my individuality and be a team player? How do I balance work and life? How can I take care of myself while supporting others? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future? then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively.

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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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How to Effectively Train Employees

HR Digest

Asking the right questions before selecting or designing an employee training program can help determine whether the handpicked approach is the right solution or whether there’s an immediate need for performance issues to address. What matters is not how effective employee training methods you’ve picked, but the prior methodology wherein the trainer determines training goals, adaptive behavior, and whether certain employee training methods for employees are worth pursuing.

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How to Successfully Incorporate AI Into Your Workflow

CEO Insider

Creating a successful AI-based solution is different from regular software development because how it will operate in a real-world situation isn’t easily predicted. Development is an interactive process that requires extensive testing to ensure it will work well with a company’s existing workflow and deliver a worthwhile return on its investment.

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The Motherhood Earnings Penalty For Single Mothers

The Horizons Tracker

Single mothers face a wide range of hardships, not least of which is in the labor market. This was emphasized by recent research from the University of Bristol, which highlighted the damage motherhood does to the economic prospects of single mothers. The paper suggests that most previous work on this topic has assumed that the economic status of single mothers has focused on the lack of a “breadwinner” as the main cause of economic disadvantage.

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How do leaders in your organization view the world?

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Our reader poll today asks: How do leaders in your organization view the world? They’re exceedingly, and sometimes dysfunctionally, optimistic 17.05%. They’re reasonably optimistic 39.21%. They balance optimism and pessimism 32.95%. They’re somewhat pessimistic 7.95%. They’re exceedingly pessimistic 2.84%. Balanced optimism. While most of you reported your leaders skew optimistic, there’s a large group (17%) that believes the optimism is excessive.

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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.