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When You’re the Scapegoat: Powerful Phrases to Address Unfair Blame

Let's Grow Leaders

Scapegoating often has little to do with you and everything to do with their fear of repercussions, a desperate bid to save their reputation or a team culture that sidesteps accountability. So call it what it is, take a deep breath, and then ask yourself: “What can I learn from this?” Do I have that right?”

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2024 Compilation

Leading Blog

The Invisible Coach by @toddordal Everyday Im Side-Hustlin: 5 Learnings from Creative Side Quests by Nick Hearne creative director at @onegreenbean The principle applies. What people do outside of work interests me far more than what they accomplish on the clock.

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The Wisdom of Charles Handy

Leading Blog

How then, I ask managers, do you think that people in your organizations can survive with one psychological stroke a year, usually combined with some well-intended but critical comment? The Hungry Spirit To be loved, to be held in genuine affection, is the best foundation for learning about oneself. The difference is crucial.

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Red Flags at Work: Recognizing Problems and Delivering the Bad News

Leading Blog

I N MY early managerial days, I would often ask my bosses and peers how they learned the skill of delivering bad news. Almost always, their answer was: You will learn it over time, There is no compression algorithm for experience, or some variation of needing to put in the time. So, how do you decide when its time to take notice?

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7 Ways to Manage a Talent Shortage

In this whitepaper, Paycor examines the top seven things you can do to out-maneuver your competition and win the war for talent in the coming months. Become a company known for learning & training. Download the whitepaper to learn more. Talent is going to be hard to find for a while. Become a company known for benefits.

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First Look: Leadership Books for December 2024

Leading Blog

This goal is always connected with what we are called to do in the service of others. Outsmart the Learning Curve : How Ordinary People Can Achieve Extraordinary Success by Joe Sipher Are you ready to transform your life and achieve extraordinary success? Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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The Upside of Disruption

Leading Blog

Employees should “feel energized and enabled to use AI as a co-pilot to do value-creating work and waste less time on bureaucratic misery work.” Half of wisdom is learning what to unlearn,” said science fiction writer Larry Niven. Half of wisdom is learning what to unlearn,” said science fiction writer Larry Niven.

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What Hourly Workers Want More Than Money

Here are the other 7 things you can do to hire and retain when you can’t afford to pay top dollar: Early Access To Pay. Download the guide to learn more. The number one thing workers want more than money is a great boss. Flexible, Predictable Schedules. Paid Time Off & Leave. Paid Time Off & Leave. Equity & Inclusion.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. Read on to learn the four AI hacks sales teams need to improve their performance. AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort.