Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 9, 2020

This week we’ve received so many calls from leaders trying to figure out remote working contingency plans and from managers faced with implementing these new work from home policies. If you’re also trying to make the best of a new work-from-home scene, perhaps […].

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Amazon , Meta, Dell, and even the DOL have demanded that employees return to in-person work, Spotify has doubled down on its remote work policy. Image: Pexels Spotify’s Remote Work Policy Is a Sign That Flexibility Is a Viable Option Since 2021, Spotify’s popular “work from anywhere” policy has been well-regarded by its employees.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Beyond enforcing policies, a successful compliance chief builds an environment that values ethical behavior as a shared responsibility. The next generation of compliance executives will need fluency in analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurityexpanding their role from policy enforcer to data guardian.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As expected, Amazon employees are disappointed by the latest return-to-office policy that has been announced at the organization. According to a recent survey, Amazon’s employees are considering quitting their jobs in protest of the upcoming change, which will switch the three-day in-office mandate to a five-day policy.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 24, 2025

Costco was presented with an anti-DEI proposal from the think tank the National Center for Public Policy Research. If these policies you see as offensive, I must tell you I am not prepared to change, Vachris was believed to have explained in an email.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

The Pitfalls of Off-Limits Policies in ‘Most’ Global Search Firms Off-limits policies are a common feature in executive search contracts. The implications of these off-limits policies are far-reaching. Moreover, the impact of off-limits policies extends beyond individual searches.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 26, 2024

My supervisor keeps asking me to enforce a particular policy, but I just don’t think it’s right. If you’ve done what you can to explain why and listened to their concerns, and they still won’t follow the policy, explain the consequences and ask for a commitment. They disagree. “My Listen to their concerns.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

ZeniMax workers strike against Microsoft over job security and remote work policies. On November 13, ZeniMax QA employees staged a strike, taking a stand against Microsoft’s “Work from Home” policy and the outsourcing of their quality assurance jobs.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2025

Managers need to be talking with their HR partners, not just about policies, but about practice. But as we’ve learnedjust because something feels like common sense doesnt mean its common practice. And this is one of those places where alignment matters. Why Does This Keep Happening?

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This approach enhances problem-solving and boosts creativity, allowing the team to harness the strengths of each generation 3 – Embrace Flexibility and Adaptable Work Policies Flexibility in work policies is essential for accommodating the diverse needs and expectations of a multigenerational workforce.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

You may not change policies or leadership decisions, but you can control your attitude, your influence, and the way you show up for your team. Why did you choose this path? Beyond the frustrations, what still matters to you about this work? Find that spark and hold on to it. Control what you can. Give yourself space.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2021

Or, maybe you want to revisit your scheduling or time-off policies. First, make the decision on which approach you will take, and what success looks like BEFORE you start talking about what training partner to use, or best practices for time-off policies. Know where you are going before you discuss how to get there.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We were merging systems, policies, programs—you name it. Although politics, people, and policies were in flux, we knew unequivocally what mattered most for our roles. Everyone had a new boss and a new team. Many senior leaders were in the midst of relocating their families to Manhattan which added to the distraction.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 11, 2022

A world without boundaries can’t exist. You can’t manage your calendar until you set boundaries. Dear Dan, I am learning how to manage my calendar and priorities. How would you suggest I manage… Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Policies and procedures are also implemented to educate staff on their data privacy and security responsibilities. These policies include determining the appropriateness of telemedicine, training staff members, and ensuring the protection of patient data.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

An open-door policy for real talk 5. The best teams talk about whats working (and whats not) all the timenot just in yearly reviews. Ways to make feedback a normal thing: Quick check-ins after projects Feedback huddles (yes, like a sports team!) Find Your Pod (and Use It Wisely) Whales dont swim solo. The best leaders dont either.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I’ve tried to explain my concerns, but she just keeps citing policy, and that this decision is ‘above my pay grade.'” ” Solution: We all have to implement policies we may not agree with. It’s going to have a negative impact on MY customers. Listen to the concerns.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And, as I write this in the early days of February 2025, were seeing massive disruption flowing from the White House in the form of tariffs, government executives being fired, industry regulations and policies being changed, DEI initiatives being challenged on all fronts, and Federal agencies apparently being shut down over the course of a weekend.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

They create policies. How well do those policies enable the work of those who have to follow them? Did the procurement policy you implemented decrease or increase vendor onboarding time? It becomes particularly challenging for people working outside of any product development roles. What about the legal team?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Beyond traditional metrics like fundraising, program expansion, or policy influence, a mission-driven leader measures success in terms of public trust, sustainable community outcomes, and the long-term viability of the organizations programs. Equally important are intangibles like adaptability and resilience.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Jennifer Hernandez author of Green Jim Crow: How California’s Climate Policies Undermine Civil Rights and Racial Equity. How Great Coaches Win via @LeadershipMain. Finding Strength In Humility from @JohnBaldoni.

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HR Digest

MARCH 11, 2025

NASA layoffs and policy office closure sparks outrage The news of NASA layoffs in 2025 has sparked alarm across the scientific community. The news of NASAs policy office closure hasnt been well-received either. This is a moment of reckoning , said Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at the Planetary Society, a major advocacy group.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

Or, “I think we need to change our policies or procedures to ensure this never happens.” This is where you really shine when giving your boss bad news. Have a plan. “What I think you might do next is contact your manager (so they’re not blindsided).

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 28, 2021

Now enshrined in law and jurisprudence, victimism is reshaping the fabric of society, including employment policies, criminal justice, education, urban politics, and, in an increasingly Orwellian emphasis on ‘sensitivity’ in language.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2022

Humility is at the heart of the question that Don Yager, Chief Operating Officer of Mural Corporation, consistently asks his frontline team: “What are our policies that suck?” What’s one policy that really annoys our customers? you acknowledge that there is an obstacle, and you want to hear about it. Process before responding.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Overreliance On Policies and Perks —“If it were possible to legislate culture through policies, programs, and perks, most organizations wouldn’t have any culture problems.”. Poorly Skilled Managers —This is the most significant risk.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

“How do you ask your staff to stick to policy but also provide an excellent customer experience by providing some degree of flexibility?” In this Asking For a Friend, Karin shows how this strategic empowerment delegation tool can be used with entry-level customer-facing employees. ” #AskingForaFriend.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By synthesizing these data points, the Chief Employee Experience Officer shapes policies that empower individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully. Crucial to this approach is quantifiable feedback: leading organizations measure employee sentiment at multiple stages and then align those insights with business objectives.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team members. The speakers provide practical suggestions for building connections, establishing policies, and promoting mental health and wellness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 15, 2022

Karin, with our new work-from-home policy, and flexible work arrangements, I have some of my team working from home most of the time. Is proximity bias really a thing? askingforafriend. And, other team members are choosing to come into the office (as am I). How do I prevent this thing called proximity bias #AskingforaFriend.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Outdated policies, procedures, reports, and meetings no longer add value. . Quickly taking steps to correct misaligned initiatives, policies, and behaviors go a long way to helping people understand what’s important and valued. . Some managers and employees don’t embrace the company’s vision or values.

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HR Digest

MARCH 10, 2025

This Social Security overpayments policy change is poised to affect millions of beneficiaries. This aggressive Social Security debt collection program marks a return to pre-2021 policies. The current policy applies only to new overpayments. How does the new SSA overpayments policy work?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

explain the why behind all these policies and processes that seem to be wasting my time). How can I show up authentically (be true to myself) and still be effective? help me navigate the politics). Why do we have to do it this way? Why does my work matter? help me find the greater meaning in the work I do).

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 3, 2025

Women, who tend to be overrepresented in such jobs, often see larger financial gains than men, even though the policies are gender-neutral. Although the company had gender-neutral pay policies, minimum wage laws varied across locations. In recent years, U.S. However, a new study from the Kellogg School complicates this narrative.

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