Fri.Aug 12, 2022

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Cultivating Infectious Energy with Keith Smith

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you remember the last time you felt infectious energy? Some have tapped into how to maintain a higher energy output but the majority of us are still on this journey. That’s where this week’s guest, Keith Smith, can help. Keith Smith, CEO of Vonco Products, is on a social mission to help those seeking to live a more empowered life, cultivate innovation, overcome fear, or become a more effective leader.

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On being a friend to yourself

Darius Foroux

Do you treat your friends better than you treat yourself? When a friend screws something up, you probably say, “Don’t be too hard on… Continue reading on Stoic Letter ».

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The ten rules of growth

McKinsey

Empirical research reveals what it takes to generate value-creating growth today.

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After Nursing Mom Calls Out TSA, A New Bill Addresses The Handling Of Breast Milk At Airports

Forbes Careers

TSA agents still force some parents to dump breast milk and ditch cold packs before they can board planes. This treatment occurs despite TSA rules that clearly indicate these items are permitted on flights. New legislation aims to address these TSA issues.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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People and places: How and where to work next

McKinsey

Selling, general, and administrative functions are integral to your organization’s success. What’s the best place for those people to work?

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Which HBS Online Leadership & Management Course Is Right for You?

Harvard Business School Online

Anyone can learn to become an effective leader, manager, negotiator, or change-maker with education and practice. Whether you’re a new leader or manager building a foundation for success or an experienced one striving to hone or expand your skills, there’s an HBS Online leadership and management course for you. Here’s an overview of each course to help you decide.

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Yearly Goals Examples: 21 Ways to Build a Better You

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are yearly goals? 6 reasons you should set yearly goals. How to set and achieve yearly goals. 21 examples of yearly goals. Final thoughts.

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6 Things To Do When You Don’t Know What To Say In A Job Interview

Forbes Careers

Afraid your mind will go blank during an interview? Here’s how to craft a response when you don’t know what to say.

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What Does a Sales Manager Do? 3 Tips to Succeed

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is a sales manager? What does a sales manager do? How do you become a sales manager? Must-have skills of a sales manager. What sales reps need most from a sales manager.

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Seeking Volunteer DEIJ Facilitators

International Coaching Federation

ICF is seeking experienced and highly skilled volunteer facilitators to host upcoming chapter leader diversity workshops. These two-hour diversity workshops will be hosted on an ongoing basis. Selected facilitators MUST attend a train-the-trainer session with ICF Director of DEIJ LaKisha C. Brooks on September 14-16 to learn content. To ensure time zone inclusion, we will host three train-the-trainer sessions.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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How climate action can help deliver EU energy security

McKinsey

Governments can act now to accelerate the energy transition in Europe to both improve the continent’s long-term energy security and reduce emissions.

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Seeking Volunteer DEIJB Facilitators

International Coaching Federation

ICF is seeking experienced and highly skilled volunteer facilitators to host upcoming chapter leader diversity workshops. These two-hour diversity workshops will be hosted on an ongoing basis. Selected facilitators MUST attend a train-the-trainer session with ICF Director of DEIJB LaKisha C. Brooks on September 14-16 to learn content. To ensure time zone inclusion, we will host three train-the-trainer sessions.

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How artists work with rejection, a constant part of the arts world

The Creative Mind

Whether it’s a response from an audience, a ‘no’ at an audition, a turndown from a publisher or gallery owner, criticism and rejection are part of their creative life for many actors and other artists. What do actors, writers and other artists, and psychologists and therapists, say about this common experience of rejection – and […].

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LuisaViaRoma’s Founder, CEO And Editor-In-Chief On Involving Creators To Build A Content-Led Strategy In Ecommerce

Forbes Careers

“We want to distinguish ourselves on a different level from our competitors. We try our best to be a company that has a soul and has a heart.” - LVR founder.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Your primer on lean project management 

MindManager

Sustainability is key when seeking to scale up or improve a business. However, to achieve sustainability, companies must strive to continuously improve their project workflows and eliminate waste whenever possible. Lean project management aims to accomplish just that. Before discussing specifics of lean project management, we must first understand what lean methodology is and what […].

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Collaborative Negotiation In Tough Financial Times: Tips From An Expert

Forbes Careers

With many businesses impacted by the economy and pandemic, attorney Lisa Lang has become an expert at negotiating in tough financial times. She shares her best tips for successfully navigating these difficult conversations and fostering collaborative negotiation. Read more.

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How Introverts Can Thrive As Real Estate Agents

She Owns Success

As an introvert at work in the real estate industry, you may often feel like you’re swimming against the current. You probably enjoy spending time alone and working quietly while most of your colleagues network effortlessly, speak up without hesitation, and never get overlooked. But don’t give up! Thriving as a real estate agent doesn’t have to mean changing who you are.

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Motivation vs. Inspiration: The Perfect Combination for Success

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is motivation? What is inspiration? 6 key differences. 4 similarities. 6 examples. 4 benefits of combining motivation and inspiration. 5 tips to keep your team motivated and inspired. Embracing motivation and inspiration.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Tackling the retirement adequacy problem: A conversation with Endowus’s Samuel Rhee

McKinsey

The cofounder of a Singapore fintech explains how a digital platform designed to help residents better invest their social security savings transformed into an all-purpose investment app.

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Stress vs. Stressors: Understanding the Difference

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is stress? What are stressors? The difference between stress and stressors. Stress-management techniques. How to avoid stressors. When to seek professional help. Don’t let stress turn into distress.

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Strategic Self-Awareness with Leadership and Career Strategist, Lillian Davenport

Crestcom

Strategic Self-Awareness with Leadership and Career Strategist, Lillian Davenport, SPHR, SHRM- SCP, Certified Coach. Hi everyone. It’s Jenn DeWall. And in this week’s episode of The Leadership Habit podcast, I sat down with Lillian Davenport to talk about the power of strategic awareness. Now, let me tell you a little bit more about Lillian.

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Boss vs Leader: Develop the Skills to Bring Out the Best of Both

BetterUp

There are countless jokes about bad bosses — and no wonder. Almost every person in the workforce today can tell stories about a boss that made their lives miserable. Unfortunately, the labor market is full of horrible bosses (in fact, they even made a movie about it).

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.