Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 29, 2014
'Joe’s a bright guy and his idea was solid. His data seemed right intuitively, but we had a few questions. My peer started with a softball. Joe responded with a stutter, swing, and a miss. He made the cardinal sin of answering tough questions– he made stuff up. He wasn’t exactly sure of the answer, and he took a chance that we were dumber than he was on the topic.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 27, 2014
'This webinar will show you how to leverage your strengths by understanding personality type. The course is 8pm EST from Mon. Oct. 13 – Thurs. Oct. 16. It includes four days of live video sessions, live chat and email-based course materials. If you purchase this course in the next week, the cost is $145. After that the price goes up to $195. Buy it now.
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Strategy+Business
AUGUST 11, 2014
'Starbucks'' plan to pay its workers'' college tuition may signal a new era in how employers consider their employees.
B Plans
AUGUST 21, 2014
Why do so many businesses fail? According to a recent Forbes article , at the surface level, they simply run out of cash. It’s easy to get things wrong when you’re starting out and the article points out that 8 out of every 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. Other factors that can contribute to a collapse include poor customer service, poor management, and unclear knowledge of the marketplace.
Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group
Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.
Career Advancement
AUGUST 18, 2014
“Financial rewards follow accomplishment; they don’t precede it.” ~ Harry F. Banks. A client of mine, Lance, has been with his company for ten years. He works hard and gets his work done. Management knows he is consistent, reliable, and loyal. They’re happy with the status quo. Unfortunately, my client is not. He is ready to make the change.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 25, 2014
'When I heard his story, I wanted to scream with him and for him. But screaming at water under the bridge just brings more rapids. I paused for what was an uncomfortably long time. Then, I whispered, “I know this hurts. But you have to stop. Kick and scream and get it all out, and then take a deep breath and take off on the high road.” It’s true that John didn’t deserve this.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 11, 2014
'Unsticking your team is one of the biggest challenges of a leader. When inertia sets in, there’s almost always a breakdown in belief at some level. When teams stop believing they stop doing. If your team has lost that magic feeling, look for signs of lostbelieving. 6 Reasons TeamsStop Believing. 1. They Stop Believing in You. This can take a variety of forms, but it almost always comes down to a matter of trust.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 15, 2014
'Today I bring you a guest post from LGL Tribe member, David Tumbarello. I often find his comments could be a post in themselves. His views on confident humility are so rich, I invited him to share more deeply. Thanks to LGL Tribe member, Joy Guthrie for the art. Confident Humility: The Conversation Continues. My hope in writing this guest blog today is to respond to Karin Hurt’s post about Humility and Leadership.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 6, 2014
'You team has questions they’re afraid to ask. They’ve got limited information, but they figure if you wanted to tell them you would. They worry that raising the issue will look like insubordination, or somehow make them look less in your eyes. Maybe you can share, maybe you can’t. But that doesn’t make the questions go away.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 18, 2014
'Your body might sabatoging your career. Not on purpose, your heart’s in the right place. In fact, you’ve mastered the basics. You’re way past avoiding eye contact, wussy handshakes, and the proverbial fig leaf arms. Beware of 3 more subtle nonverbal cues that I see seriously damage credibility. 3 Subtle Nonverbal Mistakes Leaders Make. “I speak two languages, Body and English”-Mae West.
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Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 1, 2014
'As a follow-up to our discussion about the Biggest Mistakes Team Leaders make, Bruce Harpham offers his insights on the biggest mistakes NEW leaders make. Mark Twain said, “Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement.” When we made errors in judgement, it’s important to learn from that experience. Fortunately, you don’t have to experience every leadership mistake personally in order to grow your skills.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 8, 2014
'As if you weren’t already stressed enough about the interview, now you realize it’s 3 against one. There’s strength in numbers, and the numbers are on their side. Don’t freak out, with a few careful moves you can leverage apanel interview to your competitive advantage. First, relax. They’re not doing this to intimidate you.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 27, 2014
'More than anything, your team wants to know you have their backs. They want to know they matter–to you–not just to the company. They want to believe you’d walk through fire for them and to take the proverbial bullet coming from above. Of course you would, but do they know it? A Short Story on Having Guts and Backs. We all cringed when this particular leader, let’s call him “Simon,” would walk into the store and start interacting with customers.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 4, 2014
'Too many leaders run through their days without taking time to consider how and why they lead as they do. Days become months and months become years. Pressures, grooming, and politics all create counter-pressures to authenticity. Articulating what you value, helps you to stay true to what you believe. Every year, I take time out to work on my leadership credo.
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
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 20, 2014
'Chances are, unless you ask, most people won’t tell. People are holding back their best thinking on how you can improve. In fact, research consistently shows that people rate themselves higher than others do. When it comes to self-assessment, our confidence seems to out-weigh our humility. This is partly because we know our own context, and therefore give ourselves the benefit of the doubt.”Sure, I slacked off a bit on that project, but, I’m only human for Pete’s sake.
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 13, 2014
'You see her talent and potential. She’s not convinced. She has great ideas, but seldom shares. She could be contributing so much more, you know it. But for reasons you don’tunderstand, she’s not ready. It’s crushing you to see her shying away from possibilities. But building confidence is complicated. You’re not a psychologist and this stuff can get messy.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 6, 2014
'I told Melissa that black and white photos look stupid on my blog. Did you know Melissa edits my photos? It started out that she lived with me, and she took all the photos. Her photos are gorgeous. When she moved out of my house I knew I couldn’t take pictures as well as she did, so I asked James Maher to take photos. He brought a gritty street photographer’s eye to the blog.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 14, 2014
'Answering two critical questions will fortify your company''s strategy--and your ability to implement it.
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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.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 25, 2014
'Starbucks'' plan to pay its workers'' college tuition may signal a new era in how employers consider their employees.Sometimes the most obvious questions are the most crucial.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 20, 2014
'Sometimes the best approaches to revamp an organization''s culture come from the employee level, rather than edicts issued by senior executives.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 28, 2014
'It may depend on where you live. Here''s how to navigate different ways of managing across cultures.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 12, 2014
'Getting and keeping the attention of the social media generation means making your brand all about them.
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.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 15, 2014
'As demand for ambulatory care grows, providers can unlock access using existing resources. But they''ll need to redesign the way they operate--by putting the patient in the middle.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 1, 2014
'Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman explain why self-doubt hurts the career paths of women.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 4, 2014
'Apple is buying the electronic company''s expertise in human-centered design, not its market share.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 7, 2014
'Companies that recognize the power of their capabilities system can shape how their entire industries evolve. The supercompetitors are a new kind of market leader, gaining competitive advantage through the things they do better than anyone else. Amid the fierce competition and turbulence of many industries today, these companies have found a way to maintain some control over their future.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 5, 2014
'If it expects to keep growing, the industry must adopt a digital mind-set.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 18, 2014
'If you want to keep your co-workers happy, you should resist the temptation to look at your mobile during meetings.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 19, 2014
'A new book argues that the dangers of risk aversion often outweigh the risk of making mistakes.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 7, 2014
'A buyout of IBM''s PC division gave Lenovo a global footprint, but it took years to mesh the two corporate cultures. Now, Lenovo is an emerging powerhouse in consumer technology, and one of the few Chinese companies to become a household name around the world.
Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk
In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?
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