Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 19, 2020
“Yeah, I don’t do small talk.” “My team understands, I’m cool with THEIR chit chat in-between meetings, but I don’t really have time for that stuff. I’m all business. That’s why I’m so productive.” “I get that small talk is important, but […]. The post How to Get Better at Remote Small Talk appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
OCTOBER 12, 2020
“We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in.” ~ Arianna Huffington. A hectic work schedule, increased responsibility, new technology, and the need to read and respond to a daily deluge of email and voicemail place huge demands on your work life. With all this pressure, you might feel as if your work is a prison that you can never escape.
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McKinsey
OCTOBER 14, 2020
New analysis makes it clear: For B2B sales, digital is the wave of the future.
Darius Foroux
OCTOBER 7, 2020
In 1994, Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, retired from the Chicago Bulls and tried to pursue a professional… Continue reading on Stoic Letter »
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.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Workplace readiness skills refer to the qualities that employers look for in employees. It is a combination of attributes and behaviors that will make employers hire a candidate. They are also called soft skills, employment ability skills, or job readiness skills. These skills help employees know how to cope with managers and coworkers. They help enhance the value of timeliness and develop an awareness of how others view us.
crowdspring
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Learn how to create and manage a brand that helps your business become known, loved, and preferred by customers and prospects.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eat Your Career
OCTOBER 27, 2020
A common question I’m hearing lately goes something like this: My organization has recently downsized and now I’m doing more work covering for some colleagues who were laid off. I think I deserve a raise, but is that a reasonable request given that we just had to let people go? This is a great question…and a tough one to answer. When it comes to compensation, a lot of factors come into play.
McKinsey
OCTOBER 5, 2020
A new survey finds that responses to COVID-19 have speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years—and that many of these changes could be here for the long haul.
Darius Foroux
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Is it really worth it to beat yourself up?
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 13, 2020
From the day an employee joins the company to the day they leave, the human resources department has the job of making impactful decisions that directly affect an employee’s life. Thus, in this article on employee engagement in HR, we will be looking at the various ways in which HRs can promote the level of engagement in an organization. First of all, what is employee engagement ?
Advertiser: Paycor
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CMOE
OCTOBER 27, 2020
25 Podcasts for Managers. Coaching for Potential. Radical Candor. WorkLife. HBR IdeaCast. Leadership Biz Cafe. Coffee with the Greats. Success Stories. Manager Tools. Beyond the To-Do List. The Accidental Creative. The Extraordinary Business Book Club. Brand Builder. Women’s Leadership Success. What Great Bosses Know. Leadership and Loyalty. The $100 MBA.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Promote leaders who show their commitment to relationships and results One of the most important leadership decisions you’ll ever make is the choice to promote someone into a leadership role. Who you promote into leadership sends a powerful message of what matters […]. The post How to Promote Leaders Who Build a Positive Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
MindManager
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This blog post explores the stepladder technique, a powerful brainstorming strategy that involves consulting with team members gradually or one-by-one with the goal of improving group discussions and outcomes. Learn how this technique can improve collaboration and the decision-making process. Table of Contents What is the stepladder technique? The stepladder technique is a collaborative brainstorming […] The post The stepladder technique: how to use it for collaborative brainstorming appea
McKinsey
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Global tourism has been one of the most affected sectors during the COVID-19 crisis. Our tourism recovery model forecasts a cumulative drop of $3 trillion to $8 trillion before tourism expenditure returns to pre-COVID-19 levels. Recovery will be slow and driven by the underlying dependencies countries had on domestic and nonair travel. Different countries, therefore, should prepare for their own recovery curves and reimagine their tourism sectors (as well as the support they provide) differently
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
Addgene
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Here we are seven months past a worldwide shift to work-from-home and just now realizing that we can’t bide our time and wait for it to be over to work on career skills development. Back in March, we posted these 25 great tips for scientists working at home , and you will still find this useful. Now that we’ve been doing this for almost 6 months, you may be looking for more ways to make sure you are moving forward.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 15, 2020
As humans, we continuously try to evolve in every aspect of our lives. For the same, we actively search for new ways to become more efficient and agile. Well, this thing now applies heavily in our professional lives, where we have to juggle between a lot of things simultaneously. Here, the only thing that matters is managing one’s time effectively, and for this, many professionals, especially those in leadership positions, practice the pomodoro technique.
CMOE
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Even in the best of times, being a leader can be challenging. Now the shock generated by the COVID19 virus has produced new and unexpected challenges that have left many leaders struggling to adapt. Moments like this have multiple and varied impacts. Some organizations and businesses are experiencing unsurpassed demand and it has taken an unparalleled effort to keep up with it.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 8, 2020
We were nearing the end of our live-online leadership program with an amazing group of start-up CEOs at Bulb Africa in Nigeria, and it was time for Q&A. Or, as I like to call it, “Asking For a Friend.” When one brave […]. The post How Do I Change My Leadership Approach Without Losing Credibility? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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.
MindManager
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This blog post explores the stepladder technique, a powerful brainstorming strategy that involves consulting with team members gradually or one-by-one with the goal of improving group discussions and outcomes. Learn how this technique can improve collaboration and the decision-making process. Table of Contents What is the stepladder technique? The stepladder technique is a collaborative brainstorming […] The post The stepladder technique: how to use it for collaborative brainstorming appe
McKinsey
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Meeting new consumer needs and expectations is critical to post-COVID-19 business success. Here’s a proven formula for upgrading customer experience.
PerfectCoaches
OCTOBER 19, 2020
V. Douglas Hines, Ph.D., the founder of The VARI (Virtual Applied Research International) Group and creator of the organizational development method The Science of Pure Performance®, began his scientific career as a research assistant in a neuroscience laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. in applied social psychology at the University of Maryland. A former Principal/Partner at KPMG, much of his professional life has been devoted to the applied arts of consulting and business process reengineering.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 31, 2020
HR specialists have a lot on their plates, as they have to juggle candidates’ screening, interviews, onboarding, employee lifecycle in the company, and more. We can think of the HR department as being the core of the company - here is where the primary resources (employees) are being selected, processed, and maintained. Now try to imagine what would happen if the company’s core doesn’t perform at optimum parameters.
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.
CMOE
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Anyone who’s ever run a business knows that contentment with the status quo is an invitation to disaster. Human beings may not always like change, but they need it. Stagnation is not just boring, it’s dangerous. The same is true of your company. To perform optimally, a business must grow and evolve—meaning that your employees must grow and evolve as well.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Are your managers prepared to deal with the turbulent aftermath of the election? Regardless of the election’s outcome, it’s smart to be ready for a firestorm of distracted, energized, frustrated, hopeful, distraught, elated, concerned, confused, uncertain, joyful, worried hearts and minds… All […]. The post How to Help Your Team Prepare for the Turbulent Aftermath of the Election appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
MindManager
OCTOBER 26, 2020
We are thrilled to introduce the latest MindManager version 23.1, which includes Jira integration! As a powerful project management and visualization tool, MindManager aims to streamline productivity and efficiency for its users. With the newly added Jira integration, MindManager takes project management to a whole new level by seamlessly connecting with one of the […] The post Introducing Jira integration in MindManager version 23.1!
McKinsey
OCTOBER 8, 2020
More than ever, great customer experience depends on the human factor. That has major implications for how the customer-experience organization operates.
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!
MultiPOD Mentoring
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Dear Multipodian: You have arrived in Tamaulica, the capital of Guastecan. Ideally, you will be taken to your hotel to rest, but sometimes, you’ll have to go directly to the local office (if there’s one) of your client for an initial briefing (or to the relevant ministry, NGO, or people with whom you’ll be working). You have learned that you’ll be meeting with the local technical team, your counterparts, the next morning.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 30, 2020
That one room in the house that screams “Be productive,” which we like to call our home office, is a significant space yet a neglected one. I mean, it is just there, existing in every house- not frequently used. However, with the work from the home culture being at its peak at the moment, a home office is never wanted more. That being the case, we bring you some home office ideas to keep you high on motivation.
CMOE
OCTOBER 20, 2020
So, you have identified a superstar employee at your organization. They started out as an exemplary beginner and were quick to grasp the expectations of their role and job responsibilities. Over time, they had no problem meeting their targets. Their managers were impressed and promoted them to a higher-level position on the team. Once again, this top performer exceeded expectations.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 22, 2020
In this month’s Frontline Festival, top leadership experts share a variety of perspectives and insights on culture. We’ve also included some quotations from our newest book, Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates. You can download a […]. The post Frontline Festival: Leaders Share about Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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