Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 8, 2019
What’s the true cost of high turnover? How do you stop the exodus of great talent? What if you can’t? Just a few of the questions that keep coming up with almost every senior leader I speak with. It’s tricky. You can’t control […]. The post How to Build a Great Culture in a High Turnover World appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Scott Barry Kaufman
APRIL 18, 2019
Today it’s great to have Ruth Richards on the podcast. Dr. Richards is a psychologist, psychiatrist, professor at Saybrook University, and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She has published numerous articles, edited/written three previous books on everyday creativity , and received the Rudolf Arnheim Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement (Division 10, American Psychological Association).
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Career Advancement
APRIL 29, 2019
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”. – Benjamin Franklin. Patrice knew she needed to get serious about succession planning. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at a multi-billion dollar company, she had hundreds of aspiring leaders not prepared for the next level. As part of this plan, she wanted to hire a corporate trainer to help the aspiring leaders by giving them the tools they needed for the next level.
Creativity at Work
APRIL 11, 2019
Writing women’s history: Why you need to write your mother’s storyMarilyn Norry on writing women's history, starting with your mother It never occurred to me to write my mother’s story until I met Marilyn and attended one of her workshops on how to do just that. It was an enlightening experience, and in our conversation below, Marilyn shares a recipe to help you write your mother's [.].
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
McKinsey
APRIL 30, 2019
Performance management is tough enough in traditional organizations; in agile organizations, three changes are essential to success.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 29, 2019
Past work experience is, of course, the most important part of your resume. It’s meant to show a prospective employer that you have all the skills required to do the job for which you are applying, and that you’ve used those skills before in a professional capacity. But what if you’re applying for a position that requires skills you didn’t gain through your past professional experience, but rather, skills you gained outside of work?
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 18, 2019
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” - BABE RUTH. The age-old question of how to bring teams together and encourage a culture of collaboration has troubled managers for decades now. You have the best employees in the market and yet that doesn’t convert to any results.
Career Advancement
APRIL 1, 2019
“There is no advertisement as powerful as a positive reputation traveling fast.”. ~Brian Koslow~. Nasir asks: I’ve heard that employers are checking social media more and more, to find out how professional their people really are. Should I just get rid of my Facebook profile so I don’t have to worry about my boss snooping on me? Joel answers: That’s an option, of course, but there’s no need to stay off social media.
Penelope Trunk
APRIL 21, 2019
Unlimited editing for a full year! Plus weekly videos and emails from me and many opportunities to receive feedback from the whole group. The course $1350 but in three days the price goes up to $1550. Sign up now! Writers work best with an external deadline. We don’t realize it, but our definition of a successful writer means someone has attained external deadlines: Journalists have an editor, authors have publication date, comedy writers have a showtime, publicists have a boss.
McKinsey
APRIL 27, 2019
With great power comes great responsibility. Organizations can mitigate the risks of applying artificial intelligence and advanced analytics by embracing three principles.
Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group
Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 7, 2019
In today’s modern workplace, feeling overwhelmed by your workload is nothing unique. We’ve all been there. Some might say it’s the “new normal.” However, just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. By leveraging a few simple strategies to streamline your workweek, you can use your limited time more wisely. With a little Monday-Friday planning, you can make sure you’re focusing on the right priorities and accomplishing them, not just spinning your wheels.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 11, 2019
Difficult stakeholders are a chance to grow your influence You look at the phone and your heart sinks. It’s the night before you’re supposed to wrap up your assignment and brief the leadership team on what you’ve done. It’s Bruce, a charismatic […]. The post How to Manage the Most Difficult Stakeholders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 4, 2019
Many a time, you must have thought of appreciating your employees or co-workers for their excellent work. However, you decided to step back at the last minute because you didn’t know what to say or how to convey it. And also, finding the proper words of appreciation for employees isn’t a child's play, mainly because it's related to their emotions or the extra efforts which they put in their work every day.
BetterUp
APRIL 29, 2019
In my work as a researcher at BetterUp Labs , I have an opportunity to speak with business leaders across multiple industries about their biggest challenges. One theme continues to emerge—change at breakneck speed has become the norm in business today and it’s overwhelming our workforces. Workplace environments are reaching a breaking point. Employees are under enormous pressure to continuously adapt to new technologies, shifting priorities, and ways of working—and they aren’t equipped to keep u
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crowdspring
APRIL 25, 2019
Symbols are one of the earliest forms of written communication. From cave walls to hieroglyphics to the printed word as we know it today, symbols are a powerful way to communicate concepts at a glance. The ability of symbols to convey information, culture, and identity has made them an invaluable part of our shared visual language. This is true not only in popular culture but also when it comes to business.
McKinsey
APRIL 27, 2019
Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 15, 2019
I’m a huge fan of workplace routines. I use them on a daily and weekly basis, and I truly believe they play a major role in my productivity. Workplace routines are like rituals—specific, pre-established ways of doing things that need to happen on a regular basis. Most people utilize a variety of routines in both their personal and professional lives.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 25, 2019
It takes compassion and strength to fire a poor performer Have you ever been reluctant to fire a poor performer? You might identify with Mary. She approached David as he finished delivering a leadership development program and introduced herself. “I was the […]. The post How to Be Okay When It’s Time to Fire a Poor Performer 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.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 26, 2019
Teamwork makes the dream work. You must have heard this phrase a countless number of times. What does it mean? Simply that you can achieve your biggest obstacles if you have a team that shares a common goal and works together to achieve it. A team that works together performs and excels. They know what their goals are and how exactly they can go about achieving it- together.
BetterUp
APRIL 29, 2019
In my work as a researcher at BetterUp Labs , I have an opportunity to speak with business leaders across multiple industries about their biggest challenges. One theme continues to emerge—change at breakneck speed has become the norm in business today and it’s overwhelming our workforces. Workplace environments are reaching a breaking point. Employees are under enormous pressure to continuously adapt to new technologies, shifting priorities, and ways of working—and they aren’t equipped to keep u
LSE Business Review
APRIL 27, 2019
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McKinsey
APRIL 24, 2019
Extreme weather events are exacting a high—and rising—price. Utilities need to devise and implement strategies to adapt.
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.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 22, 2019
April is Admin Appreciation Month, so today I’m sharing some tips specifically for all of you hardworking admins. As a proud, former executive assistant, I know how challenging your role can be. One of the most common frustrations I hear from admins goes something like this: “How am I supposed to be a true partner for my executives when they are so hesitant to release control?”.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 1, 2019
Does the Power of Culture Propel or Punish Your Team? I fell backward off the side of a boat and descended into the Pacific Ocean where I was about to get an incredible (and frightening) experience about the power of culture. I’m […]. The post How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Culture appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Vantage Circle
APRIL 11, 2019
The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary for management success. -James Cash Penney. What is Active Listening? Active listening is when you are fully aware and concentrate on what is being said rather than passively hearing what the speaker is trying to convey. The goal of active listening is to acquire information, listen to understand people and situations before responding to it.
BetterUp
APRIL 3, 2019
As employee burnout continues to rise in the workplace, many HR leaders are asking themselves: how do we stop it? According to a recent Gallup study , two-thirds of full-time workers are experiencing burnout on the job. The impact is considerable and costly, for both employees and businesses. . Employee burnout is hurting companies, from high turnover and absenteeism to a loss in productivity and quality of work.
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!
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 24, 2019
The world has changed – has your leadership changed with it? Join me for an interview with Sara Canaday where we discuss conventional leadership wisdom that hurts you – and what to do instead. We dive into her latest book, Leadership Unchained, where […]. The post Leadership Unchained Interview with Sara Canaday appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2019
Have you ever spent money on leadership training that was a colossal waste of time? We feel you. We have too over the years. It’s incredibly disappointing to invest time and money in a training program that doesn’t change behavior. Do know what’s […]. The post 5 Frustrating Mistakes That Will Derail Your Leadership Training appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 26, 2019
Has this ever happened to you? You prepare carefully for a meeting with your team or your boss. You think you’ve covered all your bases. And then here it comes, the question you can’t answer. What you say next matters– a lot. […]. The post How to Answer the Question You Can’t Answer appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 15, 2019
Lead remote meetings that get results and build relationships Tired of shadowy silhouettes, screechy feedback, and multitasking participants? It doesn’t have to be that way. Remote meetings are a daily fact of life for most leaders. When you lead them well, they […]. The post How to Take Charge of Your Remote Meetings appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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