Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Early in my career, I had a GREAT boss, Gary, who had hand-selected and developed a team of rock star leaders. It’s arguably the best corporate team I’ve ever worked on. I’m not sure how he pulled this off, but nearly every […].
Career Advancement
DECEMBER 4, 2017
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” ~Andrew Carnegie~. David had realized that departments in his company functioned as silos. Information was getting trapped rather than shared; the way communication was supposed to flow was unclear.
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Creative Companion
DECEMBER 17, 2017
Nice to play with the cover of the Wire Magazine January 2018 edition. If you can’t find the magazine and want to experience the augmented reality feature, you can download the app and a PDF. Have fun.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 13, 2017
Big data, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence hold such disruptive power that they have inverted the dynamics of technology leadership.
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.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 11, 2017
When Squarespace contacted me and asked me to collaborate with them, I said yes. I usually say no to everybody. But, everybody I know uses them for their sites and their sites all look so good. And I thought it would be really good for my brand to be working with Squarespace. So I said yes. Then I did a lot of thinking about the best way to do the partnership with them, because I had a million ideas and you can do anything on Squarespace.
Strategy+Business
DECEMBER 18, 2017
New surveys reveal a lack of confidence in cybersecurity, and how companies can respond.
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Lateral Action
DECEMBER 7, 2017
As a creative coach I spend my days talking to inspiring creative professionals about their dreams, ambitions, trials, tribulations, breakthroughs and successes. It’s a dream job – and an unusual one. Which is why, when I meet new people and tell them what I do for a living, I hear the same two questions over […]. The post 21 Insights from 21 Years as a Creative Coach appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Profitable Problem Solving
DECEMBER 5, 2017
It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than a decade since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and the launch of what we today think of as mobile apps – those that run on smart phones. The post Using Mobile Apps to Build Competitive Advantage appeared first on Profitable Problem Solving.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 7, 2017
As design thinking nears its 50th birthday, many companies still struggle to realize value from design. Those that succeed often follow ten best practices.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 8, 2017
FinancesOnline, a leading B2B software review website that has examined countless applications, has recognized Vantage Circle as a great HR system. Aside from landing a spot in their top 15 popular HR management software solutions, we received two prestigious awards. The Great User Experience award for HR software solutions is ascribed only to efficient and well-designed solutions.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Strategy+Business
DECEMBER 17, 2017
Megatrends such as evolving technology, the rise of automation, and shifting demographics are disrupting the way we work, and the way that companies relate to workers. The dizzying pace of change makes it difficult to plan for -- or even think about -- the long-term. That's why we spent some time envisioning four alternative future worlds of work. For 2030.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 12, 2017
In one way or another, your team has had an incredible year. Fill in the blank: It was incredibly __(successful, challenging, stressful). Maybe it was all you hoped and planned for. Maybe you got thrown a whopper of a curve ball. Or […].
Eat Your Career
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Hooray! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, I’m not referring to the holiday season. That’s great and all…but for me, the last month of the year is the best because it always involves my 3 favorite activities—planning, organizing and goal setting! Yep. Nerd Alert. To be honest, I got started a little early this year. I’ve been deep into this work for a month already.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 18, 2017
This week Melissa is working with clients in New York during the day and sleeping at my apartment in Swarthmore. I wait for her to return each night at 9pm like I am like the cranky wife frustrated by her spouse’s long commute. My kids wait to light Chanukah candles with her like they are the cranky four-year-olds frustrated by the long wait for gifts.
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
McKinsey
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Computers don’t cry during sad stories, but they can tell when we will.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 8, 2017
FinancesOnline, a leading B2B software review website that has examined countless applications, has recognized Vantage Circle as a great HR system. Aside from landing a spot in their top 15 popular HR management software solutions, we received two prestigious awards. The Great User Experience award for HR software solutions is ascribed only to efficient and well-designed solutions.
Strategy+Business
DECEMBER 11, 2017
Can software and analytics help investors figure out if corporate leaders really mean what they say?
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Let’s Grow Leaders Q&A In a recent post we invited you to send us your biggest leadership challenge. We received a great question from a healthcare leader in the United Kingdom. It’s a question we hear all the time from audience members […].
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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.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Mark stared at the floor, his jaw clenched in frustration. I was sitting with a leader who had just crashed and burned. He’d made a decision that had cost him his reputation and maybe his job. He looked up at me and […].
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 26, 2017
It’s always so much fun and interesting to see which of the year’s posts and topics resonate most with our Let’s Grow Leaders community. Here’s what you liked and shared the most as measured by page views. We want to write on […].
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 5, 2017
The project is mission critical, and complicated with lots of moving parts across departments. You’ve assigned your rock star, PMI certified project manager to shepherd the process and the project is way behind schedule. She’s frustrated, you’re one missed deadline away from frantic, […].
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Quick shot for a counting down the days before a long holiday break Wednesday. Today's New York Times ran a piece on the growing elder care challenges in the US and the disproportionate impact that elder care demands are placing on female workers. You can read the piece titled 'How Care For Elders, Not Children, Denies Women a Paycheck' , here. Two things of note from the piece, and then one plug for a recent HR Happy Hour Show we did on this topic in case you missed it.
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 16, 2017
Each week I read leadership articles from various online resources and share them across social media. Here are the five leadership articles readers found most valuable last week. Click on the title of the article to read the full text. I have […].
McKinsey
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Insurance companies have the opportunity to create new sources of revenue by rethinking their traditional roles and adopting an ecosystem mind-set.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 21, 2017
The nation could be shaped by geopolitics, momentum from robust economic growth, and a host of new leaders eager to implement new policy.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Directors need to probe, nudge, and prod to make sure the organization achieves its full potential.
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!
McKinsey
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Companies are more active than ever in pursuing sustainability to align with values and engage stakeholders, a new survey shows. To see financial returns, though, integrating sustainability into core functions is key.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 29, 2017
As enterprises scale up their use of the public cloud, they must rethink how they protect data and applications—and put in place four critical practices.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Investment in unmanned aerial systems is soaring, but challenges remain. Here’s what stakeholders need to know about the evolving landscape.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 12, 2017
McKinsey and the World Travel & Tourism Council examine how destinations can reap the benefits of tourism while preserving their unique qualities.
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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