January, 2020

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4 Words to Help You Build a Powerful Team

Let's Grow Leaders

One question leads to a powerful team “David, I just don’t have time. There’s so much to do that some days I just want to give up!” Lynn was a midlevel manager in a mid-sized healthcare company. She’d sought out coaching because […]. The post 4 Words to Help You Build a Powerful Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Get Promoted at Work | Your 10-Point Plan

Career Advancement

“When there are hiring decisions and promotion decisions to be made, people are hungry for data.” ~Oren Etzioni. Gary had been with his media company for a little less than a year. He recently had a very positive performance review in which he’d voiced his ability to handle greater responsibility. His boss had agreed. However, just after that review, a coworker in the same type of role received a promotion, only a year from her last one.

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How to Improve Your Powers of Observation

Creativity at Work

How to Improve Your Powers of ObservationWhy you need to sharpen your powers of observation Highly successful Innovators including artists, designers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, tend to be keen observers of the world around them. Observing is one of the keys to creativity and discovering opportunities for innovation. This post explores the connection between seeing (observing), mindfulness and creativity and how you can [.].

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Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts

McKinsey

How could Earth’s changing climate impact socioeconomic systems across the world in the next three decades? A yearlong, cross-disciplinary research effort at McKinsey & Company provides some answers.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

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.

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Corporate Culture Trends for 2020

Vantage Circle

The year came to an end with all the hustle and bustle of the business world. In the midst of all these there we could see a huge emphasis on building an efficient organizational culture. A culture that will not only make them stand out from others but will also likely give them a competitive edge. Every organization has its own corporate culture, which defines how things are done within the company.

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Can you get a career back after your kids grow up?

Penelope Trunk

I coach lots of parents who look at scaling back work and worry about what they’ll do when their kids grow up. If you are one of those people, you are about to save the $350 coaching fee. What you want to do for work when your kids are young is not what you want to do for work when your kids are grown. For one thing, you can’t imagine what will be available when your kid is 18.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Self-Awareness

Eat Your Career

I am a firm believer that all growth starts with understanding yourself. Before you can grow as a person or as a professional, you have to first know who you are and why you do what you do. This skill is commonly referred to as “self-awareness,” and it’s an important element of emotional intelligence , which is widely considered a key factor in life and career success.

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9 Essential and Proven Restaurant Marketing Strategies

crowdspring

When I was a kid, Friday was B & C Pizza night at our house. The local Chicago-style pizza is a Michigan favorite. And, while their delicious fare is something I still crave as an adult, it’s their marketing strategy that remains at the forefront of my memory. B & C has hosted an eating challenge since they opened over 33 years ago. The ….

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How artificial intelligence will impact K-12 teachers

McKinsey

Existing and emerging technologies can help save teacher time—time that could be redirected toward student learning. But to capture the potential, stakeholders need to address four imperatives.

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How AI in HR is Changing Today's Work Culture

Vantage Circle

Artificial Intelligence(AI) is impacting every part of our lives from our grocery list to our Spotify playlist. Do a quick search on the impact of AI and you will be bombarded with results that predict the downfall of humanity. Of course, the results are blown out of proportion and often based on incorrect assumptions. AI has impacted almost every industry and not in such a drastic way.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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3 Key Tips for Creating a Culture of Innovation through Learning and Development

CMOE

Recent research has highlighted how the Learning and Development (L&D) landscape is chock full of innovative practices. L&D professionals provide some key strategies that illustrate how the journey to fostering a culture of innovation throughout your organization can start in the training room. Because technology is becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives, business in today’s market is a whirlwind of constant developments and advancements.

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How to Start the New Decade in Deeper Conversations

Let's Grow Leaders

As we start a new decade, what if you took a minute to have some deeper conversations with your team? In addition to your kick-off meetings and goal setting sessions, what if you also paused to have a deeper conversation to build […]. The post How to Start the New Decade in Deeper Conversations appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

As many of my regular readers already know, I am a proud former administrative professional. I have a deep admiration and appreciation for those who dedicate themselves to support roles, which is one of the reasons I now focus a large part of my corporate training business on working with administrative teams. Of course, the admin field has changed a lot in the past few decades (more on that in a future article).

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The 8 Biggest Web Design Trends of 2020

crowdspring

Web design is like a shark – for better or worse, it never stops moving. And, that constant movement leads to evolution, innovation… and occasionally some regrettable web design trends. Still, it’s good to keep an eye on trends. They often lay the foundation for new best practices. There are a few recent trends that have already become web design….

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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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Getting practical about the future of work

McKinsey

Adapting to a digital age will require organizations—and not just employees—to equip themselves with new capabilities.

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50 Best Motivational Quotes For Work (2020 Edition)

Vantage Circle

We all encounter days where we need an extra pick-me-up to get realigned with our goals. In such days you can choose to give up or to stay true to your dreams. In every phase of your life, motivation is the backbone of your success. That’s precisely why you need the most inspiring motivational quotes for work at hand in case you ever falter. The right quote can grant wisdom and wit.

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Gaining a Competitive Edge Through eLearning by Costa

CMOE

As eLearning becomes more popular as an alternative to traditional instructor-led training, organizations have a plethora of off-the-shelf courses to choose from. Such courses offer a cost-effective and easy way for organizations to venture into the realm of eLearning. That said, things that are cheap and easy to find seldom drive extraordinary results.

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How to Help Your Team Navigate the Chaos

Let's Grow Leaders

How do you help your team navigate the chaos, particularly when you’re feeling frustrated, overwhelmed (and maybe even a bit frightened)? In this article, I share three ways to help your team navigate the chaos of reorganization, shifts in direction or toxic […]. The post How to Help Your Team Navigate the Chaos appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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

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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.

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How to Make Smart Career Decisions (Webinar)

Eat Your Career

Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Make Smart Career Decisions.” Date : Wednesday, January 22, 2019. Time : 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern. Sign up for the Eat Your Career Newsletter to receive registration information: [link]. How to Make Smart Career Decisions (Webinar). Career decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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How cultural leaders can change the world

World Economic Forum

Artists can have a significant cultural and social influence.

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The CIO challenge: Modern business needs a new kind of tech leader

McKinsey

As technology becomes increasingly important, an organization’s success depends on whether the CIO can move from being a functional to a strategic business leader.

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Top 80 Motivational Quotes For Work (2021 Edition)

Vantage Circle

We all encounter days where we need an extra pick-me-up to get realigned with our goals. Even so, in such days you can choose to give up or to stay true to your dreams. Indeed, in every phase of your life, motivation is the backbone of your success. That’s precisely why you need the most inspiring motivational quotes for work at hand in case you ever lose hope.

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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.

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Five or Ten Years from Now

MultiPOD Mentoring

Dear Multipodian: Now that you are part of MultiPOD and thinking about your future, here’s the bottom line: You are indispensable. Furthermore, you will be indispensable for the rest of your life. What you do and what you will do will not happen without you. If you don’t believe it, don’t worry; you’ll soon find out that this is true. You, however, will have to think and work very hard and find who you are professionally and personally before you can accept this fact.

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How to Transition Into a New Team With Confidence and Grace

Let's Grow Leaders

Laura had a strong track record of success in her previous role and had earned the respect of her peers. But now, just a few weeks after her transition into a new team, she called us in exasperation. “My manager said he selected […]. The post How to Transition Into a New Team With Confidence and Grace appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant? My Response

Eat Your Career

Last weekend, the Wall Street Journal published an interesting (though highly controversial) article titled, “ The Vanishing Executive Assistant.”. And WOW, did it cause an uproar in the admin community! I’m pretty sure that was the author’s intent so, well done…? This is my response to that article and my defense of the Executive Assistant role. Admittedly, I am biased.

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The innovation premium to soft skills in low-skilled occupations

World Economic Forum

New research explores the link between wages, innovation and soft skills.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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The future is now: How oil and gas companies can decarbonize

McKinsey

As the pressure to act on climate change builds, the industry should consider a range of options.

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Fostering a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace

Vantage Circle

Employees who know what is right for the business have a sound idea about what they are accountable for. In fact, when there is a culture of accountability in your organization then your employees are more likely to prosper in their tasks. This is only possible when organizations make it clear to their employees to have a proper understanding of their job.

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Five or Ten Years from Now

MultiPOD Mentoring

Dear Multipodian: Now that you are part of MultiPOD and thinking about your future, here’s the bottom line: You are indispensable. Furthermore, you will be indispensable for the rest of your life. What you do and what you will do will not happen without you. If you don’t believe it, don’t worry; you’ll soon find out that this is true. You, however, will have to think and work very hard and find who you are professionally and personally before you can accept this fact.

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How to Lead When Your Employees Don’t Have to Follow

Let's Grow Leaders

Leading people who don’t have to follow starts with your mindset How do you lead when people don’t have to follow? In a recent long-term leadership development program Karin and I conducted for leaders from around the globe, this was one of […]. The post How to Lead When Your Employees Don’t Have to Follow appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

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?