Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 9, 2014
'My German Father-in-law would call trying to fix this negative workplace, Furzen gegen den Donner, “farting against thunder.” I’ve got to admit, the description I got on the other end of the phone was pretty bad: little to no recognition, development, or teamwork…combined with long hours, limited resources, lots of finger-pointing, and the uncertainty of a new […].
Penelope Trunk
APRIL 21, 2014
'This is our spring family portrait. The calf wandered into the photo. Winter is peaceful on the farm because there’s nothing to do but keep the animals alive. It’s hard work, but it’s only a few hours a day. Summer is busy because all the fields are ready at different times—farmers cut hay many times in a season, farmers rotate the animals to graze different fields, and there are baby animals that have to grow and become independent by winter.
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Eat Your Career
APRIL 4, 2014
'Congratulations! You got hired! Now the hard part starts. The first 30 days on the job is a critical time for creating your professional reputation. Like it or not, first impressions are often lasting impressions. But most of us are so focused on learning the ropes, we forget to consider how others might be receiving us. So, how do you ensure you make a strong, professional first impression even as you ramp up to speed in your new gig?
Strategy+Business
APRIL 28, 2014
'Customers and capabilities--not the competition--should take center stage when developing strategies.
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.
Lateral Action
APRIL 2, 2014
If you want to succeed as a creative professional, sooner or later you’re going to have to stand up in front of an audience and persuade them of the value of your work. If you’re a writer you’ll be invited to give readings and talks. If you’re an artist you’ll be asked to talk about […]. The post Video: Public Speaking for Introverted Creatives appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 2, 2014
'I wish HR would teach a course on the really stupid sentences people say at work. Oh, I’m not talking about he obvious stupidity: ”you look hot in that dress” or “hey baby…” there’s training and rules for that. But there’s no code of conduct to protect against the stupid, disempowering words I often hear […].
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 28, 2014
'Weak “leaders” waffle and shape shift. They’re easily swayed by popular opinion or the path of least resistance. Their point of view is remarkably consistent with whatever their boss says, or send messages that will cause the least amount of work. They attract other easy people, who’ll just go with the flow. The flow turns to […].
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 7, 2014
'As my regulars know, I’ve recently left my job as a Verizon Wireless executive to pursue my entrepreneurial dream. I promise that my blog will continue to be about ways to support you. With that said, I’ve received so many wonderful notes and lots of questions about what’s next as an entrepreneur, that I figured there were […].
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 23, 2014
'When you’re running full speed ahead with a great idea, be sure to look back over your shoulder to see who’s with you. A Great Idea My staff team had a great idea. They were buzzing with excitement. We needed some fun recognition to inspire call center reps to provide great customer service. “Let’s give […]. The post 5 Reasons Your Great Idea Isn’t Working appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 18, 2014
'April’s frontline festival is on one of my favorite topics, Employee Engagement. We have a wonderful line-up of posts. We begin with Joy and Tom Guthrie’s, Vizwerx, LLC, pic. See above. Practical Engagement Practices Jesse Lyn Stoner, Seapoint Center, offers her Guest Post on Switch and Shift, First Engage Yourself It’s difficult to engage your employees […].
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 14, 2014
'“Every man, through fear, mugs his aspiration a dozen times a day.” -Brendan Francis After a hectic, but fun, Saturday morning of speaking on a Lead Change panel, and schlepping my son to baseball practice and art lessons, Sebastian and I decided to try out the newish Ethiopian restaurant for lunch. The place wasn’t crowded […].
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 16, 2014
'I texted my colleague, “do you think we BOTH need to attend the 3pm meeting?” He quickly shot back, “Karin, I don’t think ANYONE needs to go to that meeting… don’t worry, I’ll represent both of us.” And there we were 2 executives, not speaking up in the spirit of being “politically correct, and “covering” […].
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 25, 2014
'Done well, skip level meetings can inspire, engage, motivate and inform the skipper, skipee, and even the skipped. On the other hand, poorly run skip level meetings inadvertantly bring on diaper genie feedback and diminish trust. In my latest role, most of my skip level meetings were even more tricky because I was skipping across many […]. The post 5 Secrets to Great Skip Level Meetings appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 21, 2014
'A conflicted happy-sad feeling welled up in me as I drove to church this Easter Sunday. I was listening to NPR recount comeback stories from the 2013 Boston Marathon. Thousands of human beings racing back toward the scene of one of the most horrific days in their lives. I was particularly touched by the 2013 first […]. The post Comebacks: Lessons from the Boston Marathon 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
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 30, 2014
'When it comes to developing a great relationship with a boss, most of us can use all the help we can get. You have more power than you think. I’ve been having a blast talking with leaders and writers on tips for creating a great relationship with your boss. Their questions are challenging and ideas robust. Today […]. The post More Secrets to a Great Relationship With Your Boss appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2014
'Imagine all the people… -John Lennon Sara called me excitedly. ”Karin you know how you’ve been encouraging me to take a lateral move to broaden my experience… the PERFECT job just came open. I can really imagine myself in the role. Can you put in a good word for me?” “Excellent,” I thought. Sara was […].
Strategy+Business
APRIL 8, 2014
'In A More Beautiful Question , Warren Berger says that asking "why, what if, and how" can help companies become more efficient and creative.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 18, 2014
'It may the best way to improve your organization''s performance.
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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
APRIL 23, 2014
'How embracing sensible legislation can unlock opportunity.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 13, 2014
'When a company puts human-centered design at the heart of its digital agenda, it can find new sources of value through technology. Here are five principles to embrace to achieve this new way of doing business.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 11, 2014
'Is it time to add some civil disobedience to the civil discourse?
Strategy+Business
APRIL 30, 2014
'The app markets are winning--it''s time to focus on working (and winning) within 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.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 24, 2014
'I’ve been thinking a lot about compromise lately. Some people do it too much in life, others not enough. Over the past year, I compromised a lot to be with someone I thought I loved. If you asked him, he’d say he did the same. At some point, the question loomed: If all this compromise is required, maybe it’s not the right thing for either of us. It’s a hard, gut-wrenching lesson to learn in romance, but it also applies to your career.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 25, 2014
'Some companies always find a formula for growth and success in industries that are just bumping along with the economy or even underperforming it.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 8, 2014
'Sharing soft data between salespeople and marketers can boost a company''s innovation efforts and improve its relationship with customers.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 28, 2014
'How to convert extraordinary behaviors into ordinary parts of your culture.
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
APRIL 7, 2014
'The Best s+b Blog Posts of Q1.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 2, 2014
'Our firm, now called Strategy&, joins the PwC network.
Strategy+Business
APRIL 25, 2014
'The ice cream market reveals that consumers don''t mind smaller packaging as much as they do bigger price tags.
Eat Your Career
APRIL 24, 2014
I’ve been thinking a lot about compromise lately. Some people do it too much in life, others not enough. Over the past year, I compromised a lot to be with someone I thought I loved. If you asked him, he’d say he did the same. At some point, the question loomed: If all of this compromise is required, is this the right thing for either of us? It’s a hard, gut-wrenching lesson to learn in romance, but it also applies to your career.
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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