April, 2014

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9 Ways to Be a Positive Force in a Negative Workplace

Let's Grow Leaders

'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 […].

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How to Learn to Receive Feedback Well

On The Job

'This morning your mirror confirmed that yes, indeed, you do look fat in those pants. Your new puppy let you know that your house-training efforts are not working. Then you got to work and your boss had edited your report so heavily the only original thing was your name and the date. No matter where we get feedback – from our dog or our boss – it can be difficult to take.

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How New Hires Can Make a Great First Impression

Eat Your Career

'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?

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Reimagine Your Enterprise

Strategy+Business

'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.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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Video: Public Speaking for Introverted Creatives

Lateral Action

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.

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13 Stupid Sentences That Will Derail Your Career

Let's Grow Leaders

'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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Are Women Holding Themselves Back?

On The Job

'As we recently celebrated International Women’s Day, let''s consider: 64% of women have the lowest position in law firms, such as staff attorney jobs, while only 17% garner top spots such as equity partners, reports the National Association of Women Lawyers. While women make up nearly two-thirds of the U.S. workforce and are more educated, they hold less than 20% of leadership positions across all sectors, finds a University of Denver study.

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The Art of Conscious Compromise: Finding Your Perfection

Eat Your Career

'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.

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Innovation Begins with Three Questions

Strategy+Business

'In A More Beautiful Question , Warren Berger says that asking "why, what if, and how" can help companies become more efficient and creative.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Teamwork

Let's Grow Leaders

'If your team has as much teamwork as a box of crayons without a child to guide them, don’t blame them. Consider what you may be doing to inadvertently sabotage their teamwork. 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Teamwork 1. Insisting on a Team that Doesn’t Make Sense I’ve seen so much energy and money wasted to […]. The post 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Teamwork appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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4 Signs You Have an Inspiring Point of View

Let's Grow Leaders

'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 […].

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Transitions: My First Week as an Entrepreneur

Let's Grow Leaders

'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 […].

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5 Reasons Your Great Idea Isn’t Working

Let's Grow Leaders

'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.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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27 Experts on Employee Engagement: April Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

'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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How to Ensure Your Greatest Fears Come True

Let's Grow Leaders

'“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 […].

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5 Ways to Make Your Meetings More Productive

Let's Grow Leaders

'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” […].

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5 Secrets to Great Skip Level Meetings

Let's Grow Leaders

'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.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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Comebacks: Lessons from the Boston Marathon

Let's Grow Leaders

'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.

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More Secrets to a Great Relationship With Your Boss

Let's Grow Leaders

'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.

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Imagine There Are No Talent Reviews

Let's Grow Leaders

'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 […].

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3 Keys for Surviving a Terrible Boss

On The Job

'Anyone who has ever worked for a bad boss knows that, despite such lighthearted looks at these people through comics such as “Dilbert” and television shows such as “The Office”, it really is no laughing matter. I’ve had two really bad bosses in my life, and I can tell you it is truly a painful experience, both physically and emotionally. At times I was depressed, at times angry – and suffered from headaches and stomachaches, not to mention waking at 3 a.m. every night and re-running every horri

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Cancel Quiet Quitting: Detoxing Corporate Culture & Engaging Top Talent

Speaker: Jennifer Brick, Career Strategist and Author

Your employees have checked out. The last few years have been a wild ride, with countless changes to how we work and our workplace cultures, like the sudden shift to remote work, the return to office, and trends like quiet quitting. With productivity, profitability, and your employer brand on the line, leadership is turning to HR to engage employees and recreate your culture in different working models.

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Cool Perks to Look for at a New Employer

On The Job

'Would you like to have your employer do your laundry? Or buy a new wardrobe on the company tab? What about having someone run errands for you while you’re at work? If those ideas sound far-fetched to you, think again. “Employers have been stingier with salaries and they have to think about offering some of these other benefits,” says Laurie Ruettimann , a human resources consultant.

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How to Get the Best Employees to Stick Around

On The Job

'Get ready to say good-bye to some of your best talent this year. According to new RainmakerThinking research, employees are unhappier than ever and Founder Bruce Tulgan believes that it could lead to a “sudden spike” in turnover as the job market improves. In the words of Scooby Doo: Ruh-roh. Specifically, the survey finds that 46% of employees report that in the last year they’ve felt “stuck” in their jobs and have an unfulfilled desire to head for the exit.

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Why You're Annoying Your Colleagues

On The Job

'You’re never late for meetings. You also chip in for every co-worker’s birthday or baby shower that comes along. That’s why you consider yourself a good colleague – certainly not like that annoying person in the cubicle next to you. But what you may not realize is that you are indeed that person. The person who annoys teammates with rude, sloppy, underhanded and clueless behavior.

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Why You Should Get Rid of Your "To Do" List

On The Job

'In 2007, Ari Meisel was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn’s disease (a disease of the digestive tract) and nearly died. He was in an out of the hospital and told the disease was incurable. But in 2011, he completed Ironman France and was declared free of all traces of the disease. Meisel says that he achieved his good health by improving his diet and fitness, but also by finding a way to deal with stress, which he says was a big part of his illness.

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Top Techniques for Coaching Your Contact Center Agents

Speaker: Francoise Tourniaire - Founder of FT Works, Omid Razavi - Chief Advocacy Officer at SupportLogic, and Gregory Walker - Senior Product Manager at SupportLogic

The 'great resignation' and the 'great talent reshuffle' have impacted contact center and customer support staff as much, if not more than, any other part of the workforce. Couple that with a potentially volatile economy and it's clear that organizations must invest in innovative approaches if they want employees who are engaged and informed enough to significantly improve the customer experience and eliminate the high costs associated with agent attrition.