Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Does this sound familiar? You went to a meeting where you had invigorating discussions, examined alternatives, came up with a cool plan of action, everyone left the meeting feeling motivated, and then six weeks later you get back together. As everyone enters the room and takes their seat, there are sideways glances, “Did you do that thing we talked about?”.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
I get included in a lot of lists ( 19 Blogs You Should Bookmark Right Now , Top 10 Aspergers Blogs , Top 100 Education Blogs , Top 50 Productivity Blogs ) but I generally don’t pay a lot of attention. Lists are subjective, I don’t know who put the list together, and I mostly measure my success by if people care about what I’m writing (I usually judge by comments and social sharing ) and if I’m making enough money to stay out of debt ( a seemingly impossible feat ).
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Creative Realities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
There are three ascending tiers of innovation that you can pursue. The level you choose will dictate the simplicity or complexity of the journey you will undertake. Unfortunately, far too many companies expect to achieve the highest levels of innovation while only providing the strategy, tools, and support for lower-level success, at best.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
A leading business author talks about the books that shaped his thinking and career.
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
The minute I walked into their building, I could feel the excitement reverberating from the walls. Everyone was buzzing about the unveiling of their new company name, branding, and messaging. The IT Guy explained that they were “no longer” a start-up (true), and the designer clearly articulated how these changes were to take the company into the next phase of their growth.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
Our MBA Orientation committee debated whether was this too much pressure. The second week on campus, teams of first year MBA students would have 48 hours to research and make recommendations on a real business challenge for a large, high-profile company and package and communicate their recommendation to a high-profile audience. Clearly, it’s more than a “game” when potential employers and university leadership are involved.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of employee engagement results, you most likely know the, “how in the world could they feel THAT WAY after ALL I’ve done” head scratching frustration. I know I have. You’ve recognized, mentored, career-pathed, taken some bullets, helped them win… and yet, it somehow wasn’t enough for everyone.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Twenty-two Ways to Strengthen Peer Relationships. What one word would your co-workers use to describe you? Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E. Unlimited gives an A-to-Z list of positive character traits for work. Follow Beth. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership says your peers can help you do a better job sooner. Here’s how to get the most from their experience.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
I’ve written 640 blog posts and never had a response like I received from last Monday’s post, What Happens When We Really Listen. Notice I didn’t say “reaction,” I’m not counting up social shares or page views, I’m talking about real human beings from around the world reaching out in deeply personal ways. First was the executive who picked up the phone as soon as he read it. “I’ve never done this before, and I’m a bit surprised I’
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
I often start my speeches on employee engagement sharing prototypes of various kinds of disengagement. The favorite is always Barbara Boatrocker– “her life feels like a sad country song, every little thing is wrong”– for the appropriate audience I’ll even sing that line ;-). “She’s always stirring the pot. Nothing’s ever quite right when Barbara’s around.
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Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
I wasn’t going to weigh in on Marissa Mayer’s choice to take a 2 week maternity leave, because quite frankly, I’m conflicted. I know the choices I’ve made (and continue to make) as a working mom leave some of my friends scratching their heads. “Why would she want to travel like that?” “All this time working on that book can’t be good for her kids.” Sometimes they say it, sometimes I just see it in their eyes, or hear it as subtext to their q
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our August Festival is all about communication. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Festival is a special edition! See details below. Twenty-two Ways to Strengthen Peer Relationships. What one word would your co-workers use to describe you?
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
The outdoor wedding on the water was beautiful, the bar was open and the line for the fanciest version of a port-o-pot I’ve ever seen was long. Which is why so many heard the screams of the little boy who couldn’t escape from the pottie on wheels. His cries grew more frantic as his dad and others tried to calm him down. “Lucas, it’s going to be okay… Just turn the knob… Please stop crying… ” Lucas stayed stuck.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Where’s the return on investment for that a bachelor’s in art history or an MFA? How do artists support themselves. What can I do if I’m a visual thinker? You can answer those questions with, “Get a day job.” But there’s a lot more you could do besides that. Here are some career paths that are open to visual thinkers, whether or not you have a degree.
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
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
We’ve never been good at predicting the nitty gritty of the job market (who could have thought of the term community manager 20 years ago?). But we are pretty good at predicting mega-trends (for example, 20 years ago we knew we’d all be working with computers by 2015). So what’s the mega-trend for 2030? Robots. They’ll be doing your job.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
This live, online course runs Nov. 9 – Nov. 12 at 8pm ET. The cost is $195. But if you sign up in the next four days, the cost is $145. Sign up now! Whenever I feel like I am a social aberrant because of how many corners I cut, I think about my ENTP friend Cassie. What do you call it if you are cutting more than the corners? Slicing and dicing?
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Every year I write about 9/11. Because I was there. But this year, I didn’t want to. But then I woke up today and decided that I want to. I didn’t want to write about it because I’m sick of it. I don’t want to keep identifying with it. I think maybe I needed to when I didn’t feel like I really belonged on a farm and I didn’t feel like I belonged in New York and I needed some way to explain to myself how I got to where I am lost.
Penelope Trunk
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
We’ve never been good at predicting the nitty gritty of the job market (who could have thought of the term community manager 20 years ago?). But we are pretty good at predicting mega-trends (for example, 20 years ago we knew we’d all be working with computers by 2015). So what’s the mega-trend for 2030? Robots. They’ll be doing your job.
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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.
Creative Realities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
There are three ascending tiers of innovation that you can pursue. The level you choose will dictate the simplicity or complexity of the journey you will undertake. Unfortunately, far too many companies expect to achieve the highest levels of innovation while only providing the strategy, tools, and support for lower-level success, at best.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Many companies undervalue their highest-potential talent: the leaders who create new businesses.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
The health insurer is leading the way for the reformation of the U.S. healthcare system by saving consumers money and testing innovative ideas.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
If you know your company's progress up the levels of human evolution, you can help its culture advance to the next stage.
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.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
Institutional and macroeconomic reforms alone won't solve the Greek crisis.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Many corporations reduced their investments in sustainable initiatives during the recent recession -- but some relatively high performing firms actually increased their long-term commitment to CSR.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Careful planning for an independent future can maximize value when companies liberate assets.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
A new book describes how Israel has relied on technology and smart incentives to turn a water deficit into a liquid surplus. Can California and other arid areas learn the same lessons?
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
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
The pharmaceuticals industry is facing a radical transformation in the way it manufactures medicine. Companies that want to succeed in the future need to move from the current pharma manufacturing paradigm to one that includes new technologies such as continuous manufacturing and 3D printing.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
The quantitative systems that determine pay for performance rest on a host of unquestioned assumptions.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Online peer-based fundraising tools have the potential to disrupt traditional investing models, but entrepreneurs and investors must overcome existing cultural and government barriers.
Strategy+Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
University of Michigan professor Kentaro Toyama, a self-proclaimed "recovering technoholic," believes that society is putting too much stock in the transformative power of technology. In this interview with strategy+business, he argues that to solve human problems, human skill is needed more urgently than ever before.
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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