Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'“Will or skill” is an insufficient question when addressing performance issues. This model works okay if it’s truly a “skill” issue because managers know what to do next. They train, coach, or assign a buddy. But the “will issue” answer often begins a slide down a slippery slope of assumptive questions: Why doesn’t she care?
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'I am coaching Kate. She is 19 and she wants help with her resume. I do not have her resume in front of me, but it’s okay. I remember it. And anyway, her resume is not her problem. Which is true with most people who ask for help with their resume. Also, I’m late for the call. Remembering coaching calls at what seem like random times throughout the day is nearly impossible for me.
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Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'When your strategy is shackled to the annual planning process, you lose a uniquely powerful management tool.
Lateral Action
OCTOBER 8, 2014
What are the biggest challenges facing creatives who start out in business for themselves? Should you quit your day job or start building your creative enterprise in your spare time? How are your creative and business challenges likely to change over time? How do the massive changes in the publishing industry in recent years affect […]. The post Business for Authors and Creatives: a Conversation with Joanna Penn appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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.
Inventive Problem Solving
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Many large companies are stuck in a tough place: their costs are so high, it constrains their growth, but cutting costs can rip the heart right out of the organization. This may seem like an intractable problem, but it’s not. The solution is to empower teams to cut costs in a manner that funds - rather than erodes - their own future. Launch a “Margin for Growth” Initiative Large companies often have extremely complex supply chains that over time become riddled with inefficiencies.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'Great leaders help teams visualize a winning future. They arm their team with the courage and audacity to remove roadblocks and galvanize people toward “impossible” feats. Take John. John had been in tough situations before, but this time the cocktail of challenges was just too much. He needed more time, more resources, better systems, and the uncertainty of the restructure was distracting to everyone, including him.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Pleased to welcome Scott Huntington with a guest post. Good news: You have been hired for a leadership or managerial position. Awkward news: You’re younger than the employees you’ll be managing. Discovering that you’re younger than your new employees is neither good news nor bad news. However, it has been known to make young managers uncomfortable or nervous.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'The world goes nuts when someone finds a simple name for that universal feeling that makes you think more deeply about your leadership: Who Moved My Cheese , Flow , fill in your favorite blank __. You don’t need to wait for someone else to name it. Chances are you and your team can go a long way in naming your _(fill in your favorite blank here, e.g. challenge, knee jerk response, team dysfunction).
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'28 eyes looked at me skeptically. They were convinced the task I had outlined for their strategy session was beyond their reach. “Just too hard,” they explained. “I’m not that creative,” said another. No time for second guessing. Sure this exercise had worked in other contexts, but I had never worked in this industry before.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'Great leaders are joy inducers. Not the giddy kind of joy, but deeply seeded joy that comes from inspired and meaningful contribution. Inspiring joy is a pragmatic pursuit. I’ve yet to encounter a truly joyful poor performer. Last week, I asked all my social media circles to identify 3 things they liked most about their job. There was a deep feeling of passion and joy throughout the comments.
Advertiser: Paycor
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Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 24, 2014
'Ray had a long list of things that were wrong with his job. Most of us do. The most important work is never easy and sacrifice can sting. But as I listened, I was struck by the stark contrast between what was wrong and the deep loyalty to stay that went way past trappings of salary or benefits. So I shared that observation and asked the obvious question: What do you like most about your job?
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'How can you encourage the lazy and disengaged? The short answer… roller skates, or their metaphorical equivalent. Stay with me as we flashback in time. I was arguably the most disengaged and “lazy” sorority pledge at Wake Forest University. I had rushed because I was warned that nearly all social life on campus centered around the Greek system.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 31, 2014
'As luck would have it, this Halloween finds me in my home office. It hits on a Friday which typically means writing and development… no keynotes, no consulting gigs, no teaching the MBAs… sadly no reason to wear a costume. In fact the next few Halloweens are on weekends– great for kids, terrible for dressing up as your favorite leadership message (yes, that’s me on the left).
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'The playing field was clearly uneven, but the “visiting team” had chosen to come and play by our rules: An underdog team at it’s finest. I was teaching executive presence and communication to MBA students, 30% for whom English is their second language. The final assignment was TEDdy talks, 5 minute speeches in the style of TED. I knew the assignment was stacked in favor of the American students.
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
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'So much is written about learning from failure, but much less of failing from success. This weekend, I had the extraordinary opportunity to speak and attend the National Speakers Association’s Business Accelerator Lab. It was inspiring to get to know Nido Quebein, President of High Point University, along with his concept of Productive Failures and Unproductive Success.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'I was pretty shocked by the reports of how Laura had acted in that impromptu encounter. Clearly I had to address the “rude and snarky attitude” but first I had to understand it. “Can you tell me what happened?,” I asked, praying for an explanation. And there it was in all the glory– the rest of the story. Snarky didn’t come out of nowhere.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'Here are 11 tips to encourage employees to build better ideas.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'Based on 10 years of organizational design ("organizational DNA") research and 220,000 diagnostic surveys, here''s what we''ve learned about building high-performance companies.
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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
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Historical and fictional accounts of King Henry V show how powerful the two disciplines can be when used together.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'Aligning Strategy and Sales is the best sales book of the year--and one that senior executives should read.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Advertisers are eager to take advantage of mobile channels, but they must carefully position their products to get consumers'' attention.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'In this year''s 10th anniversary of the Global Innovation 1000 study, we looked back at a decade''s worth of data on R&D spending patterns and surveys of innovation executives, and we looked ahead to the next decade, asking our respondents how they expect their innovation practices to evolve. We''ve identified the core strategies that can improve a company''s return on its R&D investment--and we''ve witnessed some convergence around the key success factors that drive results.
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
OCTOBER 19, 2014
'Nicholas Carr introduces a lesson in generating deeper insights from The Organized Mind , by Daniel J. Levitin.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 31, 2014
'This slideshow is part of the article " Best Business Books 2014.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'It''s time for companies and governments to take the steps that will lead to an evolution in analytics.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'In this HBR IdeaCast, the authors of " How Google Works " reveal their personal approaches to recruiting top-notch talent.
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
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Modern Mercenary is a fascinating look at the free market for force and the companies that profit from it.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'Richard Branson''s books demonstrate how an entrepreneur''s drive and verve can turn seemingly crazy ideas into reality.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 12, 2014
'The founding editor of strategy+business argues that the United States is about to launch an epic wave of economic recovery and growth. His new book, Unleashing the Second American Century , lays out four forces driving this change: energy, manufacturing, creative culture, and capital.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 9, 2014
'Companies that realize the power of their capabilities can shape how industries evolve. For more insights, read " The New Supercompetitors.
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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