Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 1, 2019
A mature bonsai tree commands attention. With a single tree, a master evokes an entire landscape and tells a story of power, perseverance, struggle, or abundance. As I’ve studied bonsai, I realized there are many leadership secrets available for leaders who want […]. The post 11 Inspiring Leadership Secrets from Bonsai appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
JULY 1, 2019
“Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.” —Peter Drucker. Braxton Asks: To prepare my high-performers to take on more challenging roles, my company wants to hold a leadership training event. What should we be looking for in a training meant to prepare them for executive positions?
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McKinsey
JULY 3, 2019
The relationship between China and the rest of the world is changing, and a great deal of value could be at stake depending on whether there is more or less engagement. Businesses will need to adjust to the uncertainty ahead.
Vantage Circle
JULY 5, 2019
A penny saved is a penny earned. – Benjamin Franklin. The idea of providing financial wellness benefits has always been a prime matter of concern for employers. Employees are worried about their money and roughly half are stressed about their finances and have said that their retirement plans will not be enough to support them after retirement. Consider the 401K plan, which is also a financial benefit existing way before than other benefits that organizations opt for.
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
JULY 5, 2019
One of the most important leadership skills you’ll ever need is the ability to hold tough conversations – and do it well. Master tough conversations and your influence will soar. Most managers, however, never learn how to have tough conversations in […]. The post How Leaders Can Master Tough Performance Conversations appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Eat Your Career
JULY 4, 2019
Everything I do today brings me closer to achieving my goals tomorrow. To learn more about affirmations and how to leverage them for career success, check out this article. The post Positive Career Affirmation #19 appeared first on Eat Your Career.
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Vantage Circle
JULY 1, 2019
In our daily lives, the term management means any activity that is undertaken to keep things up and running. In the corporate world, the definition doesn’t change much. In the new era, the most important leadership skills for managers are going through a phase shift in 2019. To have well-oiled management, you must have all the pre-requisite leadership skills for managers.
Lateral Action
JULY 4, 2019
The poet Philip Larkin said that all his best poems were written in rooms on the top floor of a building. He once had to live in a basement flat, and got writer’s block. He didn’t elaborate but there must have been something about being up and above the world below, able to survey it […]. The post Where Does Your Creativity Thrive? appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Eat Your Career
JUNE 30, 2019
Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “The New Rules of Modern Job Search.”. In my role as a career coach, I’ve helped a lot of people navigate the complex world of job search. Often, when people come to me for help writing a resume or practicing for an interview, they’re really starting from scratch. Most of my clients haven’t had to search for a job in many, many years.
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2019
To guard against disruption, established companies should launch new businesses that have start-up–like freedom—along with access to advantages that start-ups usually lack.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Vantage Circle
JULY 3, 2019
Employees shudder at the thought of meetings. You might have seen memes like “another meeting that could’ve been an email” flooding the market. This is not unusual. With high-pressure jobs allowing employees to barely keep their heads above water, poorly organised meetings feel like an added nuisance. Even senior managers feel this way. 71% of senior managers say that meetings are unproductive and inefficient. ( source ).
Lateral Action
JULY 1, 2019
Today we kick off Season 4 of The 21st Century Creative, the podcast that helps you thrive as a creative professional amid the demands, distractions and opportunities of the 21st Century. Our first guest is Brian Clark, a writer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of the hugely influential website Copyblogger.com, which has been […]. The post Brian Clark’s Career Advice for the Unemployable appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Gordian Business
JULY 1, 2019
This week I needed a refill for a rollerball pen and a replacement light bulb. Two trivial tasks, or so I thought. First, armed with my dead light, I visited my local hardware store. “I want a 50W halogen Philips light like this please”. The helpful assistant took me to the shelf, and we could only find 35W bulbs, “sorry we are out of stock”. So back home to Google to find the Philips website: [link].
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2019
The roles that create the most value in your organization may not be at the top. Getting the right people in these critical seats can turbocharge performance.
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
McKinsey
JULY 4, 2019
Marketing is getting new respect from the C-suite as a driver of growth.
McKinsey
JULY 3, 2019
New York State has set ambitious decarbonization goals. What needs to happen to reach them?
McKinsey
JULY 2, 2019
To emerge from a period of potential consolidation, Asia’s banks must reinvent themselves or risk disappearing.
McKinsey
JULY 3, 2019
The past several years have seen a significant shift in how dairy CEOs are viewing future opportunities.
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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.
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2019
Here’s what you need to know about the North American outlook for gas demand, supply, and price to 2030.
McKinsey
JULY 2, 2019
Businesses that can’t see where their resources are going are flying blind. To respond to the unexpected, managers need new capabilities that show where they are and how much room they have to maneuver.
McKinsey
JULY 4, 2019
Growth in a dynamic biotechnology industry requires empowering teams, making real-time adjustments, and shifting the mind-set to accelerate toward the end goal.
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2019
Statens IT, the Danish government shared-service center for IT, has established a comprehensive government data center. The next step is to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the public cloud.
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?
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2019
The key to above-market growth at Aliaxis is a mind-set that keeps the customer first.
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