Sat.Jun 04, 2016 - Fri.Jun 10, 2016

article thumbnail

Ask Don’t Tell: 3 Questions That Will Make You a Better Leader

Let's Grow Leaders

You know that asking the right questions will make you a stronger leader. But it’s hard. Not all questions have the same impact. And it’s risky, you never know what the response will be– which means you need to stay fully present to be helpful. “When you ask a question you’re giving up some of your power. It means you’re willing to sit in that discomfort for the good of another person’s growth.” -Michael Bungay Stanier.

IT 325
article thumbnail

Exploring the disruptive potential of synthetic biology

McKinsey

Three experts explain synthetic biology and discuss its potential to affect fields as varied as medicine, oil, agriculture, and even fragrances.

IT 109
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

3 Things to take off your to do list right now

Penelope Trunk

Make a list of five things you want to do that you’re not doing. No cross out all but one. Everyone can make change in our lives, but not that much change. And you’re not making the change you really want because you haven’t realized that you can’t do everything on your list. That should be the end of the post. But it’s too difficult.

Career 75
article thumbnail

Sir Martin Sorrell of WPP on Coming Together

Strategy+Business

As the head of WPP Group, which touches every part of the global media business, Sir Martin Sorrell is confronted with the challenge of figuring out ways for people to work together more effectively -- with employees and clients, with new entrants and startups, and across industries and geographic borders. He sat down with strategy+business for a wide-ranging interview.

Media 56
article thumbnail

How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

article thumbnail

What Your Is Team Saying Behind Your Back

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever talked about your boss behind your back? If you haven’t complained to at least someone…you’re a saint. Call me. I’m sure you’ve got some wisdom we can share here at LGL. For the rest of us… you know… right? Just like you’re complaining about that boss who (you might even like a lot of the time) has behaviors you wish they would improve–SOON.

article thumbnail

Are you ready to live to 100?

McKinsey

London Business School professor Lynda Gratton believes living longer requires individuals and corporations to change their approach to careers, life transitions, and retirement.

Career 81

More Trending

article thumbnail

Fan Favorites

Strategy+Business

In order to build engagement and loyalty in a climate of intense competition and distraction, media companies have to understand their customers, viewers, and readers as fans.

Media 53
article thumbnail

Your complaints about other people tell you what you need to change in you

Penelope Trunk

My husband and I are driving to cello lessons in Madison, because my son is going to a new teacher, Uri Vardi. Usually Carla would drive, because I don’t drive, and if my husband drives all the time then he will, effectively, be my driver. So I can either pay a lot of money for a driver or a lot of money for a divorce. My husband will ditch lesson to play disc golf.

Food 75
article thumbnail

Playing catch-up: How to partner with the retailer of the future

McKinsey

Amid fundamental shifts in the retail and consumer landscape, consumer-goods manufacturers must rethink the way they manage key accounts.

Retail 76
article thumbnail

Black swans and barrels: How to think about the future of oil prices

McKinsey

No one can be sure where oil prices are headed. McKinsey’s Scott Nyquist answers the questions business leaders are asking about the state of the market.

73
article thumbnail

Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

article thumbnail

Making government for the people

McKinsey

Budget constraints and the rapid pace of technological change mean governments must not only deliver services more effectively and efficiently but also prioritize citizens’ needs.

article thumbnail

The leadership challenge: Building the future of global infrastructure

McKinsey

A survey of global infrastructure leaders defines the challenges to the industry—and how to address them.

article thumbnail

Remember the people: The foundation for success in 21st-century infrastructure

McKinsey

Infrastructure providers are used to focusing on issues of project selection, funding, and regulation. The most successful firms are learning to provide great consumer experiences too.

60
article thumbnail

A World of Differences

Strategy+Business

To outperform their increasingly diverse competitors in a slowing global market driven by multiple coincident shifts, entertainment and media companies must capitalize on the many pockets of growth and opportunities.

article thumbnail

The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

article thumbnail

How Superbosses Can Transform Your Talent Strategy

Strategy+Business

Some people seem to have a knack for developing talent, but the credit should go to their habitual leadership practices. By interviewing hundreds of people over a 10-year period about the bosses and mentors who changed their lives, Dartmouth professor Syd Finkelstein uncovered a template for bringing out the best in the organization around you. His examples of "superbosses" include Chez Panisse chef Alice Waters, San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh, Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Micha

article thumbnail

India's Triple Play

Strategy+Business

The vast media market serving India's billion-plus population falls into three broad groups: infotainment followers on feature phones, digital self-aggregators on smartphones, and regional print readers with newspapers. All three groups are moving to digital at different speeds. Media companies that understand where they fit can win in emerging economies.

Media 53
article thumbnail

Don't Believe the Globaloney

Strategy+Business

Despite obstacles and setbacks, companies are still globalizing at a furious pace.

53
article thumbnail

Follow the Contradictions

Strategy+Business

Tuning into those nagging thoughts instead of pushing them away can help leaders ferret out possible trouble ahead.

53
article thumbnail

Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

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.

article thumbnail

You're a Media Company. Now What?

Strategy+Business

Amid eroding boundaries, fragmented attention, and an expanding array of delivery systems, more companies are deploying media to meet business objectives. To a degree, everybody is in the media business now. Here are four ways to find a strategy that works in this dynamic world.

Media 53
article thumbnail

Story Time

Strategy+Business

Why are we so interested in media about media?

Media 52
article thumbnail

Fantasy-League Media

Strategy+Business

Imagine a draft was being held in which you could assemble an all-star team of entertainment and media assets and capabilities. What would you pick? We asked a veteran media watcher to take a stab.

Media 49
article thumbnail

Tough first quarter ends with signs of finding a bottom

McKinsey

The first three months of 2016 were the toughest so far in the oil and gas industry’s prolonged downturn.

40
article thumbnail

Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

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?

article thumbnail

Facebook's Carolyn Everson on Connecting at Scale

Strategy+Business

Carolyn Everson, Facebook's top marketing executive, has a unique perspective on the forces shaping digital advertising, media consumption, and Internet access. In a wide-ranging interview, she describes the social network's broad efforts to forge more enduring relationships -- with its employees, its industry partners, and its massive user base.

Media 34
article thumbnail

Repeat Partnering Leads to Lower Profits

Strategy+Business

Working with the same firms over and over again may boost a company's revenue, but it can be costly.

IT 31
article thumbnail

My Company Is My Therapist

Strategy+Business

A new book argues that companies can thrive by focusing on the human development of their employees.

article thumbnail

Inside the Outlook

Strategy+Business

Delving into comprehensive data on the world's entertainment and media industries yields sharp insights into a future of eroding borders, changing behavior, and opportunities for growth.

article thumbnail

8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.