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Project Management: How to Hold the Best Accountability Conversations

Let's Grow Leaders

Project management isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re pressured from above to produce results and from below to cultivate relationships with your project teams. And in between, you’ve got scope creep, stakeholder politics, and vaguely supported contingency plans. You can become […]. The post Project Management: How to Hold the Best Accountability Conversations appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How to be Confident at Work

Career Advancement

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~Arthur Ashe~. Grayson asks: I’m naturally a shy person , and I want to learn how to be confident at work. I know that confidence is key to coming across as a leader , and I definitely want to advance. How can I stop blending into the background and start exuding self-assurance?

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Artificial intelligence: Construction technology’s next frontier

McKinsey

Engineering and construction is behind the curve in implementing artificial intelligence solutions. Based on extensive research, we survey applications and algorithms to help bridge the technology gap.

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How to Collaborate When You Don't Have Consensus

Strategy+Business

Getting anything accomplished might seem impossible when you don't agree with, like, or trust the people you have to work with. But extraordinary examples from international politics and business illustrate how abandoning a conventional model of collaboration and adopting a new mind-set can effect progress.

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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 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.

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Collaboration – Can We Really Trust You?

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s easy to talk about collaboration. It’s much harder to do it. After visiting one of our clients in Guatemala City, Karin, Sebastian, and I traveled to Antigua, Guatemala where my daughter owns a clothing design business. She took us to Hobbitengango, […]. The post Collaboration – Can We Really Trust You? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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How to be Confident at Work

Career Advancement

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~Arthur Ashe~. Grayson asks: I’m naturally a shy person , and I want to learn how to be confident at work. I know that confidence is key to coming across as a leader , and I definitely want to advance. How can I stop blending into the background and start exuding self-assurance?

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Here’s Why Raising Your Standards is the Key to Goal Achievement

IQ Matrix

Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards. – Anthony Robbins. What Are Personal Standards? Do you ever wonder what separates the highest achievers from everyone else? There are, of course, many possible answers to this question. In fact, I’ve previously discussed the importance of self-belief and the value of asking effective questions.

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5 Ways to Drive Results Through Fear and Intimidation

Let's Grow Leaders

You’re on the fast track. You don’t need sustained results, you need quick wins. Results matter. You’ve got a review coming up. With a few simple tactics, you can get your organization performing in no time. You’ll be promoted and someone else […]. The post 5 Ways to Drive Results Through Fear and Intimidation appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Business Leaders as Catalysts for Change

Strategy+Business

Innovation and leadership have always been closely linked. Part eight of s+b's "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series is an interview with the chief executive of a multi-industrial producer of intelligent buildings and energy storage solutions. The interview explores how the right leadership can help a company make the transition from an industrial company to one steeped in digital technology-style solutions to customer problems.

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The fairness factor in performance management

McKinsey

Many systems are under stress because employees harbor doubts that the core elements are equitable. A few practical steps can change that.

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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.

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The Evolving Admin: What’s Next for Administrative Professionals?

Eat Your Career

The last time I worked as an Executive Assistant, it was 2007. That was just a little over 10 years ago, and yet, so much has changed in that time. Social media was just starting to take shape back then. We were all still using Blackberries and trying desperately to make them sync correctly with our computers. Faxing was still an acceptable mode of communication.

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How to Have Tough Conversations at Work: An Interview

Let's Grow Leaders

As we travel the world keynote speaking and working with leaders across a variety of organizations and contexts, we find one of the biggest challenges across cultures is how to have productive, difficult conversations. I was delighted to grab a few minutes for […]. The post How to Have Tough Conversations at Work: An Interview appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Business Leaders as Catalysts for Change

Strategy+Business

Innovation and leadership have always been closely linked. Part eight of s+b's "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series is an interview with the chief executive of a multi-industrial producer of intelligent buildings and energy storage solutions. The interview explores how the right leadership can help a company make the transition from an industrial company to one steeped in digital technology-style solutions to customer problems.

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How to mess up your agile transformation in seven easy (mis)steps

McKinsey

The journey to become agile is challenging. But your organization can avoid some common pitfalls that we have seen companies encounter, including failing to create buy-in around an aspiration and forgetting to put culture first.

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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

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How to Build a High Performance Team, According to Patty McCord

BetterUp

Patty McCord, a workplace innovator, culture and leadership consultant, and former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, recently shared her insights on the future of work at BetterUp Shift 2018. The event brought together the most innovative leaders and thinkers in HR and people development to discuss how to infuse greater meaning into the employee experience.

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The journey to an agile organization at Zalando

McKinsey

Europe’s largest online fashion retailer embraced purpose, autonomy, and mastery to build agility, explains VP Engineering Eric Bowman.

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Transforming a 150-year-old government agency: A CEO story

McKinsey

HM Land Registry’s Graham Farrant describes leading the cultural and operational transformation of an organization of 5,200 people.

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What beauty players can teach the consumer sector about digital disruption

McKinsey

As many consumer businesses struggle to deal with the pace of change, the beauty sector shows the way.

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

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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.

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Analytics translator: The new must-have role

McKinsey

The search for vital analytics talent has often focused on data scientists. In this article for Harvard Business Review, we describe the overlooked analytics role that’s even more critical to fill.

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Five Fifty: Success with a capital Zzzz

McKinsey

If sleep is essential to effective leadership, why do so many executives fail to sleep enough?

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Build a case, build a following: Laying the groundwork to transform customer experience in government

McKinsey

Transforming government agencies to serve people better relies on making a compelling business case and inspiring supporters willing to champion the change. Here’s how.

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How industrial companies can respond to disruptive forces

McKinsey

A survey of 300-plus executives from the automotive, aerospace, and diversified-industrial sectors generated insights that can help traditional players reckon with change.

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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?

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How to make AI work for your business

McKinsey

A survey of more than 3,000 executives sheds light on how businesses are using AI, offering lessons for CEOs, as we explain in this article for Harvard Business Review.

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Disruption in European consumer finance: Lessons from Sweden

McKinsey

Strong earnings in European consumer finance have drawn the attention of attackers, including large retailers and fintechs. To maintain their position, banks must focus on the customer and transform their operating models.

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A framework for fostering effective energy transitions

McKinsey

The new Energy Transition Index looks at 114 countries’ energy systems’ performance and transition readiness.

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Analytics translator: The new must-have role

McKinsey

The search for vital analytics talent has often focused on data scientists. In this article for Harvard Business Review, we describe the overlooked analytics role that’s even more critical to fill.

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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.

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In fresh-food retailing, quality matters more than price

McKinsey

Our survey of 23,000 European shoppers reveals specific ways grocers can win in fresh fruits and vegetables, boosting sales by as much as 10 percent even in a flat market.

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Dry powder in private equity

McKinsey

Is dry powder anything to worry about, and is it a useful metric for the industry? Two McKinsey experts weigh in.

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How Leaders Can Play the Loyalty Card

Strategy+Business

Fealty is something leaders have to earn.

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What’s next for Japan’s pharma market

McKinsey

The president of Merck in Japan discusses how healthcare players in the country can capitalize on early detection rates and use collaboration to drive innovation.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.