Sat.Sep 17, 2016 - Fri.Sep 23, 2016

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Internal Internships- A Winning Well Best Practice

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever been an intern? Have you ever hired an intern? . There are many reasons to hire an intern. Sure some see it as a short-cut to cheap labor or to appease HR. . But if you’ve ever been part of a great internship program–on either side of the desk– you know that it can be an amazing job preview– an extensive 2-way interview process… to try before you buy.

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How digital finance could boost growth in emerging economies

McKinsey

Delivering financial services by mobile phone could benefit billions of people by spurring inclusive growth that adds $3.7 trillion to the GDP of emerging economies within a decade.

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Best way to stop emotional eating? Try emotional working.

Penelope Trunk

My husband comes in the room. While I’m working. I say, “I’m doing a webinar about happiness.” [At first I was not going to put a link to the webinar here, because people do not talk in links, and I’m writing dialogue. But you know what? I’ve been blogging for so long, and I talk to so few people besides you, that I like to think I actually do talk in links.].

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How Well Do You Know the Story of You?

Strategy+Business

The essence of who you are as a leader is made up of both successes and setbacks.

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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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My New Book: Productivity for Creative People

Lateral Action

My new book, Productivity for Creative People, has just been published. You can pick up a copy of the ebook edition from Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and Smashwords. How to get creative work done in an “always on” world The book starts from the realisation that 21st century life presents a […]. The post My New Book: <em>Productivity for Creative People</em> appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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New insights for new growth: What it takes to understand your customers today

McKinsey

Companies that know how and when to use the wide array of research tools available today have a big competitive advantage in generating insights that lead to new organic growth.

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The Auto Industry's Real Challenge

Strategy+Business

As automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders Share Business Communication Tips

Let's Grow Leaders

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is all about communication tips. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Frontline Festival is all about having fun with your team. Submit your ideas here! Often when the word “communication” is brought up, we think of what we are going to say.

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Five technologies for the next ten years

McKinsey

Over the next decade, mobile, the Internet of Things, machine learning, robotics, and blockchain technologies will change a great deal about how the oil and gas industry works.

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Coping with China’s slowdown

McKinsey

The China head of leading global elevator maker Kone says the country’s days of double-digit growth may be past, but market prospects there remain bright.

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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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Building the right organization for mergers and acquisitions

McKinsey

Support for deal making should be organization-wide.

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Improving healthcare for people with special or supportive-care needs

McKinsey

Certain individuals have especially complex medical and supportive-care needs. US state governments, private payors, providers, and technology companies are innovating to address them.

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Finding the true cost of portfolio complexity

McKinsey

A fine-grained allocation of costs can help companies weed out “freeloader” products and improve performance.

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The Ebola crisis then and now: An interview with the UN’s David Nabarro

McKinsey

The UN doctor leading the global response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa explains how early action helped contain the crisis—and why there’s still more work to be done.

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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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Ryan Avent Explains How We Can Build the Wealth of Humans

Strategy+Business

As machines grow smarter and capture more of the value associated with work, how will people continue to keep busy and thrive?

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Managers Need to Understand Their Sales Reps' Cultural Values

Strategy+Business

Employees who push innovative products have a tough job, but can be encouraged by managers who grasp their motivations to succeed.