Sat.Aug 27, 2016 - Fri.Sep 02, 2016

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The Great Leadership Cop Out: Why “That’s Just Who I Am” Is Derailing Your Results

Let's Grow Leaders

Sam knew something was wrong. It just wasn’t fun anymore. The creativity and enthusiasm had drained from the company. Decisions took forever. Managers were finding it harder than ever to recruit and retain talent. Sam had hired me to help him crack the code. As I pulled up to Sam’s office, I knew he’d be unhappy with my recommendation–which involved a serious look in the mirror at his own leadership behaviors.

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Making digital strategy a reality in insurance

McKinsey

Digital transformation is challenging in insurance, where change must happen without interrupting the flow of daily business. Here’s how savvy leaders are taking on the challenge.

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The "Jobs to Be Done" Theory of Innovation

Strategy+Business

If you hire this book, Clayton Christensen says you'll be a better innovator.

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How To Be a More Powerful Listener

Let's Grow Leaders

Want to be a more powerful listener? If you’re like me, sometimes the distractions are personal. We’re afraid to hear ourselves. Great listening starts by setting aside the physical and emotional distractions that get in the way of what we most need to hear. But when we can, the impact is palpable. I encourage you to pick one person this week and really listen to what she has to say.

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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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How nimble resource allocation can double your company’s value

McKinsey

Companies that actively and regularly reevaluate where resources are allocated create more value and deliver higher returns to shareholders.

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Modernizing IT for a digital era

McKinsey

As digital disruptions impose greater demands on IT systems and organizations, companies must consider an end-to-end approach for upgrading and managing business technologies.

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Meeting China’s productivity challenge

McKinsey

The country’s investment model for growth is losing steam. Shifting to a productivity-led model could add more than $5 trillion to its economy—if China can make the transition.

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Learn from the past, build for the future: Saudi Arabia’s new city on the Red Sea

McKinsey

To build a city from scratch, create a solid economic foundation.

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Winter is coming: The future of European aviation and how to survive it

McKinsey

There are four main uncertainties, and the industry’s structural weaknesses will continue. Airlines can prepare now to survive and thrive in the world to come.

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The Legal Perspective on Wellness Programs

Strategy+Business

Recent ADA-related challenges raise questions over corporate initiatives designed to improve employees' health.

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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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The Importance of Continuing Education for Digital Leaders

Strategy+Business

Keeping up with technology is every executive's job, but it doesn't need to be daunting. Here are three strategies for staying relevant in the digital age.

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To Foster Online Trust, Build a Community

Strategy+Business

A French ride-sharing company discovered six key elements needed to nurture user confidence, and its business.

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The Case for Faith-Based Competitive Advantage

Strategy+Business

Few industries have undergone as much upheaval in the last decade as healthcare. Staying ahead of advancing technology, evolving regulation, and increasing customer advocacy requires continual transformation. It would seem an unlikely environment in which a faith-based organization could flourish. But for Robert J. Henkel, president and CEO of Ascension Health, a higher purpose and industry innovation work side by side.

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U.S. smart grid value at stake: The $130 billion question

McKinsey

The strategic stance that utilities adopt during the development of the smart grid in the United States will help determine how much value is captured and who captures it.

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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.