Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 17, 2017
How do I know you have it? Because I have it too. Most high-performers do. It’s a sneaky little bugger, because on the surface it really feels like you’re doing the right thing. And on most levels you are. It’s a Winning Well core competency taken to extremes. But if you go too far, the stress will crush your spirit and undermine your confidence.
McKinsey
JANUARY 16, 2017
Slow progress in adding more women to boards has dominated the conversation. But tips from standout companies are more likely to inspire others to take firmer action.
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Strategy+Business
JANUARY 18, 2017
Consumers who use mobile apps tend to make more-frequent purchases, spend less per transaction, and return items more often than those who don't.
Inventive Problem Solving
JANUARY 19, 2017
Perhaps Ben Franklin said it best, "Man is a toolmaker". All we have to do to prove that this statement remains true is to reach for our smartphone. Managing the explosion of new tools to interact with the world around us can sometimes feel daunting (special retreats are now available to help us unplug from the irresistible lure of our continual connectivity).
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
JANUARY 19, 2017
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival is all about goal setting (especially with your team) for the new year. 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 creating connection. The question for the month is: What have you done to create connection with your team ?
McKinsey
JANUARY 20, 2017
The traditional shopping mall is under threat. Here is how to meet the needs of digital customers.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eat Your Career
JANUARY 16, 2017
This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. My goal in this series is to talk about important concepts related to career fulfilment in a fun and unusual way. So today’s topic of “honesty” is a very important one indeed. Now, the honesty of which I speak is multi-faceted. You have to be honest both in your actions and in your heart.
crowdspring
JANUARY 16, 2017
Many people use the idiom “don’t judge a book by its cover” to remind others that people should not prejudge the value of something based solely by its outward appearance. Yet when it comes to actual books, few heed that advice. The simple truth is that today, nearly everyone judges a book by its cover. Covers matter. A lot. Fierce competition has made standing out from the crowd incredibly difficult, especially for indie authors.
McKinsey
JANUARY 19, 2017
B2B companies fall short of their B2C counterparts in key areas of our Digital Quotient assessment.
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 18, 2017
The editor of the International Economy outlines a plan for restoring income growth based on encouraging start-ups and competition.
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.
McKinsey
JANUARY 17, 2017
Logistics companies are struggling to match delivery capacity to fluctuating demand. A new social-media platform could help.
McKinsey
JANUARY 19, 2017
Beware of letting acquisitions take priority over organic growth.
McKinsey
JANUARY 18, 2017
Consumers across the region are adopting digital banking. Our latest study finds banks must act quickly to take full advantage.
McKinsey
JANUARY 16, 2017
In these interview excerpts, leaders describe their efforts at promoting gender equality on boards and explore the challenges that still linger.
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
JANUARY 18, 2017
Every merger or acquisition is different, yet many companies stick to the same integration playbook. Here’s how to tailor your approach.
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 17, 2017
Author Tim Wu argues that the Internet's descent into clickbait and trivia is only the latest chapter in a long history of advertisers grabbing our attention.
McKinsey
JANUARY 16, 2017
While the impulse to erect trade barriers is understandable, it is not the way to create lasting growth and shared prosperity, write Gary Pinkus, James Manyika and Sree Ramaswamy in Harvard Business Review.
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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.
Strategy+Business
JANUARY 17, 2017
His simple story line helped carry him to the presidency. Is there a lesson there for business leaders?
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