Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Recently, I received an incredibly strong message about retaining high performers. The message came from Jennifer, a former store manager at a national women’s clothing chain. Jennifer is outgoing, incredibly gifted at making customers feel comfortable, and was considered a “high-potential” by […]. The post One Obvious Secret to Retaining High Performers appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
“Intelligence, knowledge or experience are important and might get you a job, but strong communication skills are what will get you promoted.” ~Mireille Guiliano~. At a performance review meeting, Sean’s boss told him he needed to improve his communication skills. “You express yourself articulately, and you’re assertive, but you can go further,” his boss told him.
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Penelope Trunk
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Maybe you have not said all of these phrases, but you have said one of these, and you need to own up to it. Because all the #metoos of the world are not going to change things without you taking personal responsibility for the ways you put down other women. “I could never stay at home with kids. It’s too boring.” The implication here is that people who stay home with kids require less stimulation than you do.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
If you internalize the real odds of strategy, you can tame its social side and make big moves.
Advertiser: Paycor
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
I regularly speak with nonprofit leaders who wonder why their nonprofit struggles to grow. They have a great theory of change, clear intended impact, enthusiastic donors, but…something is wrong. Here are a few quotes from some of these leaders. I’ve disguised their […]. The post One Surprising Reason Your Nonprofit Struggles to Grow appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Fuel success by linking a company's strategic goals to the reasons people are proud to work there. See also "How Emotional Energy Drives Employees to Excel.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
New research highlights some of the most important actions available to executives.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Dear Karin and David, I’ve been sitting in the “ready now” box on the performance potential grid for over a year. But this is the third promotion in a row that’s gone to someone clearly less qualified for political reasons. I’ve been […]. The post Overlooked For Promotion Again: Now What Should I Do? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
It's a self-reinforcing cycle that starts with pride. For more insight, read "How to Harness Employees' Emotional Energy.
Penelope Trunk
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
I confess that she got engaged way earlier than just now. I had to get used to the idea. It’s a big change and of course I’m happy for her, but I’m nervous about the change. I like the guy. Okay, of course I like the guy. Melissa is very good at setting a goal and meeting it. He is smart and interesting and loves Melissa and he is maybe the only person in the world who is as obsessed with gaming airline miles as she is.
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
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Successful sales leaders use four principles to tailor digital and analytical tools to their companies’ unique needs.
Eat Your Career
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
February is the month of love, so in honor of St. Valentine, let’s talk about love at work. No, I’m not referring to workplace romances. That’s not my area of expertise. But, if you’re looking for my advice on the topic—DON’T DO IT. I’m actually more interested in talking about love FOR work. Some people have it, some people don’t. For some, it depends on the day.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Bad habits may be so ingrained in a company that its leaders may not spot them. And that is a challenge for any company hoping to deal with disruption.
BetterUp
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
One January 23rd, we brought together some of the most innovative leaders and thinkers in HR and people development to discuss how to infuse greater meaning into the employee experience. Shift 2018 offered a jam-packed, whirlwind tour of content that left us all feeling energized, inspired, and more dedicated than ever to our mission to help professionals everywhere pursue their lives with greater clarity, purpose, and passion.
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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.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Understanding the true principles of agile can give companies the ability to work quickly, boosting efficiency and product success, and, ultimately, creating real, lasting value.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Our annual private markets review showed the market scaling in 2017. The way limited partners and general partners respond to the opportunities that arise will be critical to their success.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Economic pressures, digital disruption, and rising job complexity are prompting universities to seek more “outsider” leaders for their top jobs.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
As the car continues its transition from a hardware-driven machine to a software-driven electronics device, the auto industry’s competitive rules are being rewritten.
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.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Digital challengers can’t replace every step in the value chain, at least for now. But they will nonetheless transform it over time.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
New digital technologies can help Southeast Asian manufacturers reassert their place in the global landscape.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
What combination of management practices leads to the healthiest, highest-performing companies? We found four recipes for success.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Design can help craft a standout patient experience. Here, three leaders discuss how the discipline is improving medical products and driving innovation.
Advertiser: Paycor
Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Automation will give the global economy a much-needed productivity boost, even as it enables us to tackle societal “moonshots” such as curing disease or contributing solutions to the climate change challenge. The catch is that adopting these technologies will disrupt the world of work, write James Manyika and Michael Spence in Harvard Business Review.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
What gravity models can teach us about possibilities for U.K. trade.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
Why do today's major political and business institutions have problems with credibility? Because their models of governance are inadequate for solving global problems. So says Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer in this conversation with s+b editor-in-chief Art Kleiner.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Fuel success by linking a company's strategic goals to the reasons people are proud to work there. See also "How Emotional Energy Drives Employees to Excel.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
It's a self-reinforcing cycle that starts with pride. For more insight, read "How to Harness Employees' Emotional Energy.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
How do you know a corporate board is effective? Look to the number of activist investors it attracts.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
A few precepts can help industry players better manage mergers and the integration process.
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