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How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Manager (with Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

If you’re looking to have a better relationship with your manager, start here. “Hi Karin, I’ve been applying a lot of the tools and techniques I’ve learned in your leadership development program, and I’m getting some nice momentum. And, now I’m wondering do you think any of these techniques could work in building a better relationship with my boss?

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Battling burnout: A conversation with resiliency expert Dr. Amit Sood

McKinsey

A leading voice on psychological resilience believes that humans are built to tackle crises.

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Organizing Yourself for Success

Eure Consulting

This is the eighteenth installment in our 25-week series exploring the 25 competencies, or soft skills, that our assessments measure. Each week we’ll give you the definition of that competency, explain its value, and give you tips to help you develop it. This week: Planning and Organizing. When you consider Planning and Organizing, you might think it’s just about organizing and maintaining a neat filing system.

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The Role of Marketing In New Product Development

Big Rocks Engineering

Having a marketing strategy gives your small business a clear path to success. It is important to tailor your marketing strategy to the specific demands of your busines. An effective marketing strategy begins with a defined set of objectives, a good deal of customer research, and a series of marketing actions geared at promoting your […]. The post The Role of Marketing In New Product Development appeared first on Big Rocks Engineering.

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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 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.

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Appreciative Inquiry with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres

Let's Grow Leaders

Conversations are the soul of leadership. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. The art of Appreciative Inquiry gives you the ability to have conversations that truly matter, build better relationships, and achieve more together. In this episode, Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres give you 2 practices and 5 principles to create great conversations.

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The economic state of Latinos in America: The American dream deferred

McKinsey

Addressing the barriers preventing Latinos from full economic participation could have a multitrillion-dollar impact, further unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit, creating millions of jobs, driving consumer spending, and building intergenerational wealth.

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60 Funny Monday Work Memes To Beat Your Monday Blues

Vantage Circle

It's Monday again, which means it's time to get your office back to normal after a long weekend. It's hard to turn on the desk lamp and get to work, especially when you've had a great time over the weekend. A set of funny Monday meme collections can be your perfect remedy for the Monday blues. 1. Only the body goes to work on Mondays. The soul joins on Tuesday. 2.

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Diversity Hiring Best Practices: Video with Arthur Woods

Let's Grow Leaders

Don’t Miss This Important Opportunity for Diversity Hiring. I’m having to do so much hiring because of the great resignation. I don’t want to miss the opportunity to do it right. What are some diversity hiring best practices? #AskingforaFriend? . Diversity hiring goes beyond checking boxes and percentages. It means looking at processes, language, and consideration of people of all kinds of varied backgrounds.

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The CEO: Architect of the new operations agenda

McKinsey

To thrive in a volatile and unpredictable postpandemic economy, companies need smarter, faster, more agile operations. That requires big changes—and commitment from the very top of the organization.

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Strategic Leadership: Post-Pandemic and Beyond

CMOE

In a world where businesses have been hyper-focused on doing whatever it takes to survive during the pandemic and the phrase “post-pandemic” has become ubiquitous, leaders are now looking towards a future that promises to bring even more challenges that demand a quick response. When crises arise, strategic plans are often affected dramatically. As they respond to the situation at hand, leaders understand that they have to keep the overarching business strategy in mind to ensure continued success

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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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How Technology Has Helped HR In Organizations

Vantage Circle

New functionalities and features have constantly emerged as technology has evolved. They have made our lives easier and reduced the amount of work we have to do daily that has significantly imporve the work environment. The development of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a hot technology that has taken the globe by storm in the last decade. Even though the technology is still in its development, its future potential is unimaginable.

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Presenting to Executives: How to Have More Confidence

Let's Grow Leaders

When presenting to executives, don’t forget what makes you an expert. You’ve been working hard, and the project is totally on track. And now, the executive team wants an update. It’s natural to feel nervous. But, if you stumble through the presentation, you’ll likely end up with a pile of action items just to prove the project is in good hands.

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Author Talks: The forces working against innovation and how to overcome them

McKinsey

How do you get people to agree to new ideas? The key is in overcoming four frictions.

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Why I’m Proud of Myself: 2021 Edition

Rachel B. Garrett

It’s been one long year. I know I said that (and we all said that) about 2020. And yet, rounding out year two of this pandemic has been overwhelming, disappointing, confusing, exhausting and all 83 of the other emotions and experiences Brené Brown writes about in her latest book, Atlas of the Heart. Damn straight I’m reading that right now--and I highly recommend that you do too to make meaning of this cluster of a year.

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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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Scaling from start-up to blue-chip company: Lessons from Delivery Hero

McKinsey

Delivery Hero was able to scale rapidly by delegating authority, promoting accountability, and executing new business efforts quickly.

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How can healthcare unlock the power of data connectivity?

McKinsey

The pandemic has shown that de-identifying data for shared research is essential to address some of the biggest health issues. How can data fragmentation be balanced with value-based healthcare?

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Navigating the labor mismatch in US logistics and supply chains

McKinsey

Structural shifts in the labor market have left companies struggling to recruit and retain workers. But a set of concrete actions can help address this imbalance across value chains.

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The new faces of the Vietnamese consumer

McKinsey

In the next decade, Vietnam’s middle class is expected to continue to grow, spreading out geographically and becoming more diverse.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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The state of AI in 2021

McKinsey

A majority of companies now adopt AI, and leaders are using more sophisticated tools and practices.

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Supply-chain resilience: Is there a holy grail?

McKinsey

Supply-chain disruptions cost the average organization 45 percent of one year’s profits over the course of a decade. How can businesses manage risk and plan for a more resilient future?

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, November 2021

McKinsey

Industry indicators are broadly positive alongside persisting inflation; pandemic restrictions return to Europe; nations recommit to ambitious climate goals.

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Serving the Black consumer is a $300 billion opportunity

McKinsey

Tailor products specifically to meet Black consumer needs and wants, and not only is there economic value to be gained but also a greater chance to meet social and moral objectives.

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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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Losing from day one: Why even successful transformations fall short

McKinsey

Our latest transformations research confirms that success remains elusive and reliant on a holistic approach. Yet some actions are especially predictive of realizing the financial benefits at stake.

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Innovation through the digital disruption of customer service

McKinsey

Rapid digitization and changing customer demands are creating an industrial revolution in services, and it looks like the changes are here to stay.

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The race to create a vaccine: A conversation with Frank D’Amelio

McKinsey

The CFO of the pharmaceutical company talks about what it took to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Indonesia and Islamic banking: An interview with Hery Gunardi

McKinsey

The CEO of the newly merged Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) describes how digital and mobile capabilities unlock new opportunities for Islamic banking within Indonesia—and beyond.

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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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2021 global report: The state of new-business building

McKinsey

Business leaders predict that by 2026, half of their revenues will come from products, services, or businesses that haven’t yet been created. Here’s how new-business building can help bridge that gap through sustainable, inclusive growth.

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Accelerating transformation in Latin American companies

McKinsey

When incremental gains are equivalent to standing still, executives must aim higher. The best organizations are focusing on both growth and operational efficiency—and have the results to show for it.

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2021 turning point: Reinvention and opportunity in the economy of the future

McKinsey

The pandemic has reset the ways we live, work, and do business, accelerating some long-term shifts and setting new changes in motion. In 2021, the McKinsey Global Institute took stock of how the economy is transforming—and the new opportunities now at hand.

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Five trends reshaping the US home mortgage industry

McKinsey

More efficient technology and a rise in new kinds of lenders are among the trends creating opportunities for mortgage-industry investors.

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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.