Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Invest twenty seconds to get more solutions and ideas. Recently, I donated blood through the Red Cross. What happened next is a great example of how you can get more solutions, ideas, and critical thinking from your team members. Four weeks after […]. The post How Leaders Can Get More Solutions from Their Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
“I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps.” ~Thomas Edison~. Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. When he came to me for coaching around innovation, he mentioned how fearful his team was in taking risks and possibly touching failure. I asked him, “What are you doing to celebrate failures?
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Creativity at Work
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Jon Kolko on Creative Clarity & Bringing Creative Thinking Into Your CompanyManaging 'wild and unpredictable' creative chaos in business I believe creative chaos is the biggest fear business managers have about creativity. Whenever we get to the messy stage of the creative process, managers who are inclined to be linear and analytical want to run for the hills — or at least jump to the solution right away. [.].
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
In a rapidly changing workplace, employees need to keep learning to remain relevant and in demand. Seven practices can help them be mindful in their career path and achieve success.
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!
Penelope Trunk
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
When I was looking at apartments I didn’t notice the incredibly noisy construction right outside our windows. I attribute this oversight to the same phenomena that happens in the video where you count basketball passes – if you have never seen the video stop everything and go watch it. Quiet = money. Vox did a video on how quiet has become a sign of quality.
crowdspring
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The right typeface is often the key to strong brand identity , a well-designed website, sharp looking brochures, and strong marketing materials. But there’s much confusion and misinformation about typefaces, fonts and how designers and marketers can lawfully use them commercially. The truth is that most people, and especially designers and marketers, do not understand the law governing the use of typefaces and fonts.
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Career Advancement
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
“I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.”. ~Billie Jean King~. Client Clara asks: I always get so nervous before my annual performance review. How can I calm my nerves and make sure it goes as well as possible? Coach Joel answers: Performance reviews can be daunting, but being proactive about the process will make it a motivating ritual that you look forward to.
Creativity at Work
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Spark Creativity in Your Team by Question-Storming Before Problem-SolvingTry this powerful question-storming technique to enhance creative problem-solving Give your team a brain jolt to kickstart creativity, by asking them to question-storm 50 questions in 15 minutes about your topic. It's a jolt if people are not used to asking a lot of questions. They are used to brainstorming — a technique that focuses [.].
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The Global Energy Perspective Reference Case provides our view on how the energy transition will unfold.
Penelope Trunk
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
I am on a sad-movie-watching binge. It started a few weeks ago. Wait. No. It probably started when I was in third grade and there was no grownup home until 8pm , so after school I went to the movie theater every day for a week to watch Wilbur lose Charlotte and learn to fend for himself. I think people who have sadness in their life use movies to work out their sadness by seeing it in other people.
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On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) into law, requiring retail employers in New York to adopt workplace violence prevention policies and implement training programs by March 2025. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Act’s requirements, including developing and providing a retail workplace violence prevention policy/plan and delivering annual interactive training to employees.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
What is Employee Satisfaction? Employee satisfaction is the level of happiness or contentment an employee feels for his/her job. Employee satisfaction is an essential aspect of any business or organization. When employees are happy and satisfied with the management and work culture , they put their best effort to make the company successful. If the employees in an organization are not happy and content, it directly impacts the bottom line.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
We hear all the time that learning from past failure is the key to success. But what about TALKING about failure, particularly with people who already see you as a success? Do failure stories damage your brand or make it stronger? After […]. The post How Your Failure Inspires Connection and Success appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
A data-inclusive culture, which honors data's place as a significant asset while also respecting risks, is a necessary component of any successful organization.
crowdspring
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
You’ve put in the hours. You’ve paid your dues. And now all that effort has paid off – you’re the expert. So, what’s your prize at the end of the day? For some, it’s enough to know that you’re great at your job. But others, like you, yearn for something more. Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business.
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Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Europe’s average digital gap with the world’s leaders is now being compounded by an emerging gap in artificial intelligence.
Addgene
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Career and skills development can happen anywhere, whether you realize it or not. In the lab, you could be managing a team , planning meetings , and finding the best way to organize your time. At a conference, you could be honing your science communications skills and networking. And on social media , you could be sharing your research or finding opportunities to bring science to the community.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Employee morale is the overall attitude, emotion and satisfaction of employees towards their jobs and workplace environment. The way they perceive their workplace often decide their productivity. An employee with high morale is happy and enjoys his work. On the contrary, employees with low morale are dissatisfied and keep a negative outlook towards his/her work.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
You’ve got a great idea you just know will improve the business. How do you get your boss excited? Okay, let’s be real, not just excited, but as excited as you are? 7 Ways to Get Your Boss Excited About Your Great Idea […]. The post How to Get Your Boss Excited About Your Idea appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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With the increased interest in reskilling and upskilling existing workforces, companies are looking for more training and development content and realizing that higher education has a lot to offer. Similarly, companies are finding value in providing training to students and preskilling their future workforce. The challenge is that the technology and platforms used to serve these two audiences have never had to work well together—until now.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Idealistic values and socially admirable practices in business are often effective, but generally short-lived. They rarely survive through more than two successions of company leadership. To break this cycle and leave a legacy of an enlightened company, three factors are critical: carefully articulated business philosophies, well-designed alternative governance structures, and nontraditional forms of ownership.
crowdspring
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. They’re started and run by people who are prepared for what’s ahead of them. If you want an unfair advantage, we’re here to help you get started.
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
As AI-enabled automation advances, organizations should embrace “lifelong employability,” which stretches traditional notions of learning and development and can inspire workers to adapt, more routinely, to the evolving economy.
Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Just about every creative I’ve ever coached has had a very sharp and active Inner Critic. And you know what? That’s a good thing. If you find yourself resisting this idea, maybe because you know what it’s like to suffer with an over-active Inner Critic, then pause for a moment and consider all the mediocre […]. The post Be Thankful for Your Inner Critic appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
When you think about having a great company culture, you think about building trust, honesty and a great team of workers. Here’s what you might be missing- employee appreciation ideas. You get the best effort from others not by lighting a fire beneath them, but by building a fire within. -Bob Nelson. In the United States, 20,000 workers were surveyed by the Boston Consulting Group.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival! This month, our contributors share their thoughts about building stronger human connection and relationships at work. We’ve expanded the Frontline Festival to include other formats such as podcasts and artwork and are always looking […]. The post Building Stronger Relationships and Human Connection: A Frontline Festival appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Strategy+Business
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
People today want to do "good work." They want to have intrinsically rewarding experiences and make a contribution that fits with their values. Companies can and should act now to find their own 21st-century definition of "good work" and develop strategies to deliver it, not only for the sake of employees but because it will keep them competitive. We discuss five key actions that business leaders can take to deliver good work experiences: tackle burnout, build social resilience, encourage adapta
Business Growth Creator
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital? No? Don’t worry, check out all the details you need to know: Still worried about Making Tax Digital? Our friends at Sage are offering a FREE Making Tax Digital consultation. Book now – [link] The post Understand How Making Tax Digital Will Affect Your Business appeared first on Business Growth Creator.
Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager
Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 2, 2019
Artificial intelligence can help government agencies solve complex public-sector problems. For those that are new at it, here are five factors that can affect the benefits and risks.
Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 17, 2019
This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative podcast is CJ Lyons, a New York Times and USA Today thriller author who has sold more than 2.5 million books. She has won numerous awards, including the International Thriller Writers’ prestigious Thriller Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. Once […].
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Wellness at workplace has become a buzzword for employers around the world. With the ever-increasing workload, employees are getting burnt out and their sleep cycles are getting distorted. All of these are adversely affecting employees’ health and wellbeing. We all say “Health is Wealth”. However, this is the wealth which is not meant to spend but only to be earned abundantly.
Let's Grow Leaders
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Your team needs your leadership during rapid growth. Recently, we received a great question from a manager who had taken part in a Winning Well Leadership Intensive. Her question is one you’ll face in your career – especially if you work in a fast-growing […]. The post What To Do When the Job Outgrows Your Employee appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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