June, 2016

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How To Create a More Optimistic Workplace

Let's Grow Leaders

You can’t win well if you’re not optimistic. And one of the most important parts of being a Winning Well leader is inspiring confidence that the scene and results can and will improve– and identifying the vital behaviors to make it so. Today, I share a video interview with my friend and kindred spirit on the Winning Well journey, Shawn Murphy.

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Bridging global infrastructure gaps

McKinsey

Global infrastructure systems are straining to meet demand, and the spending trajectory will lead to worsening gaps. But there are solutions to unlock financing and make the sector more productive.

Finance 100
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3 Things to take off your to do list right now

Penelope Trunk

Make a list of five things you want to do that you’re not doing. No cross out all but one. Everyone can make change in our lives, but not that much change. And you’re not making the change you really want because you haven’t realized that you can’t do everything on your list. That should be the end of the post. But it’s too difficult.

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Steven Pressfield’s New Book for Creators

Lateral Action

The book I recommend most often to my coaching clients is The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – based on his own struggles en route to becoming a best-selling novelist, it’s indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life. Steve just told me he has a new […]. The post Steven Pressfield’s New Book for Creators appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Training Program

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

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Why innovation alone isn't enough to boost economies

World Economic Forum

We may be living in an age of revolutionary technological breakthroughs, but innovation alone isn't enough to benefit economies, argues Dani Rodrik.

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Sir Martin Sorrell of WPP on Coming Together

Strategy+Business

As the head of WPP Group, which touches every part of the global media business, Sir Martin Sorrell is confronted with the challenge of figuring out ways for people to work together more effectively -- with employees and clients, with new entrants and startups, and across industries and geographic borders. He sat down with strategy+business for a wide-ranging interview.

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Exploring the disruptive potential of synthetic biology

McKinsey

Three experts explain synthetic biology and discuss its potential to affect fields as varied as medicine, oil, agriculture, and even fragrances.

IT 109
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Online course: Unlock secrets for successful dating and marriage with personality type

Penelope Trunk

This course will help you create the relationship you want. The course runs July 25 – 29. Each night is one hour, from 8pm to 9pm Eastern. All videos will be available on demand if you can’t come to the live session. The cost is $145 for the next three days. Then the price goes up to $195. Sign up now. . Of all the ways personality type has helped me in my life, getting along with my significant other is the most valuable benefit but also the most stunning.

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One Common Interviewing Mistake That Will Cost You the Job

Let's Grow Leaders

My phone rang. Colin was exasperated. “Karin, I thought I NAILED the interview. The owner seemed pleased with all my answers, and I had great stories for all his behavior-based interview questions. But I just got an email from him saying that although I was qualified, he was worried about my passion for training!!! You KNOW how passionate I am about training– it’s my life!

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Ask Don’t Tell: 3 Questions That Will Make You a Better Leader

Let's Grow Leaders

You know that asking the right questions will make you a stronger leader. But it’s hard. Not all questions have the same impact. And it’s risky, you never know what the response will be– which means you need to stay fully present to be helpful. “When you ask a question you’re giving up some of your power. It means you’re willing to sit in that discomfort for the good of another person’s growth.” -Michael Bungay Stanier.

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Next Level eLearning – The AI-powered Courseware Coach

Introducing Willow from WILL Interactive – a new artificial instructor technology that coaches users through eLearning content to increase training ROI. Using active conversations with a virtual expert not only reinforces key concepts but also helps employees think critically and creatively. Willow can ask questions, analyze responses, and deliver personalized feedback.

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What Your Is Team Saying Behind Your Back

Let's Grow Leaders

Have you ever talked about your boss behind your back? If you haven’t complained to at least someone…you’re a saint. Call me. I’m sure you’ve got some wisdom we can share here at LGL. For the rest of us… you know… right? Just like you’re complaining about that boss who (you might even like a lot of the time) has behaviors you wish they would improve–SOON.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders share about favorite apps, technology, and productivity hacks

Let's Grow Leaders

Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. This month’s festival gives tips about favorite tools and technology. 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 how to take a complete break from work (i.e. for vacation.) There are two ways to participate…either submit a blog post on the topic, or your 1-2 sentence answer to the question.

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When to Break the Rules

Let's Grow Leaders

I’m sitting next to Rick, a retired railroad engineer, on a delayed Southwest flight from Tampa to Baltimore. It’s been a LONG week of serial cancelled flights, and other travel frustrations. I’m wearing the same suit I wore in Detroit on Tuesday because I never did make it home between gigs. Rick doesn’t seem to notice the wrinkles, as we begin swapping travel nightmare stories.

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Are you ready to live to 100?

McKinsey

London Business School professor Lynda Gratton believes living longer requires individuals and corporations to change their approach to careers, life transitions, and retirement.

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Shaping a Better Future by Uniting Corporate and Higher Education Content

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.

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Digital Europe: Realizing the continent’s potential

McKinsey

Europe is operating below its digital potential. Accelerating digitization could add trillions of euros to economic growth in less than a decade.

IT 90
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The evolution of social technologies

McKinsey

Leading companies have passed through three distinct phases of organizational usage. What should we learn from them?

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Making government for the people

McKinsey

Budget constraints and the rapid pace of technological change mean governments must not only deliver services more effectively and efficiently but also prioritize citizens’ needs.

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Sustaining sustainability: What institutional investors should do next on ESG

McKinsey

Mainstream institutions have made progress integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into their investing, but they still have far to go. Six ideas can take them to the next level.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.

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Capturing China’s $5 trillion productivity opportunity

McKinsey

It won’t be easy, but shifting to a productivity-led economy from one focused on investment could add trillions of dollars to the country’s growth by 2030.

IT 75
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Black swans and barrels: How to think about the future of oil prices

McKinsey

No one can be sure where oil prices are headed. McKinsey’s Scott Nyquist answers the questions business leaders are asking about the state of the market.

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Maximizing the value of G&A

McKinsey

Reductions in general and administrative expenses flow right to the bottom line, but slash the wrong areas and you’ll get burned. We suggest a more strategic approach.

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Can Latin America reignite growth by connecting with consumers?

McKinsey

The region needs to build a more diversified and sustainable economic base, focusing on consumers as the pivotal driver of growth both globally and at home.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

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!

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Playing catch-up: How to partner with the retailer of the future

McKinsey

Amid fundamental shifts in the retail and consumer landscape, consumer-goods manufacturers must rethink the way they manage key accounts.

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Is peak oil demand in sight?

McKinsey

Our latest research suggests lower long-term growth in demand for oil than previously forecast. This warrants a fresh, critical look at energy investments.

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Meet the new Brazilian consumer

McKinsey

Amid one of the country’s most severe recessions, how can consumer-goods companies and retailers succeed in Brazil?

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How incumbents become digital disruptors

McKinsey

Established companies are often late to spot mortal threats to their business model. Here’s how they should respond when industry disruption strikes.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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Looking beyond technology to drive sales operations

McKinsey

New trends are forcing sales leaders to rethink how they sell. The right investment in sales operations can unlock sustainable growth.

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Using analytics to turbocharge China’s e-commerce performance

McKinsey

Facing market saturation and more selective consumers, online retailers will need to make better use of data analytics to gain ground.

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Remember the people: The foundation for success in 21st-century infrastructure

McKinsey

Infrastructure providers are used to focusing on issues of project selection, funding, and regulation. The most successful firms are learning to provide great consumer experiences too.

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Meet today’s American consumer

McKinsey

US consumers feel better about their financial situation than they did a year ago, but they’re still hesitant to spend too much.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.