Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Do you struggle to manage your emotions? You’re not alone. We were speaking to an international gathering of leaders from across Europe when a young man approached the microphone and asked: “How, as a leader, do you keep your personal feelings from […]. The post How to Manage Your Emotions When You Make Leadership Decisions appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Scott Barry Kaufman
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Today we have Jonah Sachs on the podcast. Jonah is an author, speaker, storyteller, designer, and entrepreneur. He is the author of Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell— and Live— The Best Stories Will Rule the Future , and most recently, Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most. In this episode we discuss: What is safe unsafe thinking?
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Career Advancement
DECEMBER 3, 2018
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”. ~Warren Buffett~. Blake was about to submit his resume for several open positions. As he was Googling, he came across some unsettling articles on how bosses look at candidates’ social media. Before he applied, he decided to make sure his online reputation wasn’t working against him.
crowdspring
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This is the most comprehensive guide online to creating a strong brand identity for your business or organization in 2019. A brand identity is the most effective way any organization (startups, small businesses, agencies, nonprofits, or others) can gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Both new and existing businesses and organization can benefit from reading this guide.
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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
DECEMBER 22, 2018
The next stages of China’s transition away from economic equilibrium with the United States will likely create volatility in market growth and require conservatism in some areas and bold moves in others.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 8, 2018
My friend is staying at my apartment while he job hunts in Boston. My job hunts were always done in pajamas with a jeans-and-T-shirt interview finale. Micah is in sales and his hunt starts with a trip to a clothing store. While he hops in and out of dressing rooms becoming friends with everyone, I settle into a spot with the mannequins. Then I say, “Micah!
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 15, 2018
If you are not living under a rock or have cut yourself out of this social world, then you must know the importance of diversity in the workplace. Bringing diversity in the workplace is not a trend to follow nor a quota a company needs to meet. It is also not only a social responsibility to practice diversity in the workplace. We intuitively know that it’s a pathway where every corporate need to walk along.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 21, 2018
According to John Dewey, “We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience.” Self-reflection is a part of Being, the third stage of individual growth and transformation—a stage that is often overlooked in learning and development programs across organizations today. This stage is a vital part of helping organizations foster agile workforces that are able to grow and adapt as business needs evolve.
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 30, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author, under the name JF Penn. Meanwhile as Joanna Penn, she is an expert on writing, publishing and marketing books, giving advice to authors via her non-fiction books, her e-learning courses and her popular podcast The […]. The post The Healthy Creative with Joanna Penn appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Amid a raft of new duties for CFOs, our survey suggests that finance leaders are well positioned to lead the C-suite agenda by championing transformations, digitization, and capability building.
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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.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 23, 2018
Urban Meyer, coach of Ohio State football, likes three-sport athletes more than singularly focused athletes. Yet sites like Active for Life jump on the three-sport thing to tell parents that early specialization is bad for kids. I don’t believe specialization is bad. But I do believe it’s scary. You could get hurt, you could miss your big chance, you could be disappointed, you could fail publicly.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Taking your management team out of the field for a leadership offsite or kick-off meeting can be an incredible way to provide clarity around your leadership message, to get everyone focused on what matters most, and to encourage the sharing of best practices. […]. The post The Smartest Way to Ensure Your Leadership Message Sticks appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 15, 2018
If you are not living under a rock or have cut yourself out of this social world, then you must know the importance of diversity in the workplace. Bringing diversity in the workplace is not a trend to follow nor a quota a company needs to meet. It is also not only a social responsibility to embrace diversity in the workplace. We intuitively know that it’s a pathway where every corporate need to walk along.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 14, 2018
by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, MD, Chief Innovation Officer, BetterUp. American corporations today spend an estimated $160B annually on learning and development initiatives aimed at transforming their organizations. Yet research shows that employees forget up to 75% of the material taught and revert back to old practices, wasting the bulk of that investment, with little progress made.
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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.
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Have you ever found yourself looking at one of the rising stars in your field and thinking: What’s so special about them? My work’s at least as good as theirs! Why are they getting all the attention? It’s not a nice feeling is it? No wonder Envy is one of the seven deadly sins – […]. The post The Creative Power of Envy appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 11, 2018
As logistics goes digital, profound changes are coming to industry structure, operations, and profits. In the first of a series, we examine the impact of autonomous trucks.
PerfectCoaches
DECEMBER 18, 2018
PerfectCoaches is, among other things, a method for self-discovery. A human being can spend a lifetime inside his or her skin without truly knowing the person who is wearing it. PerfectCoaches can help you see clearly the person you are, perhaps for the first time. This self-awareness is valuable. Additionally, PerfectCoaches builds upon self-awareness to help you be more mindful of your behavior.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 4, 2018
You can’t afford not to develop people – but it doesn’t require hours. Katrina paced back and forth as she described her problems with customer service and employee retention. “I can’t improve either one, but I don’t have time to develop people.” […]. The post How to Develop People When You Don’t Have Time appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Employee motivational quotes are an absolute necessity for maintaining a sense of wonder, pride, and zeal in their work. For a leader, motivation must remain a permanent concern and he must continually work to motivate his teams. Here’s a shocking statistic for you: 52% of employees perform without enthusiasm or care for their work. Sometimes, we need to understand the concept that motivation is a continuous process.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Malcolm Gladwell, author of “Outliers: The Story of Success,” said that, “Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.”. The opportunity to practice new complex skills in today’s workplace is essential to employee growth. But many learning and development programs stop short of offering practice opportunities in sufficient quantity and quality to create lasting change.
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 23, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Tyler Hobbs, a artist who creates stunning images by writing a computer program to generate each new artwork. A few months ago I was talking to a friend who suggested I check out the artwork of Tyler Hobbs, as an example of generative art. It […]. The post Tyler Hobbs: an Artist Who Paints with Code appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 6, 2018
A mature impact economy would help power economic growth while solving global social and environmental challenges. Here’s what it will take to accelerate the impact economy’s development.
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!
PerfectCoaches
DECEMBER 18, 2018
If you check out the wide variety of products in the “learning and performance ecosystem,” each one, be it an LMS, a coaching tool, or a performance management system, relies on the brain because that is where complex cognitive tasks are performed. What sets PerfectCoaches apart is that the focal point is not content, not the process for delivering content (in a course or in a performance review), but behavior —what the brain helps a person do.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Power Corrupts, But Does It Have to Corrupt You? It was a heartfelt question. A young manager approached us after a Winning Well workshop and asked, “I’m not sure I want to be a leader. I keep seeing people get promoted – they […]. The post Power Corrupts – How to Avoid Losing Your Leadership Soul appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Employee engagement is a very abstract concept. It is defined as the “emotional connect” that an employee feels towards its organization. It naturally varies from person to person. However, reports and statistics reveal some common drivers of employee engagement. And Employers must keep themselves updated on these employee engagement trends and statistics.
Strategy+Business
DECEMBER 19, 2018
CEOs can boost consumer and employee confidence by asking these four questions about how their business operates.
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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™️.
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 20, 2018
One of your first tasks as a creative is to find your primary medium — your means of expression. This is composed of the raw materials and artistic forms you use in your work. If you’re a novelist, journalist, poet, or screenwriter, your medium is the written word. If you’re a comedian or a conference […]. The post Find Your Medium, Choose Your Media appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
McKinsey
DECEMBER 5, 2018
A culture of innovation and failing fast drives the Chinese financial conglomerate’s expansion beyond traditional sector boundaries and its early adoption of emerging technologies.
BetterUp
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Malcolm Gladwell, author of “Outliers: The Story of Success,” said that, “Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” The opportunity to practice new complex skills in today’s workplace is essential to employee growth. But many learning and development programs stop short of offering practice opportunities in sufficient quantity and quality to create lasting change.
Let's Grow Leaders
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Welcome to our annual best-of, round-up of your favorite posts on Let’s Grow Leaders. Here is a look at the best leadership articles of 2018 (as determined by your reading and sharing). (Click on the headline to view the article) Thank you for […]. The post Best Leadership Articles of 2018 (based on your votes) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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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.
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