Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 5, 2018
Have you ever heard yourself saying those words? “Why bother speaking up, it won’t do any good?” Or “I’ve tried speaking up in the past, and no one cared.” Or “Speaking up isn’t valued around here, I’ll just keep my head down […]. The post Why Bother Speaking Up? It Won’t Help (and other Destructive Thinking) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
JULY 30, 2018
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant.”. ~Jim Collins~. Arthur, a manager at a mid-size firm, read a troubling statistic: According to Harvard Business Review, one in five high-performing employees plans to leave their job in the next six months. He wanted to groom his high-performing employees for success , growing their leadership skills.
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McKinsey
JULY 13, 2018
Small, independent teams are the lifeblood of the agile organization. Top executives can unleash them by driving ambition, removing red tape, and helping managers adjust to the new norms.
Eat Your Career
JULY 25, 2018
This is a question I get quite frequently in my monthly “Ask the Career Coach” sessions. It’s not surprising; people who are in the midst of a job search are always anxious. They want the process to be much faster than it (usually) is. The longer it takes to land that new gig, the more self-doubt starts to creep in. So, at what point should you start to worry?
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Penelope Trunk
JULY 27, 2018
About once a week I take my kids to eat at the Swarthmore College cafeteria. I’d say that after playing video games, this is their favorite thing to do. The boys marvel at the range of kid-friendly food choices. I marvel at the panoply of dietary trends the school caters to. Once there was a woman there doing a study about becoming vegan. She had a meat-is-bad spiele and showed people a picture of playful pigs in a field of sunflowers.
Lateral Action
JULY 30, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Josh Szeps, a TV and radio host, political commentator and comedian, and creator of the podcast #WeThePeople LIVE. Josh hails from Australia and has spent the last few years living and working in the United States. He was one of the founding hosts of HuffPost […]. The post Josh Szeps on 21st Century Media: TV, Radio, Podcasting and Beyond appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Career Advancement
JULY 16, 2018
“Optimism is the foundation of courage.”. ~Nicholas M. Butler~. Sandra sighed in annoyance when Carlos, her coworker, who bounced into the office humming an upbeat tune. Their team had just lost a major client, and he seemed clueless about how that might affect the company. Over lunch, she vented her frustration to her great mentor —and to her surprise, her mentor told her that Carlos had exactly the right attitude.
McKinsey
JULY 27, 2018
Using advanced geospatial analytics, retailers can now quantify the true economic value of each of their stores across channels—and they’re uncovering surprising insights.
Eat Your Career
JULY 2, 2018
This month, here in the U.S., we celebrate Independence Day. Technically, the fourth of July commemorates our founding fathers’ declaration of freedom from British rule. But practically speaking, it’s just an excuse to barbecue and watch fireworks. In the spirit of the holiday, I’ve been thinking a lot about independence and how it relates to work. When it comes to professional development, we often focus on things like teamwork and collaboration.
Vantage Circle
JULY 20, 2018
Creating a highly engaged workplace begins with having an effective employee retention strategy. Employee retention is the organization’s goal to keep talented and skilled employees. For a lower employee retention, you need to nurture and engage your talent to stop them from leaving. Did you know, two out of three workers are planning to quit their jobs this year?
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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.
Lateral Action
JULY 23, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Gabriela Pereira, a writer and teacher who is on a mission ‘to empower writers to take an entrepreneurial approach to their education and professional growth’ Having earned her own MFA – which for those of us outside the US, is a Master of Fine Arts […]. The post DIY Professional Development for Creatives with Gabriela Pereira appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 3, 2018
This leadership mistake is seductive–we know because we’ve been there. It feels good. It feels logical. And it’s the fastest way to stunt your growth as a leader. Have you ever sat in a leadership meeting or training and thought, “Oh, it’s so […]. The post How to Avoid the Most Seductive Leadership Mistake appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Career Advancement
JULY 2, 2018
“When you have balance in your life, work becomes an entirely different experience. There is a passion that moves you to a whole new level of fulfillment and gratitude, and that’s when you can do your best… for yourself and for others.”. ~Cara Delevingne~. Mateo asks: My life is out of whack, and my boss seems oblivious about it. Should I just suck it up and keep plugging along, or find a way to deal with the problem?
McKinsey
JULY 5, 2018
Companies are still in the early stages of applying digital technologies to finance processes in ways that will create more efficiencies, insights, and value over the long term. Here is how the CFO can lead the way.
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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
JULY 25, 2018
The interlinked platforms that make up Industry 4.0 represent a new kind of challenge for manufacturers and other technology-intensive companies. With four key business ecosystems, they can make this new world their own. Those are the customer solutions, digital operations, technology, and people ecosystems. Our survey of 1,100 digital leaders found that about 10 percent are true Digital Champions -- companies like Bosch, Magna Steyr, Daimler, and Li & Fung.
Vantage Circle
JULY 16, 2018
The term Corporate gift or Corporate gifting has been in existence for a long time. Corporate Gifts are generally valuable items offered by the employer to their employees without any obligation as a token of appreciation or goodwill. Most large firms and organizations have policies for giving business gifts to its employees. So why do we need another list of ideas for corporate gifts in 2019 if it’s already done and dusted?
Lateral Action
JULY 16, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Daniel Boettcher, the founder of The Intrepid Wendell, a bespoke jewellery salon in Washington, DC. If you visit Daniel’s website you’ll see he greets his visitors with the words ‘We love to share your joy’ – this is the guiding principle of Daniel’s business and […].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 19, 2018
Welcome to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival on the art of the tough conversation. We asked thought leaders from around the world to share their very best post on this topic. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic […]. The post The Art of the Tough Conversation: A Frontline Festival 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.
World Economic Forum
JULY 4, 2018
Almost one in ten players in the World Cup were born outside of their country.
McKinsey
JULY 24, 2018
Despite enthusiasm for digital manufacturing, few companies have realized its potential at scale, according to our new survey. Six success factors can help.
Strategy+Business
JULY 30, 2018
As more and more companies in a range of industries adopt machine learning and more advanced AI algorithms, the ability to provide understandable explanations for different stakeholders becomes critical. If people don't know why an AI system made a decision, they may not trust the outcome.
Vantage Circle
JULY 16, 2018
The term Corporate gift or Corporate gifting has been in existence for a long time. Corporate Gifts are generally valuable items offered by the employer to their employees without any obligation as a token of appreciation or goodwill. Most large firms and organizations have policies for giving business gifts to its employees. So why do we need another list of ideas for corporate gifts in 2018 if it’s already done and dusted?
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!
Lateral Action
JULY 9, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Jarie Bolander, a serial entrepreneur, living in San Francisco who has started and run several businesses in the tech, medical and PR sectors. His latest book is The Entrepreneur Ethos: How to Build a More Ethical, Inclusive, and Resilient Entrepreneur Community. Jarie is inventor or […].
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 24, 2018
Welcome to the Hope Business If I could give a one-page orientation manual to every person who takes a management or leadership position, at the top of the page it would say: You may have taken this job for the money (it’s […]. The post What No One Tells You About Leadership appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 10, 2018
I just got off the phone with a frustrated CEO, who was fired up after a half day of observation in one of his call centers. “Karin, Why don’t these managers GET IT? I just left a visit to one of our […]. The post The Power of Observation: 6 Ways to Show Up Helpful appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 17, 2018
Have you ever wanted to take a stand, but kept quiet? Have you had a moment of bravery you found hard to explain? Where does courage come from? A Courageous Guest Post from Selvia of Glowstone Peak Karin and David asked me to share […]. The post Courage: 5 Ways to Show Up Stronger (Even When You’re Scared) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 31, 2018
There’s no question, the downside of a good economy is that it’s harder to retain your best talent. The challenging underperformers stick around, while your rock stars are suddenly the hottest ticket on LinkedIn. If you’re like most executives we talk to, […]. The post How to Take Your Retention Strategy to the Next Level appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
McKinsey
JULY 22, 2018
In the era of “fast products” and digital disruption, delivering growth requires capabilities based on speed, agility, and scale.
McKinsey
JULY 27, 2018
Early AI adopters are starting to shift industry profit pools. Companies need strong digital capabilities to compete.
McKinsey
JULY 4, 2018
By demonstrating how to automate IT operations first, IT leaders can showcase the expertise needed to lead the business’s overall IPA transformation.
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