Articles
Seven Questions To Ask Yourself if You Want To Thrive
November 16 by Jeremy Hunter, Ph.D.Many leaders focus on having the right answers, but success is more about asking the right questions.
Peter F. Drucker's Unique Concept of Leadership & the Job of the Executive
November 09 by William CohenPeter Drucker maintained that people must be properly led (not managed) and that integrity and social responsibility were mandatory (not desirable) characteristics to achieve the leadership that he envisioned.
What Car Repair Can Teach You About the Balanced Scorecard
November 04 by Paul NivenContributor Paul Niven shares one simple, surefire piece of advice on how to virtually guarantee a successful Balanced Scorecard implementation.
Personal Learning: The Multiple Benefits of Guest Lecturing
October 28 by Bruce RosensteinWe mustn’t always think about teaching others. As learning professionals, we too much continue to learn and grow. One way to do that, according to Bruce Rosenstein, is to guest lecture.
AI Is Threatening Customer Experiences. Are You Ready?
October 26 by Gallup NewsIn the age of AI, it's more critical than ever to safeguard the customer experience and foster organizational agility. Every and any human-to-human interaction with a customer is a chance to form a meaningful connection that drives loyalty and profitability.
The Key to Powerful Leadership Presence
October 19 by Marshall Goldsmith, Ph.D.The greatest leaders in the world have a powerful leadership presence. And, that presence is not about the right clothes, the firmness of their handshake, their tone of voice or their cosmetics. What is the real key to powerful leadership presence? It is the capacity to be fully present.
How to Apply the World’s Most Effective Management Ideas
October 14 by William CohenPeter F. Drucker developed the most effective management ideas seen anywhere, yet he didn't always detail how to apply them. Learn from Drucker’s student, contributor Bill Cohen, about Drucker's procedures to effectively master any of his concepts and recommendations.
Five Common Work Challenges Mindfulness Can Improve
October 11 by Jeremy Hunter, Ph.D.Mindfulness can easily be thought of as a retreat from the outsized challenges leaders often face. But when things get tough, that’s when your mindfulness practice actually shines. Here’s how taking the time to ask yourself what’s actually happening can make or break your work day.
6 Steps To Achieve Gender Equality At Work
October 07 by Kelly KinnardTo shed light on Global Diversity Awareness Month, Kelly Kinnard, VP of Talent at Battery Great, shares that leaders are realizing workplace gender equality isn’t merely about firming up HR policies, but the sometimes-subtle signals employees send and receive about who’s valued & who’s not.
OKRs in the Time of COVID-19
October 05 by Paul NivenIn this unprecedented time of anxiety and confusion, contributor Paul Niven believes organizations should turn, to the use of individual level OKRs. In this article, Niven shares how OKRs can help bring a welcome and comforting source of the ‘normal’ in what is decidedly an abnormal time.
The Perils of Polling Part I: Can Polling Really Tell Us Who Will Win the 2020 American Presidential Election?
September 30 by Corporate Learning Network Editorial StaffWe're bombarded almost daily with the results of polls–but beware of bias and wrong conclusions that can be pulled from the questions asked, the responses and the analysis.
Digitizing Culture: Are You Doing It Wrong?
September 28 by Gallup NewsAccording to Gallup's most recent State of the American Workplace report, 61% of employees say they work remotely at least part-time. That's why it's crucial for companies to create an effective digital workplace culture–a task that's harder digitally than in-person.