Take a Hint From the Bad Economy, and Take Charge of Your Engagement

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Judy Estrin

Let us presume that your organization has a good onboarding process. The recruitment efforts are targeted, and the selection process is about finding the best candidate, not just for the opportunity at hand, but for the future growth of the organization, and always with... More »

Lay Off the False Optimism

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Aparna Nancherla

The human brain is conveniently wired so that when thinking about a fearful prospect such as being downsized, one is quickly reassured by the reasoning that it's much more likely to happen to someone else rather than oneself. The unfortunate truth is that this belief is... More »

Outlasting the Recession

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Pat Galagan

Talented people are hard to find, and even harder to replace. During this recession, it is more important than ever to treat people as crucial business assets. People are critical to the success of every organization. The leaders and organizations that adopt the smartes... More »

Leadership Development: One Size Does Not Fit All

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Paula Ketter

So what's wrong? Millions of dollars are being spent annually on leadership development programs, but corporate America is in crisis, confidence in leaders is plummeting, and a recent DDI survey finds that more than one-third of all new leaders fail. What's wrong with l... More »

Leading By Example

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Alan Malinchak

As we have grown into our various leadership roles, we have either witnessed or experienced great leaders who have led by example, as well as those with positional power who have not. From our earliest memories of people and relationships, from parents to peers to presi... More »