Tag: Influence
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Why I’m Attending an IT Conference (Advice for HR Leaders)
This week I’m in Atlanta for the Microsoft Ignite event. Yes, I see the puzzled expressions. Microsoft? IT? What am I thinking? No, I’m not making a career change. I’m perfectly happy where I am. Here’s the deal. I have been to tons of events over the years, and what always surprises me is the…
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How to Win Friends and Influence People: HR Edition
Want to be a true HR leader within your business? Learn to influence others. When you think about it, there are few decisions that HR makes with ultimate authority. A significant portion of what we accomplish comes through the influence, coaching, and guidance of our peers, executives, and staff. I’d even go so far as…
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HR: The CEO’s Most Trusted Advisor
Among all of the opportunities that HR leaders have, I believe that one of the most valuable is puncturing the CEO bubble by acting in a strategic advisor capacity. As I wrote some time ago, 76% of CEOs value their relationship with HR. This is because we exist outside the normal flow of business to…
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Business Communication Writing Skills
Business communication writing skills are incredibly powerful and effective, if used correctly. I’ve talked previously about my communication style at the office (Better Communication at Work). I think that only scratched the surface of my thoughts about the importance of written communication in the workplace, and I’d like to delve deeper into that today. Over…
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The Titleless Leader (Book Review)
The Titleless Leader: How to Get Things Done When You’re Not in Charge by Nan Russell I’m in a unique position. Due to the importance of my role (hey, HR is important, right?), I’m a member of the leadership team where I work; however, I don’t have anyone who directly reports to me, which makes some…
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Thinking On Your Feet-The Hidden Leadership Skill
As I’ve been pulled into more meetings and face-to-face interactions with our leadership team, I’ve noticed two things. Some of our leaders are very, very good at thinking on their feet. Me? Not so much. Okay, I get that perspective is a big part of this discussion, but it’s really been interesting to observe some…
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How to “Make” Someone Do Something
Everyone in the audience watched expectantly. The speaker had just challenged someone from the audience to come up on stage and try to get him to let go of a $20 bill from his clenched fist. The first lady steps up and pries on his fingers, but doesn’t have any luck. The next guy is…