Desk Chair Quarterbacks and the Fight to Get Off the Bench

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A look into a CareerBuilder Study Suggesting That Bulging Waistlines Could Be Flattening Production By Jaclyn Crawford The office lifestyle may seem fast-paced, but the sedentary nature of deskwork is the cause of more than half of American workers’ declining physical fitness. Our friends at CareerBuilder shared with us results  of a recent study indicating that 55 percent of workers categorize …

The Essence of Girl Power

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Rather than being uncomfortable with the word “power,” women in leadership roles should learn to use it effectively. Joanne Eisenhart, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Northwestern Mutual, understands the hot topic of “women in the workplace.” While she was working in HR at Pfizer, Eisenhart, PhD, earned her next PhD—her second doctorate—in Human and Organizational Development …

Be an Authentic Rock Star Communicator

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L.J. Rittenhouse, CEO Rittenhouse Rankings, shares four expert tips to communicate with your team effectively. How Candor Determines Performance and Results Investors in a hotel meeting room wait to hear presentations from two utility CEOs, a widely-followed financial analyst and a respected portfolio manager. The CEOs start. Each one shows PowerPoint slides that illustrate their large companies’ “bright futures.” As …

Make These Five Leadership Behaviors Your Daily Habit

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Create your daily leadership to-do list with these tips from author Steve Rush. Leadership over time has become a title. I’m often asked, “What does the typical leader look like?” My response is always, “Leaders are diverse, they are gender and race neutral, not linked to career grades or hierarchy, and by the way – there are no typical leaders.” …

Leadership Tips From Civil War Generals

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Fourth of July calls to mind the great generals on this country’s battlefield and how their leadership qualities can make a company victorious. By Grant Casleton While growing up, my family and I took our vacations primarily by car. Some may dread long drives and hours cooped up in a van, but I seemed to always look forward to it. …

How One Woman Became a Career Inspiration

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Chief Talent Officer Judy Jackson is no ordinary leader. She tirelessly mentors, teaches, and inspires those around her to strive for excellency Editor’s Note: Judy Jackson is the Chief Talent Officer at IPG MediaBrands with an upcoming feature in Issue 12. We asked some people who knew her well to share their story of how her leadership has impacted them. …