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By Robert Pestreich

Executive Search Is More Than Search

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Companies may have the best product, well developed marketing strategies and state of the art technology. But if their human resources fail, it becomes difficult to grow and prosper.

The competition for qualified leaders is fierce. The best candidates could be across town or across the globe.

Enter the Executive Search Consultant who knows the terrain and has the know-how to help clients identify, recruit and retain top leaders. [Read more…]

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By Robert Pestreich

Investment Management Outlook 2016

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How can today’s investment manager capitalize on emerging technologies, seismic demographic changes and complex risk management pressures?

Who will be successful in this new landscape? Only time will tell, but those who do not embrace change may be left behind.

Deloitte has prepared a current report on investment management industry trends and priorities based on their perspectives, first-hand experience and original research.

Making predictions is an inexact science at best, but we are seeing the emergence of a number of dynamics that have great potential to fundamentally change the investment business over the next three to five years.”

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By Robert Pestreich

10 Tips for Recruiters in A Changing Workplace

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In the 2015 McKinsey Global Growth Model study covering the last 15 years, there were three times as many workers as retirees. By 2025, that ratio of workers to retirees will be 1:1.

It is clear that candidates will soon be in the driver’s seat.

As a Talent Acquisition expert, how are you going to hire, engage and retain Gen Xers and Millennials?

The talent acquisition world is about to get much more competitive and complicated. Those who are prepared will be able to stay ahead of the curve when attracting and retaining the best and the brightest. This raises the question of how to win when recruiting. The answer in part depends on the generation of the employee,” writes Andrea Wolf, Human Resources Practice Leader for Futurestep North America.

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By Robert Pestreich

Asset Management 2020

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In the year 2020 PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts that global investable assets will be more than $100 trillion, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 6%.

The future is indeed bright for the asset management industry.

Few people in the asset management industry would have thought so in 2008 or 2009. Changing markets and investor needs will combine to produce a positive environment and huge opportunities for asset managers. [Read more…]

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By Robert Pestreich

Leadership Influencers Most Popular Posts

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Leadership issues and strategies have never been more important in this rapidly changing business environment. New technologies, new styles of management, a new set of skills have set the stage.

We have curated some of the best and most widely shared articles on the web written by Leadership Influencers based on our own research and this excellent resource: The Top 100 Socially-Shared Leadership Blogs of 2015. 

Learn about rapid change and business disruption, and how they may presage the end of management as we know it. Tips on how to speak better during presentations and burnish your all-important communication skills. What The Millennials Take-Over really means as Baby Boomers retire at a rate of one every four seconds! Techniques on how to motivate your team. How do you build a road map for change with the Change Formula? What are the four ways to get to the top of your organization? And, much more …

 

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10 Ways to Make People Feel Powerful

“You influence the way people feel about themselves. When you make people feel weak, they act in fear. When you make people feel powerful, they act with boldness.” It’s so important to help others with the words that are going to help them achieve the outcomes they are looking for. Read more HERE …

Author: Dan Rockwell – leadershipfreak.wordpress.com twitter.com/Leadershipfreak

 

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How to Communicate With Clarity

Much of your success in life will come from your ability to communicate well with other people. Successful people know how to communicate and have taken a lot of time to improve communication skills. Social intelligence, which is the ability to interact well with others, is one of the highest paid and most respected intelligences in our society. So, how do you communicate more effectively with others? Read more HERE …

Author: Brian Tracy – www.briantracy.com ‏twitter.com/BrianTracy

 

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Know Your Why

When you know your ‘why,’ then your ‘what’ has more impact, because you’re working towards your purpose.” Leaders who know why they do what they do find it much easier to get others on board. These leaders are easy to trust because they are mission-driven people who walk the walk and do the right things for the right reasons. Read more HERE …

Author: Naphtali Hoff – SmartBlog on Leadership twitter.com/impactfulcoach

 

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Traditional Organizational Hierarchy is Soon History

Some say the traditional organizational hierarchy is soon history and we end up facing something completely new … a new way of how businesses communicate and create value. From hierarchy to collaboration? Will this be the future? Read more HERE …

Author: Torben Rick – Meliorate twitter.com/torbenrick

 

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10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders

No one ever became a great leader without first becoming a great communicator. Great leaders connect with people on an emotional level every time they speak. Great communicators are intentional about it, and there are 10 secrets they rely on to deliver a powerful message. Put these secrets to work in your communication and watch your influence soar. Read more HERE …

Author: Entrepreneur – entrepreneur.com twitter.com/entrepreneur

 

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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Risky Reality of Neglected Leader Talent

What is inclusive talent planning? Why does it matter and what does it take? Most leaders move easily between functional roles as they advance their careers. But have companies kept up by also displaying a similar level of agility in recognizing and considering leaders from differing functional backgrounds as they create long-term talent plans? Read more HERE …

Author: Evan Sinar – www.linkedin.com/in/evansinar

 

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Thinking Ahead – Millennial Leadership

“Against popular belief, I do not believe that workers from this generation are not loyal or grateful – they are loyal to those who are loyal to them, and unafraid of significant change in their life. It’s my opinion that much of their loyalty was simply out of fear of change and instability. Growing up in a world of instability, and seeing parents and friends be beaten down by the “system” has left little room for trust. That is typically going to be why these leaders will know their value, and not succumb to the outdated compensation levels. Pay them well, respect their value, and there will be no boundaries to the return they can provide.” Read more HERE …

Author: Brody Clemmer – N2Growth https://twitter.com/N2Growth

 

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Why Organizations Should Embrace Healthy Rebellion

“I have learned that creativity almost always happens outside the boundaries of conformity. Those who have a proclivity towards conformity often feel threatened, offended or irritated by those who actually enjoy dancing outside the prescriptive lines drawn by conformity. Creativity is an act of rebellion on some level. Now I realize that the reason I was “difficult to manage” was because I should have been led by that person, rather than attempted to be managed … punished for lack of conformity.” Read more HERE …

Author: William Powell – theleadershipadvisor.com twitter.com/LeadrshpAdvisor

 

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Develop the Three Levels of Organizational Awareness

In this brief video clip Daniel Goleman discusses systems thinking, three levels of organizational awareness, and visionary leadership. Outstanding leaders start with a level of self-awareness and self-regulation, move outward with empathy toward awareness of interpersonal relationships, and then further to awareness of the whole organization. Read more HERE …

Author: Daniel Goleman – morethansound.net twitter.com/morethan_sound

 

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Earning a Seat at the Table

Seeking to protect a long sought career vulnerable to great peril, some leaders feel it’s too dangerous to voice opinions at the highest levels.
So what is the key to effectively earning that seat at that important table and harnessing your leadership voice? First start with avoiding these three traps. Read more HERE …

Author: Amy Balog – twitter.com/abalog connextionpoint.com/

 

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Effective Methods to Motivate Your Team

“No man will work for your interests unless they are his.” ~ Dr David Seabury

That quote attributed to the great psychologist, lecturer, and author David Seabury perfectly sums up why so many managers have a difficult time motivating their team. This article discusses various techniques that you can adopt and adapt to motivate your team. Read more HERE …

Author: Rob Jackson – magnovo.com twitter.com/followMagnovo

 

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How to Avoid The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make

What is the biggest mistake? Answer: Not providing appropriate feedback. Why is that? One obvious reason is most managers receive little to no training when they move into a supervisory role. Read more about what you need to do before giving feedback and other guidelines. See more HERE …

Author: Randy Conley – Leading With Trust twitter.com/RandyConley

 

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True Leaders Are Human

Being a leader is much more complicated than simply acting leader-like. True leadership is quality-based. Fake leadership is leader-like sound-bites of things leaders might say. Bad leaders are simply bad for business. Negatively-perceived leader behavior hurts morale, increases turnover, and lowers productivity and quality. Read more HERE …

Author: Duane Dike – Management Issues twitter.com/mgissues

 

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How to Speak Better During Presentations

“Just be yourself!” Possibly the most well-meaning but awful advice. It’s really hard to be ourselves when we’re nervous.When we’re feeling nervous we have a very hard time being ourselves. Someone else comes out. Someone stiff, maybe awkward. Someone who’s not as funny and smart as we are. Read more here …

Author: Ita Olsen – conveyclearly.com twitter.com/ConveyClearly

 


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Success in the C-Suite In The New Millennia

“Change is everywhere and the c-suite is no exception. There are new technologies, new styles of management, a new set of skills that need to be cultivated.” It takes 5 particular skills. This article discusses the principles needed if you’re looking to take the elevator to the c-suite. Read more HERE …

Author: Jeffrey Hayzlett – Huffpost Business twitter.com/JeffreyHayzlett

 

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Making Change Stick with The Change Formula

As the pace of change increases so does the demand for effective leaders and impactful leadership. The key to surviving the fast paced world of today is the ability to accept and manage change. When it comes to managing change in businesses, the failure rate is high. What can be done to change these results?

This article suggests using a framework called the change formula to guide your thinking and help you stay on track. Read more HERE …

By George Ambler – georgeambler.com

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