employee in kitchen at lunch
People Management
5 min read

How leaders can help their teams beat the post-lunch productivity dip

Chris Butsch is a professional speaker who helps companies supercharge engagement, grow leaders, and keep their best people. He is a leading voice on the ROI of workplace happiness.  It’s 2:21 p.m. You’re staring down at the remnants of a burrito and half a cup of coffee that’s quickly cooling to room temperature. Emails, calls, and…

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leaders in a workshop
People Management
5 min read

What leaders must remember when faced with disappointment

The creation of self-control and calmness in difficult situations is something business leaders must master. We all have a story to share. It’s what makes us real. Consider my scenario, a couple of years ago, as a published tenured academic professor with 15 years of service at the same college. My roles, responsibilities, and reputation…

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people management is easier with behavioral assessments
People Management
31 min read

A conversation about people management with Jeff Haden

Author and LinkedIn thought leader Jeff Haden talks about people management, millennial managers, and even “chug points.”

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leader sitting in office
People Management
6 min read

8 leadership lessons of 2018

Take a leadership lesson—or eight—from the annals of 2018. Let’s take a look back at the year that offered a slew of successes and a few cautionary tales.

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HR can be a strategic partner
People Management
4 min read

HR as a strategic partner: collaborating for success

The best HR professionals aren’t the compliance officers of old: they’re strategic partners in planning, org design, and driving the business to success.

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employees in learning center
People Management
5 min read

Reason #2 why good employees quit: manager fit

Why do good employees leave? One of the biggest reasons is a poor fit or relationship with their direct manager. Find out how to fix this problem.

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Creating an intentional culture at a team outing
Company Culture
16 min read

How Acceleration Partners made Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list two years in a row

When you want to learn leadership lessons, look to the people who aren’t just talking the talk but also walking the walk. Acceleration Partners landed a spot on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list two years in a row, and CEO Robert Glazer generously agreed to sit down with our own CEO, Mike Zani, to…

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Toxic workplace
People Management
15 min read

Toxic work environments: 15 factors that create a toxic workplace

Toxic work environments permeate company culture. Learn more about the top 15 causes of toxicity and steps business leaders can take to solve the problem.

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human resources director at desk
Company Culture
3 min read

Make common sense a part of your human resources strategy.

The best human resources leaders run departments that are fluid and proficient. This requires shaping effective processes but also knowing when to bend the rules. In fact, when we asked our people operations team to highlight top HR sins, recruiter Will Otto warned that process isn’t everything. Prioritizing process over common sense can come back to…

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People managers must deal with conflict
People Management
4 min read

Good managers can’t fear conflict.

Victor Lipman is a management trainer and author. His online course on Udemy is The Manager’s Mindset and his book is “The Type B Manager.” He has more than 20 years of Fortune 500 management experience. He contributes regularly to Forbes and Psychology Today, and his work has appeared in Harvard Business Review. Dealing with management conflict…

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Mike McKee on leadership lessons learned
Company Culture
24 min read

An interview with an NHL player turned CEO

From a Princeton pizza shop to the NHL, from Goldman Sachs to software solutions, Mike McKee, CEO and Director of ObserveIT, has worked on and led teams of every flavor. But whether it’s delivering pizzas or developing security software, it always comes down to people. The Predictive Index Senior Director of Marketing, Thad Peterson, sat…

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Manager speaking during meeting
People Management
4 min read

How to sell an idea to resistant team members

Whether you have a business idea you’re ready to pitch, or a team to lead into the next quarter, it’s important to know how to sell an idea. Unfortunately, the very prospect of “selling” something can turn off team members. This is because selling suggests there’s a better or equal alternative—even when there isn’t. So…

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HR manager talks with employee
People Management
4 min read

5 inspiring human resources quotes for HR professionals

As a leader, you should always strive for continuous learning and personal development. One smart habit to adopt is a morning routine: highest achievers have one. Try waking up early to begin the day with positive thoughts and some reading to help you improve yourself. Here are five inspirational HR quotes to get your day…

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A calm manager talks to an employee
People Management
3 min read

Is calmness a foundational management trait?

Victor Lipman is a management trainer and author. His online course on Udemy is The Manager’s Mindset and his book is “The Type B Manager.” He has more than 20 years of Fortune 500 management experience. He contributes regularly to Forbes and Psychology Today, and his work has appeared in Harvard Business Review. I recently wrote…

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Don't be afraid to ask your underperforming employee tough questions
People Management
5 min read

5 questions to ask your underperforming employee

Underperformance can stem from many issues. Unclear expectations from management, poor cultural fit, and a lack of constructive feedback are just a few. Underperforming employees prevent your company from meeting its business goals. They can also dampen the rest of the team’s spirits. Bad energy is contagious. As a manager, you know you need to…

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