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The word of the year is uncertainty. Now what?
Kevin Eikenberry
Time Magazine famously names a Person of the Year in December. I'm naming uncertainty as the Word of Year now. We don't even have to wait. I know, the future is always uncertain — the only time we have 20/20 vision is looking backwards. Yet, due to a list of factors as long as your arm (at least), the amount of uncertainty — especially the uncertainty at work and about work — has never been higher. I'm guessing you agree with that statement. The question is, what do we do about it?
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Stepping into a leadership role: Steps to take
Forbes
Melinda Fouts writes: The other day, a client of mine said, "I can step into a leadership role. How do I do that?" We took a deep dive into the details of this prospect, and not only was it an opportunity, but it was also a clear path to becoming a powerful and influential leader in her organization.
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3 dysfunctional behaviors leaders use to avoid discomfort
Skip Prichard
The three dysfunctional behaviors that leaders use to avoid discomfort are avoidance, appeasing and aggression. Avoiders say, "We're all adults" and "I shouldn't have to tell them." Appeasers justify high-conflict behavior, because "they are a high performer" or "they have seniority." Aggressors retaliate and say, "I didn't ask you to work here. Find another job."
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The ResponseMaster® IFS family for custom fire and rescue vehicles combines refined ride quality and rugged design. Superior maneuverability and handling increases safety for the fire fighter and reduces response time in the most demanding conditions.
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Learnable leadership: The one meta-skill all great leaders possess
Chief Learning officer
One way to describe the current state of the workforce is uncertainty. From budget cuts and retention to the Great Resignation and new work patterns, these monumental challenges have leaders treading water. To get ahead, experienced leaders need more than the basics to be effective.
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Time management tools to help you get ahead at work
Business Management Daily
It can be difficult to manage your time well at work. Keeping up with a multitude of tasks, projects, and demands while staying connected with your team and clients can spread employees or business owners very thin. There are a number of tools and techniques that you can use to keep yourself or your team on track by better managing tasks, understanding where time is being spent, and reducing distractions.
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JW Fishers are specialists in the design and manufacture of underwater search systems. Their product line includes hand held and boat towed metal detectors, marine magnetometers, video systems. side scan sonars, sub bottom profilers and scanning sonar.
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3 accepted practices that need to be reconsidered
Kevin Eikenberry
There are reasons why practices get started things — the origin stories usually make sense. However, for some things, we've lost the original purpose — or that purpose is no longer being served — yet the practice remains, because "we've always done it that way." This is especially true in organizational life.
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departments free access to the nation’s largest 5G network from T-Mobile® for Government. You also get exceptional service from dedicated support personnel to help solve problems and find proactive solutions. See how we’ve partnered with the Hampton Valley Forge Fire Department to improve their services.
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What the best leaders are doing about change exhaustion
Lolly Daskal
For organizations to be successful, they must always be evolving. Even in the best of times, the shifts and changes of that evolution often take a toll on people. The best leaders understand the nature of change exhaustion and act to reduce it, especially in times of great change and stress.
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iPlanTables provides Sit-Stand touchscreen workstations for plan reviewers, city planners, GIS and archivist departments. Starting 13 years ago we proudly are the only USA based stand manufacturer the industry. Join over 50 other jurisdictions who utilize our modern technology. “iPlanTables Helps You See the Big Picture”
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What you need to know about imposter syndrome and leadership
ATD
Maya Angelou, one of the most resonant and adored poets, famously said, "I have written 11 books, but each time I think 'Uh-oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out.'" She's not alone.
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6 tips to make business travel productive
Jumpstart
Unlike a vacation, business travel can be a grind. Long days of meetings followed by nights in unfamiliar hotel rooms can leave even the most intrepid traveler feeling exhausted. Yet, it doesn't have to be this way. With a bit of planning, you can make your business trips work wonders for you. Here are six tips to make your next business travel more productive and efficient.
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When you ask a firefighter to climb 100 feet in the air, waiting at the top better be some peace of mind. Rosenbauer aerials are the highest standard, built on a 30-year track record of zero compromise. Safety and ease of operation. An extension of the firefighter. Performing as one.
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Every leader must master this one very important skill
Lolly Daskal
A practical approach to leadership is to look at it as a collection of skills. The specifics are slightly different for everyone, depending on individual strengths and direction. However, there's one important skill that every leader needs to master — something that will benefit you no matter what your leadership style may be, what your specific role is or what field you're working in.
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“The entire world should take this course.” – Fire course attendee. Fire specific curricula for implicit-bias-awareness training is ready for implementation in your jurisdiction. Fair & Impartial Policing, LLC curriculum is based on the modern science of bias and customized to meet the unique challenges facing Fire personnel.
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Great business leaders have these 8 traits
Entrepreneur
Amine Rahal writes: As a lifelong entrepreneur, I know firsthand the highs and lows of running a successful company. I've run several marketing firms, each catering to different national markets, as well as co-run a financial investments company and several lucrative mobile app ventures. Although it hasn't always been picture-perfect, I don't regret the ups and downs for a second — all of the learning experiences have made me the leader I am today.
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How to prepare for a successful virtual board meeting
Android Headlines
Board members are often the most experienced and savvy employees of any company. They help to move the entire workflow ahead and make important decisions. As directors, they also have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the company. So, when they prepare to hold a virtual board meeting, they need to take into account a lot of nuances and details.
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Looking for a great leader? Your current employees have recommendations
Fast Company
People are talking, and as a leader, you aren't always aware of under-the-radar back-channel issues being discussed by informal networks within your organization. These hidden discussions can be found in text messages or side conversations and include rumors and dissent among team members, as well as fresh ideas for better ways forward.
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An affordable and easy to use way to organize your department's information and submit incident reports to NFIRS - without breaking your budget.
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Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
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How to keep your youngest employees from 'quiet quitting'
Baton Rouge Business Report
Business leaders face a new management challenge: managing workers who are "quiet quitting," a phrase some Gen Z professionals use to describe disengaging from their job and completing only the minimum required. Gallup research reveals that many quiet quitters are simply not engaged with their work. For example, in the first quarter of 2022, only 31% of workers born in 1989 and later felt engaged at work.
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GT5000 Terra: Accurately identify and quantify unknown gases or call ‘ALL CLEAR’ at incident sites! All in a compact design with simple touch-screen commands.
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How to live a better life and leadership
CEOWORLD Magazine
In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget what's truly important. However, if we take a step back and think about what really matters, we can make a change in our lives that will lead to a much better future not only for ourselves, but also for those around us.
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