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Big Data and Compliance, What Leaders need to know Jan 02, 2018

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Big data, it can, can bring big benefits such as targeted advertisements, smart cars and more. It is available in wearables, implantable devices and as artificial intelligence in normal household gadgets. But It can also lead to big privacy problems. We all generate thousands of data points every day about where we go, who we communicate with, what we buy, and when we do this it makes us vulnerable because we do not know where the data ends up. Because of issues like these there have been multiple expressions of concern from privacy advocates and governments, but there has been little action to improve privacy protection in the online, always connected world. And whose responsibility is it anyways? Companies certainly have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to data, but very often they do not fully understand what those responsibilities are. In this episode, we look at the obligations companies have when it comes to handling data and understanding privacy laws.

Using Mindset to Become a Successful Leader in the VUCA World Dec 26, 2017

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What is the VUCA world? It is a global work environment which has volatility, uncertainty, change and ambiguity as a norm and only leaders who can continually transform will suceed. But being able to transform means adapting a growth mindset. A growth mindset is when you can take your talents and abilities and develop them through effort, good teaching, persistence and by basically taking control of your own mind. Once you have control of your mind you can change and adapt. You will begin to see set-backs as chances, and you will have more impact on the world around you. For leaders, this is essential because your mindset influences and determines how you think about and interpret situations, your emotional reactions, the decisions you make, and the actions you take. It also is impacts how others see you. In this episode, we talk about how to develop a growth mindset that will help you be a better leader in this VUCA world.

Using Mindset to Become a Successful Leader in the VUCA World Dec 26, 2017

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Insights from Two Generation Z Future Leaders Dec 19, 2017

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If you thought you just figured out the Millennials, just wait for the next generation of future leaders. Gen Z-ers are now influencing the world. They are the ones that grew up digitally connected; they're accustomed to having data and content thrown at them all day and from all angles. As lifelong digital natives, they to have a special affinity for artificial intelligence, specifically because it mimics their natural tendency toward global mobile communication and engagement. In this episode, you will hear from two amazing Generation Z-er's, one of them who is a capital allocation analyst and the other who has made an impact in Artificial Intelligence, even before he is old enough to drive! You will hear insights from the world's youngest IBM Watson Programmer and his sister, who are setting the pace for Generation Z. You will also hear an amazing story of family support and encouragement which is inspiring and is a great example of the global economy will live in.

How to use Twitter to Boost Your Image and Your Business Dec 12, 2017

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Years ago, if someone had told us that a social media site would be limited to 140 characters and still be successful, none of us would have believed them. But Twitter has accomplished this. With only 140 characters, they have made social media a contextual and personal experience. But why does work so well? Experts say it is because people can get a sense of who you are on Twitter or what your business is about. It reveals what type of things you are interested in; it will suggest things you are interested in. It essentially lies at the heart of this new sharing economy and it is a global. But it does not come without controversy, and Tweets become worldwide discussions. But it can also be great for your image or your business. In this episode, we talk about the advantages of Twitter, the pitfalls that you need to avoid and the advantages that come with Tweeting.

Business Growth through Presence and Reputation Management Dec 05, 2017

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It is critical to diligently watch and manage your online reputation in order to ensure business success and growth. It is also important to have a have a well-thought-out reputation development strategy in place for your business, but what does that mean? It means understanding your online presence, engaging your potential clients /customers and managing the entire customer process, including customer feedback. It is crucial to know what your customers/clients are saying about your business while at the same time, taking measures to develop your business reputation. Many businesses are timid when it comes to feedback because of possible complaints. Learning to deal with complaints and turn them into improvements for your business is what business owners and leaders need to do. This episode deals with the entire online marketing process from online presence to reputation development and we talk about how to use customer complaints to improve your business.

Helping Women Earn a Seat in the Boardroom Nov 28, 2017

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Women make up approximately 50% of the today's workforce in many countries and 40% worldwide, although most of these positions are in not in management. When they are in management, they are normally below the middle management level and not at the executive level. The number of women in executive positions worldwide is less than 10%. If you look at the Fortune 500 companies, the numbers are even worse, accounting for approximately only 4.2%. So, what is happening? Are women not preparing themselves correctly for executive positions? Do women not have enough opportunities? Have women not learned to play the game according to the male rules that have existed forever? With over 60% of today's university graduates being women, how can women help shift the system and change these statistics? What has to happen to the system to get more women in executive positions? This episode looks at the challenges women face today, as well the opportunities that are available.

Core Values,The Basis of True Leadership Nov 21, 2017

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It is important for companies to form collective values that can be shared and communicated to their employees and customers. Many companies do this, they have core values, but many companies fall short. Many companies identify core values that very often become part of their vision statement, but unless these values are really lived, they are worthless. They also must be lived and lead by example-from the top of the organization. Core values are what support the vision, shape the culture and drive the essence of a company's identity. They are the principles, beliefs and philosophies that the leaders and employees must live by. Companies that focus only on competencies fall short because they forget the underlying values that make their companies run smoothly. Establishing strong core values can provide both an internal and external advantage to any company. In this episode, we look at why core values are so important in today's global and competitive market.

The Changing Face of Leadership Development Nov 14, 2017

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Years ago, leadership development was made up of lectures and presentations, then came, the era of new development programs focused on "horizontal" development (competencies), but with very little time spent on "vertical" development (developmental stages). But today, leaders face new challenges and companies are asking themselves what kind of leadership development programs do we need today? Do we need collective development or individual development programs? Should they be horizontal of vertical? What about co-learning and new development methods? And who should own the leadership development process? This episode looks at the future of leadership development. What kind of leadership development do we need in this constantly changing environment? What kind of new innovative programs are out there and how can companies begin to "think out of the box" when considering leadership development programs.

Why Leaders need Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem Oct 31, 2017

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Great leaders have a solid understanding of how their emotions and actions affect the people around them, and this is called emotional intelligence. When leaders have emotional intelligence, they can discern the emotions of others while using information and thought to guide their own behaviour. Studies have shown that people with high emotional intelligent have greater job performance and demonstrate better leadership skills. But do you know how good your emotional intelligence is? Did you also know that emotional intelligence is related to the degree of self-esteem you have, because it is a component of emotional intelligence? Did you also know that both emotional intelligence and self-esteem can be developed no matter how old you are? Listen to this episode and you will learn, how this can be done. You will learn the secrets of emotional intelligence and about an revolutionary method that will help you increase your self-esteem.

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