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HR.com Leadership eBulletin for the Week of May 31, 2010

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This week we’re taking at the parameters of every assignment, how optimism affects your bottom line, how to stop whining and start leading, and more.

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 "Do not listen to those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious."

                         ~  Og Mandino (1923 - 1996)

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Wikis:

Do you have knowledge to share?  Ever wanted to start your own wiki?  HR.com invites you to check out our wikis and contribute your expertise.

Here's this week's featured Wiki:

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Every Assignment has Parameters

Some jobs actually require employees to take risks and make mistakes -- jobs that are by nature about being creative and innovative. If an employee's job is to be creative, the biggest favor you can do for that employee is to be clear about what is not within that employee's discretion.
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The Case for Optimism
Optimistic employees are positive, productive and engaged. Recently, an article in Business Week examined the link between workplace optimism, employee engagement and its' impact on the bottom line.
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Stop Whining and Start Leading

We all know people who suffer from "Victimitis" — the poor-little-me syndrome whose verbal symptoms include: "They are doing it to me again," "There's nothing I can do," "It's all their fault." Indeed, many supervisors and middle managers agree that Victimitis is a big problem at work. Unfortunately, they don't recognize the extent of their own infection.
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He’s in a Meeting – or is he? Working with Gatekeepers

When I make cold calls I ask the receptionist to direct me to the person’s assistant as she’ll redirect me to the appropriate person, get me an appointment to speak with the original person, or tell me how best to move forward. The PA of a high level person is always smart, savvy in the ways the corporation runs, and knows what’s going on throughout the organization.
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Virtual HR Conferences


We invite you to attend one or more of the great conferences lined up for 2010. Watch live webcasts, earn credits, and browse virtual trade show booths. Registration is free for members.

Payroll Options and Solutions
- June 23, 2010.
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Workforce Management - Why You Should Adopt It
- June 30, 2010.
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Web 2.0 and the Staffing Process
- July 14, 2010.
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It won't cost a penny for these thoughts ... enjoy these blog submissions currently featured on HR.com.

> How to Get the Most out of Your HR Function in Tough Economic Times

The events of the last two years have been dizzying. Arguably, the Human Resource function has been impacted as much as any other corporate function. Whether it is planning and executing layoffs or just keeping up with the insane amount of legislative change. HR departments increasingly find themselves being asked to do more, with less. So how does a department caught in the middle of an economic tug of war survive and thrive in this environment?

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> Motivation

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Emotional Intelligence: What's New, What's True
Improving EQ Through Behavioral Style Intellect and functional skills are important, but research shows that emotional intelligence is the most important factor in ...
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Date: June 10, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET


Teambuilding with Emotional Intelligence Competencies
What makes a group of people a team and want to do their best work together? In decision-making, humans first have an emotion and then seek a rationale. Emotions motivate team behavior and productivity. Teams that understand and ...
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Date: June 17, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET


Future Webcasts | Past Webcasts | MP3 Downloads

 
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>  10 Steps to Successful Training - Summary

10 Steps to Successful Training explains in detail the characteristics, actions and behaviors that define truly successful trainers. According to the author, Elaine Beich, effective trainers share several core competencies that, when applied, facilitate learning and help students gain the knowledge they need to achieve their organization’s goal. Each of the ten steps outlined in her book keys in on one of these skills, offering tips, techniques, and instruction that tie the concept to bottom-line results.

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