Posts by Max Hansen
The C-suite team consists of an organization’s top senior executives such as the chief executive officer, chief information officer, chief technology officer, chief people officer, etc. Executives in the C-suite are the leaders in an organization and ensure that a company follows its projected plan and growth. Although each executive in the C-suite serves a…
Read MoreThere are plenty of checkbox diversity and inclusion initiatives. But inclusion isn’t simply about hiring the right number of people from the right categories. Inclusivity is the creation of a culture where diverse people feel welcome. To have a really diverse workplace requires inclusive leadership. When people feel included, they show up wholeheartedly. They exceed…
Read MoreChief people officer (CPO) is a relatively recent title, perhaps not even two decades old. Not too long ago, the highest-ranking human resources professional was typically not considered a member of the C-suite. They were often called the human resources manager, director, or simply the head of HR. And even today, in some companies the…
Read MoreEvery company must be able to keep up with a rapidly changing competitive environment and the speed of the digital age. That’s where the chief technology officer (CTO) comes in. The recent pandemic underscores the fact that technology disruption can bring a business to its knees, virtually overnight. Scores of business were forced to work…
Read MoreEveryone leads differently. But all leadership involves power. Leaders use their power to engage others and inspire them to action. It’s important, therefore, for leaders to understand the many types of power available to them. Power doesn’t necessarily stem from a title or role. The best leaders, whether they have legitimate power or not, understand…
Read MoreKevin is an active businessman and entrepreneur in the startup tech community. While attending Indiana University, he founded the nation’s first collegiate hosted mini marathon. He went on to serve as Sr. VP of Sales for venture-backed ClassWatch until it’s $15M acquisition in 2011. Kevin founded Upper Hand in 2012 after seeing an opportunity as…
Read MoreIf you want to propel your business forward, you’ll need cohesive and complementary relationships within your leadership team. In fact, for the most progressive companies, one of the six key components of the popular EOS Model is people, i.e., placing the right people in the right seats. Visionary and integrator are among several management styles…
Read MoreNelson Mandela. Steve Jobs. Gloria Steinem. Alexander the Great. Where would we be without visionary leadership? These men and women are innovators and inventors, responsible for changing industry and even the course of history. So why do we need realists? In more pejorative terms they are known as pragmatists and some would even say pessimists.…
Read MoreOrganizational culture plays a significant role in turnover among employees at all levels of an organization, but management turnover casts a dim light on the reputation of your organization and its organizational culture. While there are myriad reasons why employees leave their jobs, we would like to believe that when a member of the leadership…
Read More Josh McCarter, CEO of Mindbody, dives into what drives him, his triumphs, and his appreciation for life changes. Press play to discover more! ‘Mindbody emerged from the simple idea that small business owners deserve the time to focus on what matters most: their customers. Our software has transformed that vision into the world’s leading…
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