Leadership
Having hard conversations is one of the most difficult parts of being a leader. But it’s also one of the most important parts of your role. We’ve never met someone who enjoys addressing a problem employee, putting someone on a PIP, or even needing to let someone go. None of that is fun. But there…
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You already know that having strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization. But have you ever considered the critical role resilience plays in effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty and change? As the business landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, leaders who possess the ability to navigate through turbulent…
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Cutting your losses… Hiring a new executive is a significant investment for any organization, both in terms of time and resources. However, despite the rigorous selection process and high hopes, there are instances when it becomes evident that the newly hired executive may not be the right fit for your company’s needs. Recognizing the need…
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Loyalty… It can be a fleeting concept in today’s competitive job market. We all know the drill – organizations invest time and resources in finding top talent, only to see them slip away to a new opportunity (in what seems like the blink of an eye). Employee retention has become a challenging puzzle to solve,…
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Ah, the age-old question for CEOs: when is the right time to bring on new leaders? As a CEO, deciding when to bring on new leaders can be a daunting task. It’s a delicate balance, like adding ingredients to a recipe. Too much of one thing too soon, and the dish may be ruined. Wait…
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The recruiting market may be competitive in general, but the executive recruiting space is extremely competitive. Here’s what the experts at CFO had to say about the state of the C-suite hiring markets in a recent article: Regardless of age, a majority (61%) of executives said they missed pre-pandemic work styles, with new environments making…
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If you want a high-performance culture in your company, you’ll need accountability in leadership. Accountability is one of the most important leadership traits. If leaders aren’t accountable, who will be? The culture of your organization, after all, is a mirror reflection of what is modeled from the top. To build this positive trait within your…
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Integrity. Influence. Self-awareness. Empathy. What are the most essential characteristics of leadership? It’s a topic of endless debate, but most everyone can agree on one thing: Leaders show others the way. Granted, it may not always be the right way, but where leaders go, others follow. Leaders have always been important, but in this nearly…
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The best leaders take responsibility for developing others. The late Jack Welch said it best: “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Top business leaders understand that people matter. Your next-generation leaders are an important part of your future viability,…
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Plenty of leaders are looking to create team synergy. That requires putting the right people in the right seats. That’s catchy and easy enough to say, but how does the process look? Well, for one thing, it’s not just about hiring. It also has to do with a system that many world-class entrepreneurial companies have…
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