Corporate Culture

13 Aug The Feedback Formula

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Effective, insightful feedback is the silver bullet for career success, even for senior executives. Just because you've reached the corner office doesn’t mean you don't need to give and receive helpful feedback. In fact, the most successful C-suite leaders actively seek and provide candid and supportive feedback to...

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16 Jul When “Everything” Isn’t Enough

Posted at 05:30h in Career Success, Coaching, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Executive Coaching, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

When I'm coaching a corporate executive to get to the next level, they – and their leader – often say, “We've tried everything, and nothing is working.” My initial reaction is to question that statement because, in my experience, it is rarely accurate. Off-the-Rack Solutions Don’t Work You may...

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23 May Navigating Layoffs with Empathy and Dignity

Posted at 05:30h in Business Etiquette, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Organizational Change, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Recently, I've been talking with C-suite clients seeking my guidance. Many companies are considering downsizing amid economic uncertainties, looming elections, and rapid technological advancements. Telling someone they're being downsized is always challenging. It can feel awkward to communicate that message even if you know it's the best...

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30 Jan Remote Work Reduces Promotion Opportunities by 31% – 3 Tips on How to Counteract It

Posted at 05:30h in Career Acceleration, Career Success, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Predictable Promotion by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...

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10 Oct Engage Literally Everyone at Your Next Meeting

Posted at 05:30h in Career Success, Communication, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

You look at your audience and they all have this glazed look in their eyes. No one is asking questions, instead, they keep glancing at their phones. You’ve lost their attention. You could shift the blame and say, “Oh well, the meeting was right after lunch,...

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10 Jun Too Many Meetings? How to Carve Time to be a Strategic Leader

Posted at 05:30h in Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Leadership Mindset by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

As a corporate leader, you’re facing challenges right now that require strategic solutions. Between concerns over losing or attracting top talent, keeping a constant eye on your market share, and managing in new and ambiguous environments, senior executives are hard-pressed to carve out strategic thinking...

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18 Nov Do you need effective leadership strategies to succeed through the Great Resignation?

Posted at 13:58h in Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

The “Great Resignation” refers to the record number of Americans who left their jobs in 2020 and 2021 – with no intention of returning. I’ve recently spoken to many of my Fortune 500 clients who lament that this major migration is adversely impacting sales, supply...

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25 Jun Are You Competing Hard Enough to Keep Top Leader Talent?

Posted at 13:29h in Corporate, Corporate Culture, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Right now, many organizations and top leaders I’m consulting with need help holding on to their top talent. As restrictions are lifted and organizations are considering how and when to bring their employees back, competition for talent is fierce. You may not be fighting hard...

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08 Feb Seize Your Opportunity to Evolve, Adapt, Lead, and Succeed!

Posted at 05:30h in Corporate Culture, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Organizational Change, Teams by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Last year was an incredibly challenging year for all of my senior executive clients who work in small to large size organizations. All of us had to learn to rapidly evolve, adapting to new ways of leading and managing people. I’ve observed how working every...

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08 Apr Top Leaders: Revolutionize Virtual Meetings for Inspired Productivity

Posted at 05:30h in Communication, Corporate, Corporate Culture, Innovation, Leadership by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Many companies I work with are scrambling to figure out how to have effective and productive virtual meetings. They see it as a “plan B” contingency and temporary fix. But I view the implementation of new virtual meeting options differently, which is why I was...

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