Are you talented? Of course, everyone has talent. But are you a talent master? Do you know how to maximize your talents? Are you good at spotting talent in job candidates or employees? Do you know how to inspire your team to bring all of...
There’s nothing worse than a new hire that’s not the right fit. While that’s discouraging for any position within your organization, it’s especially frustrating when you’re talking about a high-level position. You need your senior vice president, CFO, or another key player to hit the...
Organizations need women in leadership positions now more than ever before. The global shifts we’ve seen over the last two years mean that status quo leadership is no longer acceptable. Women need to be a driving force in an organization’s commitment to a more diverse,...
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...
To paraphrase Warren Buffett, “When the tide goes out, it reveals who’s been swimming naked.” Right now, companies are hemorrhaging talent that they’ve invested extraordinary amounts of energy, time, and precious capital to attract, retain, and develop. How’d they get caught with their pants down? Many executive boards and...
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...
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...
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...
As a leader, you are often called on to have a difficult conversation with a member of your team. Sometimes you have to provide a performance review, or you have to point out ways that they are not doing their part. You may need to...
Here’s a leadership insight that seems to run contrary to much of conventional wisdom. In today’s lightening fast business environment, be wary of speed. When haste makes waste it doesn’t win the race. That’s why I’m advising all of my executive coaching clients to slow...