Talent Development & Retention

26 Aug Predictable Promotion®: Stop Winging Succession Planning

Posted at 05:30h in Corporate, Influence, Leadership, Predictable Promotion, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Most companies talk a good game about succession planning. Fewer execute it well. 86% of organizations say succession planning is a talent management priority, but only those with a formal process are 67% more likely to identify future leaders. Translation? The majority are just winging...

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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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05 May Invest in Stronger Organizational DNA for Huge Multifaceted Returns

Posted at 05:30h in Coaching, Corporate, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Organizational Change, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

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...

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13 Feb Valuable New Team Coaching Strategy Rapidly Improves Leadership Results

Posted at 05:30h in Coaching, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Leadership Mindset, Talent Development & Retention, Teams by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to privately coach many senior executives in Fortune 500 firms. While that has made a big impact for those organizations, we are now seeing a major shift into coaching and developing entire teams. Not surprisingly, the 2019 Deloitte...

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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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12 Jun Leadership Communication to Skyrocket Underperformers to Success

Posted at 08:00h in Leadership, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

While working for years at Macy’s as a senior executive, I had to have numerous conversations with underperforming team members. I’ll admit that I would shy away from having those difficult conversations in the beginning. I didn’t want that person to feel bad or take...

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25 Apr Companies Squander Valuable Leadership Talent

Posted at 08:00h in Leadership, Organizational Change, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

If you aren’t willing to invest where you have the greatest potential for robust ROI, namely in your human capital, it’s like raising a child with tons of potential and fantastic DNA, and then not sending them to school. The money saved on textbooks and...

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28 Feb Do You Know These Secrets to High-Performance Teams?

Posted at 17:16h in Leadership, Talent Development & Retention, Teams by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

When I worked as a senior level executive for Macy’s – when it was a Fortune 100 – it was critical that I quickly learn how to build and create high performance teams. You cannot afford to micro-manage when your responsibility is to achieve the...

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31 Jan Leadership Secrets to Mine for Extraordinary Talent

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Leadership, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Are you mining for extraordinary talent to fill your high potential pipeline? Great people are the essential strands of corporate DNA and your most valuable asset. Find creative ways to mine for the best of the best, and you’ll reap incalculable rewards, both now and...

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07 Jun Deepen Strategic Investments in Future Leadership

Posted at 08:00h in Leadership, Talent Development & Retention by Sarah Hathorn 0 Comments

Companies in all different industries have attractive openings right now, available for talented leaders, and that’s great news if you’re looking to elevate your career. The bad news, especially if you’re tasked with the responsibility of filling those vital positions, is that there is a...

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