The rate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reached a high during the Pandemic. Although reports say the activity is approaching normal, there are many new business partnerships that have formed as a result of the continued activity. Change in partnership structure is one of many reasons why leaders need to focus on leadership team performance. […]
Unraveling Family Business Challenges: Strategies for Proactive & Sustainable Success | Webinar 9/28/23 Calling all family business owners and leaders! Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 28th. Family business challenges are different than other companies. You need strategies to address your unique demands so that you can meet your goals today and remain successful into […]
Although there are many advantages to running a family business – tight community connections and employee loyalty, to name a few – the challenges you are likely to face are unique. Emotions are always a factor, boundaries between work and home can easily become blurred, succession planning can be complicated, and drawing in and holding […]
Arguably, self-leadership is the most important facet of successful leadership. But depending on where you are in your career, self-leadership can mean different things. There are different external and self-imposed expectations placed on a rising leader versus someone nearing the pinnacle of their career. It’s different still from a leader focused on legacy when knowing […]
Denying the importance of succession planning doesn’t make you more important to your company. It simply makes those who will need to take over less prepared. Can you think of any leader who would want to leave a disorganized exit as an end post to their legacy? Succession planning can feel different than other business […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a concept currently receiving a lot of attention. But it’s also a phrase that encapsulates an evolution in today’s workforce. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table is a goal of many organizations. […]
Do you ever look around at younger employees and think – “when I was their age, I was killing myself to get attention from senior management!”? Where there was a line of people with ambition competing to reach the top first, many leaders now feel like the go-getters are… gone. But are they? It may […]
Employee activism is increasingly common, particularly from those most likely to become leaders within your firm. Activism across the spectrum of beliefs is part of who the younger generations are. As a result, what employees expect of their leaders is also evolving – EQ is often as important as IQ, for example. With all of […]