Strategic business plans can be a lot of fun–no, really. It’s exciting to turn a corner to have a new goal or approach. Implementation, on the other hand, is where things often fall apart. It’s where strategy meets reality, assignments are made, and buy-in is sought. Planning is exciting, plan implementation is a grind. But smart […]
Ambivalence does not have an immediately positive connotation, especially when applied to leaders. But there are times when it can help an executive build support and attain buy-in. Understanding when it is critical to strategic business development and when it is detrimental can positively impact company culture and boost a leader’s value in the eyes […]
Communication is an essential component of successful leadership. The problem is that people have a hard time accurately and objectively evaluating their own communication effectiveness. When leaders turn to us, it’s because they see a persistent gap between the capability and performance of their team. More often than not, they don’t realize their role in […]
Very few people were prepared for the difficulties we faced starting in early 2020. Even fewer saw inflation and supply chain issues contributing to the challenge of a global pandemic. For many business leaders, the blows seem to keep coming, and they lack the knowhow to turn it around. But one group of people was […]
The leadership headlines are clear. Forbes, IndustryWeek, and beyond all show an undeniable emphasis on flexibility. “Flexibility makes you a strong leader” – Inc. “Finding the right balance and flexibility” – HBR “Flexibility is the key to creative leadership” – Forbes “Leaders Must Be Flexible and Focus on the Journey” – IndustryWeek But for those […]
Has your company been impacted by “career nomad syndrome” (aka job-hopping )? If you haven’t been, you might soon be… it’s on the rise. While you can rarely change an employee’s mind if they decide to leave, you can ensure you have the right company culture in place to keep the best people – and […]
Including effective leadership skill-building in your strategic plan, these days can feel like trying to hit a moving target while on horseback in a snowstorm. The evolution of the leader has significantly transformed over the past decade but even more so over the past 24 months. For example, in a pre-COVID (2018) Gartner analysis of […]
Senior leadership and business owners are being bombarded with reports of people quitting their jobs in huge numbers. The reality of the “Big Quit” is likely impacting your organization in some form, and if it hasn’t yet, are you prepared if it does? What is the next trend? Whether the labor market is tight or […]
At each level of growth in every leader’s path of success, you will encounter new challenges and hurdles. At each stage, you need different versions of your skills, talents, and resources. Rising leaders, for example, require more stamina and resilience, and senior leaders need to be fine-tuned listeners and able to make game-time decisions. The […]
Leaders have had to adjust processes and training, in addition to keeping up with changing customer expectations as a result of new technologies. Executive coaching can help leaders who may be struggling to evolve at the same pace.