When onboarding new employees, using too much internal language can delay a full understanding of roles and responsibilities and hamper productivity. It seems almost too obvious to say this, but unfortunately, it happens all the time. Every industry and company has shorthanded terminology that has developed over time. This vernacular allows for nuanced conversations for […]
In 2004, the Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years. It was a spectacular accomplishment, and fans from near and far celebrated enthusiastically. That year, the Red Sox roster was studded with star performers like Jason Veritek, Johnny Damon, Manny Ramirez, and more, who were a huge part of […]
Difficult Conversations: Mastering the Art of Constructive Criticism Friday April 19, 2024 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM Eastern Navigating the complexities of giving critical feedback can be daunting for leaders. However, avoiding these conversations can lead to lasting issues within teams and organizations. It’s crucial for leaders to develop effective communication strategies to anticipate, manage, and […]
Every year, we find a new buzzword about how employees feel underappreciated and undervalued. This year, it is “dry promotion.” We’ve all heard about “quiet quitting,” “the great resignation,” “quiet firing,” and “toxic workplace.” There are so many more words that describe employee and leadership trends that have perhaps gone too far. Why all the […]
One strategic initiative gets pushed to the back burner far too often – leadership succession planning. In our experience, leadership succession planning gets pushed off most commonly for a combination of factors: day-to-day is getting in the way; it’s hard to face the end of a hard-won career; company structure is too top-heavy; and/or no […]
As 2023 comes to a close, I can’t help but think about how the end of each year is when we all tend to take the time to reflect. We look back at what we have done and forward to the next year for a fresh start. Taking time to reflect is valuable all year […]
Leadership development and executive education don’t always rise to the top of the list of priorities unless an organization encounters an unavoidable problem. Why is that? Hindsight will show any leader that, in fact, the best time to plan programs for improvement is when you don’t need them. Leadership development and executive education programs work […]
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 […]
Develop, Communicate and Execute a Clear Strategic Business Plan Strategic business planning defines the future of your business by specifying essential initiatives and the necessary people to make that future a reality. But planning is a wasted effort without action. Lack of consensus on process or method or the expected results within the senior management […]
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 […]