Call it a strategic plan, business plan, growth plan, operational plan. Whatever you call it, hopefully you are well on your way with your 2021 planning. Just having a plan, however, doesn’t necessarily mean you are certain to grow. What matters is the fact that you have set measurable goals and are holding yourself accountable. […]
Last week we talked about what has changed for leaders and what hasn’t as the expectations of leadership have evolved. As we sit around waiting for votes to be counted to find out who the next leader of the free world will be, we thought now would be a good time to talk about self-awareness […]
With more generations represented the workforce than at any other time in modern history, leaders have a unique opportunity to be better than ever before. Diversity in expectations and needs, as well as approaches and capabilities provide leaders with the chance to learn how to face future challenges from a new vantage point. Looking at […]
You hired them for a reason. Their perspectives and ideas and experience have to potential to cost you or benefit you. We say it almost every week, a healthy company culture is built on trust. Do your employees trust you and your leadership enough to speak up? Establishing a trusting relationship with the people around […]
Work style has seen a significant shift since March. Remote workforces have grown exponentially. It happened so fast for some companies that workflow and processes have been playing catchup ever since. Leaders have largely caught up by scheduling video calls and virtual meetings to make up for the in-office practices and to ensure work stays […]
Leadership experts hear from leaders over and over again that one of the hardest parts of their job is dealing with the people stuff. People are more than just employees – they are balancing elderly parents and defiant teenagers and health scares and long commutes in addition to work. Navigating the nuances of motivating people […]
You are familiar with the fact that listening is essential to being a good leader. Listening and really hearing what our clients and employees are saying to us generates trust and can affect important business decision making. But it’s not always easy to do. Listening can be difficult for many reasons… you disagree, you are […]
Over the past few months you’ve gone through a lot as a leader. Being a business owner, CEO, member of senior leadership, or manager goes hand-in-hand with stress on an average day, but the past six month have really put leaders to the test. There are all the added complications around supply chain operations and […]
Why is it that sports and business are compared so often? You’ve heard all the common metaphors: Down to the Wire. Full Court Press. Ballpark figure. Hail Mary. The differences between the two are obvious. A good CEO isn’t likely to loudly and publicly berate an executive until they perform at their best. A responsible […]
A healthy company on a successful trajectory consistently has leadership growing at all levels. Yes, leadership strength at the top is important, but cultivating leaders at all levels of your organization makes it possible for you to expand more sustainably and to be more nimble during challenging times. Mentoring makes it possible for you to […]