The news of Amazon calling workers back to the office five days a week has thrown kerosine into the hybrid workplace debate. Let’s face it – leading a business is no easy task, particularly with all of the moving parts that make up today’s marketplace. The traditional five-day model affords leaders the most control and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Personality testing was originally used by the US army in WWI to provide predictive analysis on which veterans were likely to become shell-shocked. Since its original application, the tests have changed quite a bit. In the mid-1990s, personality assessments became a badge indicative of who you were. People wore them the same way they would […]
Some have called Elon Musk a “change agent.” Others have labeled his innovative ways as “ego driven.” Whether you love watching Musk with the same attention you give your favorite quarterback on game day, or you’re tired of him making the news, one thing stands out in his career. That’s his propensity for taking on […]
Striving for a literal work/life balance as a definition of happiness sets us all up for disappointment. To have a productive life at work at the same time as having a meaningful personal life is a good idea. But it was conceptualized before we all started carrying these little computers in our pockets and could […]
