4 Ways to Provide Strong Leadership in Times of Change
4 Ways to Provide Strong Leadership in Times of Change Organizational change is inevitable. According to research by Gartner, a typical organization today has undertaken at least five major organizational changes in the past three years. During times of change, effective leadership is especially critical to organizational success. Every organization needs leaders who can successfully […]
What Is Emotional Agility & Its Importance to Leadership
What Is Emotional Agility & Its Importance to Leadership Have you heard of emotional agility? Coined by the Harvard Business Review, the term closely aligns with a more widely used term, emotional intelligence—but the two concepts are not interchangeable. Emotional intelligence is defined as being aware of and in control of one’s own emotions. On […]
Aligning Your Leadership Pipeline Model with Business Goals
Aligning Your Leadership Pipeline Model with Business Goals Having clear business goals is a key component of achieving long-term success for an organization. However, without qualified leadership to execute the vision for years and decades to come, the organization will likely struggle to reach milestones and stay on track. According to Brandon Hall Group’s 2015 […]
Strategy vs. Business Execution: What Matters More?
Strategy vs. Business Execution: What Matters More? As a leader, you have the power and skills to diagnose challenges and capitalize on strengths in a timely and effective manner—but business excellence doesn’t stop there. More often than not, the best-laid plans go awry because big visions are met with an unclear road map for execution. […]
7 Employee Development Areas the C-Suite Needs to Prioritize
7 Employee Development Areas the C-Suite Needs to Prioritize Today’s business challenges compel organizations to identify new, more creative ways to enhance shareholder value and the customer experience. As a member of the C-suite, you bear considerable responsibility for building a productive workforce and high-performance culture. Moreover, you want that accountability to go beyond the […]
A Guide To Training Managers (With Steps and Skills)
A Guide To Training Managers (With Steps and Skills) Effective management is at the heart of organizational success. However, exceptional managers don’t appear overnight—they are cultivated through thoughtful and deliberate training. The training of managers equips them with the skills to lead teams, handle challenges, and align their efforts with business goals. But how to […]
Corporate Event Ideas That Unify Remote Teams
Corporate Event Ideas That Unify Remote Teams An annual or semi-annual corporate event is often the only time remote teams have the opportunity to interact with each other in person. Maximize this limited time with training sessions and activities designed to unify these teams and create lasting bonds that will transcend the physical distance between […]
Key Reasons to Embrace a Leader as a Coach Strategy
Key reasons to embrace a leader as a coach strategy In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing workplace, traditional leadership styles often fall short of meeting modern organizational challenges. To inspire, empower, and drive meaningful results, many organizations are adopting a coach as leader approach. But what is coaching in leadership, and why is it so transformative? […]
The Effects a Lack of Executive Alignment Is Having On Your Business
The Effects a Lack of Executive Alignment Is Having On Your Business One of the most important components of successful change management is executive alignment. Whether your organization is undergoing a major culture transformation, kicking off a strategic initiative, or involved in a merger or acquisition, having leadership aligned during times of change is critical […]
Why a High Performance Culture Starts and Ends with Leadership
Why a High Performance Culture Starts and Ends with Leadership While some may tell you that “culture” is a difficult word to define, especially in the context of “corporate culture:” and while it’s true that culture is so ingrained within an organization that it can be difficult to describe, we know that we can define […]
