The mindset of a post-pandemic workforce has changed. Today, company culture is a major deciding factor for America's job seekers. A 2022 study found that more than half of US workers consider resignation if the organizational culture falls short [1]. Every company needs core beliefs and values, and the culture it fosters becomes its personality. ...
Some company CEOs doubt the benefits of executive education (ExEd) programs. But where does this cynicism come from, and are they right to be skeptical? It's true; there are executive education programs that over-promise and underdeliver. They focus on lower-level managerial skills development, teaching what their highly-experienced and knowledgeable audience already know. But not all ...
Corporate training courses and executive education programs (exec-ED and ExEd) are rising across the US. Yet many HR leaders still view learning and development (L&D) as a waste of time, money, and resources. So, are they right, and if not, how does a business ensure a decent return on its L&D investment? For corporate training ...
Is a lack of leadership succession planning a recipe for disaster? Or, is the talent management process something best dealt with at the time of need? Can a pre-emptive plan help organizations prepare for and act when a critical member exits the organization? Leadership succession planning is a crucial part of business stability and growth. ...
The best leaders and managers view workplace mistakes as learning opportunities, an experience that can be used to ensure fewer issues in the future. So, what can you do to reduce missteps and avoid the most common mistakes leaders make? First, recognize that everyone in a management position suffers the occasional misstep. To be flawless ...
"Why am I here? I am not properly qualified for this. I’m in over my head. I think [Insert Name here] could do this better than me." Does any of this sound familiar? You are not alone. But feeling fraudulent after a promotion to a new leadership position affects most careers. It's a phenomenon known ...
As women try to rise through the ranks, they are continuously met with significant, often unseen, barriers. But is it even possible to skip the so-called “broken rung” phenomenon and tackle gender disparity in corporate America? Fixing the “broken rung” is simple in theory but more challenging in practice. The first step is to acknowledge ...
The idea behind change management leadership is straightforward, as is the role of leadership in change management initiatives. So why do 70% of US organizational change management plans fall short? And what can you do to avert those failures [1]? There are reasons for US companies failing in their change efforts. Much of it starts ...
Making the leap to a leadership position mid-career often entails a significant shift in daily routine and responsibilities. It also requires examining company goals and procedures through a completely different lens than that of an individual contributor. So what is the best approach when preparing for your mid-career leadership transition? People and businesses invest in ...
Your leadership traits are the qualities that define your success. Do you know the critical traits and skills of an effective leader in 21st-century America? Moreover, how you can build on your existing key leadership qualities and join the ranks of the best leaders? All great leaders are self-confident. Of course, leadership styles vary depending ...