Leadership development has no graduation, there is always room for improvement. Continual change and growth is inevitable as people and cultures adapt to an ever-changing workplace. But what makes an effective leader, and what do the greatest leaders have in common? Effective leadership supports and encourages. A respected leader gives clear direction and sets challenging ...
The new American workplace is upon us, but why is it happening, and what does this brave new world of work look like? Moreover, how will the C-Suite and senior leadership teams adapt to these rapid changes amid the great resignation phenomenon? The COVID-19 pandemic saw lockdowns, self-isolation, and the closure of many bricks and ...
How do you intend to plan your company COVID recovery, do you have a post-COVID leadership strategy in place? And what will this new normal even look like? These questions encapsulate the ambiguity of the next few months and years as we transition to the post-pandemic era. Business leaders must embrace change and adjust leadership ...
How can succession planning be improved? And what happens to an organization when there isn't a plan in place? Or maybe one that's no longer relevant? An organization without a pipeline of capable leaders ready to step into key positions is asking for trouble. The way to improve the succession planning process is to prepare ...
Male-dominated professions and industries continue to reinforce harmful stereotypes. These typecasts create unfavorable environments that make it overly challenging for career-minded women to excel. Often, women pursuing executive careers must apply double the effort as their male counterparts only to get half the credit. On top of that, the gender pay gap means earning less ...
By Jennifer Carter, President of EWF International Whether you’re a self-improvement newbie or binge it like you’re watching Netflix, professional development is a must for everyone. Everyone. Why? It often means the difference between getting promoted and getting stuck. Another thing: your company should pay for it. You’re an asset for them, and developing your skills ...
The verdict is in, diversity is good for business at all organization levels. Those who have paved the way, the early adopters who prioritized gender parity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) foci, reaped the benefits during 2021’s Great Resignation. They have picked up some of the best mid-career talent available by angling their hiring ...
The release of a new Women in the Workplace report from Lean In always conjures up ambivalent emotions. On the positive side, it’s undeniable that there are more efforts toward female representation in corporate America than ever before. Yet, seeing the movement in the right direction in such small measurements year after year can be ...
The US workforce has seen a wild surge of resignations across industries over the past several months. The mass exodus of workers was dubbed The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit. And it hasn’t just been retail and entry-level workers, but employees of all backgrounds and levels have been part of the movement. ...
Women have been the majority of the US population for more than 40 years. To say women deserve a seat at the table in business would be an understatement. Organizations across the country and the world are coming to realize and appreciate the unique merits of having women in positions of power where they can ...
