Every executive is different. Yet, there is one characteristic all experts agree is critical to the success of any executive: being a “great leader.” This then begs the question: if we’re all different, how do we define a great leader? A refrain that I have heard from a number of leadership experts: “There are all Read More >
Past Executive Briefings
Developing Passion and Letting it Lead You
These days, it’s not at all hard to find a blog, article, or social media post encouraging you to “do what you’re passionate about.” They say to quit your job and go after what you love because life is too short, or some variation of that school of thought. And, to a degree, they’re right. Read More >
How to Lead Through Change
Change is arguably one of the toughest challenges an organization must face. Whether it’s something minor, like a change in a process, or of the larger variety, like a merger or acquisition, change of any kind can be difficult. There are several reasons why this is the case. First, change brings the unknown, and many Read More >
What it Means to Have Leadership Clarity
What is the purpose of your organization? This may seem like such a simple question to answer, especially for well-established companies; yet, so many fail to grasp its gravity. Consequently, this results in confusion, lack of motivation, and siloes among teams. To understand and deliver on a purpose requires more than just a mission statement. Read More >
Employee Appreciation: Strategies for CEOs
The Chief Executive Officer holds a special place in a company. A good CEO is a visionary, a workhorse, a fundraiser and a cat wrangler. CEOs do not report to anyone but the integrity of the organization. Mainly, our job is to manage and develop assets, of which our employees are the greatest. Maintaining and Read More >
How Diversity Helps the Bottom Line
In a late 2014 article from Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group, diversity is the topic of conversation. As it relates to the bottom-line, the article says, “There are clear indications that diversity delivers measurable, positive performance outcomes for business. In fact, a diverse team will often outperform a homogenous team, even if the homogenous team has better Read More >
5 Key Steps to Building Team Energy
A few years ago, a client of mine was leading the marketing department of a major financial services firm: high profile, internationally respected brand. Many of his people worked long hours and some traveled quite extensively. Yet, no one ever seemed to mind. In fact, there was always an energetic buzz about them. The group Read More >
5 Steps to Improving the CEO-Customer Relationship
As part of its Global Leadership Forecast 2014-2015, Development Dimensions International, or DDI, compiles the results of its Conference Board CEO Challenge® 2014 survey. In it, CEO respondents are asked to indicate how prepared they are for the future. Perhaps surprising, but maybe not so much, is the overall sentiment that these leaders don’t feel adequately Read More >
7 Questions Highly Effective Leaders Ask Themselves Daily
There is something powerful about our ability to ask questions, especially when we ask them of ourselves. In his article on the topic, psychology journalist, Steven Handel, says, “the truth is that questions can help us begin thinking in new ways, which can then help us find answers that aren’t immediately apparent. The majority of Read More >
3 Ways to Make Life Easier For Your Employees
Boosting employee morale and productivity may be easier than you think. And, creating a positive work environment is not out of reach. Here are ways to make your employees happier, without sacrificing your bottom line. Forget Tracking Vacation Days and PTO Netflix does it. So does Groupon, ZocDoc, Virgin, Evernote and HubSpot. So what exactly Read More >