Leadership Brief
News and notes to show diversity in action
We are pleased to share our thoughts, ideas and insights, not only about the executive search, culture transformation and performance (change) management services we provide, but also about the relevant trends we see in the healthcare and nonprofit industries.
Lead with Courage and Conviction
Recognize that what unites us, as humans, is far greater and stronger than what divides us.
Strong Leadership in Times of Crisis
A crisis is always an opportunity to acknowledge responsibility, take ownership and do better.
Is Your Best Good Enough?
If we live a purpose-driven life and are doing our best, there is no need to feel ourselves lacking in accomplishment.
Creating a Mentoring Culture
Formal mentoring programs help organizations retain employees, increase job satisfaction and commitment, and cultivate organizational citizenship behavior.
6 Hidden Benefits of Taking More Vacation
Research has proven that intentional vacation is not a luxury, it is a necessity! Are you encouraging your direct reports to take planned uninterrupted vacations?
7 Soft Skill Tips for Effective Leadership
Soft skills are people-related attributes. As you move up the corporate ladder, greater emphasis is placed on executive soft skills as they are what make you an effective leader.
Why are Soft Skills Critical for Success?
It is critical to understand that no matter how technically proficient you are, your soft skills are more likely to enable you to truly utilize your knowledge and amplify your technical skills as you advance to higher levels of leadership.
The Power of Interdependence
Human beings are influenced by people perceived to be of greater power. Early influencers form the foundation of our values and the lenses through which we view the world.
Leadership with a Purpose
The best firms are those that deliver emotional, experiential and social value to all their stakeholders, from customers and partners to investors and society.
Move from Good to Great!
At the beginning of each New Year, organizations explore new aspirations and possibilities, determining how to build a winning team.
Understanding Diversity
Research shows that higher levels of diversity in leadership roles are associated with enhanced stakeholder trust and heightened expectations.
Leading Effective Teams
Successful leadership requires a combination of character and competence. How can leaders leverage the key fundamentals of leadership to successfully impact their team?
Be a Bridge Builder
Be careful when you depart an organization, department or unit, to not burn any bridges, because one day you might need that very passage to cross over to your next position.
Leadership Brief Article Archive
Eliminating unconscious bias in the workplace starts with understanding that predispositions are ubiquitous and only those with a negative impact need to be addressed.
It’s one thing to know what do to, its another thing to do it! Strengthen your mental toughness by modeling the beliefs and behaviors that will achieve the results you desire.
Comparing ourselves to others, personally or professionally, brings us discontentment. We are only required to do our very best!
While the road to the C-suite can take different paths, there is consensus that it must be carefully crafted. You have to be patient and be willing to be coached and mentored; and you must put forth the effort to learn “the ropes.”
Inasmuch as a bad executive can create havoc, hiring the right candidate is often transformative. Learn some important tips to consider for hiring the right executive based on personal experience and empirical research.
Although some turnover is obviously due to attrition and retirement, studies have suggested that the preponderance of executive separation stem from poor skills match, unclear performance objectives, and a lack of cultural fit.
Discussion of on-boarding at the early stages of the search process will go far to uncover and alleviate anything that could derail the new executive’s success.
Since effective leadership requires an understanding of work preferences of your employees, you should be intimately aware of the values that Millennials embrace and the impact of these values on the workplace.
Since globalization has become our reality, it is imperative that organizations find ways to transform their rich multiculturalism into quantifiable benefits for all.
Successful organizations create a performance culture, and continuously strengthen it to achieve results. Learn some valuable tips, including four defining factors for building a high performance culture.
We pause during Black History Month to celebrate the legacy of civil rights giants such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and efforts to promote racial equality, equity, access and opportunity for all.
The best leaders are those who forge their own path and who don’t compromise on who they really are. Embrace vulnerability as your superpower to not only be a stronger leader, but happier too.
Getting diverse people in a boardroom isn’t enough; we also need to find meaningful ways to connect with each other as people… We can all find small ways to reach out, to embrace differences and to find common ground with each other.
