From my associate, Janice Giannini. Close your eyes for a moment and create a picture of your company where 70% of the leaders are resilient and empowered to be adaptable and innovative. Then, create a picture of the competitive advantage … Read More
From my associate, Grant Tate. Many leaders, especially in government and large institutions, struggle with underperforming employees who drain productivity, morale, and resources. My colleague and I experienced this last week: an organization director, overwhelmed with frustration, has multiple cases … Read More
Introduction I have often observed that upper-middle managers will remain too deeply rooted in their specific departments or functional responsibilities. This results in a limited, vertical perspective. To be viewed as promotable, aspiring executives must develop a horizontal perspective that … Read More
If you watched the Olympics and Paralympics, there were a few great personal characteristics that were apparent in the athletes that competed. PASSION. The passion of the US Athletes to succeed at the highest level was apparent when you saw … Read More
[Editors note – This is the first of our 5-part series to help ensure your organization becomes hardwired for efficiency and effectiveness. These articles will reflect our current thoughts as well as insights gleaned from Lex Sisney’s book- Designed to Scale: How to … Read More
From my associate, Dan Elliott. We all have or have had that one person who we thought was going to bring so much to the team. Everything about them exuded promise. They were sharp and engaging during the interviews, they … Read More
From my associate, Janice Giannini. Today, businesses face unprecedented shifting sands upon which to build and grow. While I would like to opine that there are a few more significant challenges, and the others are potentially less compelling and volatile … Read More
Today, where competition for talent is fierce and can be a critical differentiator, companies face increasing pressure to make optimal hiring decisions. Despite this, many managers hesitate to utilize validated assessment tools that can enhance their hiring and selection processes. … Read More
From my associate Dan Elliott. I was reading—no, I was “scanning”—through an internet forum the other day where people were discussing the places they had traveled. One gentleman emphatically claimed France, particularly Paris, was the rudest place he had ever been. … Read More
The concept of flexible leadership is increasingly relevant in organizations. I will clarify that flexible leadership is not synonymous with wishy-washy leadership. The former represents a strategic and adaptable approach to leadership, while the latter suggests indecisiveness and lack of … Read More
