Strategies to Bridge the Gap Between Generations in the Workforce
Organizations and HR professionals have been trying to wrestle with bridging the gap between generations in the modern workplace for the past decade. Three generations of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials—even the last sliver of the Silent Generation and the first signs of Generation Z—have converged into one workplace. The coming decades will see […]
How to Best Cultivate Future Leaders Within Your Organization
With 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring each day, your organization will soon be, or may already be, hiring for leadership positions. Filling these positions can seem like a daunting task if you’re not properly prepared as an organization. Hiring from your internal candidate pool can be a cost-effective and advantageous strategy when done correctly.
Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact On Leadership Effectiveness
Many believe that a great leader is simply a person who has the ability to command a room and the charisma to influence others to rally around their message. But, those are not necessarily the attributes of a great leader. Behavioral science reveals great leadership is much more than just good speaking skills and charm. […]
What Your Executive Team Needs to Know About OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
With the recent success of the best-selling business book Measure What Matters by John Doerr, OKRs have become a hot topic for executives trying to bridge the gap between Strategy and Execution. For years, I have set corporate goals with my executive team and have strived to execute them, sometimes with great success and sometimes […]
The Profound Effect Leadership Has on Company Culture
Few would argue the importance of strong company culture. In fact, 94% of executives believe a distinct workplace culture is vital to a business’ success. Yet, only 12% of executives believe their companies have the right culture. Why the disconnect?
Transform Your Workplace by Encouraging Learning and Development
Learning and development isn’t a new concept, but it’s gained a lot of momentum recently due to a greater emphasis on collaboration and advances in tech. In fact, LinkedIn’s 2019 Workplace Learning Report calls 2019 “the breakout year for talent development.” And an article on the history of learning and development notes that the concept […]
Do Your Organizational Goals Fit Your Company Culture?
Your company culture is a set of shared values and goals that unite every employee, regardless of background or department. Company culture is the personality and heartbeat of an organization. It’s what sets a company apart from its competitors and ties its employees together. Your culture could also be your biggest liability if it doesn’t […]
Top 5 Leadership Books You Need to Read
Leaders are always seeking new insights into the art and science of influencing others toward a common purpose. One of the most valuable resources for leaders looking to grow and develop their core competencies is found inside great books on the topic of leadership.
The Missing Piece in Your Company Culture Strategy
Leadership has the power to influence culture and plays a critical role in the sustained success of an organization. Good leaders have the ability to create a positive culture and optimally motivate their people, while poor leadership drains motivational outlooks and can poison a culture. It’s important to keep in mind that leadership’s impact on […]
The Expert Goal Setting Strategy Your Company Needs
Setting and achieving goals can be a difficult task for anyone, even the most successful leaders. Using the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) method makes achieving goals possible, helps keep the team on track, and ensures conversations and adjustments are effectively made throughout the pursuit of the goal. Top companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, […]
