Viewed in Harvard Business Review Change is hard, but it’s essential in order to become a great leader. Learn how you can use practical advice and tips on your journey toward becoming an empowering leader. The authors Herminia Ibarra, Claudius A. Hildebrand, and Sabine Vinck from Spencer & Stuart discuss the changing expectations of executives in… More
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Viewed in Russell Reynolds Succession planning is crucial for the success of an organization and should be a key focus for C-suite leaders and boards. However, many organizations are not taking a formal and proactive approach to succession planning, which creates strategic risks. Russell Reynolds Associates’ Global Leadership Monitor identified three common failings in succession… More
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Viewed in Fast Company The author, Angie Morgan Witkowski, addresses the issue of being overlooked and underestimated at work despite having skills and potential. She suggests that growth can only happen when you acknowledge that there are things you can do differently. Three steps can be taken to build influence and convey aspirations and talents… More
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Viewed in Bloomberg The article reports on a survey of 2,300 senior executives which found that almost half of their meetings were considered a waste of time. The executives suggested that meetings could be eliminated if they were not necessary or if the same information could be communicated via email or other means. Additionally, the… More
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Viewed in Business Insider The article discusses the importance of positive feedback and employee appreciation in the workplace, citing a survey which found that a lack of recognition was a top reason for employees to quit their jobs. The author, Molly Simpson, suggests that managers should make an effort to regularly provide specific and sincere… More
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Viewed in McKinsey The article argues that middle managers are often an underutilized resource in organizations and suggests ways to better leverage their skills and expertise. The authors suggest that middle managers should be given more autonomy and decision-making power, as well as opportunities for leadership development and coaching. Additionally, the article advocates for clearer… More
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Viewed in Korn Ferry While AI can assist with resume reviews, it lacks the human understanding and intuition necessary to assess a candidate’s suitability for a position. Here are some important tips that job searchers can follow along: Focus on your distinct value proposition as your initial piece of advice. This entails emphasizing your abilities… More
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Viewed in Inc. A Spy Agency taught agents 8 Techniques to sabotage business meetings 79 years ago. Regrettably, you will still encounter most of them in meetings, this explains how strategies used by spies in 1944 are still used in meetings today. During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) provided training to… More
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Viewed in Fast Company Workplace perfectionists must break free from this trait and realize that perfectionism can be a time-sucking trait in the job. The challenge While striving for perfection can occasionally result in excellent work, it can also be a burden because it frequently causes one to focus too much on minute details and… More
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Viewed in Russell Reynolds According to research by Paul J. Zak, a professor at Claremont Graduate University, employees at high-trust organizations experience 74% less stress and 29% greater life satisfaction, 106% more energy at work and 50% higher productivity, 40% less burnout, and 13% fewer sick days. The author examines what trust means in the… More
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Viewed in Korn Ferry More than 70% of businesses say that their employees lack vital skills, yet many of those businesses are not necessarily seeking workers with so-called “hard” skills. Instead, soft skills are winning the day, such as agility and flexibility. Companies are looking beyond work history and experience to focus on what employees… More
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Viewed in Business Insider In North America, Alisa Cohen serves senior-level and mid-career professionals as the managing partner of an executive career coaching practice. Her clientele is primarily in the Big Tech sector—more than 50%—and B2B SaaS or e-commerce, with another 30%. She mentors employees from companies including Adobe, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, Oracle, Meta and… More
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Viewed in Inc. Having a high likability factor involves numerous factors. Many people become so obsessed with being likable that they do over-the-top things. However, the tricks behind becoming more likable do not involve any rocket science but are way too simple and basic. Here are four simple tricks to follow to become more socially,… More
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Viewed in Fast Company The recent pandemic has dramatically changed the job hiring game globally. Once upon a time, when many skills had been on the recruiter’s priority list, are no longer required by most companies. Instead, hiring managers look forward to qualities like keeping their teams engaged and building their skills. Hence, if you… More
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Viewed in Korn Ferry The number of US tech workers laid off has risen to more than 73,000 since mid-November, and more are expected. There have been hints of staff cuts in other industries as well. The end of the year has gotten some employees out of work, thus looking for new positions. Though it… More
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Viewed in Bloomberg In an era where the divide within organizations between employers and employees has seemingly never been greater with divisions over where work should be done, how much employees should be compensated for their work in an inflationary economy, and other significant questions that have largely emerged over the past year, there might… More
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Viewed in Fast Company Survey just about any business publication these days, and you’re likely to find an abundant number of articles that are quick to dictate all the ways that global business will never again be the same– in light of the pandemic, the argument almost always goes. As costly and disruptive as the… More
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Viewed in McKinsey Health Institute Global corporate workplaces face something of a crisis as it relates to mental health and work burnout. That is the bad news. The good news: Employees increasingly recognize the problem and are seeking solutions, and employers have responded with an unprecedented level of financial commitments to identifying programmatic and other… More
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Viewed in Business Insider Not all crises impact us the same, a new study published in The Public Library of Science (PLOS) finds. Kindness and unity Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, for instance, Americans experienced an almost unprecedented level of kindness and unity in their public demeanor. Not so with the Covid-19 global pandemic,… More
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Viewed in The Wall Street Journal “The workplace is in the middle of an unusual collision between what bosses and workers want,” The Wall Street Journal reports. That is quite a statement, but the evidence to support it is compelling. Employees feeling empowered The result is that today’s workplace has many battleground traits with employees… More
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