In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education. There are plenty of well-known examples throughout the course of history; Aristotle mentored Alexander the Great, Laurence Olivier mentored Anthony Hopkins and Freddy Laker mentored Richard Branson.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Yellow Cab) eventually upends the industry — and applying it to yourself and your career. As the co-founder of a boutique investment firm with Clayton Christensen, Whitney Johnson came to realize that the frameworks of disruption not only apply to innovation and investing, but to individuals. Borders, Uber v.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 25, 2020

Mentoring is increasingly something we are seeking in the workplace to help us improve, but choosing the right mentor can often seem as much about luck as judgement. New research from the Rotman School of Management highlights how we often use gut insticnt rather than reasoned criteria about the competence and expertise of the mentor.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 13, 2015

Guest post by Nigel Dessau: I have never met anyone who was successful in life who did not have at least one mentor. Having good mentors indicates that you have a great network—something every 21st century executive and leader should have. However, finding the right mentor can be a challenge. Do you need a(nother) mentor?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Here are a few tips on moving forward in your career and from your comfortable present perch. Think about what you want your career to look like in the future. Consider the steps you need to take to reach the next level in your career. . Follow the latest innovation in your space. Define your success. Start Networking.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 7, 2019

Tom had been working as a manager for almost a year. However, when Tom sat down with his mentor to talk about his progress, his mentor told him that those things are just the tip of the iceberg. One of the hallmark qualities of a great boss is that he’s always striving to improve,” said his mentor. ~Lee Iacocca~.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 4, 2023

Can better management and leadership nurse the NHS back to health? Author Nigel Cassidy / Photography Fabio De Paola Some people say the problem with the NHS is too many managers. Intriguingly, it also has an operational team largely made up of Chartered Managers. As much as anything, this is a management story.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. EY is known for its focus on innovation. We track progress through standardized metrics and measurement.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Learning and applying these lessons can provide management insight and superior leadership qualities. Some of the biggest influencers in the world are musicians, and they can teach us a multitude of ways to guide our own career and leader positions. Here are some excellent leadership lessons that we can learn from musicians.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

When markets are down, they become ripe for disruption and roll out the red carpet for innovative services, solutions, and products. Which makes me wonder, do these same truths hold true for individuals (and their careers!) Take a peek below for some foundational strategies to launch your new career path: 1. You are not alone.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve. Innovative tools and platforms have revolutionized how executive search is conducted, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in the search process.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In an in-depth conversation with The HR Digest, Lisa Chang, the Global Chief People Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her career trajectory. The conversation delves into HR innovations, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. For me it is impact.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an interview, Christy Pambianchi, EVP and Chief People Officer at Intel, highlights the importance of continuous learning and innovation in HR, emphasizing Intel’s phased approach to implementing AI tools. Pambianchi advises startup leaders to prioritize human capital management, stressing the importance of assembling agile teams.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 29, 2013

However, a group of teachers, mentors, and friends in my small town of Nixa, Missouri became an incredible support. Their influence was so great that I wanted my career path to follow their footsteps. As those friendships deepened, my mentors counseled and wooed my parents back together.

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HR Digest

MARCH 30, 2023

Multigenerational workforces can bring diverse perspectives , skills, and experiences that can enhance innovation and creativity. However, managing and leading these teams can present unique challenges, especially when it comes to communication styles, work expectations, and values.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

For managers, leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Unfortunately, this can be an overwhelming process for new managers to undertake without support. With leadership training, managers can study the core competencies they need to adapt and grow for their entire career.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. To clarify, executive coaching is not professional mentoring and does not help leaders in their specific expertise. Advantage 4: See Goals More Clearly and Purposefully.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Fred Smith, another leader who was Ziglar’s mentor, talked about the leader as servant: “Leadership is not a title that grants you license to force others to knuckle under; it’s a skill you perform, a service you render for the whole group.” His career had its ups and downs, including a bankruptcy.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

New managers , or those aspiring to manage a team, often are looking for a playbook to help them get started. How do I coach and mentor my former teammates? And, let’s face it, seasoned managers often need a refresher on some of the basics. How I wish we had an entire day to talk about management and leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 30, 2017

Grubb has written an incredibly insightful book on how to manage the new workplace reality. All of which will drive a clash of cultures that demands a new management approach. Employees and managers worry about job stability, and taking part in developing individualized career plans for your talent is a critical way to retain them.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Offer Training That Enhances Career Development. Some examples of career development training include: Coaching and mentoring to uncover specific hurdles and motivate employees to move past them. Perhaps they could benefit from improving their communication or learning how to manage a department.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post from Hilary Grosskopf : Managing a team can sometimes feels more like managing a revolving door. For organizations, attrition is an expensive issue that takes money away from impactful progress, innovation, employee benefits, and enjoyable team activities.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Today, there’s a venerable list of female executives who have shattered that glass and gone on to illustrious careers as successful CEOs. Women are ditching upper-management positions and bailing out before breaking through the glass ceiling. The female bail out creates a reduced talent pool for senior management positions.

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Women on Business

MARCH 8, 2011

Guest post by LaMae Allen deJongh, managing director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture (learn more about LaMae at the end of this post). LaMae Allen deJongh, Managing Director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture. It is those who look at career advancement through a new lens who will most likely succeed.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2014

How Companies Can Manage Power Struggles : Think King Arthur, not Napoleon. Leadership: A Career Choice or a Constraint? Your Leadership Mentor is Not Yoda” (and 5 other Mentoring Myths ) by @WScottCochrane. Why does culture matter to innovation? A Myth That Thwarts Leadership by @SusanMazza. stanfordbiz.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared L eadership in Turbulent Times: 9 Ways to Embrace Change. Jon Verbeck provided The Value of Mentoring. Lisa shares: “ In the post, How to have more impact, Lisa shares that our impact can be great when we lead and manage others. Follow Jon on Twitter at @jonverbeck1.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 16, 2017

Employers underestimate the importance of personal and career development on employee retention, vastly overestimating the importance of salary and benefits. As Christopher Bishop, head of Herman Miller’s Innovation lab has said, "The war for talent is over, talent has won." This is a marathon, not a sprint.”

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: lose the word change “management.” You can’t manage change any more than you can manage the cycles of the tide and the phases of the moon. In the case of the utility, the organization has created a significant career center. Have you made sure “rules” don’t hamper innovation?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The study revolved around detailed interviews with around 40 mid-career ethnic minority employees from across the United Kingdom. Many revealed negative experiences with office politics, with people often feeling shut out from informal relationships and overlooked by managers. ” Nurtured and supported.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As the workplace ethos changed with technological advances and a new generation of workers, the focus has shifted to employee management and performance and productivity. “I Here is a list of HR leaders who are bringing in diversity, engagement, and innovation to their jobs. Diane Gherson, CHRO of IBM. Take it as a learning experience.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

It’s like having a mentor guide your journey. Drawing on her twenty-year career as an advisor to the C-Suite, Davey shares real-world examples and practical tools you and your team can use to handle even the most contentious conflicts as allies?instead Often, as a leader, manager, doctor, teacher, or coach, it's central to your job.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2018

This scenario, lone wolf promoted to manager followed by team disaster, is both predictable and avoidable. Chip Bell provided Four Traps Mentors Must Avoid. Chip writes: “ Mentors are vital for an organization’s future leaders to thrive. If you’re a mentor, be careful not to fall into any of these four traps.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting provided How to Choose a Great Mentor. Bill recaps, “Having a good mentor can take you far in your leadership journey. Learn what traits to look for in a good mentor.” John Hunter of Curious Cat submitted Technological Innovation and Management.

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