Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But most hear two conflicting voices in their heads: an optimistic voice telling them all the reasons they should start a business, and a second voice-one that fears uncertainty-telling them all the reasons they should remain someone else's employee.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an executive coaching professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in shaping effective leaders. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders are but a handful of companies where process became habit and values became dogma, resulting in those companies becoming history. He abhorred dissent, uncertainty, and pens with red ink. All great experiences that engage us have an element of uncertainty at their core. Aaron Dignan.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Flux : 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change by April Rinne (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2021) A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight.

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CO2

JANUARY 14, 2024

A study by McKinsey & Company highlights that 86% of CEOs who prioritized innovation successfully led their companies through recent economic uncertainties. Effective leadership fosters a collaborative environment where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 16, 2016

Although one can vaguely see some traces of American Internet companies in what Alibaba has accomplished, the overall shape of its innovation has been totally different. While China’s economy is facing challenges and uncertainties, its e-commerce giant, Alibaba Holding Group , had a banner year in 2015. .

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St. Paul and executive coaching in the Twin Cities.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Executives at the highest level of the company are quick to check the big boxes. They’re at least partially designed to reduce uncertainty and stress. Straying into the uncertainty of caring is uncomfortable. We’re forced into decisions that answer a time crunch but do little to nurture high-performing organizational cultures.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

They are more diverse, culturally, and generationally. Increasingly, leaders exist in diverse networks. There is no doubt that we live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. Leaders work in increasingly flatter and leaner organisations. We need to redefine which leadership capabilities matter most.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. As the business landscape evolves, management coaching is indispensable for ensuring companies’ long-term success and worldwide sustainability.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2018

Questions that invite diverse perspectives, new information, and disruptive ideas related to the outcomes you’re after. A leading Fortune 500 company had a serious issue with sexual harassment. Leadership at this company used the two keys to resolve a complex and seemingly overwhelming problem. Here’s an example.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 25, 2022

With the growth of remote work and an increased focus on diversity and inclusion, companies are increasingly finding themselves in ‘wars for talent’ as they source and recruit candidates from all over the world,” explains Taylor. Tapping into a company’s hidden or non-traditional talent pools. Redefining the employee experience.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Embrace Diverse Opinions: Consult individuals with different perspectives, including team members and external advisors. Overconfidence: The Illusion of Certainty The Trap: Executives often overestimate their knowledge and predictive abilities, overlooking potential uncertainties and risks.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 7, 2021

Diversity is generally accepted as a good thing, with MIT research highlighting how diversity within our organizations can boost the bottom line of those businesses. If coordinating across global teams is the key to untapping the benefits of diversity, a high degree of “global fluency” is likely to be crucial.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A learned practice that ebbs and flows being fluid is a sign of strength in times of uncertainty. While companies continue to shimmy and shuffle to attract talent, we continue to search for meaning and challenge. Dedication can’t be faked, and companies can smell it from miles away.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

While a lot of attention remains on whether companies should adopt hybrid, in-office, or remote-first cultures, the main challenge leaders should focus on is creating a ‘stay’ culture. Many tech companies can hire en masse, but the focus now needs to be on what will make them stay. Consider what you’re doing to improve retention.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 14, 2014

In a time of turbulence and uncertainty finding clarity and direction is the job of the leader. Sensemakers have a strong perspective on their business—a perspective that stretches beyond the current time horizon and the current company boundaries. Sensemakers are good at connecting different worlds inside the company.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

In 2022, 74% of US companies were using or planning to implement a permanent hybrid work model. These groups offer a platform for employees to connect, share ideas, and offer support, fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Investing in resources to support these groups, and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

“There are concerns over the pipeline of female leaders in FTSE 250 companies, with an increase seen in the number of male-only boards, so the possibility of job sharing senior leadership roles should be considered.” Job sharing, they believe, could help matters. ” Flexible leadership. .

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2024

From talent acquisition hacks to building a kickass company culture, these books will get you fired up to tackle the ever-evolving world of work. Spina underscores the need for HR to play a strategic role in shaping the organization’s direction, adapting to change, and focusing on talent management, diversity, and inclusion.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The researchers gathered data from the 1970 British Cohort Study, and the results show that graduates from lower social classes tend to have more diverse and less stable career paths than their peers. Class diversity matters.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The modern corporate world, marked by technological leaps and diverse workforce demands, necessitates leaders who are not only visionary but also adaptable and resilient. The Boston Consulting Group’s annual innovation report emphasizes that the most successful companies are those that continuously innovate.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Richard is founder and Chairman of HomeServe, a global consumer services company. Videos and Webinars] [Flexibility] Agility in an Era of Uncertainty and Disruption Find out how organisations and individuals can embrace agility to help them navigate these more uncertain times. Ann will be joined by Richard Harpin. Like this article?

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

A great manager knows how to successfully transmit the excitement they personally feel about their company and its goals to employees, and employees get excited and energized themselves—leading to higher levels of engagement and goal attainment. (3) And, in times of crisis and uncertainty, communication is more important than ever.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, discusses the world’s largest retailer’s priorities when selecting future leadership pipeline, and why companies who hire a diverse talent do better than others. This is an extraordinary achievement, but for many companies, this is still a novel idea.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2022

While my original article illustrated the ability of investors to prompt firms to take a more positive stance on areas such as climate change or diversity, the INSEAD paper highlights how they can also force a more short-term approach in order to secure financial returns. Lasting impact. Talent loss.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2020

Uncertainty abounds, sensitivities are heightened, virtual meetings are ubiquitous, and the opportunities for miscommunication are multiplied. This was true prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s even more true now as we face continued uncertainty during the long recovery that lies ahead. Productivity.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 27, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. The issue at the heart of this uncertainty involves limited access to capital at a time when banks are reluctant to lend. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2019

In the end, being the leader of your company is worth it—unless you think not!” And multiple research studies show that companies with engaged employees have better financial results. Joel advises: “Booking the right professional keynote speaker will make all the difference in your event, and in your company.

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Decker Communication

APRIL 5, 2023

News of layoffs at the world’s premier companies dominate the headlines, their impact exacerbated by geopolitical and financial markets turmoil. In addition, the ongoing rebalancing of how we work – in-person vs. hybrid vs. remote – has led to new complexities that many companies are having difficulty navigating.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Dana explains: “When I am giving career coach advice, I often find some themes in the conversation around how to handle uncertainty and non-standard career challenges. That same type of mindset can be very helpful to companies. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes FAQ: Career Coach Advice. It starts with evaluating where you are.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Not only does upskilling enhance decision-making abilities, but it also improves employee performance, increases retention and creates a space for diversity and inclusion. When a leader learns to set clear goals and expectations for each employee, team members understand their role in the company better.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My own company, Netdata, recently closed on an extension of our Series A. From my experience it is possible, even in a time of uncertainty, to make a successful case to […]. Like many things about 2020, the search for funding in the middle of a pandemic tends to be a bit unconventional. I should know.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Gen Z will account for 27 percent of the workforce by 2025 and organizations need to start taking their role at the company more seriously if they want their companies to succeed in the long run. Such familiarity with tech can be beneficial for a company and it does not have to stop with their expertise being restricted to them only.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

In a world that grows more complex every day, executives often face scrutiny as they lead through uncertainty. This is to be expected; the decisions of c-suite leaders at major companies reach far into the organization’s future and can broadly impact the world at large.

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