Leading Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

However, in high-stakes situations, our doubts, self-talk, low awareness, ill-preparedness, and instinct-led execution can make or break our attempts. Instinct-led execution. She was formerly with McKinsey, working with MNCs and local companies in the US, China, and India. They’re powerful but can also be misguided.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? Why Hire Executive Coach as a CEO? This is why hire an executive coach! This is why hire an executive coach! Why Hire Executive Coach – Get You Unstuck How do we become aware of our mental models?

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Companies spend considerable amount of time and money on developing leaders through training programs and workshops. My experience so far suggests that these time-bound and finite interventions fail over a long run in developing leadership capabilities. Subscribe via RSS , Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? Why Hire an Executive Coaching as a CEO? This is why hire an executive coach! This is why hire an executive coach! Why Hire Executive Coaches – Get You Unstuck How do we become aware of our mental models?

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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CO2

JANUARY 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business leadership, executives often find themselves at the center of a complex maze – the Leadership Labyrinth. This is where executive coaching, a field gaining tremendous traction, plays a pivotal role. The Role of Executive Coaching Here is where executive coaching comes into play.

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HR Digest

JULY 28, 2021

Not all of this is news to chief executives and other business leaders. In a recent McKinsey Global Survey on the future of workforce needs, nearly nine in ten executives and managers say their organizations either face skills gap already or expect gaps to develop within the next five years. ACCELERATING UPSKILL.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

By: Gary Cohen Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? Getting honest feedback about leadership’s behavior is critical because 33 percent of failed transformations happen due to leadership’s behaviors not algining with desired changes, according to Mckinsey.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 3, 2019

During a break in a recent leadership development workshop, I talked with the HR Director (let’s call him Rich) about all the work they were putting into revamping the organization’s promotion and performance management system. And Rich was failing his executive team by not providing strategic HR leadership.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 12, 2019

Which qualities would you say are most necessary for people to develop if they wish to become key leaders in their organization ? Anyone with the motivation to lead can develop core leadership qualities. By contrast, McKinsey & Company is an organization that demonstrates the benefits of developing leaders who stand out.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2018

Executive Visits: 4 Strategic Approaches for Influence and Impact by @LetsGrowLeaders Karin Hurt. Personal Development: A Learning Journey is Its Own Reward from @wallybock. 6 Tips for a Great Personal Development Plan from @wallybock. Leading with inner agility via @McKinsey. via @KateNasser.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives. Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2003, Hogan was a partner at McKinsey & Co.

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HR Digest

JUNE 16, 2023

HR has thrived during this difficult time and helped in transforming organizations where the function is well led, has strong senior stakeholder support, has prioritized leadership development , and has already commenced a digital transformation journey. times more likely to report organizational outperformance, McKinsey research has shown.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2021

Mid-February brings the beautifully presented, coffee-table-styled book, Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt , written for senior executives who are frustrated by the slow pace and limited return on investment (ROI) of their digital transformation, and are unsure what’s holding them back. He is based in Paris.

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2018

A Flawed Idea Well-Executed Does Not Fail Forward by @JesseLynStoner. via @McKinsey. Boss’s Tip of the Week: Get serious about personal development from @wallybock. See more on Twitter. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. by @LeadToday Steve Keating.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 20, 2021

Mid-February brought the visually-engaging, coffee-table-styled book, Fast Times: How Digital Winners Set Direction, Learn, and Adapt , written for senior executives who are frustrated by the slow pace and limited return on investment (ROI) of their digital transformation, and are unsure what’s holding them back. He is based in Paris.

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

Developing the skills to engage team members is important. 1) The levels of engagement continue to be alarming for Executive Leaders…or at least, they should be. As a leader you are obligated to develop your skills to influence and support each and every team member. It won’t always be like this, however.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Whether you’re an experienced leader or an aspiring one, there’s always room for growth and development by embracing more innovative management styles.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Considering that most change efforts only succeed 30% of the time, Scott Keller and Bill Schaninger (both McKinsey partners) put forth a change model to increase the odds of success (upwards of 79% of the time) in Beyond Performance 2.0. So, any change effort will be more successful when you focus on both performance and health.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

According to a study by Harvard Business Review, 40% of new executives fail within the first 18 months of their leadership roles. A McKinsey report emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leaders, noting that the ability to pivot and embrace change is a key driver of success in today’s fast-paced business environment.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

APRIL 19, 2013

Here is an exerpt from article rated by readers as one of the most popular ever in The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company and co-authored by Mehrdad Baghai, Sven Smit, and S. Sven Smit The Granularity of Growth The McKinsey Quarterly' Patrick Viguerie.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 22, 2023

Workplace equality could add £150bn to the UK economy by 2025 (Mckinsey). 82% of managers agree diversity training should be core to every manager's professional development. Blueprint for Balance Broken Windows: Executive Summary Time to fix the broken windows. Why the drive for gender diversity?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 24, 2017

The problem as Mohasseb sees it is that many leaders are stuck in their approach to planning and execution. Your planning and execution needs to be more dynamic than that. McKinsey reports that eight out of ten time strategists focus on known hypothesis—opportunities that have been examined in the past or are already evident.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 25, 2022

To help you cut through the noise, we’ve curated 10 of our favorite leadership blogs and podcasts for 2022 on leadership strategy and development. Great for timely leadership insights from executives and experts with a global focus. In each weekly episode, top executives discuss and debate their top challenges. INSEAD Knowledge.

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Blog Leadership McKinsey Globalization 52

First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 29, 2012

Here is the executive summary of a recent report featured online by The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company. MGI was established in 1990 to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving global economy.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 20, 2012

The more we learn about Zenger Folkman’s leadership development research and approaches, the more excited we are to be their Canadian Strategic Partner. At risk of sounding like a sleazy late night TV pitch man; Zenger Folkman’s Strengths-Based Leadership Development System is a major revolution in our field.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Mike is the Founder and Managing Director of thought LEADERS , LLC – a professional training firm focused on leadership development. He spent five years as an Armor officer in a variety of roles including Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Personnel Officer and ROTC Instructor at Duke University.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 7, 2012

In the executive suite, the idea is no longer even controversial. When McKinsey & Co. asked senior executives at 60 big companies recently why they are trying to advance women, "they laughed at us," says Dominic Barton, McKinsey's global managing director. John Agno: Decoding the Executive Woman's Dress Code.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 20, 2012

The more we learn about Zenger Folkman’s leadership development research and approaches, the more excited we are to be their Canadian Strategic Partner. At risk of sounding like a sleazy late night TV pitch man; Zenger Folkman’s Strengths-Based Leadership Development System is a major revolution in our field.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Mike Figliuolo is the Founder and Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC – a leadership development and training firm. He was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. and also had several executive roles at Capital One Financial and Scotts Miracle-Gro.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In fact, according to a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, those who attempt to affect change by concentrating on changing mindset are four times more likely to succeed than those who focus only on changing behavior. How to allow others to be fully responsible--to both plan and execute. To quit waiting on others to change.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Mike is the Founder and Managing Director of thought LEADERS , LLC – a professional training firm focused on leadership development. He spent five years as an Armor officer in a variety of roles including Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Personnel Officer and ROTC Instructor at Duke University. Leadership Podcast figliuolo'

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It isn’t overstating the obvious to establish that, just like the muscles in our bodies, EI skills must be used and developed, then used and developed some more. McKinsey & Company. This is true for all leaders no matter their level in the organization or years of experience. 1 Nielsen NC, D’Auria G, Zolley S. 3 Goleman D.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Google, Apple, McKinsey & Co., There are plenty of print and online resources you can adapt to your workgroup as a professional development activity or even an optional workshop. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Here is what mindfulness can do for you: 1.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 25, 2016

showed a significant positive correlation between financial performance and female representation at the executive level i with female Board representation having an even stronger effect. Most recently, a new international study by McKinsey & Co. In their recent study mentioned above, for example, McKinsey & Co.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 3, 2020

The results from a new McKinsey Global Survey confirm the positive effects of talent management on business outcomes. The executive team is directly involved in setting the talent strategy and fully committed to the process. Line managers are directly responsible and accountable for identifying, developing, and retaining talent.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 5, 2023

Leadership and culture development to build capacity for implementation planning wasn’t on the agenda. A great strategy with poor execution is useless. Leadership team dynamics and culture development are entwined. Build organizational capacity through leadership and culture development. How do you know?

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