Daniel Stewart — November 18, 2016 Follow @stewartleader— November 18, 2016 A CEO I was working with recently mentioned something powerful to his executive team. Of all the leaders he had let go in his career, he never wished he had waited longer before taking action. In fact, he realized he had sometimes waited too … Continue reading The 3 Levels and Impact of Leadership Performance
Sarah Clark — November 12, 2016 Follow @sarahclarkmcg— November 12, 2016 You’ve spent the day putting out fires, extending deadlines, and scrambling from meeting to meeting. Untouched for days, your to-do list is gathering dust, and you feel totally unprepared for tomorrow’s quarterly sales review. To some, that may sound like a nightmare; for you, … Continue reading Prioritize or Perish: 6 Steps to More Effective Leadership
Brent Holland — November 6, 2016 — November 6, 2016 Succession planning is key to smooth transitions. However, according to a recent survey of 783 directors conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, only 48% of executives feel their board is spending sufficient time on CEO succession, and just 27% of directors surveyed felt confident their company has adequate … Continue reading Who Will Lead? Qualities of a Winning Succession Management Strategy
Len April — November 4, 2016 Follow @Zenithtalent— November 4, 2016 The final round of presidential debates wrapped up two weeks ago. The appearances were fiery and impassioned, to say the very least. Regardless of whom you support in the upcoming election, the process of choosing our country’s next chief executive is the cornerstone of … Continue reading Contingent Workforce Leaders Are Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
George Dickson — November 1, 2016 — November 1, 2016 There are a lot of reasons you can be put in a leadership position, and it’s not always something you’re prepared for. I’ve met a lot of reluctant de-facto leaders who have painstakingly grown to become outstanding leaders. Although most of them braved the crucible … Continue reading How to Lead a Team Like a Pro Your First Time
by Danny Wong Follow @dannywong1190October 13, 2016 Perhaps it’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment leadership became the loss of focus when applied to account management, but somewhere along the way it seems to have happened. No longer do account managers (AMs) see themselves as the master in their accounts, but rather feel like they’re … Continue reading How the Leadership Role Has Taken a Backseat in Account Management
by Sunil Bagai Follow @ZenithtalentSeptember 27, 2016 There are many facets of contingent workforce management that keep industry experts up late at night. We’re constantly seeking to improve performance, enhance processes, deploy new technologies, cultivate a robust candidate experience, create better metrics through refined analytics, and more. We’re also preoccupied with the ongoing glut of … Continue reading The Scientific Approach to Selecting Exceptional Contingent Workforce Leaders
by Patrick Hogan Follow @growtenfoldSeptember 21, 2016 Leaders worth their salt are those who inspire others to be great. Whether you’re a sales manager or a CEO, bringing out the best in people you work with is key to the success of your organization. A study by Dale Carnegie Training revealed that nearly 75% of … Continue reading 5 Leadership Techniques to Inspire Your Team
by JoAnn Corley Follow @joann corleySeptember 16, 2016 I’ve recently been conducting research related to bias in interviewing and hiring and in doing so uncovered some excellent and surprising information on how to build a greater awareness of ones bias in the hiring process. This research has also unintentionally helped me develop a more acute … Continue reading The Dilemma of Bias in Leadership
by Kevin Daum Follow @YPOSeptember 16, 2016 All leaders know to be proactive when times are challenging. They don’t always know exactly what to do, but they know they need to do something. I am surprised at how few leaders work to capitalize when things are going well. When market conditions are favorable and business … Continue reading How Successful Leaders Capitalize On Good Times
