April 20, 2024 If leaders want to be trusted, they need to trust their teams In her new book, Blaire Palmer argues that before you can create trust, you must be willing to trust. BY Blaire Palmer In 2022, according to Gallup, only 20% of workers strongly agreed with the statement “I trust the leadership of … Continue reading If leaders want to be trusted, they need to trust their teams
April 16, 2024 Leaders need to drop their egos. Here’s how they can do it In his new book, Steve Dennis breaks down how business leaders can transform their teams. BY Steve Dennis Executive ego dysfunction often has a seemingly contrary symptom. Although we may feel all-powerful, like complete masters of our domain who are always … Continue reading Leaders need to drop their egos. Here’s how they can do it
March 13, 2024 DEI needs to get back on track—these leaders have solutions Fast Bites: Recapping highlights from the panel “The Fight for DEI” at the 11th annual Fast Company Grill at SXSW. BY Tania Rahman The Fast Company Grill hit SXSW this year. Couldn’t make it to Austin? Here are some Fast Bites: Your handy … Continue reading DEI needs to get back on track—these leaders have solutions
March 15, 2024 3 blatant ways the Great Betrayal is damaging workplace culture—and how leaders can rebuild trust Leaders who do not address the impacts of the Great Betrayal risk high attrition and low productivity. BY Jennifer Dulski A dramatic shift is happening in workplaces. After numerous high-profile rounds of job cuts last year and more … Continue reading 3 blatant ways the Great Betrayal is damaging workplace culture—and how leaders can rebuild trust
By Mita Mallick February 05, 2024 It seems like 2024 has only just begun but many companies have already announced layoffs. After tech’s big “year of efficiency” in 2023, many thought layoffs had tapered off for now. But major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Instagram have cut workers this month. Citibank was one of the … Continue reading 3 mistakes leaders make during layoffs—and how to avoid making them
By Jennifer Cohen February 03, 2024 American mothers are facing an existential crisis. There have never been more of us, yet it doesn’t feel like it’s any easier. There are also nearly 44 million caregivers in this country—a disproportionate number of them women (75%). The tune of their free labor? $470 billion each year, … Continue reading 4 ways leaders can better support stressed-out caregivers and working parents
By Bill Adams January 18, 2024 Retirement just isn’t what it used to be. Many executives 65 and older are choosing to work for longer—and they are being asked to stay. One reason executives are being asked to delay retirement is because companies are afraid of change and they are ill-prepared for change. Retirement-aged … Continue reading Too many leaders fear their younger coworkers. Here’s what they should do instead
By Featured January 16, 2024 Riding on rapid tech development, the world of work is swelling to new heights. Traditional employee expectations are dissolving, replaced by a more fluid and dynamic landscape. With these seismic shifts, teammates are demanding greater autonomy, flexibility, and growth opportunities to match burgeoning responsibilities. Leaders, in turn, are challenged … Continue reading This is what employees need from management, according to coaches and leaders
By James Scouller January 12, 2024 My younger executive coaching clients usually know nothing about the Apollo 13 rescue. Older clients know of it, but few know the details. Yet the story offers us fresh insights into what it takes to build high-performing teams. The BBC radio series, 13 Minutes To The Moon, created … Continue reading What leaders can learn from the Apollo 13 rescue
By Brad Jacobs January 08, 2024 A work environment is at its most productive when communication flows honestly and frequently. It’s impossible to overcommunicate with the team. I’m a big advocate of communication in all its forms. It makes it possible for me to convey my vision to employees in ways that can inspire … Continue reading Why great leaders overcommunicate
