By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA Leading an organization is challenging regardless of the size or industry, especially when something–it could be anything–needs to shift from one direction to another. There will most definitely be a spectrum of responses from those that adapt early to those that dig their heels in and resist change in every […]
By Laurie Cure It happened again. Over and over leaders share stories of their challenges, heartbreak, and reasons for wanting to leave an organization; over and over, belonging is at the heart of their needs. We often speak with pride saying, “I would rather be respected than liked” or “I’m not here to be liked”. […]
By Gail Gumminger A quick reminder, failure is inevitable and most of us have an emotional reaction to the thought of failing at something. It’s real. Yet, we know that 70% of all change initiatives fail. So how do we fail-forward and stay upright? A great place to start is defining failure. What does it […]
By Barb Ward Leaders who are trying to stay on the cutting edge of innovation know that it takes more than just a team… it takes a high-performing team to stay at the front of the pack. And, customizing and cultivating a high-performing team can be even more challenging, especially in today’s ever chaotic, changing […]
By Jolinda Pullen Talking about money can be a sensitive topic for many people, and the culture surrounding it varies greatly depending on where you are in the world. For example, in Japan, discussing finances can be considered impolite. Conversely, in some Middle Eastern countries, wealth is viewed as a symbol of success and status, […]
By Barb Ward It has been shown that 50-70% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months on the job. What’s more, a Harvard Business Review survey reveals that companies spend $350 billion on training their employees every year, and an average of $13,500 per employee is spent on ineffective training. There are many […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA In our work to help leaders create practices and environments that are organizationally effective, we have learned time and time again that culture is the heart of the organization. And, what’s more, without leadership driving that culture, it cannot be successful. Culture and team dynamics go hand in hand and […]
By Madeline Cashdollar Catching up on email while riding an exercise bike, I came across an article about the popularity of interim executives. At the same time, I was thinking about how the socks I was wearing were rubbing my heel. I was going to get a blister, and I needed a band-aid. You may […]
Humility in Leadership Every day, I am humbled. I am humbled by the leaders we work with and the impact they are having on their work. I am in awe of the compassion of strangers in a world that is not always kind, and I am in gratitude for experiences that allow us to shape […]
By Kailey Bowser Forbes (Why Executives Fail) shared research from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) and they estimate that 50% to 70% of executives fail within 18 months of taking on a role. This includes external hires and promotions from within the organization. Oooof. That is a lot of wasted time, resources and dollars. The […]
