[ED NOTE: Alejandra Aranda, President and Founder of Cornerstone Santiago, is a member of the AESC Regional Council of the Americas. She comments on a recent AESC global survey in La Tercera, a daily newspaper published in Santiago,] The latest annual survey by the AESC (Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants) identifies the issues that […]
5 Powerful Steps To Improve Employee Engagement
Today more than ever, organizations rely on the energy, commitment, and engagement of their workforce in order to survive and thrive in the twenty-first century. As a former Navy SEAL, I can assure you that one of the fundamental reasons we continue to dominate our battlefield and defeat a very dangerous and decentralized enemy is […]
The Right Way to Make a Big Career Transition
Career transitions are complex and there is usually a lot more to them than we see on the surface. Whether you are pursuing a passion or side hustle, confused about quitting your job for a new one, or just looking for a change, know that it’s not a straightforward decision. It requires careful planning and […]
5 Ways To Become A More Effective Leader
Leadership is a skill, and like all skills, it takes practice to become truly great. Mastering these skills will help you become a more effective leader. Build Your Emotional Intelligence : Emotional intelligence plays a large role in business success. It has an impact on leaders, employees, and organizations as a whole. It starts with […]
Preparing your organization for digital transformation
This episode of IT Leadership Insights is on digital transformation. Learn how your company should prepare for digital transformation with Janne Marie Van Vlastuin. Janne Marie Van Vlastuin is the Co-founder of 10DED who support organizations in humanizing technology, both ways. They do this by helping leaders and organizations transform in becoming ready for the […]
Manufacturing, infrastructure set to bolster the economy
Investment in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors is expected to play a key role in stabilizing China’s economic growth in the coming months amid intensified policy support after retail sales and property development showed signs of softening, officials and experts said on Wednesday. They commented after China’s economic recovery slowed in August due to domestic […]
Meeting the Challenges of the CEO Succession Process
CEOs are the primary corporate pillars – both externally and internally. They have a key role to design and implement future-oriented initiatives and growing business culture. And they are the voice of the company and value architects, who go well beyond financial benefit, in our hyper-complex, fast-paced world. One of the main choices and lengthy […]
The New Future Of Work Requires Greater Focus On Employee Engagement
According to a new survey released by Microsoft, the pandemic increased the focus on employee engagement. In fact, the company has gone so far as to release a report on the new future of work post-pandemic. In this highly transformative period, businesses aren’t just changing how and where employees work they’re finally realizing that employees […]
Evolving leadership styles for the modern workforce
As the workforce evolves and employee attitudes shift, the characteristics of effective management have also changed. An increasing number of workers now prioritize meaningful work and continual feedback from supervisors, placing greater importance on engaged, thoughtful leadership. While these priorities may seem at odds with the managerial styles of yesteryear, established leaders can make minor […]