What does the buzzword “agile” mean in practice? Being agile means being able to react quickly and flexibly to changes in the environment. Particularly important for companies in times of digital transformation. Those who are agile can quickly adapt to new technologies and changing customer needs. Especially start-ups need to be agile in order to […]
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Start with Why: A Powerful Way to Lead with Purpose
What motivates people to act? There’s a mental switch that mobilizes people to action, whether it’s a purchase decision or the ability to inspire a group of employees to start working on a key project. According to leadership expert Simon Sinek, the push-button activates when a leader leads with their “Why.” It is the defining […]
How to become a better coach at work
According to the International Coaching Federation, the benefits of coaching are many; 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. Many frustrated managers today are seeing that over-direction drives dependence. How does the controlling manager expect to capture the hearts […]
9 Ways to accelerate in a New CHRO Role
Leadership transitions are challenging. Almost half (46 percent) of executives across functions, including HR, underperform while making a leap to a new position. The struggle for CHROs is not due to a lack of skills; rather, it is due to factors ranging from limited support networks to temporary support for the first few months. According […]
Do Millions of Job Resignations Mean Recruiters Got it Wrong?
According to the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO), Covid took 225 million people out of the global workforce last year. That we understand. This year we saw a new twist. In the US, 20 million walked away from the job they had, joined by millions more in Europe, Latin America and China. It is the year […]
How top companies manage succession planning
In the eyes of HR, Jeff Bezos executed the ideal kind of succession planning in business. After announcing his decision to step down as CEO and transition to executive chair, everybody just went back to work that day. Talent managers who have seen companies live through the departure, dismissal or demise of a top executive […]
The 5 Pillars of Authentic Leadership
It’s difficult to lead well, especially in a fast-paced environment. The fast-paced, dynamic world of rapid change that used to be confined to distressed organizations is now everyone’s world. To enable an organization to thrive today, leaders have to embrace an authentic leadership style. It promotes an engaged, flexible and innovative environment, one able to […]
4 Steps to Strengthening Leadership Effectiveness During A Crisis
Leaders who are adept at turning difficult situations into competitive advantages will equip their organizations with the endurance it takes to consistently win. Leading during times of crisis is as disorienting as it is illuminating. As you face your next unexpected leadership problem, consider the following behaviors to help you lead your team to the […]
Servant Leadership: The Ultimate Key To A Healthy Business
Servant leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader’s main focus is the thriving of their company or organizations. A servant leader shares power, puts the needs of the employees first and helps people develop and perform as highly […]