It seems that any given week provides ample reminders that leaders cannot control the degree of change, uncertainty, and complexity we face. The authors offer six strategies to improve a leader’s ability to learn, grow, and more effectively navigate the increasing complexity of our world. The first step is to embrace the discomfort as an […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Cornerstone International Group Recognized as a Global Leader in Executive Talent Search
We are proud to announce that once again, Cornerstone International Group is featured in Hunt-Scanlon Media’s “Global 40” for 2022. The Global 40 is a gold standard of excellence that identifies the top 40 global talent firms providing executive recruiting and ancillary services worldwide. Cornerstone’s global reach extends to 56 independently-owned offices spanning 40 countries. […]
The Future of Leadership Development
Companies spend heavily on executive education but often get a meager return on their investment. That’s because business schools and other traditional educators aren’t adept at teaching the soft skills vital for success today, people don’t always stay with the organizations that have paid for their training, and learners often can’t apply classroom lessons to […]
How Can You Build Visibility into a Hybrid Workplace?
According to a recent survey of more than 32,000 workers from 17 countries, nearly two thirds of today’s workforce would consider looking for a new job if they were required to return to the office full time. In response to this growing demand for flexible work, many organizations are embracing new ways of working — […]
Asia’s Fast-Growing EV Market Will Disrupt Automotive Industry Recruitment
By Richard Jackson, Managing Director, Cornerstone Thailand (RLC Recruitment) The biggest thing I see happening in Asia now is the coordinated push to ramp up the manufacturing of EV – electric-powered vehicles. This will have profound effects on recruitment, especially in China and India – the two most important markets for the future of the […]
5M’s To Build Your Leadership Brand
In today’s competitive job market, having followers is an advantage. To recruit and retain top talent, organisations must cultivate world-class leaders. Your organization can’t compete without a robust talent pipeline or an engaged workforce. In today’s workplace, employees seek leaders and companies committed to a higher purpose. According to research published in the Harvard Business […]
Keeping Sight of Your Company’s Long-Term Vision
Crafting a powerful vision is often seen as a prerequisite for effective leadership, but it is merely the first step. How can leaders make this vision a reality, a process that might take years, while the environment is continually changing and requires daily adaptation? How can you execute a long-term vision while managing unexpected distractions […]
Reconsidering leadership development in an age of uncertainty
Short-term uncertainty is typical and may be beneficial by pushing us into the learning zone. Persistent uncertainty is distinct. It can change how you live, lead, and learn. As uncertainty pervades our lives and work, leaders must rethink their leadership development strategy. The author, Camille Preston, suggests three strategies to rethink leadership development and how […]
It’s Time to Take a Fresh Look at Your Company’s Values
Every great culture needs a mission, a vision, and values. Its mission is its reason for being. Vision is its aim. And its values are how it promises to work. It describes how a firm operates and the values it upholds. But these are never static. A company must evolve as its environment changes. As […]