In the past year, writers of every stripe have concentrated on “back to normal, “the new normal,” and even “no normal.” They rightly point out that we must be nimble and seaworthy to adjust to the tempests of change. What many fail to point out is that we also need to use disruption or instabilityRead more
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Senior leaders, even those who have had an executive coach, tell me they often need a trusted advisor—someone who goes beyond coaching and professional development to offer them an insurance policy. Helping organizations and individuals achieve a more powerful success mindset. Contact us to experience the dramatic growth and improvement. Schedule a CallRead more
In the past, leaders used the terms replacement planning and succession planning synonymously, but the two differ. Convincing decision makers to have a disaster replacement plan in the event that key individuals die or depart unexpectedly is not too difficult; persuading them to prepare people for advancement years ahead of their actual promotions presents moreRead more
“If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people.” – Chinese Proverb Mergers, acquisitions, downsizing, and growth all require an unprecedented need for information about key executives and a framework for assessing the competencies required toRead more
Organizations with the greatest possibility of success also have the greatest possibility of failure. That is, the same behaviors and characteristics that exploit a company’s probability of notable success also maximize its probability of failure. The status quo stands firmly at odds with innovation, and the commitments of today often don’t align with the realityRead more
