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Take a moment to keep up with The Bailey Group and let our influential professionals keep you up-to-date with what is going on in the world of business and executive leadership. Whether you prefer to digest your information in the form of informative blog posts, in-depth white papers, or engaging podcasts, we have you covered.

Building a Culture of Accountability

by Leigh Bailey | Aug 14, 2019

High achieving executives are vulnerable to the belief that working harder and taking personal responsibility is the answer to building a culture of accountability. Unfortunately, these two strategies only reinforce the problem.

Understanding the Competencies that Accurately Predict Hiring Success

by Barb Krantz Taylor | Aug 7, 2019

Job descriptions tend to have great information about primary responsibilities and the credentials required to fill the role. But, clearly defining the specific competencies and characteristics in ways that truly define what is needed in a candidate can significantly increase the likelihood of making a successful hire.

Lessons I Learned from Completing RAGBRAI

by Sal Mondelli | Jul 31, 2019

The annual Register Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) was held last week, reminding me of lessons learned by completing it six years ago, including the value of getting out of my comfort zone and the importance of preparation. These and other lessons have practical applications in the world of business.

Stereotype Threat

by Leigh Bailey | Jul 24, 2019

Stereotype threat is the pressure felt not to confirm a negative stereotype about an aspect of one’s identity. This threat, real or perceived, can become part of daily reality and can impact relationships, performance and behavior.

Those Who Will Not Risk Cannot Win

by Sal Mondelli | Jul 17, 2019

Balancing the tension between risk and reward in pursuing the goals of an organization is an attribute that first-time leaders can learn by observing others, joining a peer group, or engaging an executive coach.

Is Your A-Team a No-Show?

by Suz Roemer Feely | Jul 10, 2019

Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned From My Dog, Another Edition

by Barb Krantz Taylor | Jul 3, 2019

Teams who have been together for a long time and have been effective in the past can suddenly struggle. As with any relationship, maintaining team effectiveness takes ongoing energy and focus.

Is This Executive Coachable?

by Leigh Bailey | Jun 26, 2019

As integral members of the workplace social system, leaders that invest their time and effort in the people we coach significantly increase the likelihood of sustainable change and progress.

Stop Having Food Fights and Share What’s on Your Plate

by Barb Krantz Taylor | Jun 19, 2019

There are two factors to consider when determining if someone is coachable - their ability to change and their willingness to change.

Are You a CEO Leading Like a COO?

by Leigh Bailey | Jun 12, 2019

“Throwing” your ideas and perspectives occurs when you lead with a judgment about something and stating that judgment as if it were fact. That action can trigger others to respond accordingly. The solution to avoiding real and abstract food fights is to learn how to offer what is “on your plate.”