Am I Capable of Leading Through Volatile Times? Who Can I Talk To? 4th in a Series of 4
The topic of volatility seems all too timely after this past stormy weekend! And, like weather, business can also be stormy and most unpredictable! “Volatile times” seems to suggest that at some point in the future, things will settle down and return to a calmer time of old. In the last decade or so, behind […]
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Am I Capable of Leading This Company Through Volatile Times? Who Can I Talk To? 3rd in a Series of 4
When a CEO empowers others, is her role diminished? Most would answer with a decisive, “Of course not”. But try explaining that to the owner of a growing business who is struggling trying to figure out how to add value to her business without disrupting the role of the new President she hired. Or to […]
Am I Capable of Leading This Company Through Hard Times? Who Can I Talk To? 2nd in a Series of 4
Not only is it lonely at the top, it’s also really tough! Okay, maybe that’s no surprise. The role of CEO is a complex one, and it’s changed a lot in the past decade. In a climate of rapid change with very little stability, today’s CEOs are under enormous pressure. New markets and technologies are […]
Am I Capable of Leading This Company Through Hard Times? Who Can I Talk To? 1st in a Series of 4
We all know the phrase “It’s lonely at the top”. Nowhere does this seem more applicable than with today’s CEOs. Legitimately, there are issues that are clearly inappropriate or too risky to share with members of the Board or members of your Executive Leadership Team. Good choice for keeping that information to yourself! However, that does not preclude you from […]
How to Get Started Hiring for the Future
As we continue to emerge from the recession and transition to “the new economy”, the need to hire new talent will become more urgent. The problem with hiring new talent is… we’re rusty. We’ve made do with what we have for over 2 years and have tried hard to develop and retain talent in the […]
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a High Performer?
I have a not-so-well kept secret. I’m competitive. Therefore, whenever I’m asked a question that begins “Do you have what it takes….” it gets my energy flowing! I’ll bet your energy is flowing right now if you’re reading this! Before I tell you what it takes to be a High Performer, let me describe one […]