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Are Business Leaders Overlooking Human Capital?
The game has changed. I’ve been a business leader for well over 20 years now. In that time, we’ve seen a lot of changes in the market and the business environment. Effective leaders and companies adapt. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed a trend where some companies aren’t...

Leadership Trends for 2022
We are now well into 2022 and leaders are experiencing major challenges while encountering many opportunities at the same time. Business leaders need to keep aware of the evolving technological, social, and environmental changes to make the most of the new landscape...

How Leaders Create Their Own Worst Nightmare: Entitled Employees
Is there anything more frustrating? You know exactly the type of person I’m talking about... The person who asks for a raise six months after they started. Or the person who wants a promotion...but can’t point to what they’ve achieved in their current role. If you’re...

Employer Branding 101: Are You Offering Candidates Purpose?
Employer branding 101 is a hot topic in recruitment right now. Everybody wants a strong brand to draw in top talent... But building a brand that resonates with candidates is easier said than done. In this article, we’ll cover a key aspect of employer branding –...

Mission First, People Always – What it Looks Like at a Business
“Mission First, People Always” is a motto in the military to describe their emphasis on getting the job done while taking care of their people. While I never served in the military, I have always held a great respect for all our veterans and service members. When I...

Developing Others in Leadership: Why it’s the #1 Key to Success
Developing others in leadership is the #1 most impactful thing you can do. Full stop! As leaders, it’s easy to lose sight of this. It’s easy to think our job is really about solving problems. On other days, you may focus more on guiding the team with savvy strategies....

Leadership Communication Quotes Everyone Should Read
One of the trickiest parts of being a leader is communication. While it is often overlooked, the ability to communicate effectively is a make-or-break skill for any leader. That’s why I thought I would share some of my favorite quotes on leadership communication. Like...

How Better.com Can Do Better With Leadership
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the story – but in case you missed it... Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, a digital mortgage company, just laid off 900 employees – on a zoom call. As justification, he pointed to “the market, efficiency and performances.” That’s...

Work-Life Blending: What it Means and Why it Matters
Work-life blending may sound strange if you’ve never heard of the concept. We've all heard of the concept of work-life balance. Well, work-life blending is a totally different perspective here. It’s the idea that our work and personal lives are blended – not balanced....

Executive Search Consultants: 3 Things to Look for With Your Next Search
Executive search consultants are not all created equal. As a client, ultimately you want to place an executive that thrives on your team. Picking the right search consultant is step #1 in making that happen. However, that decision can be difficult. For your next...