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Succession planning is one of the most important responsibilities of the board, yet many hesitate to raise it. Directors worry about sending the wrong signal: Will the CEO think we’re unhappy? Will internal candidates assume there’s a horse race underway? That hesitation often stems from a narrow view of what succession actually is. Too often, […]
Clarity. Focus. Momentum. Even when everything feels unsettled. In part one of this series, we outlined the phases of a crisis and how great leaders recognize and respond to each one. In part two, we focused on the people—how to reassess your team, identify who’s showing up strong, and support those who are struggling. Now, […]
This post is the second in a three-part series on how leaders can effectively guide their teams through crisis, disruption, and uncertainty. Read part 1 here. Reassess your team. Recognize the patterns. Build the right bench. In part one of this series, we explored the phases of a crisis and how effective leaders can […]
This post kicks off a three-part series on how leaders can effectively guide their teams through crisis, disruption, and uncertainty. In today’s business environment, volatility isn’t the exception—it’s the norm. From macroeconomic shifts to internal shakeups and sudden market curveballs, change is coming fast and often without warning. No matter the cause, the pressure on […]
For many CEOs and boards, recruiting senior talent is one of the most critical drivers of long-term success. Yet it’s often one of the least structured processes inside the organization. Search firms are engaged, interviews are conducted, and candidates are discussed. But somehow, six months later, the business is still left wondering what went wrong. […]
When headcount is frozen, budgets are tight, and expectations keep rising, effective leadership means changing how you operate. We’re in a moment where everyone is being asked to do more with less. The pressure to deliver hasn’t gone away, but the resources to support that delivery are, in many cases, diminishing. The leaders who succeed […]