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Assessing for Impact: Why So Many

Assessing for Impact: Why So Many "Great Hires" Don't Work Out

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. […]

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Creating Capacity: The Leadership Multiplier That Sets Top Performers Apart

Creating Capacity: The Leadership Multiplier That Sets Top Performers Apart

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 […]

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Aligning Strategy with Execution

Leading Through Uncertainty: Aligning Strategy with Execution

Regulatory shifts, economic volatility, and market disruptions have made uncertainty the defining challenge for today’s leaders. But the companies that successfully navigate these conditions don’t just react—they build strategy into their DNA. In turbulent times, the ability to think and act strategically is more critical than ever. Yet, strategy is often misunderstood. Executives are told […]

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From Home to HQ: Communicate with Confidence   

From Home to HQ: Communicate with Confidence  

The debate about the future of work continues to evolve. Some companies are enforcing return-to-office mandates, while some remain steadfast in their fully remote structure. Others are taking the middle ground, blending in-person and virtual collaboration to create a more flexible structure. Yet one thing remains constant no matter where you’re working: communication is essential. […]

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Executive Transparency: Setting the Right Tone from the Top

Executive Transparency: Setting the Right Tone from the Top

Leaders with strong values around transparency and direct communication tend to be very open with their teams as a way to build trust and enhance coordination. This can be a great approach– providing ongoing context is incredibly empowering for followers because it allows for a deeper understanding of the expectations and shifting parameters that inform […]

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Thinkers vs. Blinkers: A Tale of Two Steves

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Thinkers vs. Blinkers: A Tale of Two Steves

Apple didn’t just give us some of the world’s most iconic products. It also brought us two of the most famous Steves in business—Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. But while their names will forever be linked, their approaches to decision-making couldn’t have been more different. Take Steve Jobs. Known for his bold, instinctual decision-making, Jobs […]

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