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This post is the first in a two-part series on executive goal setting. Goal setting is one of the most underused tools available to senior leaders. Many executives move into a new year with broad intentions and a long list of priorities, but very little clarity about what “success” actually looks like. When leaders forgo […]
This post is the final in our three-part series on how leaders can manage performance reviews that strengthen development, clarify expectations, and support organizational performance. Read part one and part two. Not every review ends with good news, like a promotion or a stretch assignment. Sometimes, reviews reveal problems that can’t be ignored. Performance issues […]
This post is the second in a three-part series on how leaders can manage performance reviews that strengthen development, clarify expectations, and support organizational performance. Read part one here. Think paperwork was the hardest part of the performance review? Think again. Most people zero in on the number on the page. It’s human nature. But […]
This post is the first in a three-part series on how leaders can manage performance reviews that strengthen development, clarify expectations, and support organizational performance. Whether you were blindsided by criticism that felt out of the blue or left confused about how to implement the feedback you received, most of us have had a performance […]
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, […]