The Other “AI”: Using A Human Technology to Transform Your Leadership

In today’s environment, AI is everywhere.  It appears on nearly all our devices and apps, including business software, social media, and TV.  It is powerful.  New ways to use it emerge daily, and we are just in the early stages of truly understanding the possibilities. As leaders, the mandate is clear.  We must embrace Artificial […]

From Thanks to Thriving: The Business Case For Gratitude

In all our work with leaders and clients in the past 23 years, one thing we’ve never heard is this: “We give way too much recognition and appreciation around here. If you could fix that, this place would be great!” Instead, we often hear: “I don’t get a lot of recognition or appreciation” OR“We aren’t great […]

Building Talent Density: Your Competitive Edge in a Changing Workforce

Imagine a world where your team operates at peak performance, outpacing competitors and driving innovation. What’s the secret behind that competitive edge? Talent.  And, it’s not just about having talent—it’s about having a high concentration of it. This concept, known as talent density, is what sets successful organizations apart. For leaders in today’s hyper-competitive environment, […]

The New Employee Value Proposition—It’s Not (Only) About the Money

For every successful for-profit business, there are three essential value propositions: Pre-COVID, new employee expectations were emerging and the EVP was shifting. Instead of simply putting in the work in exchange for a strong salary, good benefits and an annual review, employees at all levels were seeking greater development, work/life integration, ongoing performance conversations, less […]

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Enhance Strategic Leadership By Zooming In and Out

In 2011, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, a world-renowned author and Harvard professor, noted the ability to Zoom In and Zoom Out as a critical leadership and strategic thinking skill.  She related it to the zoom function on a camera – being able to zoom in on finer details or certain aspects that might need attention OR […]

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Re-Strengthening Social Capital

In business, we often focus on the importance of capital – financial capital and human capital, but there is another form of capital that deserves every leader’s attention: social capital.  It is the often unseen glue that holds teams together, provides a sense of belonging, fuels engagement, lowers turnover, facilitates knowledge sharing, and undergirds both […]