When you set out to hire your next executive, you are not just filling a role. You are shaping the future of your organization. Whether you are leading a nonprofit, a family business, or a growing company, you may naturally turn to a search team. Bringing together multiple voices can…
Selecting board members is an important process when creating the structure of your business. Choosing the right members of the board can give you access to experience and significant industry connections. Both of these things can improve your ability to grow. Many businesses opt to fill their board with friends…
With all the significant media attention, it would be hard to miss the current conversations about racial injustice in our world. You may be thinking about what you can do to positively contribute to the solution (inclusion) yourself. It is natural to wait for some unknown person with significant power…
Virtual interviews have been around for quite a while, but the commonality has grown significantly with the advance of technology and our current challenge of social distancing. If you have gotten comfortable with jumping on a video call, you may have become accepting of your cat walking by your camera…
This article was originally published by the Northern Kentucky Tribune and can be found here. Albert Einstein’s name is commonly associated with genius in the realms of physics and science given his revolutionary prowess in both fields. However, what is often forgotten is that he was also heralded for philosophical…
Most often, a challenge does not feel good. However, when recognized as an opportunity, greatness can grow from challenge. Challenges come in many forms and proportions. Even the smallest challenges can derail you or an organization. The key to getting through a challenge is to discover the gift that is…
This article, by our Executive Vice President Becky Scheeler, was originally published during the uncertain times of the Covid pandemic. Although our circumstances have changed, the philosophy is still the same: poor performers should not be tolerated unnecessarily. For the past several weeks, I have heard how companies cut costs…
I keep ruminating on when the “new” normal morphs into the “now” normal – in both our personal and professional lives. I am not certain there will be an actual line of demarcation, but I find myself speculating often. This time between “new” and “now” may actually be a blessing…
I recently joined Carolyn Washburn’s Vistage group. If you are a senior level executive, you should consider joining a Vistage group if you haven’t already. Vistage membership provides senior level executive leadership the opportunity to connect with other leaders to learn, enhance and develop their leadership. It was at a…
