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- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

The first months of a new CEO’s tenure is both exciting and uncertain. The whirlwind of introductions and orientation starts to settle down, and the real work of leaders...

-by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

Transitions at the top are pivotal and often, anxiety-inducing for both organizations and their strategic partners. Yet some leaders, instead of disappearing quietly, ret...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

There is a very particular energy that settles over organizations in the final work week before the holiday break. It’s not quite frantic. It’s not quite calm. It’s some...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

One of the biggest secrets to successful leadership is that a great leader never stops learning and growing as their role evolves. As a leader, you will constantly encounter new ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

The board chair is often the unsung hero of any organization. They set the culture and tone for board meetings and act as the communications go between for the CEO and board. A s...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to DDI statistics, 35 to 47% of leaders fail in their first 18 months in the role. Often these struggles are due to the lack of support and resources required to help n...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to Deloitte, 75% of organizations say creating and preserving knowledge is an important priority for their leadership transition process. Yet only 9% of these organizat...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

Stepping into the CEO role is always a high-stakes moment. But imagine this: you’ve barely settled into your new office when a crisis hits. The media is calling, employe...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Great leaders aren’t born; they’re made. Every successful CEO knows that leadership is a journey of continuous learning, growth, and refinement. As a new leader, you may feel pre...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

It can be lonely at the top. CEOs often come into their role with the notion that they should have all the answers, and that asking for help is a sign of weakness. However, expre...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

The relationship between the board chair and CEO is one of the most powerful drivers of organizational impact. It’s a partnership based on trust, open communication, and aligned ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Conflict within the workplace is inevitable, especially when you put a group of highly skilled individuals passionate about what they do in a room together. Personality clashes c...