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Inception’s Hidden Family Business Lessons ceo transition family business Jun 17, 2024

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Thanks to this past summer’s Barbenheimer box office phenomenon, director Christopher Nolan is back in the zeitgeist. Oppenheimer may be his latest hit, but another Cillian Murph...

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Navigating Disability Disclosure Jun 04, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

In the journey toward fostering fully inclusive work environments, it's essential that the deeply personal nature of disclosing disabilities in the workplace is recognized. While...

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HBO’s ‘Succession’: A Family Business Cautionary Tale ceo transition family business May 28, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Every once in a while, a television show comes along that holds a mirror up to the real world. Television seeks to entertain through a melodramatic take on certain professional s...

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The Next Generation of Your Family Business ceo transition family business May 14, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Running a family business is a unique journey laden with complexities that extend beyond the realms of a regular organization. Dynamics become much more intricate when you bring ...

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The Emotional Journey of Retiring CEOs ceo transition Apr 30, 2024

When a CEO leaves their last career role to begin their "retirement", they go through the stages of loss and grieving. It’s a natural part of the transition process and everyone will experience it dif...

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Retirement: From Grief to Growth ceo transition Apr 16, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Most people avoid using the word "retirement" when it comes to their own careers. The reality is that retirement marks a significant life transition, one that is often accompanie...

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Unpacking Your Unspoken Essentials ceo transition Apr 09, 2024

Preparing for a leadership transition is not just about passing the torch; it’s about setting the next CEO up for success. This takes intention. The traditional written manuals and documented historie...

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Strive For Cognitive Board Diversity governance Apr 02, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Board diversity has been championed for many years now as a cornerstone of effective governance. Yet recruiting people from diverse backgrounds is only the first step in creating...

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Sharing Unspoken Knowledge ceo transition Mar 26, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Knowledge transfer is a key element to the continued success of any organization, especially when it comes to leadership transitions. Explicit knowledge is easy enough to pass on...

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Executive Skills Strengthen Strategy Mar 13, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Every successful organization is powered by a strong executive team. As the backbone of any organization, the executive team is responsible for decision-making, goal setting, pro...

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Knowledge Transfer Through Storytelling ceo transition Mar 05, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Storytelling has been a universal mode of communication throughout human history. Narratives build out context through characters and the conflicts they experience to ultimately ...

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Skill Building for a Resilient Team Feb 28, 2024

- By Sophie Pinkoski

In the dynamic landscape of 2024, skill development has become a critical priority for organizations adapting to rapid change. With the World Economic Forum predicting that half ...

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