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- by Jane Halford

As the adrenaline rush of an election campaign concludes, newly elected officials are met with the challenge of serving the public, including undertaking transformative action neces...

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Selecting the right CEO is one of the most critical decisions a board can make. The CEO sets the strategic direction, influences company culture, and ultimately determin...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

As organizations grow and evolve, so do their leadership needs. One non-traditional solution is the notion of co-CEOs. When done right, a co-CEO model can provide additional band...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to Deloitte, 64% of family businesses have no succession plan in place. It can be easy to put off such plans when the head of the business expects to carry on leading f...

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Stepping into the leadership role of your family's business without warning is nothing short of a seismic shift in one's life. It intertwines the turbulence of personal ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Grief and suddenly leading your family's business often goes hand in hand. It’s natural during leadership succession to experience a mourning period, especially when the transfer...

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Since the beginning of the year, I have had countless discussions with board members and CEOs about what to do about the polarization (or weaponization) of the word dive...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

When it comes to retirement planning, many leaders stop at the first topic: finances. Yet there are several other factors to take into consideration while dreaming up your ideal ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

As January wraps up, it’s natural for resolutions to fall by the wayside. Our best intentions of starting the year right often fade as we fall back into our usual routines. In fa...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

In an age where we’re finally understanding and appreciating the importance of protecting our mental health in our professional lives, it might be time to reassess our relationsh...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

2025 is already shaping up to be another year filled with unprecedented change. Fortunately, over the years, we have learned how to adapt and anticipate unprecedented challenges ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Since 2023, it has been reported that 77% of organizations struggle to find and develop effective leaders. Leadership skills don’t always come naturally, but they can be learned....