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- by Jane Halford & ChatGPT

Boards spend a great deal of time discussing strategy, risk, and performance. But there is another factor shaping board performance that is rarely discussed explicitly: di...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

Boards often say they want a visionary CEO.

They want someone bold, strategic, and inspiring. Someone who can see the future before others do and lead the organization ...

- by Jane Halford & ChatGPT

Think about your organization for a moment.

You wouldn’t start a major initiative, a strategic plan, a system implementation, or a capital project without first agreeing ...

- 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...