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- 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...

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...

- 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...

- 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...

- 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 ...

- 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 ...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Coming to the end of their tenure, many leaders reflect on the legacy they want to leave behind. But contrary to what one may expect, building a legacy isn’t a task reserved for ...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Galileo once said that doubt is the father of all invention. As a new CEO, embracing doubt is a crucial step toward effective decision making. Every decision you make comes with ...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

First impressions are the cornerstone of your journey as a new CEO. How you use your time in the first 100 days of your tenure shapes the trajectory of the next three to five yea...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

Embarking on the journey from peer to leader can be a daunting experience. Your organization reaps plenty of benefits from hiring you internally as their new leader. You’re alrea...

- By ChatGPT (Edited by Jane Halford)

As the year winds down, leaders and board members often find themselves caught in the whirlwind of closing out projects, finalizing budgets, and planning for the...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

As we step into 2024, it’s time to prepare ourselves for the year ahead. Existing and emerging trends for the coming year demand not just adaptation, but proactive strategy and f...