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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...

- 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

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...

- 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

The 2020s has been marked as a decade of profound disruption. Now that the immediate urgency of the pandemic has passed, boards have the responsibility to ensure the organization...

- By Sophie Pinkoski

As a CEO transitioning into a new role, one of the most crucial partnerships they will have is with the board of directors. Recognizing the value offered will accelerate the CEO'...

- 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 ...