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- By Jane Halford and Justin Schwanke

When a new CEO joins an organization, the board typically works hard to ensure that leader receives the authority they need to succeed. The employment contract i...

- 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 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...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

It can be lonely at the top. CEOs often come into their role with the notion that they should have all the answers, and that asking for help is a sign of weakness. However, expre...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

The relationship between the board chair and CEO is one of the most powerful drivers of organizational impact. It’s a partnership based on trust, open communication, and aligned ...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Leadership transitions can often be emotionally complex, especially for your outgoing CEO. They are about to leave behind something they dedicated years, sometimes decades, of th...