Leadership Development

Executive Coaching Programs Build Skills that Deter Micromanagement

Executive coaching programs can take many forms. Some coaching consists of little more than scheduled chats with an experienced C-suite leader. Other coaching programs offer a well-structured, goal-oriented program led by a professional coach. Both…

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5 Steps to Prevent Women Leaving the Workforce

Women are leaving the workforce, and recent data suggests that the progress made toward gender workplace equality could be nearly erased if the trend continues. These exits are both voluntary and involuntary. Many women who…

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Women in Leadership Positions Gain Ground: 5 CEOs to Watch

Women in leadership positions are gaining ground. Case in point? In 2014, Fortune Magazine reported that five percent of Fortune 500 CEO were women. Seven years ago, the Fortune 500 included a total of 24 females…

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Gender Diversity in Leadership Checklist

How ready is your organization to increase gender diversity and advance women in leadership? Determining where your company’s gender diversity is today is your first step. Our women in leadership checklist includes key areas to…

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Advancing Women Executives is a Solid Investment Strategy

Want to share these numbers with a colleague? You’ll find a copy of the Women Executives Investment Strategy sheet here.   The lack of women executives in Board and C-suite roles isn’t only a roadblock…

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Why So Few Female Leaders? Lack of Skills Isn’t the Issue

When you think about how few female leaders there are, see if you can stomach this: There are more Fortune 500 CEOs named John or Michael than an entire gender.1 9.8% of CEOs are named…

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Unconscious Bias at Work: How It’s Affecting Your Workplace

Unconscious bias at work can have real consequences on employee experience. Over time, it hinders the organization’s ability to execute its business. Yet, talking about issues of race, diversity and prejudice in the workplace can…

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3 Signs You’re Facing Teamwork Challenges

Teams are the life of your organization. They are how projects get done. All that diversity can inspire creativity and innovation, but it can also lead to conflict that hinders productivity. Here are red flags…

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Want to Improve Team Dynamics? 7 Questions to Help You Maximize Your Talent

People are the number one resource needed for a company to drive initiatives and bring strategies to fruition. Yet, having a full staff doesn’t always guarantee success. The team dynamics are a major factor in…