Every organization wants to improve retention. But in too many boardrooms, it’s still viewed as an HR function instead of what it is: a leadership outcome. Consider this: a recent McKinsey report found that the top reasons employees leave jobs are tied to how they’re...
Hiring a great executive today takes more than just looking at their track record or where they went to school. With teams that span countries and cultures, what matters just as much, if not more, is how well someone can lead across differences. Cross-cultural agility...
At the executive or management level, a job offer is more than just a new title or compensation bump. It’s a strategic decision that can shape the next several years of your professional and personal life. Yet, even experienced leaders sometimes accept roles that...
On paper, the candidate looks perfect. Their résumé is polished. They’ve held the right titles, led teams in your sector, and speak the language of your industry. You bring them on board with high expectations. But after a few months, something’s off. Performance is...
There was a time when a successful executive career followed a predictable rhythm: steady promotions within one company or industry, culminating in a C-suite position and a long tenure. That path still exists—but it’s no longer the rule. More often, we’re seeing...
We’ve all had moments in our careers where an interview didn’t go as planned. Maybe a question caught you off guard, or perhaps the conversation didn’t flow the way you expected. At the executive level, the stakes are high, and the right opportunity can reshape...
