by Tori Leets | Nov 5, 2020 | Article
Let’s talk about it: why do so many newly hired leaders end up not being “great hires”? I recently connected with a CEO who really left an impression on me. He started his career as an engineer. He worked across functions, led a small P+L, then a region,...
by Tori Leets | Sep 17, 2020 | Article
We know what bad leadership looks like, but are we as versed at recognizing good leadership when we see it? Good leadership is difficult in 2020. The economy is challenged, and most of us are focused on COVID-19. Tough decisions must be made. Mistakes will happen....
by Tori Leets | Jul 15, 2020 | Article, Diversity, Inclusion + Equity, Sue Waterbury
NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE. Today, we recognize that values are not only important internally to guide a company, but they are also important externally to engage with customers and shareholders. Some values may include diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this...
by Tori Leets | Jul 1, 2020 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Article, Article, COVID-19 Article Series
SETTING UP YOUR EXECUTIVE HIRE FOR SUCCESS As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic waters, we must determine how to best complete tasks virtually. One of the pressing demands is virtually onboarding executives, which can present its own set of unique challenges. In most...
by Tori Leets | Jun 24, 2020 | Article, COVID-19 Article Series
VIRTUAL HIRING IS HERE TO STAY ATTRACTING AND SECURING TOP-LEVEL LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW ERA The face of business is rapidly evolving in our attempt to keep pace with an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Leadership, at all levels, is the key that makes or...
by Tori Leets | Jun 17, 2020 | Article, COVID-19 Article Series, Jake Vander Zanden
LAYOFFS: LEADING WITH CARE AND COMPASSION Layoffs are often the last lever in a series of management decisions to safeguard a company through a crisis. And while making that decision is seldom easy, the coronavirus has ushered in a particularly harsh reality—that...
