The familiar ground beneath our feet has become a dynamic terrain for talent leaders. Some days, it feels as if the hiring landscape resembles a thrilling yet potentially perilous rollercoaster, propelled by diverse forces – from accelerating tech demands and remote work revolutions to economic uncertainties and ever-evolving skill requirements. In this month’s blog, we […]
Roaring Success: Cultivating Leadership Excellence
I recently came across a fascinating statistic from consultant Korn Ferry stating that 82% of executive recruiters cite leadership abilities, not specialized technical skills, as the critical factor in executive hires. This signals an organizational shift toward evaluating leadership potential and the skills that allow someone to inspire teams, adapt to complex situations, and guide […]
Embracing the #1 Business Advantage: Adaptability
As the world continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly essential for individuals and organizations to embrace adaptability. Unquestionably, adapting to changing circumstances is crucial for success in both personal and corporate settings. In this article, I will share insights and resources to help you cultivate a partnership mindset, attract, develop, and retain top talent, […]
Is Resilience & Adaptability Learned?
Resilience and adaptability have become business buzzwords over this past year. I wanted to learn more about both these terms – especially adaptability. I wondered if the ability to adapt to disruptions successfully and quickly is an innate trait. Or is it something that can be learned? Turns out it is a little of both. […]
Burnout Recovery – What is Working Now?
Providing flexibility and managing burnout is on our minds these days. There are some real challenges in the Talent landscape right now. I do feel like things are getting clearer. This month, I have gathered some resources that define workplace burnout and offer solutions. Interesting to see what is working. Burnout is Real Anna Burgess […]
Thinking about Thinking
I spent some time reviewing the articles and resources that I have shared in 2021 to see what connected and might have been helpful. Interestingly, we seem to be doing quite a bit of thinking about thinking. An article on Cognitive Load Theory and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) resources were the items I shared that we […]
Purpose, Well-Being, and Flexibility
How is everyone doing? This current transition is proving pretty complex. I am hearing a desire to have straightforward conversations from both candidates and clients. Conversations about health policies and remote or hybrid work options. Given our recent experiences, having a defined personal purpose for work may be the key. I am sharing some resources […]
Executive Recruiter – Help on the Career Path
A little something different for this article. Have you ever wondered exactly how an executive recruiter works? I realized I have never talked about my work and why I find it satisfying. The job market is definitely in a huge transition right now. I recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking, “What would motivate you to […]
Want to be Calmer and Fitter?
Who wants to be calmer and fitter? We all do right? In this month’s informational e-mail series I covered some science-backed habits that can help add structure and productivity to your day. Here are some of the highlights I’d like to share more widely. Make Time Most of us are very aware we should exercise, […]
Reboot Resources
In this blog, I want to offer some resources to reboot – physically, emotionally, career-wise. I am sharing the science and current thought leadership around focusing and stress management. I was also curious about goals, systems, and habits. Hope you find these resources interesting and helpful too. Finding It Hard to Focus Right Now? Have […]