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Avoid leadership transition pitfalls: Engage and empower your staff

One of the ways the Board can drive a successful leadership transition is to ensure that staff members are fully engaged during the process so they continue to do their best work. While there certainly are best practices on how to create succession plans and launch a search, strategies for staff members are often non-existent, […]

Give Us What You’ve Got! [Leadership Toolbox]

What a week!  Like so many of you, I began my week with a long “to do” list, and found myself wondering what happened to the lazy days of summer?! Our days are filled with things that need to get done, and projects that we’ve committed to doing.  While having a full plate can certainly […]

Avoiding the Traps of Like-Mindedness in Leadership

As a smart leader, you’re likely familiar with the success philosophy of connecting with “like-minded people.” If we want to soar to greater heights as a business leader, connecting with like-minded people is a must. It feels good to be surrounded by those who share a common goal, vision or purpose, and who will constantly […]