What makes for a successful organizational transformation? According to consulting firm McKinsey’s latest research, there are several key success factors. A study of a large cross section of companies revealed success indicators that line up with what you might expect: keeping executives up to speed, capital asset allocation and setting clear objectives. But what really…
Beyond Your Ears: The Many Ways Leaders Can Listen to Employees
As a leader, you know the importance of listening to employees, be it knowing when to shut up or creating a speak up culture. Leadership listening is an interpersonal endeavor – two people engaged in dialog to achieve mutual understanding. Recently, I encountered the act of listening framed in a broader, more organizational way –…
Taking the Dread, Fear, and Loathing Out of Career Conversations
Do you dread having “the career chat” with some (maybe all?) of your team members? You know, the one where Emily says, “I just finished my MBA and want bigger challenges. I’m ready to move up” and there are zero promotional opportunities for her. Or, Stan – your 35+ year employee – rolls his eyes…
Career Advice: How to Make the Most of Reverse Mentoring
A note to people in leadership: have you considered the role that reverse mentoring can play as part of your career development efforts with employees? Check out this career advice article on the topic. Consider sharing this post with a young employee looking to expand their network, or a mature colleague who would appreciate a…
People Ethics
Welcome to guest author John Stanko, who, along with Jim Dittmar, have written a new book launching later this month titled, The LEADERS Model: Essential Practices for Today’s Leaders. ~ Jennifer Guest post by John W. Stanko I have worked with many nonprofits over the years, including some churches, and have found them for the…