You are a Board member for a nonprofit and, at a regularly scheduled Board meeting, your CEO gives her two week notice. Even though she is 68 years old, you and other Board members are somehow shocked. I hope this does not happen to you or your organization, but it could. One reason is that many Boards and staff alike are in denial about leadership succession. They … [Read more...] about When Your CEO Retires
Leadership
Five Management Fundamentals
It’s a sports cliché – because it is true, and it is true in the working world as well. Winners are the ones who get the fundamentals right. Management is complex, but here are the five fundamentals to make sure you get it right: Set Clear Expectations. It makes common sense and it is backed up by research (1). Make sure that your direct reports are perfectly clear on … [Read more...] about Five Management Fundamentals
Thriving in a VUCA World
Earlier this week I attended the annual conference of the Executive MBA Council where directors of these programs from across the globe gather once a year to share best practices, concerns, and plans for the future. A common concern that was expressed: “How do we prepare executives to survive in VUCA world?” Indeed, the environment in which we all operate is … [Read more...] about Thriving in a VUCA World
When Are You at Your Best?
“Being extraordinary . . . means pursuing our full potential.”* You have had moments of performing at an extraordinary level; maybe many moments. It feels really great, doesn’t it!?! What would it be like to have a job and set of work responsibilities that gave you the opportunity to feel that way on a regular basis? Right! Awesome!!! So how can you make that … [Read more...] about When Are You at Your Best?
“Nice Guys” Finish . . .
Which group is least successful in their work life? “Givers” who are characterized by being helpful, compassionate, caring, and kind? Or “Takers” who are always looking out for what is best for themselves? It turns out that “Givers” make up this least successful group. And the most successful? “Givers” as well! What’s going on here? It turns out that some “Givers” … [Read more...] about “Nice Guys” Finish . . .