Roundtable Topics

Being a leader is never easy. Being a leader–and even coming into leadership–during these times is even more difficult. While uncertainty has always been part of life, the emerging leaders of today are facing heightened uncertainty around global crises, macroeconomic forces, and the future of the workplace. Nevertheless, with the right resources and support leaders at all levels, can build awareness while securing the external resources they need to succeed.

In my experience supporting leaders, t…

Retreats are becoming more and more common in a post-Covid world. I’m not talking about leadership retreats–I’m talking about when everyone is invited. Increasingly, all-staff retreats are seen as a perk alongside free espressos, in-house lunches, and gym memberships. As someone who often presents at and facilitates retreats, I’ve seen far too many instances of retreats going horribly wrong. When leaders care more about prioritizing forced “fun” and the optics of the retreat, rather than goin…

Imagine you're the CEO of a rapidly growing startup, and you've arrived at a crossroads. You've realized the critical need to step back from the daily operations and find a successor who can not only maintain but also elevate your company's trajectory. Yet, your journey has been a rollercoaster, with several potential successors who didn't quite fit the bill. Now, you're determined to ensure that the next one sticks.

Though there is no one right next step, I think there is a better one.  Consider…