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Leadership Development and the Art of ListeningWhat do Douglas Baker Jr., CEO of Ecolab, Fred Rogers (Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood), and former President Barack Obama have in common?Baker became CEO of Ecolab in 2004. At the time, the 80+year old company was selling industrial cleansers and food safety services to the

The key to positive AI integration is to explore opportunities and understand where this technology can best be used, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Organizations that start the process now will gain a clear advantage of scale, having had more time to test and augment

9 Ways to Improve Your Active Listening SkillActive listening is an important skill that a leader needs to have and practice. By being an active listener, you can make better decisions, strengthen your relationships with your team, clients, or customers, and also spot opportunities that you might otherwise miss. Active listening requires

Uncertain times and tight labor markets pushing companies to use innovative hiring approaches, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). The standard ways of hiring talent are no longer viable, so winning companies are getting creative about how they find the talent they need.Star Talents Need Pathways

Leadership 2023:A Shift to Self-Employment?Is self-employment right for you? Is 2023 the best time to start your own business?Questions like these are common right now. And the answer is: definitely, maybe.Many leaders, executives, and managers secretly wish that they were self-employed. When they examine past career choices, future opportunities, and

Leaders play a critical role in attracting and retaining skilled talent, which is especially true during periods of talent shortages, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Many managers waste time complaining about Millennial and Gen Z behaviors, instead of looking at how their own actions impact

Confrontations that Create a Win-Win-WinWhat has been your recent experience with confrontations? When did you last initiate one?Confronting someone for their behavior today is no easy feat, especially when emotions are easily triggered and opinions vary. We often become quick to challenge their logic (What were you thinking?!), credibility (Where

The Art of DelegationAn alarming number of leaders suffer from the sensation that each day they are losing ground, unable to stay in front of the wave of overburdening workloads, deadlines, and expectations. The toll on productivity, morale, and health often goes unrecognized until a crisis hits.Equally alarming is that

The Risks of Working for a People Pleasing LeaderWorking for someone who is a people-pleaser may seem fairly innocuous or even desirable, but such leaders pose daunting challenges for their organizations. If you work for a people-pleaser, you most likely see the inherent problems and confess to seeking ways to

A A Mindful Leader Legacy that EnduresAs a leader, how will your legacy measure up?Your leadership legacy matters. It motivates people in the way they think and behave, today, and in the future. A lasting legacy sets a course: it adds value, creates positive meaning, and empowers others to carry