Stepping into the role of a new Chief HR Officer, you’re greeted with a maelstrom of challenges: mastering the dynamics of an unfamiliar business terrain, forging crucial relationships with colleagues, assessing your team’s strength, and gauging the HR maturity, while setting new operational rhythms. Amidst these challenges, there’s a hidden
In my career as a Chief Human Resources Officer and owner of a human capital consultancy specializing in M&A management, I’ve worked with many CEOs who were accomplished, motivated and super smart. However, CEOs who were rock stars in a wide variety of settings can fail in the unique
Need to find a good restaurant? Check Yelp reviews. Need to plan a vacation? Check Trip Advisor. Not sure about a product on Amazon? Check the reviews. The power dynamic between buyer and seller has irrevocably shifted driven by technology platforms and transparency. This is the new reality. For
I’m inviting you to take a journey through your organization to evaluate how strongly your talent is meeting the needs of the business, to build a few new skills and to become more connected to leading your culture. This week, let’s take a look at human resources. Here are
One of my colleagues was once asked by executives at The Walt Disney Company what he thought their employer brand was. He instantly responded, “To create magic at great profit in the midst of chaos.” There was a collective gasp and then laughter. Many people have taken potshots at what
The most successful people in the world are quite gifted at praising others and accepting praise as it comes their way. Why is this so important for a CEO? Praise fuels good throughout an organization. It moves people to do good for you and to go above and beyond for