Imagine a jar. You have a limited amount of space, and you need to fill it with important things. Do you start with the small stuff – pebbles, sand, even water? Or do you begin with the largest items – the boulders? This simple analogy, famously illustrated by Stephen Covey, perfectly captures the essence of effective time management and goal setting. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of 'Big Rocks' and how prioritizing them is crucial for scaling up your leadership and achieving your most ambitious business goals.
The corner office can be a lonely place. With decreasing tenures and increasing demands, today's CEOs face unprecedented challenges in leading their organizations. While McKinsey's groundbreaking research in "CEO Excellence" reveals six fundamental mindsets for success, what truly stands out are the counterintuitive lessons beneath the surface.
In the dynamic and demanding landscape of modern leadership, the power of connections is often overlooked. Yet, it's the threads of relationships that weave together the fabric of our success. Your network isn't just a collection of names; it's a reservoir of knowledge, support, and opportunity. By strategically building and nurturing your leadership network, you can unlock doors, amplify your impact, and drive your career forward.
In the dynamic and competitive landscape of modern business, the success of an organization is inextricably linked to the capabilities of its leadership. While external factors such as market trends and technological advancements play a significant role, the quality and development of leaders are the driving forces behind long-term sustainability. Let’s explore the critical importance of leadership development in fostering company growth and resilience.
Leaders are often cast as the architects of their own destinies, expected to build empires while maintaining an idyllic personal life. The concept of work-life balance, a term laden with equal parts aspiration and unattainable perfection, has become a modern-day myth. Yet, thriving in this high-stakes world is not about achieving equilibrium, but rather, about cultivating a dynamic harmony.
In this month’s episode of Leadership Legends, Jill talks to Kate Brewer, President at Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, a leading provider of rehabilitation services in Wisconsin with 40 clinics and 500 team members. She’s also the first woman to be named Chapter Chair of YPO’s Wisconsin Chapter and is currently Chair-Elect.
Jill and Kate talk surviving the pandemic, the qualities of great leadership during a crisis, and the biggest learnings taken from the past year.
In this month’s episode, Jill taps into the wisdom of her longtime friend Steve Baird, president and CEO of Baird & Warner, the oldest residential real estate brokerage in the United States.
In this month’s episode, Jill taps into the wisdom of her longtime friend, Michelle Seitz, Chairman and CEO of Russell Investments. They discuss leading through a crisis like the world experienced in 2020, lessons that will be carried into the future, and what Michelle hopes to be known for as a leader.
We’ve learned a lot of lessons in 2020. The best leaders tell us that focusing on Organizational Health of the company is more important than ever. Organizational Health gives you the competitive edge you need and will help you weather whatever turmoil lies ahead.
What is Organizational Health? It’s the way a company aligns around a common vision and strategy, executes with excellence, and engages with its employees. According to a recent McKinsey study, healthy organizations are outperforming their competition at every level and delivering 3x total return to their shareholders.
As we head into the last month of Q3, many economists and business forecasters remain optimistic about the recovery post COVID-19. Most expect a slow uptick in Q3 and Q4 with a more visible rebound in 2021.
Yet every note of optimism comes with a flashing red-light disclaimer: No one really knows how long the world will be wrestling with the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. For business leaders, this uncertainty creates a conundrum: How do we strike the right balance between optimism and reality? How do we avoid over- or under-reacting?
