Everyone from the CEO to a part-time employee in your organization has something going on in their personal or professional life
The truth can set you free and create a brighter future than exists today. However, leaders often avoid the truth for fear of what might happen because of it. So they surround themselves with “yes” people who will shelter the truth and tell them what they want to hear.
Retaining talented professionals with excellent skills, adaptable thinking, and an incredible work ethic is vital to long-term success.
Many traits, skills, and abilities often go undetected and are essential for long-term success. There is one that many of the best leaders like Caroll look for in the evaluation process that stands above the rest. This trait is what I call, “Competitive to the Core.” It’s a combination of natural god-given talent and developed skill.
Leaders don’t always hire the right people. In fact, research suggests that only 50% of hires are successful.
Many executives and managers have taken note of a leadership style called servant leadership that attracts followers, improves engagement, and enhances results. In an attempt to change their perception and behavior, they have adopted a vanilla and fake version of servant leadership that, at times, passes for the real thing.