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How Leadership Self-Awareness Improves Financial Performance

Organizational Talent Consulting

But how do you improve bottom-line performance amid economic uncertainty, a persistent talent crisis, and the reality that only 3 in 10 employees are engaged? Whether you're the CEO or a frontline leader, financial performance is a measure of effectiveness. One key is self-awareness. The Leadership Quarterly , 29(1), 70-88. Baldoni, J.

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What If Companies Managed People as Carefully as They Manage Money?

Harvard Business

Today’s executives spend a lot of time managing the balance sheet, despite the fact that it doesn’t represent their company’s scarcest resource. According to Bain’s Macro Trends Group, the global supply of capital stands at nearly 10 times global GDP. Difference-making talent is also scarce.

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Why Leaders Need To Take A Hike

Organizational Talent Consulting

As we began to work together, it became clear they didn't have the time management challenge they initially believed. The newly promoted executive was on the edge of burnout. You can likely feel their pain if you've ever taken on a stretch assignment. There is no shortage of challenges and stress in leadership. Godfrey, C. Lysaght, R.,

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