Execution Fade Isn’t a Project Management Problem — It’s a Leadership One But it started so well… Most strategic initiatives launch well — clear rationale, visible leadership backing, a kickoff. Then, somewhere around month three to six, the attention quietly moves on. Steering committee meetings get skipped. Updates get shorter. The thing that was going […]
The most expensive misalignment usuall starts with a nod The most expensive misalignment on an executive team rarely starts with a disagreement. It starts with a “nod” — physically or verbally — and everyone assuming it meant the same thing. Nobody flags it. Everyone assumes they’re aligned. They’re not quite aligned. They’re almost aligned. And […]
How your organization should be wired to think, decide, and act. From strategy to execution. Let’s be clear. Some organizations do suffer from flawed strategies. But more often, we see good strategies break down because of what’s underneath: Misalignment at the top Structures that can’t carry the load Leaders trying to lead through change without the […]
High-Potential Employees Don’t Become Great Leaders All on Their Own Many organizations believe they have a leadership pipeline. They don’t. What they actually have is a group of highly skilled people with no clear path to leadership readiness. These future executives aren’t being coached, challenged, or given real authority. And then we’re shocked when, three […]
Hint: It’s Not Strategy, Vision, or Execution If you had to bet on the most valuable leadership skill in 2025, what would you choose? Strategic thinking? Data-driven decision-making? Change management? All solid bets—but you’d still be missing the one skill that’s about to define leadership success more than any other: the ability to have tough, […]
So Your Performance Reviews Drive Connection and Growth Performance reviews are an opportunity to build genuine connection, inspire growth, and align your team’s goals with the organization’s vision. When done well, reviews aren’t just a scorecard—they’re an essential leadership tool for fostering relationships, setting performance standards, and fueling each team member’s potential. Here’s how leaders […]
Advice is Nice, But Access is Better If you’re lumping mentorship and sponsorship together, you’re missing the point. Sure, both are about developing talent, but they serve very different purposes—and the truth is, your leaders need both. Here’s the difference: a mentor offers advice, while a sponsor puts their reputation on the line to open […]
How to Shape the Leaders Who Shape Your Organization Giving feedback to leaders is different from giving feedback to employees. Leaders come with a track record of success, authority, and influence and have likely given plenty of feedback themselves. But receiving it? That can be more difficult. Leaders often feel their success ensures their impact, […]
We’re starting another year. Like any other, it will be filled with opportunities and challenges, achievements and disappointments, zigs and zags. During these first couple weeks of the year, position yourself and your team for success in the months to come. Here are 4 actions that will help you start the year personally centered, organizationally aligned, and ready […]
For Boston, the connection to the sea is inseparable from its history. The early economy was largely dependent on the captains who sailed the ocean and the materials they brought on their return. On journeys that took months, ships would invariably hit rough seas. To counteract being tossed about in the ocean, ships were loaded […]
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