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Stanley H. Davis
Jan 3, 20222 min read
It's Now Next Year
It’s now 2022 and delayed decisions are a year older, and a year’s worth of potential benefits and opportunities have been lost.
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Stanley H. Davis
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Standish Tapped to Lead North Pole CEO Search
Revisiting a unique search from December 2020.
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Stanley H. Davis
Dec 17, 20212 min read
The Good Leaders Versus the Right Leaders
A simple nine-point pulse of your business: symptoms that may indicate that changing circumstances could be outpacing your leaders.
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Greg Mickelson
Dec 9, 20212 min read
The “Great Resignation” and the Executive Suite
Much is written about the Great Resignation. How is this trickling up to the executive suite and how can you get ahead of it?
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Stanley H. Davis
Dec 1, 20212 min read
Burnout in the Workplace & “The Great Resignation”
A recent study found nearly 1/2 of U.S. workers feel mentally and physically exhausted by the end of a workday. How do you combat burnout?
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Stanley H. Davis
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Happy Thanksgiving! Lessons We Can Learn from Myles Standish
Pilgrims in 1620 faced great adversity. Our challenges in 2021 differ. As we recognize and address them, we give thanks for what's good!
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Stanley H. Davis
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Are You Paying for Non-Performance?
Here are three great compensation questions to ask ourselves, our boards, our CEOs and our consultants.
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Greg Mickelson
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Three Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part Three: Knowledge
An awareness of one's own leadership strengths and shortcomings fuels continuous self-improvement…and knowledge.
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Greg Mickelson
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Three Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part Two: Skills
Technical, financial, communications and other real skills form a critical foundation for leadership. But there are other skills at play too
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Greg Mickelson
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Three Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part One: Attitude
We’re reminded of our expectation for ethical behavior when we see unethical behavior. One lapse in ethics undercuts credibility and trust.
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Stanley H. Davis
Oct 31, 20212 min read
Reflection on a Trojan Horse
Shaded resumes used to enter a business are not an executive phenomenon, or even a large company anomaly. Due diligence is important!
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Stanley H. Davis
Oct 28, 20213 min read
180% Penalty: The Monumental Costs of a Bad Leadership Hire
Can your business afford to make a bad hire? Some leadership selection miscues that could cost your business up to 180% of annualized salary
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Stanley H. Davis
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Company Culture: Why You Should Care
Culture is the package of a company’s beliefs, practices, behavior, customs and history. It’s essential that any new leader is a fit.
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Stanley H. Davis
Oct 18, 20212 min read
We Need to Stop Treating Our Employees Like Employees
We have a lot to learn from leaders who attract, deploy and retain great people – without paying them.
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Stanley H. Davis
Oct 4, 20214 min read
What Could Go Wrong When Hiring Leaders?
What could go wrong when hiring leaders? Learn from the past mistakes of hiring managers.
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Stanley H. Davis
Sep 30, 20213 min read
You Want Me To Do What? “Repatriation” in the Post-Covid Workplace
How do you “repatriate” employees in the post-COVID era when working remotely has become the routine?
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Kelley Small
Sep 27, 20213 min read
The Current Climate Spurs Us to Turn Threats Into Opportunities
How can we turn threats into opportunities? Lessons from the pandemic.
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Stanley H. Davis
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Business Owners Look Around the Corner. What’s Looking Back?
Good leaders know where they want to go. But as they look around the corner, the best planning won’t always prepare for what's looking back.
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Kelley Small
Sep 15, 20213 min read
How to Attract Senior-Level Candidates
If you are looking to hire a senior team member, are you building the “About Us” messaging into your position description?
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Stanley H. Davis
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Securing the Right Leaders: You Can Afford Them
You can’t have a first-tier company with second-tier leaders. A frequently asked question is, "How can we afford them?" You can! Here's how.
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