Stanley H. DavisJun 122 minThe Intricacies (and Emotions) of Succession PlanningIn a family-owned business, there are myriad dynamics at play.
Stanley H. DavisApr 172 minWhat Does the Right Leader Look Like?Nine tips for addressing the challenge to build a first-class management team--and when it's time for you to hand over the reins.
Stanley H. DavisFeb 43 minA Primer: How to Hire the Wrong LeaderThey say "one bad apple spoils the bunch." Business success hinges on good leaders, yet too often they hire the wrong one. Ten reasons why.
Greg MickelsonJan 262 minExecutive Search Firms: Not Just for the Fortune 500 AnymoreExecutive search, which was originally conceived as a service to the largest corporations, is now accessible to the mid-sized enterprise.
Stanley H. DavisJan 121 minPay Equity: What’s actually fair?As states consider pay equity laws, consider this: Pay is more than money. It’s recognition. It’s motivation. What is a fair approach?
Stanley H. DavisJan 32 minIt's Now Next YearIt’s now 2022 and delayed decisions are a year older, and a year’s worth of potential benefits and opportunities have been lost.
Stanley H. DavisDec 24, 20212 minStandish Tapped to Lead North Pole CEO SearchRevisiting a unique search from December 2020.
Stanley H. DavisDec 17, 20212 minThe Good Leaders Versus the Right LeadersA simple nine-point pulse of your business: symptoms that may indicate that changing circumstances could be outpacing your leaders.
Greg MickelsonDec 9, 20212 minThe “Great Resignation” and the Executive SuiteMuch is written about the Great Resignation. How is this trickling up to the executive suite and how can you get ahead of it?
Stanley H. DavisNov 17, 20214 minAre You Paying for Non-Performance?Here are three great compensation questions to ask ourselves, our boards, our CEOs and our consultants.
Greg MickelsonNov 12, 20212 minThree Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part Three: KnowledgeAn awareness of one's own leadership strengths and shortcomings fuels continuous self-improvement…and knowledge.
Greg MickelsonNov 10, 20212 minThree Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part Two: SkillsTechnical, financial, communications and other real skills form a critical foundation for leadership. But there are other skills at play too
Greg MickelsonNov 5, 20212 minThree Key Attributes of Great Leaders, Part One: AttitudeWe’re reminded of our expectation for ethical behavior when we see unethical behavior. One lapse in ethics undercuts credibility and trust.
Stanley H. DavisNov 1, 20212 minReflection on a Trojan HorseShaded resumes used to enter a business are not an executive phenomenon, or even a large company anomaly. Due diligence is important!
Stanley H. DavisOct 29, 20213 min180% Penalty: The Monumental Costs of a Bad Leadership HireCan your business afford to make a bad hire? Some leadership selection miscues that could cost your business up to 180% of annualized salary
Stanley H. DavisOct 20, 20212 minCompany Culture: Why You Should CareCulture is the package of a company’s beliefs, practices, behavior, customs and history. It’s essential that any new leader is a fit.
Stanley H. DavisOct 5, 20214 minWhat Could Go Wrong When Hiring Leaders? What could go wrong when hiring leaders? Learn from the past mistakes of hiring managers.
Stanley H. DavisOct 1, 20213 minYou Want Me To Do What? “Repatriation” in the Post-Covid WorkplaceHow do you “repatriate” employees in the post-COVID era when working remotely has become the routine?
Kelley SmallSep 28, 20213 minThe Current Climate Spurs Us to Turn Threats Into OpportunitiesHow can we turn threats into opportunities? Lessons from the pandemic.
Stanley H. DavisSep 21, 20212 minBusiness 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.