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The Intricacies (and Emotions) of Succession Planning
In a family-owned business, there are myriad dynamics at play.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Apr 17, 2022
- 2 min
What 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.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
A Primer: How to Hire the Wrong Leader
They say "one bad apple spoils the bunch." Business success hinges on good leaders, yet too often they hire the wrong one. Ten reasons why.
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Greg Mickelson
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Executive Search Firms: Not Just for the Fortune 500 Anymore
Executive search, which was originally conceived as a service to the largest corporations, is now accessible to the mid-sized enterprise.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
Pay 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?
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Stanley H. Davis
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Standish Tapped to Lead North Pole CEO Search
Revisiting a unique search from December 2020.
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Stanley H. Davis
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Nov 17, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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 5, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
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 29, 2021
- 3 min
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 20, 2021
- 2 min
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 5, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
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 28, 2021
- 3 min
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 21, 2021
- 2 min
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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