Navigating Employee Exit Conversations
Tessa Desatnik breaks down how employers can turn a difficult employee exit conversation into productive and empathetic discussion.
A Dignified Exit: How to Say Goodbye to Your Leaders
Letting go of an executive is never an easy decision. From notifying the individual and properly delivering the news to answering the right questions and exhibiting empathy,
Job Search and the Power of Planned Happenstance
Have you ever noticed some people seem to have all the luck when it comes to career success? While it may seem like good fortunes, these professionals are likely doing…
Cultivating Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace
It is important to strive towards a diverse workplace—but if it’s not harmonious, it won’t work. Cultural misunderstandings can lead to false assumptions and mismatched expectations. Tessa Desatnik highlights some examples of cross-cultural workplace challenges and…
The Interim Executive: Addressing the Impact of an Unplanned Executive Departure
What happens when a key executive suddenly leaves your organization? The first instinct might be to panic, but there’s one solution that will save you hours of work and stress. Steve Rosen explains why…
Recruiter Relationships Are For Your Career—Not Just Your Current Job Search
Whether you're actively looking for a job or not, fostering long-term relationships with recruiters is one of the most advantageous ways to maintain access to the job market and career-advancing opportunities. Likewise…
Recruiting with Intention: How to Attract Top Talent in a Changing World
The relationship between employers and employees has fundamentally changed. Candidates, looking for their next career move, have a new set of priorities, preferences, and expectations from employers. Ian Brenner outlines four ways organizations can start…
Family Business Succession: Having the Tough Conversations
Family squabbles are fun to watch on Netflix, but when the drama hits your family business, there’s nothing fun about it. Barry Pokroy and Dave Stevens explain the intricacies and emotions behind succession planning…
The Succession Conundrum: Who Should Take Over the Business?
For founders, owners, or CEOs eyeing a transition out of the business, determining whether you should replace yourself with an experienced outsider or promote talent from within is a big question. Charlene Bergman explains the…
Impostor Syndrome: Confronting the Practical Realities
Have you ever felt like you don't belong or that you're cheating those around you? It's likely you've experienced Impostor Syndrome. Yes, it's a real feeling experienced by many, and…