In our previous blog, we discussed the first of two visible indicators of an organization with a highly optimized talent strategy. In this blog, we explore the second indicator:

Managers invest time developing high-quality professional relationships with their direct reports; and they do it consistently across all functional areas.

I have observed a pattern in organizations that are able to keep top talent. In essence, the pattern comes down to two main and very visible indicators. In this blog, we’ll discuss the first one:

The most senior leader (the CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director, etc.) understands the strategic significance of an effective talent strategy.

We’ll also talk about the indicators and outcomes to help you check your organizaiton again tmy observations.

Why do some teams thrive and flourish while other teams - made up of equally capable people - flounder and get stuck? Leaders who understand and install critical factors necessary for team effectiveness get much better results. This blog explores six factors have shown predict team success.

Not sure what to get your team to reward their hard work? With workers feeling so threatened, undervalued, and underappreciated, what can leaders do to spread cheer and hope this holiday season? Here are some gifts great leaders can give their teams

At Jay Peak, the visible branding is way more than just a marketing campaign for woke skiers or an attempt to placate workers, the faces tell a deeper story of a resilient company that meets challenges and grows through tough times.

The world of work has evolved, and people are working in more matrixed organizations with less hierarchy. That means they’re interacting with more people in the organization, working on more teams, and collaborating informally more than ever. As organizations push more decision-making to the front lines, the organizations with the best teams will win.

There may be a gap between how you currently think of leadership and what future organizations will need from you. To close that gap, we suggest five shifts in your leadership mindset so you can create opportunities for those that you lead now and those that will be following in your footsteps.

Typically, change initiatives aim to propel organizations forward, helping them adapt to shifting markets, technology, or consumer expectations. However, most change efforts end up falling short of their objectives. In this article, we will explore five research-backed reasons behind the frequent failures of organizational change initiatives.

Explore the psychology behind workplace change resistance and discover five key factors causing employee apprehension. Delve into the comfort of familiarity, fear of the unknown, loss of control, past negative experiences, and the disruption of comfort zones. Gain insights to effectively manage change and enhance organizational resilience.

Kids who were dependent on schools for their meals were suddenly cut-off as the world went virtual. Adults had to make up the difference while also navigating the blurry lines between home life and work life. On top of all that, resources that the Y used like restaurants, transportation networks, and suppliers were either closed or significantly constrained.

I was asked to self-reflect prior to arriving: what do you expect the canyon to teach you? I imagined connecting leadership concepts with the canyon’s vast beauty. I expected the canyon to test my perseverance through the discomfort. I expected the canyon to assume its place as a dramatic background for an otherwise routine learning experience. I soon realized that I had it all backward.

Many of us are experiencing the damaging effects of chronic stress in the wake of an unprecedented, challenging year. But there’s hope. With the right mindsets and practices, we can begin to give oxygen to a different fire that enables us to grow through tough times.

2020 is a year that most of us are hoping to forget, but the challenges keep coming. But, I want to talk about using this moment - election day - as an opportunity to grow.