Foresight is a collection of articles written by prominent thought leaders and experts in their field.
Rather than being uncomfortable with the word “power,” women in leadership roles should learn to use it effectively. Joanne Eisenhart, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Northwestern Mutual, understands the hot topic of “women in the workplace.” While she was working in HR at Pfizer, Eisenhart, PhD, earned her next PhD—her second doctorate—in Human and Organizational Development …
L.J. Rittenhouse, CEO Rittenhouse Rankings, shares four expert tips to communicate with your team effectively. How Candor Determines Performance and Results Investors in a hotel meeting room wait to hear presentations from two utility CEOs, a widely-followed financial analyst and a respected portfolio manager. The CEOs start. Each one shows PowerPoint slides that illustrate their large companies’ “bright futures.” As …
Create your daily leadership to-do list with these tips from author Steve Rush. Leadership over time has become a title. I’m often asked, “What does the typical leader look like?” My response is always, “Leaders are diverse, they are gender and race neutral, not linked to career grades or hierarchy, and by the way – there are no typical leaders.” …
Each company has a unique culture; here is how to make your workplace a high-performing and nurturing environment.
Fourth of July calls to mind the great generals on this country’s battlefield and how their leadership qualities can make a company victorious. By Grant Casleton While growing up, my family and I took our vacations primarily by car. Some may dread long drives and hours cooped up in a van, but I seemed to always look forward to it. …
Chief Talent Officer Judy Jackson is no ordinary leader. She tirelessly mentors, teaches, and inspires those around her to strive for excellency Editor’s Note: Judy Jackson is the Chief Talent Officer at IPG MediaBrands with an upcoming feature in Issue 12. We asked some people who knew her well to share their story of how her leadership has impacted them. …
Intelicare Direct CEO Gabriel Bristol gives a word of advice on how to achieve and maintain excellent customer service at any company. By Gabriel Bristol What is excellent customer service? How do you define it? More importantly, how do you fix it if you don’t have it? If you posed these questions to your customers or potential customers, a majority …
Woodie Dixon on how to juggle details, find a greater objective, and carry out the ultimate vision. By Maggy Carlyle Editor’s Note: Woodie Dixon is the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at the Pac-12 Conference. He will be featured in issue 12 of Forefront Magazine, out on July 11. We reached out to a former colleague …
Gratitude is an extremely effective but often ignored ingredient in the workplace. After extra time with family and friends this summer, it’s possible that you, like me, feel more aligned and grateful. But if we think about gratitude only once or twice a year, we overlook the immense power of practicing it daily, especially in a business context. A …
Letting go is hard, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Blue Pearl President Joel Freimuth gives family-operated businesses a lesson on how to create a smooth hand-off. In the case of family-operated businesses, there has been a growing conflict of interest when it comes to handing down the keys. Often, the sense of reluctance stems from the generation gap …
Companies without a Chief Sales Officer could be missing out on the opportunity to gain a financial boost, strategic advancements and an edge over their competitors. By Chuck Reaves Is your company a sales-driven organization? When asked this question, most Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) answer yes. When asked if they have a Chief Sales Officer (CSO), almost all of them …
Brad Karsh Discusses the First Fully Global Generation and What Effect They’ll Have on the International Workforce. We’ve been hearing a lot about Millennials since the start of this millennium. But what about the next batch of workers, whose oldest members were born in 1995? Generation Z is already entering college, starting internships, volunteering and shaking things up on all …
If your core values don’t match the way you interact with the people around you, your impact as a leader may not be how you perceive it to be. When you’re driving down the road and see those flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, what’s the first thought that pops into your mind? If you’re like most people, you …
If you’re a leader of your organization, understanding the three basic employee types can make your company much more efficient. Mike was the CFO of a large manufacturing company in Texas. He was an outstanding executive and he accepted this position because it suited his strengths to a tee. The company was looking for a very strategic Head of Finance …
Far too often, CEOs are busy doing things that diminish both their own productivity, and that of their companies. Everyone knows that Superman’s sole weakness is a mineral called Kryptonite. If he came in contact with the substance, it would slowly drain his powers, weakening him until proving fatal. Superman knows he must avoid Kryptonite at all costs if he …
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