If change is the only constant, then managing and leading change just might be the most essential attribute for leaders and executives to master. In today’s world—which in some areas is starting to glimpse the potential for the hope of a post-pandemic reality—as well as throughout the thick of the pandemic, we have seen dramatic shifts […]
As More Boards Achieve Gender Equity, Women Should Prepare to Lead
In June, GM is poised to join the rarefied ranks of a small but growing group of companies: those in which women hold more than half of the board seats. After two of GM’s male directors retire, six female directors will remain on the board—including Mary Barra, the chair of the board and CEO of […]
What Women Can Do to Land a Board Seat
The phrase “women and corporate boards” has become synonymous with “slow progress.” It’s true that more women are being appointed to board seats than in the past, and also true that a growing number of organizations are starting to call for balanced leadership thinking around the table to better reflect the needs of the changing marketplace. […]
When Developing Executive Presence, Remember EI
If I had to identify one action that executives in any industry could take to move their leadership ability from good to great, it would be to develop their executive presence. And if I had to pinpoint perhaps the most influential dimension of presence that high potentials could focus on improving, it would be to […]