In my last post, I shared some thoughts on the importance of character as a key differentiator for today’s leaders, noting that authenticity is one important component of a strong character. This week, I’m going to discuss some additional elements—integrity, humility, and inclusivity—that can help you develop character, and subsequently build trust, as a leader. Integrity. Integrity […]
A Key Differentiator for Today’s Leaders: Character
SHAMBAUGH Leadership surveyed a number of our Fortune 500 clients and the broader community on what kind of leader people prefer to work for. There was perhaps no surprise that universally across these groups, the response was that everyone wanted a leader they could trust, and who was honest with them in all circumstances. Since […]
Behind-the-Scenes in an Executive Training Session on Inclusion
A key area of expertise at SHAMBAUGH focuses on training companies and leaders in how to create and leverage an inclusive culture. Why? Because organizations with a higher level of inclusivity have been shown to drive high-performance organizations. SHAMBAUGH takes a unique approach to training in this area, since traditional attempts to create the type of […]
Gender Balance Required for True Innovation
A new Forbes article on “America’s Most Innovative Leaders 2019” has created an uproar—not because of who it put in the story, but for who it left out of it: women. The feature identified 100 innovators, 99 of whom were men. Only a single woman—Ross Stores’ CEO Barbara Rentler—made the list (near the bottom, at number 75). In response, a growing […]
6 Traits You Need to Lead in the Digital Era
The world of work is increasingly leveraging innovative technologies—from AI and mobile, to augmented reality and chatbots—to advance business and help companies gain a competitive advantage. As with any major shift, the new age of digital and data requires different leadership skills, knowledge, and competencies to ensure a positive impact on organizational performance. It’s yet […]
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