Leadership Insights Blog

Tales of Organizational Transformation: My Moment of Truth with IIE

By Mark Hannum on September 23, 2016

Organizational change starts with getting to the root cause of the problem—and rallying your people to help create the solution. This is a critical (and often painful) first step. Learn how one of the world’s most reputable non-profits started the rebuilding process and ultimately equipped 650 employees to create a culture shift.

The need for sponsorship is now. (Here’s why)

By Briana Goldman on September 8, 2016

The reality is this: from 2012 to 2015, the number of women in the C-suite increased by only 1%. Sponsorship is an essential (and often overlooked) component necessary to reverse this trend. But first, we must break the cycle.

[Free webinar | Sept. 7 @ 3pm EDT] 5 Practices Every Woman Leader Should Know

By Sarah Breigle on September 1, 2016

Join us for a webinar on September 7 to learn five daily practices for successfully navigating your future and a framework for how to lead with purpose.

The More You Give, The More You Get

By Rachael Marangu on August 25, 2016

I was fortunate enough to sit down with health care pioneer Jeannine Rivet to get a behind-the-scenes look at her leadership journey—and her path to becoming a highly regarded figure in her organization, community, and industry.

Fit to Lead: Continuously Earning the Right to Remain at the Top

By Matt Norquist on August 22, 2016

Being fit to lead in a remarkable way won’t happen overnight. But like an athlete’s precise training and progression plan and agile management skills—there are things that current and aspiring leaders can implement to improve themselves and earn the right to be leaders.

And the Award Goes To…

By Rachael Marangu on August 9, 2016

We are thrilled to announce that (drum roll please!) our 2016 Executive Impact Award winner is Jeannine Rivet, Executive Vice President of United Health Group.

Leadership, Inclusion and the World Around Us

By Matt Norquist on July 29, 2016

What role can business leaders can play in creating inclusive, safe, and high-performing businesses? In this one-on-one interview, author, advisor and consultant Dalia Mogahed addresses some culturally held beliefs about Muslims and the impact that our thinking has on how we lead organizations today.

Is your organization poised to advance women? [Webinar recording]

By Sarah Breigle on July 21, 2016

What do best-in-class organizations do to enable women to succeed—and how can you help women leaders advance? Join us for a free webinar on July 19 to learn more.

Don’t Put It Off: Ask for What You Want

By Susan MacKenty Brady on July 14, 2016

If we don’t ask for what we want, can we really keep complaining that we’re not getting it? The journey starts with a moment to moment choice, and with recommitting to yourself—each and every day. It’s all about progress, not perfection.

[Story of Impact] Advancing Women Leaders at Loomis Sayles

By Sarah Breigle on June 28, 2016

Over the course of next several months, we are going to share a select number of stories with you that highlight organizations committed to creating a brighter future by investing in their leaders. Today, we’re kicking off this series by highlighting our partnership with the Boston-based asset management company, Loomis Sayles. Their journey of discovery started four years ago when results from a companywide culture survey revealed the need to differentially invest in recruiting, retaining, and advancing women leaders at the firm.