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Contemporary leadership styles promote democratic values and follower-centric approaches. But what should a leader do when these ethical strategies fail and the company associates refuse to implement the required change? When you are designated with a project that requires change, the first action to undertake is to create your change coalition. Then, as Kurt Lewin (1947) posits, …

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With cautionary tales warning about the downfall of working for Steve Jobs-like personalities and the backlash against the unethical decisions made by many CEOs, the reign of the superstar leader ended. We are witnessing the rise of the leader maker—a leader who multiplies their leadership capacity through developing other leaders. In the wake of the great resignation, the …

Be The Leader Maker: 5 Ways To Turn Managers Into Leaders Read More »

Forbes CoachesCouncil Is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business Coaches Prof. Dr. Karina Ochis was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors. “We are …

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Leaders matter greatly. But in searching so zealously for better leaders, we tend to lose sight of the people these leaders will lead. Without his armies, after all, Napoleon was just a man with grandiose ambition. As a professor to leaders, I’m seeing firsthand the shift in leadership theory. As a consequence, the way we …

4 Leadership Lessons Every Leader Needs To Know For The Future Read More »

Young employees struggle most with their mental health across generations. More than 50% of the global population of young employees expressed crippling anxiety about their future. They are also the least engaged generational group within their work and have the highest turnover company rate. Managers are distrustful of their own ability to meet the unique mental needs of …

Mental Health Initiatives Can Improve Young Employees’ Performance Read More »

Disengagement among employees is costing trillions of dollars in lost productivity, high turnover and the potential loss of future professionals. Managers have reacted to disengagement with complex integration schemes and traditional motivation strategies. These panaceas have enjoyed little success. “Ghosting,” “quiet quitting” and actual defection continue. What these young workers want, as my research has revealed, is …

The Job Crises Loop: Three Forces Influencing Young Employee Turnover Read More »

Effective management goes beyond overseeing tasks and goals; it requires building strong relationships with employees and cultivating a culture of trust and collaboration. However, certain managerial behaviors can unintentionally alienate employees, leading to demotivation, reduced job satisfaction and increased turnover rates. Read the article on Forbes.com and learn managerial missteps that make employees feel alienated …

20 Common Ways Managers Can Create A Sense Of Alienation In Employees Read More »

The goal of any business owner is to see their enterprise thrive and grow, but what happens when success comes too quickly? While rapid growth can be exhilarating, it can also present challenges that new businesses aren’t prepared to handle. When operations can’t keep up with consumer demand, a company’s leaders may need to consider …

How To Strategically Scale Down A Business When Growth Can’t Meet Demand Read More »