Yesterday I formally announced the results of our survey on leadership and careers in a business world that is radically changing. A wake-up call for executives, these findings show that only those companies focusing on great performance and the best use of talent will thrive in the current environment.
Virtually every leader can take more aggressive steps to grow their companies, innovate, and engage their staffs. Leaders need to be more than inspiring – encouraging business and functional reinvention, purposeful collaboration, and new ways to engage with their customers.
Methodology
Through a confidential questionnaire, over 320 leaders and managers evaluated the extent to which members of their leadership team are successfully taking specific actions, such as launching bold new strategies for growth. Respondents were asked to evaluate factors that affect their personal career satisfaction, growth, and marketability, the future of their company or industry, as well as their own leadership effectiveness. A final section focused on attitudes about the contributions of Gen Y, i.e. the Millennials.
April 15th was tax day for most, but for women leaders in construction, architecture and engineering, it was day 1 of Groundbreaking Women in Construction, a conference sponsored by the Women Builders Council and McGraw Hill. I had the pleasure of leading the first event of the day, a workshop on Visionary Leaders, the New Champions in Business. Here’s what I did and what I learned.
My premise was simple: 1. Visionary leaders, the New Leader in business, will be the most successful executives in the next decade. 2. There are major differences in the way these new leaders operate to create their unique approach. 3. Once leaders embrace the hallmarks of this new paradigm, they have a clear vision of success and a way to get there. 4. As soon as we begin to shift our mindset and expose our organizations to the hallmarks of the new leader, we go beyond hierarchy and power to unleash the real potential of our businesses, colleagues, and leaders. Continue reading…
The results of Leadership Pundit’s Survey on Leadership and Careers show that leaders can take more aggressive steps to innovate, change and grow their companies and organizations. While many of the 320 participating leaders and managers expressed concerns about the direction of the economy and future opportunities, the responses confirm that America’s passion for excellence continues to motivate those in the ranks of professional management.
The Survey reinforced the importance of a developing a new breed of leader visionary for the next decade who can develop leadership throughout the organization, build inclusive cultures, and deploy talent to drive results. Continue reading…
The recession jolted our nation at its very core. Like a tidal wave crashing to shore, it cast a dirty cloud of fear and gloom on the American persona. Ask anybody, “What concerns you most about your career and the state of business today?” The responses I hear reflect worry, anger and disapproval – with only a glimmer of optimism.
“In this economy, everything is a concern,” said a young professional about to launch his career. Others reply: “I’m concerned about negative attitudes, a lack of consumer credit, and the severe shortage of jobs.” Continue reading…
Gen Y (aka the Millennials) will be invading the workforce for some time to come. I have personally discovered a few things that managers can do to successfully motivate and direct young professionals.
As businesses adapt to a changing economy, we expect the job market to remain extremely competitive. Gen Yers are feeling more pressure to get professional experience before officially entering the workforce. Roz Courtney confronted Gen Y/Millennial stereotypes in her post on September 10, daring the business world to involve us and reap the rewards. If you want to motivate and retain the best talent, perhaps it helps to understand what the Millennials need and how they think. Here are several rules of the game – Gen Y rules – which make good business sense. Continue reading…
