January Insights

Promising Practices in Governance

Promising practices for Boards that will benefit every organization: Nose in, hands off Build a robust and qualified board of directors and evaluate the performance Define roles and responsibilities Emphasize...

Visionaries See Trends — Innovation Makes It Real

Invention isn’t ruled by public opinion. While there is no such thing as a crystal ball, many big bets were executed because someone boldly envisioned a different future — one...

Engineers Have The Power Skills to Become Great Executives

What is the most common college major of fortune 500 CEOs? It is no big surprise to me that engineering is the most common one. 33% of the S&P 500 CEOs' undergraduate...

Fulfillment and Engagement—Challenging Work Needing Your Superpowers

Trouble focusing could mean that your work is not complicated enough and that there is not enough of it. When you take on challenges that align with your abilities and...

6 Key Personality Traits for Effective CEOs

It is no secret that business acumen in all its guises is an essential attribute for successful CEOs. However, there are also several key personality traits that separate effective CEOs...

Forget Resolutions — Do a Past Year Review Instead

The things we desperately long for today are universal and timeless. However, they are elusive and difficult to sustain in this tech-frenzied, time-crushing world. To get the things we want...

How Positive Psychology Makes You A Better Boss

The workplace is vastly different today from what it was in the 1970s. Globalization supplies a rich, complex, and diverse working environment. Success in this environment needs teamwork and effective...

The Secret to Career Success — Use Your Superpowers

Have you ever wondered why two people with the same credentials, similar experience have significantly different career trajectories? Interestingly, it comes down to their superpowers. High performers have mastered the...

Warning signs that it is time to change your career plans

Often career plans do not work out. You need to be able to recognize the warning signs and know when you need to pivot and follow a new one. Managing...

One-A-Day Behaviours To Make You Unstoppable in 2019

Many people are good at what they do. Some are even elite. A select few are entirely unstoppable. Have you ever wondered why two people with the same credentials, similar...