Breaking the Isolation: How a Board of Advisors Can Help You Navigate the Challenges of Business Leadership
Owning and running a business can be a solitary journey, where the challenges of success often feel insurmountable. You are the clear leader and visionary behind your business however no-one has experienced every situation or has the skills to manage every challenge....
Leadership Through a New Lens: Harnessing Diverse Perspectives for Innovative Solutions
Several years ago, I wrote a column for the Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series exploring the power of entrenched perspectives, using an example that, at the time, captured the internet by storm—the viral debate over the colour of a dress. Was it blue and black, or...
Why Not-for-Profit Organizations Should Consider Using an Interim Executive Director/CEO During a Sudden Leadership Transition
Not-for- Profit (NFP) organizations often operate with a unique set of challenges and opportunities, making effective leadership crucial for their success and stability. When a NFP faces the sudden loss of its Executive Director (ED) or CEO, the organization can be...
Why a Not-for-Profit Organization Should Have an Enterprise Risk Management Plan
In today's increasingly complex and interconnected world, not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) face a myriad of risks that can affect their ability to achieve their mission and serve their communities effectively. While NFPs often operate under tight budgets and...
Ignite Innovation and Drive Change: The Power of Partnering with a Fractional C-Suite Executive
In the dynamic world of startups and growing businesses, founders who embrace strategic leadership and operational ownership ignite the flames of innovation and drive the winds of change. As a founder, your vision is the heart of your business, but realizing that...
Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Instrumental in Ensuring Your Company’s Success?
I recently had coffee with a colleague who is the President of a company providing DEI training. The President was meeting with a new prospect, a Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a large organization. The VP DEI met my colleague and immediately...
