At the National RPOA Conference in Chicago earlier this month, Kristen Fox, Practice Leader of Coaching and Leadership Development at TalentRise, and Suzie Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Client Delivery at Broadleaf took the stage to dive deep into a game-changing concept: Mental Fitness for Talent Acquisition Leaders. Their session explored how today’s HR leaders, much […]

Meetings are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can support creative collaboration, decision-making, and team cohesion. On the other, they often become a source of frustration. Research even suggests that one-third of meetings are unnecessary. If you’ve ever been stuck in a meeting that never seems to get to the point or have left […]

During the rapid shift to remote work caused by the pandemic, leaders needed to demonstrate empathetic communication to support their teams through the transition. In navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, relationship navigation becomes crucial as leaders must manage diverse teams and integrate different corporate cultures. Similarly, leading through uncertainty is vital in industries […]

A recent survey of 3,400 workers across 10 countries found that managers have a greater impact on employees’ mental health than their therapist or doctor—and a comparable effect as their partner or spouse. That’s a substantial weight for leaders to carry! Leaders with high levels of emotional intelligence are better equipped to create a positive and supportive […]

In 2023, the number of women in the C-suite and on executive boards increased by 12 percent. Women are often expected to be pleasant, accommodating, and friendly, and when they do not conform to these expectations, they may be perceived as “difficult,” “cold,” or “unapproachable.” The “double bind” women face in the workplace refers to […]

Workplace flexibility is here to stay and has become a major draw in attracting and retaining top talent. Often flexibility means a hybrid work environment where employees can work from home—or anywhere they want—a few days a week and in the office the other days. However, workers are now starting to more clearly communicate what […]