Hiring for today to lead the change of tomorrow
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Hiring for today to lead the change of tomorrow

An outside candidate brings new vision and talent to an organization. Still, if you go into the search without a plan for overcoming the challenges of bringing on an external leader, you’ll be fighting an uphill battle.

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3 ways to make tough decisions a little easier
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

3 ways to make tough decisions a little easier

In a rapidly-changing world, tough decisions need to be made by leaders every day. I sat down with Jyoti Menon, who shared how she makes those choices - and how she guides her team through the changes that come with them.

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Employee retention strategies that actually work
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Employee retention strategies that actually work

“Talent is everything…[and] as we go through growth curves, recruiting and retaining is becoming ever more difficult,” says my client, CFO of a SaaS scale-up. Talent-related challenges are top of mind for many leaders.

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Feed your team’s courage, not their fear
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Feed your team’s courage, not their fear

I first met Carlos Zepeda, Senior Vice President of Consumer Connections, Insights and Strategy for Moët Hennessy USA at a gathering for Northwestern alumni. He spoke at the event, and after hearing his thoughts on leadership, I knew I had to interview him for Your Future, Your Work.

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5 ways to succeed in a new leadership role
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

5 ways to succeed in a new leadership role

Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like a whirlwind, but don’t forget the goals that brought you to this position in the first place. No matter what experiences led to you being here, you have a powerful opportunity to effect positive change on your team and your organization.

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How to inspire your multigenerational team in today’s hybrid work environment
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to inspire your multigenerational team in today’s hybrid work environment

Do you feel like the members of your team are all speaking a different language with opposing expectations about work? Well, in some ways, you’re right! Workplaces have always been multigenerational, but the changes and pressure of the last few years have made our differences feel more pronounced than ever before.

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Bob Burg on why giving is at the heart of influencing others
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Bob Burg on why giving is at the heart of influencing others

His best-selling book (and one of my favorites!), The Go-Giver, co-written with John David Mann, has helped leaders around the world find more success and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives through giving and service.

Bob walks the talk, and is very generous with his time and expertise. I’m thrilled to be able to share some of our recent conversation with you.

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Why You Should Reestablish and Celebrate Team Wins
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

Why You Should Reestablish and Celebrate Team Wins

The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and you’re likely planning for what’s ahead. That said, I encourage you to take a moment to celebrate what you and your team have accomplished in 2023, and set an intention for more frequent acknowledgement in 2024.

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How to show up as the leader your organization needs with Jean Olivieri
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to show up as the leader your organization needs with Jean Olivieri

Leadership isn’t a static skill. In times of transformation - or when stepping into a new leadership role - it can be challenging to know where to begin. This week, I sat down with Jean Olivieri, who has held senior executive roles from midsize to Fortune 500 companies, to chat with her about how to lead change successfully - no matter what starting point your company may find itself in.

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How to escape the negativity trap
Kathryn Landis Kathryn Landis

How to escape the negativity trap

Picture it: you’ve just given a presentation, and while you felt pretty good about it, your CEO left right after it was over. Now, instead of feeling proud of the work you’ve done, you feel your anxiety creeping in.

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