Month: August 2023

It is painfully obvious that the pre-pandemic models of operating and managing no longer work as well with today’s workforce. Simply stated: work is not working for many people, as witnessed by the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting trends. Quite frankly, our leadership models are broken and filled with obsolete leadership practices – especially the concept that leaders need to be people managers. Managing people is a 1980s construct no longer valid or applicable.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming our lives for quite some time. Recently, we are seeing the impact of AI even more in the workplace and C-suite leaders are no exception. AI is already being used in numerous aspects of the workplace. As AI continues to evolve, it is poised to have an even greater impact on C-suite leaders. With this understanding of AI advancements, it is crucial for executives and leaders to move toward appreciation of AI rather than resistance or fear. If you are not experiencing the impact of AI or at minimum hearing about it, you may want to ask what you are missing. Below are a few statistics that reflect the impact of AI in the workplace and in particular on C-suite leaders:

Leadership is not that complicated. There. I said it. Did you feel a heavy weight lift from your shoulders? Or do you prefer basking in the mystique and prestige of having the most intricate job in the world? Well, I do not intend to insult your pride, nor to diminish the value of true leadership, but your job (at least the leadership aspect of it) is actually quite simple – not easy, but simple.

According to Gallup, seventy percent of a team’s engagement is dependent upon their manager. If you’re a CEO or senior executive, you likely see the difference managers make in your organization—and you see what fails when your managers struggle.