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Hey!!!! It's Friday 😮 Young Leadership: Breaking Barriers Young leaders are stepping up and breaking barriers in ways that are reshaping industries and communities. These trailblazers are not just the future; they are the present, driving innovation and inspiring change with their fresh perspectives and relentless determination. Lessons from Young Leaders What can we learn from these dynamic individuals? - Embrace Innovation: Young leaders often challenge the status quo with creative solutions. Encouraging a culture that values innovation can lead to groundbreaking advancements. - Champion Diversity and Inclusion: These leaders understand the power of diverse teams and inclusive environments. By prioritizing these values, they create stronger, more resilient organizations. - Lead with Purpose: A common thread among young leaders is their passion for making a difference. Purpose-driven leadership not only inspires teams but also attracts like-minded individuals who are committed to the cause. - Resilience and Adaptability: Young leaders demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. These traits are crucial in navigating today's complex and ever-changing landscape. Your Role in Supporting Young Leaders As established professionals, we have a responsibility to support and mentor the next generation of leaders. Here are a few ways to contribute: - Mentorship: Offer guidance and share your experiences to help young leaders navigate their careers. - Opportunities: Create opportunities for young leaders to take on challenging projects and roles. - Recognition: Acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of young leaders to motivate and inspire them. #change #leadership #purpose

“Everyone brings such different skills to the Table, and you really can’t do it alone,”  Even Richard Branson is working for us now. 😳 Wouldn't that be nice! But what really gives us the edge? Collaboration is crucial for leaders. Advisors and peer groups are our key to unlocking the true potential of mentorship. 🌐 Today’s business world is moving at pace. ⏩ Having the right advice can make all the difference. While many leaders strive to find answers on their own, the most successful ones leverage the power of advisors (both consultants and mentors) and peer groups. 🔍 Why Mentors Matter: Even senior leaders benefit from diverse perspectives and insights. It’s a myth that once you reach a certain level, you have all the answers. Good advisors help you see beyond your blind spots and navigate challenges with greater ease. 📈 The Numbers Don’t Lie: Research shows that businesses with mentorship support see an 83% increase in annual revenue compared to 16% for those without. Moreover, 75% of executives credit mentoring as critical to their career development (American Society for Training and Development). 💡 Peer Groups: A Goldmine of Advice: Peer groups, like Tables offered by TableNetwork, provide a dynamic environment for exchanging ideas and solving problems. Groups of other leaders understand your journey and offer practical solutions from their own experiences. 🌟 Maximise Your Potential!  Engage in peer groups and seek the best advice.  Reduce your weaknesses, amplify your strengths, and achieve far more than you could on your own. 🚀 Come and dip your toe in on Wednesday 19th June at BrainSTORM 🤯 Where leaders bring business challenges for group feedback.  https://bit.ly/TN_LIn 💬 How has the right advice impacted your leadership journey?  Share your experiences and join us at TableNetwork to unlock your full potential. #Leadership #TableNetwork #BusinessAdvice #StrongerTogether

I am participating in the online program “Leaders Solving for Tomorrow” which is an innovative leadership development program offered by PwC, designed to support senior leaders across various industries and organizations. It aims to help them navigate and lead through the complex challenges of today’s world. The program emphasizes transformative leadership, encouraging participants to think beyond traditional methods and address the interconnectedness of major global trends. 260 participants from 46 countries and various sectors are engaging in a 6 weeks program of self learning and online discussions to address the connectedness of five global megatrends that are reshaping our world and require immediate attention despite their long-term effects. These include Climate Change, Technological Disruption, Demographic Shifts, Fractured World, and Social Instability. As a regional director at IDRC working to support research for development and aiming to drive large-scale positive change through research, I am reflecting on how this program aligns with our organizational priorities. Participating in the program has prompted me to consider ways to navigate the uncertainty and complex challenges that arise from global megatrends and their implications on exacerbating already existing regional challenges. I find it invaluable to engage with leaders from the private sector, development, and humanitarian fields to understand their perspectives and pain points. This exchange helps explore ways by which inclusive and innovative research initiatives could be relevant for various stakeholders’ use. Now more than ever, the need for a collaborative problem-solving approach is unquestionable to advance any of these trends. I also recognize the urgency for leaders to envision large-scale strategic transformations to achieve sustained outcomes, which entails making tough decisions on how to balance short-term gains with long-term effects. Finally, I value the program’s focus on Purpose, Priority, and People within any transformative change. Personally, I would emphasize “people” because it’s always about the passion, drive, and skills of the individuals who act and the lives we influence through our organizational directions. #SDGs #Leadership #Partnerships

We are overjoyed and filled with pride to announce and share the national launch of our very own National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives Ascender Program. Developed by the NALHE Tri-State , led by our Mentorship chair Raquel Ortiz, MHA , this is a transformative opportunity specifically designed for mid-career healthcare professionals. This program is crafted to empower participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in executive roles and prepare for C-suite positions. Program Highlights: Executive Development: A six-month journey with virtual executive sessions. Mentorship: Guidance from C-level leaders. Certification: National leadership certification and Lean Six Sigma mastery. Networking: Opportunities at the Leadership Summit and access to a talent recruitment pool. Benefits: Insights: Wisdom from seasoned executives. Skills: Enhanced leadership capabilities. Influence: Expanded network and influence. Confidence: Confidence building as a trailblazer. Diversity: Equipping to lead diverse teams and foster innovation. This is another amazing initiative and opportunity developed by the TriState chapter that has National reach and impact.

🌟 Unlocking the Secrets to Positive Leadership from South African Firms🌟 Great to see this article on Forbes which extracts the "Five Secrets to Positive Leadership" from a recent study conducted by IESE Business School professor Anneloes Raes, in collaboration with Henley Business School - Africa. The study, which looked at positive leadership in South African firms revealed essential strategies for fostering a positive and impactful leadership style, and reinforced more general patterns already seen across various African countries. 1. importance of shared behavior, shared emotions and shared thinking patterns in fostering positive executive team building 2. role of training in not only upskilling employees but also to keep leaders and other employees happy and fulfilled, crucial to the firm's continued growth 3. balance between independence and interdependence and how it helps to propel the entire team forward by generating a collective sense of direction around aligned goals and common purpose 4. ability to stay focus on solutions in times of stress, instead of resorting to intimidation. 5. importance of being receptive to feedback and prioritizing relationship-building. In addition to these valuable insights, what I love about this study is that it illustrates the untapped potential for research in Africa to provide global lessons for business management and leadership - basically the essence of the "Leaping Ahead - Lessons from Africa for Making Strides in Business" report we featured our latest issue of IESE Insight (https://lnkd.in/dDWYwZDs). By investing more time and resources into African research, we can uncover unique strategies that enrich our understanding of global leadership. Let's broaden our perspectives and embrace the wealth of knowledge that Africa's business leaders have to offer. Together, we can drive positive change and build a more inclusive and innovative future. https://lnkd.in/dPaTNtZj #PositiveLeadership #BusinessManagement #AfricanResearch #GlobalLeadership #Innovation #Forbes #IESEInsight

"I already belong to an industry association. Why would I need a peer advisory board?" The easy answer is that these two entities aren't the same thing. They may overlap a bit, but they serve wildly different purposes. Being a part of an industry association is a great thing. Being a part of these groups means you're around people who have the same education and similar experiences, which can often mean you share similar perspectives. When you're just starting to do work around your own professional development, these groups are key, because you feel like you've really found your people. There are some sticking points, though. There can be a lot of "We've always done it this way" and that groupthink can lead to a lack of innovation. And when you're more progressive and forward-thinking than your industry, that can feel stifling. A peer advisory board, on the other hand, gives you a myriad of perspectives. Peer advisories usually consist of growth-minded, forward-thinking leaders—and those kinds of leaders can come from a myriad of industries. Because you're getting perspectives from more industries than just your own, the aperture on your world widens. It also means you can bring issues to the table that you might not be able to talk to others in your industry about. The hardest part about a peer advisory group is that it requires a perspective shift. Opening up to leaders who aren't in your industry might be a new thing for you, and what's new can often be uncomfortable. But taking a chance on something new is also where the real change happens. Ready to level up? #SmallBusinessOwners #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TakingChances #PeerAdvisory

There’s direct correlation between awareness and transformation: understanding a situation before any meaningful alteration can be attempted is a must! Ignorance acts as a barrier to progress; without recognizing the existence of a problem or acknowledging the nuances of a circumstance, we are ill-equipped to initiate change. This is a call to enlightenment, urging to seek knowledge and introspection. Only through this process of discovery we can identify the areas that require change, devise appropriate strategies, and ultimately steer towards improvement and growth. Thus, this simple yet profound statement encapsulates a fundamental principle: that awareness is the precursor to the evolution of the self or a company, a community or society. Start your journey of transformational leadership with Global CEO Academy, where ignorance is not bliss—it's a challenge to overcome. Join us and arm yourself with the critical knowledge necessary to not only envision change but to enact it with precision. At GCA you will dive deep into the complexities of global markets, innovative strategies, and the intricacies of leadership that only the privileged few understand. With our expert-led sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and a curriculum designed for those destined to make a mark, you'll emerge not just as a CEO, but as a visionary ready to redefine the future. Don't just lead a company; lead an industry. Don't just be part of the market; set the pace for it. Apply now to the Global CEO Academy—where leaders evolve, and the status quo is not an option. . . . . #LeadershipTransformation #GlobalCEOAcademy #KnowledgeIsPower #IndustryLeaders #InnovateChange #ExecutiveEducation #BeyondIgnorance #MarketMakers

🌟 Executive Leadership Programme Spotlight 🌟 Our Executive Leadership Programme welcomes speakers in the form of some of the UK’s top leaders across Private and Public Sector, Disruptive Entrepreneurs, Experienced NXDs and some of the UK’s top academics. Week 2 – Creating and Leading Business Transformation 🔹 Meet the Speakers: Helen Page: Non-Executive Director of Bank of Ireland UK and The Artisanal Spirits Company plc; Chair of Label Sessions; Board Trustee of Scotland’s Air Ambulance and The SSPCA. Prof. John Amis: Chair in Strategic Change Management and Organisation; Co-Director of the Centre for Strategic Leadership. Leading change has become one of the most important fundamentals of leadership at senior levels of the organisation. Technological advances have increased the speed and frequency with which change programmes have to be instigated. At the same time, the pressures on organisation leaders to accommodate multiple, often conflicting, interests have made the implementation of change difficult. It is thus of little surprise that most major change programmes face resistance and often fail. In this session, we will explore some of the imperatives that impact change, what often causes implementation failure, and how we can increase chances of success. In this session, participants will: 🛠️ Develop strategies: Learn the crucial strategies and approaches needed to navigate and lead successful change initiatives. 🌐 Network: Engage and reflect with faculty leaders who bring real-world experience in managing strategic change across various sectors. For full details of the programme and syllabus, visit: https://loom.ly/qxDL4qc or to arrange a discussion with one of our Course Organisers, please contact [email protected]. 📧 Judy Wagner Michael Dickson Jamie Brown Susan Elaine Murphy University of Edinburgh Business School #ExecutiveEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #StrategyDevelopment

How Jillian went from resenting her career to having a vision and clarity in 6 weeks! When we met, Jillian was: 1️⃣ Holding resentment 2️⃣ Unclear on her path forward 3️⃣ Lacking vision Six weeks later, Jillian had finally found the clarity and vision she had been seeking. ❓How's that possible?❓ As women, we try to achieve clarity and vision in our careers, and we often do it all alone. The problem with this is that we lack an unbiased, outside perspective to understand what's required to make big shifts and generate results. I want to equip you with the skills, 👏 strategies, 👏 coaching,👏 and 👏 support 👏 to achieve your desired career and life. You have what it takes to achieve great things; it just takes a true partnership to help guide you through the challenging (but worth it!) deep inner work that leads to greater leadership effectiveness. How can you do this? 💡LeadHERship💡 With our unique, women-centric approach, our 12-week accelerated program empowers women and provides them with the tools for advancement, personal development, and leadership presence. This women's leadership coaching program allows women to increase their impact while developing their leadership potential. Ready to join over 500 women leaders who have invested in this program and emerged feeling renewed? Discover if Executive Coaching can elevate your impact! Send me a message and I'll send you a link to book a FREE DISCOVERY CALL.

McKinsey spent thousands of hours  working closely with CEOs and other leaders of top corporations and revealed a fascinating business phenomenon: many leaders who have mastered all the right executive skills, including financial acumen, strategic and operational management, and system thinking, still struggle to link their aspirations with the actual performance of their organizations. After a careful analysis of what was holding back these otherwise talented executives, they concluded that on a deep psychological level they were not reflecting enough about how to become a more human-centric leader who is able to connect authentically with themselves and their teams. It calls for personal growth, which means you must constantly be learning, listening, inspiring, and caring. Leadership is not only about those seemingly endless business-related tasks you need to take care of when you’re an effective CEO. It’s just as important to be aware of who you are, and what your shortcomings are, so that you can first change yourself and then lead others. For over a decade, they have worked with more than 500 CEOs They discovered that leaders have no trouble defining or acquiring the logical, tangible, left-brained skills of leadership. However, when they asked how they could become both a left- and a right-brained leader—one who is more self-aware, humble, vulnerable, resilient, confident, and balanced—they are less sure. This is a journey often travelled without much help or guidance. Some of the best leaders they have worked with said they were simply born with those qualities, while others said they were fortunate to meet some great personal coaches along the way. One needs to prepare a clear road map to becoming a more human and authentic leader. #leadership #learning #listening #inspiring #caring #coaching #management