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Do you know what "Covering culture" is or if you cover? I certainly did not until attending what has been an eye-opening lunch and learn a few months ago. It's also very interesting to see how widespread this can be in organizations. If you want to be a better leader, ally or colleague, spend a few minutes on the following link. Cas Kupfer, MBA - thanks for raising my awareness to this important topic!

Paula Zirinsky on the valuable skill sets thought leaders bring to a board: ◾ They can provide informed perspectives on industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices.  ◾ As innovative thinkers, they can generate new ideas and approaches, which in turn can help companies stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving business environment. ◾ As great communicators, they are adept at articulating ideas, insights and complex information.

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The BLISS Index at BCG reported that employees who are happy and empowered at work are 30% better able to fulfill their potential. This finding begs the question: How can leaders ensure that their employees are happy and empowered in the modern workplace? On The Soul of Business, Blaine Bartlett and I discussed how generous leadership can bolster engagement at every level of an organization. Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/3LCTvAo #TheGenerousLeader

From @PrivateCoDIR: The Benefits of Thought Leadership on the Board https://ow.ly/RcyI50Qp8HE @paulazirinsky

Spencer Stuart’s North American Board Practice recently convened a series of breakfast discussions with board directors about the challenges facing boards today. Take a look at some of the leading trends for board directors in 2024:

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One of my career goals, whether achieved in a year or 10, is to sit on a board. The issue of diversity in boardrooms remains critical. Having a diverse board of directors significantly impacts a company's bottom line. If a company promotes DEI initiatives but lacks board diversity, it's a big missed opportunity and honestly doesn’t make sense. #Diversity #BoardMembership #DEI

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