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Leadership isn't about titles - it's about impact. As former tech / product execs, we are uniquely qualified to assess the strategic fit and impact of candidates. Many other firms focus on just filling a seat and moving on. With every leader search, we apply our experience in human-centered design and start with an ideal candidate profile (aka The Purple Gold Persona). We anchor our search here to ensure we find leaders who fit, thrive, adapt, and grow. 📈 Check out some of the key questions we explore when developing the persona. ⬇ Thoughts? How can we help with your next Director+ tech, product/CX, data/AI, or transformation leader? #executivesearch #talentacquisition #techjobs #productleadership #AI

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Organizational design isn't just about structure—it's about strategically aligning your team for peak performance. In our latest episode of #WhatsPossible, Liz Scott, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience, sits down with Ilene Schaffer, MAPP, MA, PCC to share actionable insights on making organizational design work for you. Tune in to discover how small steps can lead to big changes and drive your company’s success. #Leadership #OrganizationalDesign #HR

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How do you cultivate a high-performance team? In the final part of our #ItsYourCareer blog series, Anne Evenson dives into best practices for fostering trust and effective leadership through the four stages of team development! ⚡ Learn how leaders can inspire collaboration, communication, and growth. 🤘 Read more: https://bit.ly/3TQPcpL

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Digging into the Headspace "Workforce State of Mind report" with insights from 2K employees, CEOs, and benefits leaders. Not surprisingly, the data highlights the impact of work-related stress on employees' personal lives and underscores the crucial role of relationships – with colleagues, managers, and leaders – in shaping mental and emotional well-being. Actionable steps to build positive work environments and mental resilience of the workforce include training managers to better support their teams, encouraging boundary setting, fostering a sense of employee community & connection, and transparent communication from leadership to build trust.

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What are the key questions leaders need to answer before they can turn around performance issues in their organizations? In her blog "Connecting Through Culture" our Chief Scientist of Workforce and Labor Dr. Jessica Kriegel explains how leaders can close gaps in workplace culture to improve results. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/g4Dp8HV9 #OrganizationalCulturalAlignment #EmployeePerformance #BusinessResults #AdaptableCulture #CultureConfidence

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When many leaders think of managing — or even driving — change, they labor under the misperception that doing so will create lasting transformation in their company, brand reputation, or culture. Change is inevitable, no matter how well you lead your organization through it. Transformation, on the other hand, is intentional... and understanding the difference between leading change and driving authentic transformation will skyrocket your leadership effectiveness. Learn more by attending our upcoming webinar on August 1st. Register today to secure your seat for this transformation launch pad with Transcend! #LeadershipTransformation #ChangeManagement #OrganizationalChange #TransformativeLeadership #CorporateCulture #BusinessTransformation #LeadershipEffectiveness #StrategicLeadership #OrganizationalDevelopment #ExecutiveEducation

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The bottom line? Too many employees are disengaged. In this brief Culture Snapshot episode, hear Beth Sunshine explore how to lay a foundation of engagement at your organization that is built to last. Listen here. 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02Tb-yq0 #employeeengagement #companyculture #cultureovercoffee

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Upgrade your ERGs in 2025 and advance your DEI strategy with these insights from your peers leading diversity, equity, and inclusion at the world's biggest companies: https://lnkd.in/dAut8Ytf #DEIBoard #DEI #employeeresourcegroups #ERGs #DEIstrategy

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Previously, we shared insights into our Talent Solutions Practice at Acacia Advisors. Today, we want to shift our focus to how organizations can maximize the collective wisdom of their existing talent. Organizational change is a constant, manifesting through transformation initiatives, cost reductions, and enhancements to employee and customer experiences.   Consider these questions:  * Are you fully attuned to and leveraging the intelligence embedded in your organization? * How effectively do you tap into the innovative ideas your team produces in context of major initiatives and common challenges? * During times of change, do you effectively leverage the collective wisdom of your people to guide, inform, and support decisions?   While synchronous and asynchronous methods (e.g., town halls, surveys) can enhance your connection with staff, they also have limitations. Increasingly, we see clients leveraging AI to engage their staff on critical issues, socialize new concepts, and ease the burden of change on the entire organization.   We have found that a combination of AI-driven employee engagement tools and evolving organizational change models are redefining how leading companies maximize engagement with their most valuable assets: their people.   For organizations not yet ready to embrace AI, consider these ideas: * Open communication channels to front line * Increase the amount of “real-time”, synchronous engagement * Recognize and reward open discourse * Lead by example, walk the floors ask listen If you are leading change, take the time to assess your approach and ensure your intentions align with perceptions of the change you are leading. Go to ChooseAcacia.com or reach out to Douglas Smith or Phil Newmoyer to learn more. #Leadership #TalentManagement #OrganizationalExcellence #ChangeManagement

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One of my favorite things we've been doing in the last six months is something we call a Transformation Rally - where we bring together change makers across an org to map how different change efforts overlap (or don't) in terms of outcomes, the people most impacted, and the barriers initiatives have been facing. We've done both in person and virtual sessions, and folks have been finding a ton of value from mapping and talking about the work together. 1) It creates real strength in numbers, individual change makers don't feel alone in making change. 2) It creates order out of what often feels like a scramble; and leaders have actually found they could pool resources and speed up timelines when they look across previously un-aligned programs. If you're curious about hosting one for your org and fellow change makers, let me know. #change #transformation

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Defining and Measuring Company Culture: The Importance of a Clear Vision #leadershipresponsibility #workculture #scalable #teamculture We talk every week about how to create a culture in your workplace that builds scalable teams, but how do you measure that? Joining us today is Culture Expert and former Senior Vice President, SVP of Culture and Development for BlueTree to discuss how we can actually track the development of our culture with quantifiable metrics. In this Shorts clip, we talk about the important of defining and measuring company culture. Subscribe on all audio podcast platforms and on YouTube @TheCultureBase. Released every week. Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gx8bPU3j LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gAQ9rybs Go to https://lnkd.in/g4dUQWRG for your FREE 30-minute strategy session with us! Video title ideas (for the algo!) Why People Quit | Ep 17 Does Team Development Really Matter? | Ep 13 #workplaceculture #scalable #teamculture

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Not all employee groups are ERGs - Do you know the three common stages of employee gatherings? 💭 🎊 Kat F. featured insights from our 2022 State of the ERG Report in Mathison article ‘The new age of Employee Resource Groups’, highlighting the differences between: 👤 Affinity Groups – closed, community-focused gatherings without formal organization. 👥 Employee Resource Groups – partially private or closed communities and ally networks with some formal organization, often featuring designated leaders or coordinators 🤝 Business Resource Groups – organized communities and ally networks aligned with business goals, led by designated leaders with set terms and supported by a cross-functional executive DEI board ➡Read the full article for an Employee Resource Group Checklist spotlighting internal communication practices, alignment, advocacy, and tips on how to navigate DEI and ERG pushback in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/e4uSunac #DEI #EmployeeEngagement #ERGs #EmployeeResourceGroups

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If this is also your credentialing year, I invite you to enroll in this Mentor Coaching group cos Jesse Trout, CHC, CPCC, PCC is amazing and fun and learning go hand-in-hand. Tell him I sent ya ;) Sacred Time #ICFCoaching #MentorCoaching #Credential #coaching #careercoaching

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Every week, we explore different perspectives on Leadership challenges to equip you with new insights so that you can move from “Manager of Things" to Leader of People. Leadership is a people business, so I wanted to share this replay that digs into how to… Navigating Conflict in the Workplace Drop #replay & your insights below Cheers to Leading People First! Your Executive Coach, Melissa https://lnkd.in/e6q9Dmaa #InfluentialLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams

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🔑 "With Sharmin's coaching, I discovered how to balance reasoning with intuition, and this shift brought transformative results to my work!" — Paul, SVP of Engineering at Kymeta Are you ready to enhance your leadership impact? With Greenleaf Leadership Coaching, you’ll learn how to use all your inner resources for lasting success 🌱. #ExecutiveCoaching #TechLeaders #Leadership #Growth #MindfulLeadership #LeadershipSuccess #Mentoring 🚀 Take the first step towards your transformation! The link is available in the comment section below ⬇️

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Leaders can leverage the best thinking of their teams, their employees - and also, of course, themselves - by building space into their meetings. Our Director Joelle Jay weighed in on how leaders can leverage mindfulness practices for better team meetings on Forbes Coaches Council: https://ow.ly/ifgL50SIB0i #Productivity #LeadershipStrategies #SuccessStrategies

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Are you missing out on top talent due to outdated hiring practices? In a recent article, Vantage Partner, Eileen Linnabery explains why inclusive hiring is not just a moral imperative—it's a strategic necessity. Organizations that embrace diverse perspectives are better positioned to innovate, adapt, and succeed in an ever-changing market. Read the full article for proactive steps that you can take to mitigate bias in your organization https://lnkd.in/ghyKzinz

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