The Evolution of Superior Leadership

Leadership is a fundamental and essential aspect of human society. Its evolution is a testament to the changing needs of societies and the dynamic nature of human beings. From prehistoric times to modern-day civilization, leadership concepts have undergone significant evolution. Historically, socioeconomic and political environments and ideologies have shaped and transformed leadership. In this article, we will explore the evolution of leadership from prehistoric times to modern-day civilization. Throughout history, the evolution of leadership has been a passionate journey, with leaders and followers being driven by different motivations and aspirations. From prehistoric times to modern-day civilization, the concept of leadership has undergone significant changes, reflecting the needs and …

HR Transformation: Pitfalls & Missteps

Human Resources’ shift to best-of-breed Cloud Computing and AI Technologies will only accelerate throughout the rest of this decade. Some companies choose mature Cloud-based HRIS and Payroll applications from their existing legacy ERP platforms, while most focus on best-of-breed HRIS platforms. This is mainly attributable to the following reasons: Increased efficiency via self-service and mobility Improved domestic and global compliance Fully integrated payroll and HRIS Increased worker productivity Insightful analytics and Artificial Intelligence Improved employee retention Maturing Cloud software providers such as Workday, UKG, and Namely and legacy players such as ADP, Ceridian, SAP, and Oracle are now aggressively competing in this space. These new offerings provide companies …

HBSC Leadership Type Framework

Awareness of our leadership types allows us to choose how we show up as leaders—directly influencing our mission, expected follower behavior, and use of power. While no ideal leadership type crosses all domains and situations, a leader’s ability to adapt their demeanor, language, and style to a particular situation increases their probability of success. The ten leadership types are defined as follows: In general, we are best able to lead when a particular leadership position and organizational culture align with our dominant leadership type(s). Our analysis shows that each of the ten unified leadership types can be displayed on an authority and inspiration continuum. [1] The martyr’s death eliminates …

Digital Maturity Mandate

Why haven’t you transformed your organization?  Board-level conversations have turned towards digital maturity as a strategic imperative – demanding transparency into the CEO’s digital transformation agenda. As a leader, do you have a plan to reach digital maturity? How will you exceed competitor capabilities? Industries undergoing rapid change need to recognize that digital transformation is no longer just a boardroom buzzword – it is a strategic imperative. Many boards are pressuring their CXO teams to articulate and execute against an aggressive strategic transformation roadmap – requiring regular status updates on portfolio initiatives.  This is even more important if you are preparing your organization for a public offering.  To establish an enterprise-wide …

Leadership in Uncharted Waters – Covid-19

It is clear; we are in uncharted waters. The Covid-19 pandemic tests every leader’s character, competency, and determination, both personally and professionally. In these uncertain times of pandemic and political unrest, the only thing that we can be sure of is the unpredictability of world events. The ability to provide guidance and leadership during periodic business shutdowns and subsequent restarts is also proving challenging. The current operating environment’s uncertain nature means that leaders grapple with short-term disruptions and financial shortfalls and longer-term strategic impacts. How Leaders Act Matters An ancient proverb says that leaders are a lot like teabags; you don’t know what’s inside them until you put them …

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