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Leadership Trick or Treat: what masks do you wear?
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

Leadership Trick or Treat: what masks do you wear?

Most of us who have been adventurous in our careers know that as leaders, it's natural to feel like we're wearing a costume or mask at times. We may unconsciously decide to project a certain image or persona to fit the expectations of a new role.

But in the pursuit of confidence and success, leaders often find themselves wearing metaphorical masks that conceal their true selves. These masks serve as shields, providing a sense of security and bravado in the workplace. While they may initially offer a boost in confidence, these shields can ultimately hinder authentic leadership and meaningful connections with others.

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The CEO’s guide to executive retreat planning
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

The CEO’s guide to executive retreat planning

Every executive team has unique needs, so think about what specific goals you want to achieve at this retreat. Executive retreats are valuable for several reasons and have the potential to transform an organization in significant ways. What kind of transformative impact does your team need most right now?

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Executive Coaching Packages: What are my options?
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

Executive Coaching Packages: What are my options?

Executive coaching is proven methodology to empower your teams and nurture their growth, with many options for delivery. But how can CEOs and HR/People and Culture leaders know which approach provide the best value for your leaders? This article provides insights into your options for coaching packages to meet your organization's unique needs.

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Workplace Culture and Business Strategy
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

Workplace Culture and Business Strategy

The topic of workplace culture can be overwhelming for executives and management consultants alike. In a fascinating discussion, Kate Fagan Taylor explains the importance of ‘culture with intention’- and how management consultants can help raise awareness of workplace culture with executives, so that it can be assessed and improved, or celebrated.

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Top trends for better strategy development
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

Top trends for better strategy development

As a CEO, strategy development is a critical component of managing your organization, and for good reason. The stakes are high, and the world is constantly evolving, with new challenges and opportunities every day. You don’t need a strategy that sits in a folder- you need one that inspires, motivates and guides your people to achieve ambitious goals. Traditional strategic planning processes can be frustrating, time-consuming, feel disconnected from your everyday work and finances, and may not always align with the needs of your business. This blog post share some of the most important trends in strategic planning that you should know.

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Leading well, as the year ends
Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

Leading well, as the year ends

Even if you can’t get it all done before the holidays, this is a time when “planning to plan” actually works!

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Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

7 Practical Steps to Architect Company Culture

In today’s highly competitive hiring market, it’s even more essential that your employees feel inspired to show up for work every day. Research shows that millennials prioritize team culture as a key factor in their choice of a potential employer. And up to 27% of employees report having left a job due to a poor team culture, according to HR magazine. In this article, I'll share a few fundamentals about organizational culture and outline seven ways you can start enhancing yours right away.

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Kate Fagan Taylor Kate Fagan Taylor

5 steps to shift your people to new priorities

Introduce changes with awareness of organizational culture. When you feel pressure to move quickly, bear in mind the saying “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” If culture dynamics aren’t factored into your planning, they can undermine your efforts. For example, if your new deliverables require inter-organizational innovation but supervisors value their autonomy and reward avoidance of risk, there’s a mismatch between your culture and your new strategy. In this situation, a key part of your leadership will require shifting cultural norms so that your people can successfully execute the new strategy.

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