Many people are declaring 2022 to be the year of resilience. And I think there’s some merit to that in my own experiences over the past year. Coming into the year, we knew leaders would have to contend with inflation, the historic speed of digital transformation, a polarized political environment, and a beleaguered, actively changing… Continue reading What We’re Up To in 2023
Over the last several years, I’ve met and worked with many executive teams with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. But when it comes to sheer deal volume, there was one CEO who stood out far above the rest. I distinctly remember my jaw hitting the floor as he revealed to me that he’d presided… Continue reading Put On Your Blue Overalls – the Key to a Successful Acquisition
Facilitating the Shift in Business Consciousness Podcast Interview With Coaches Rising & Kari Granger In these fast-paced times, coaches can play a crucial role in shaping leadership and organizational change. In this conversation with executive coach Kari Granger we explore the ongoing shift in business consciousness, what leadership is, stakeholder leadership, partnering with the… Continue reading Facilitating the Shift in Business Consciousness
A few months ago, I stood outside in the rain in front of the NASDAQ headquarters in New York City, waiting for a cab. At that moment Ken Frazier, the celebrated outgoing CEO of Merck, emerged from the building. We had just attended the same dinner where he was named Chief Executive Group’s CEO of the… Continue reading It’s Really Happening
Leading on Purpose Live Podcast Interview with Colorado Uprising & Kari Granger We have been hearing speakers’ talks for our Leading on Purpose Live conference, explaining the passion for building up leadership. In today’s episode, we listen to our third keynote Kari Granger, combat veteran and an expert in high-intensity and complex situations. Granger… Continue reading Leading On Purpose Live
The “Great Resignation” is upon us. According to one study conducted by Microsoft, 41% of the global workforce will consider leaving their current employer within the year. The Wall Street Journal reports that more U.S. workers are quitting their jobs now than at any time in the last 20 years. Why the impending exodus? Some… Continue reading A Guide to Not Losing Your Employees in The Great Resignation
I talk a lot about the importance of “managing stakeholder cares.” It’s important to remember that this isn’t just some abstract, conceptual idea. Managing stakeholder cares means making tough, real-life, decisions, nearly every day that affect real people. The pandemic has made this even more pronounced. This came to my mind when reading a recent article in the Economist about “how companies should handle vaccines.” It… Continue reading Companies and Vaccines – Navigating Stakeholder Trade-offs
The other day, a headline in my inbox threw me for a loop: “McKinsey to pay $573 million for role in opioid crisis.” It wasn’t the headline itself that surprised me. The idea that the most prestigious management consulting firm in the world helped its client “turbocharge” sales of an addictive painkiller that claimed over 450,000… Continue reading McKinsey & the Opioid Crisis
Our team here at The Granger Network recently completed our January strategy meetings. Like many of our clients, 2020 forced us enabled us to pivot into an exciting new era for our company. We’ve never felt more poised to make a difference for the individuals and organizations that we serve. You, reader, are a key stakeholder… Continue reading An Update for Our Stakeholders
2021 is here! I don’t know about you, but I have never felt more ready for a fresh, new year! I am connecting with my family, colleagues, and community to savor this time of reflection and possibilities–to do the satisfying work of imagining who we are going to be this year. And, I would be remiss… Continue reading Prepare to Lead in 2021
