While you may well argue you’re exhausted with hearing about the need for leadership development, the current state of the world would beg your indulgence. The challenges before us are challenges of leadership; challenges that require we develop an appropriate…
When you think of a “coach”, what comes to mind? For many of us it’s likely the image of sideline ranting we associate with sports. While sports coaches are tasked with the development and performance of athletes, in the business…
Our new ForbesBooks podcast is LIVE: Who Will Lead? Your Company. Your Future. Are you sure your leaders are ready? Leading has never been more difficult, with the rapidly accelerating pace of change and ever greater business expectations. There aren’t…
Forbes Coaches Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Executives Leading Their Industry Louisville, KY, January 30, 2019 — Thomas Bradley Cox, President of Oliver Group, is celebrating a one-year anniversary as a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only…
You probably appreciate, by now, the need to invest in leadership development. What you may not realize is the critical importance of investing in the right program. As we work with companies, we find convincing them of the latter more…
Oliver Group is pleased to announce the creation of a business partnership with senior consultants Andy Elliott, Gail Ferreira and Belinda Gates. As successful consultants, each has leveraged their experience and expertise as business professionals to help clients achieve meaningful…
I talk a lot here about identifying opportunities for growth and overcoming challenges. But, if you’re anything like me, you probably enjoy hearing good news, too! And part of strong leadership is celebrating success. We’re proud to announce that Greater…
In a previous post I implored leaders to delegate responsibilities so they could focus on leading. Now I offer you the other side of that coin—you’ve delegated (great job!)—but you must still prioritize. As a leader, you must master the…
Zappos, Apple, Ikea. What do these 3 iconic brands have in common? Each has built a passionate corporate culture that drives exceptional business results. Corporate culture is the collection of an organization's unique values, mindsets and behaviors. An effective culture is…
