One of the fastest and most efficient ways to accelerate your growth and address developmental challenges is through the use of a coach. Having an independent and objective resource at your disposal to act as both sounding board and catalyst…
Let’s talk about culture. Not the kind of culture reflected in sipping from Waterford crystal champagne flutes, your pinky whimsically dangling over the edge of the glass while you decide whether to summer in Newport or Cannes this year. No,…
Of all the lessons we emphasize in our leadership development work, none is more important than the shift in the leader's mindset: the understanding that your primary role, as a leader, is the support and development of your team. A…
Crafting a series of New Year’s resolutions, often under the influence of a fit of remorse, the cake crumbs still lingering in the corners of your mouth, the dregs of some half-finished beverage atop a worn sock you used as…
Like many of us, I have been enjoying HBO’s series Succession, about the dysfunctional dynamics of the uber-rich Roy family trying to hold onto their multi-billion-dollar media empire and navigate the megalomania of patriarch and truly horrible human being, Logan…
I confess I'm a self-development junkie! Challenging myself, whether physically, mentally or emotionally, has an innate appeal for me, and I never miss an opportunity to push the envelope and demand more of myself. At my wife’s insistence, I have…
The last twenty months has possibly redefined what we will mean by the “roaring twenties”. This rollercoaster ride, while showing signs of slowing, has nevertheless left an indelible mark on an entire generation. As with any serious trauma, when we’re…
Jim Schinski, CIO at Arizona Public Services and energy industry expert, joins Steve Hopkins, VP of Client Development at Oliver Group and Tom Cox, President of Oliver Group, for Episode 12. Jim discusses the importance of timing in leadership. He…
Neeli Bendapudi, President of the University of Louisville, joins Steve Hopkins, VP of Client Development at Oliver Group and Tom Cox, President of Oliver Group, for Episode 11. Neeli highlights the importance of character and humility in leadership, the art…
Ron Culp, public relations professional and instructor at DePaul University in Chicago, joins Steve Hopkins, VP of Client Development at Oliver Group and Tom Cox, President of Oliver Group, for Episode 10. Ron provides excellent advice on leading the next…