Unconscious bias isn’t something a business can eradicate overnight by passing a mandate. Even after outlining the steps that should be taken to improve the hiring process and uncover more diverse talent, implicit bias on the part of recruiters, human resources professionals and managers may derail those efforts, preventing the company from finding the best […]
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Setting and Achieving Strategic Leadership Goals Presented by Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting Strategic goals align an organization’s vision, mission, values, and most importantly, culture. Leaders often struggle to design and lead, or do not fully understand the process of strategic goal setting, and how to best set strategic goals, leading the initiatives
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Join us October 12, 2020, beginning at 1:00 pm CST, for Part 2 of The Unstoppable Female Athlete Forum. Lori Harris, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting is joining Sophia Enriquez-Groess to share her insights on Leading in Times of Disruption and the 10 Leadership Behaviors that Help Women Thrive Through Adversity and Challenge. The Unstoppable
As a person and as a professional, you should always be learning and growing. Just because you’ve held a position for a long time doesn’t mean you know everything there is to know. In fact, if you don’t adapt to new trends and information, you may be more prone to mistakes. Members of Forbes Coaches
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When your business is successful and growing, the idea of franchising can be incredibly enticing. After all, it’s an easy way to expand your company’s presence while leveraging the passion and drive of aspiring entrepreneurs who want to manage their own location. However, it’s important to think through this decision and determine whether becoming a
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A rallying call is like the Mingun Bell in Burma or a lightning rod that strikes and lights an organic fire. When rung, or the impact of the strike informs, it kickstarts momentum, fuels inspiration and motivation and strengthens cohesiveness for vision, values and actions to thrive in people, teams and organizations. Rallying calls make
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A successful executive must be able to simultaneously oversee and manage multiple areas of the company. It can be challenging to ensure that all departments are running smoothly and receive the focus they need, especially since some areas require more time and attention than others. However, it’s important to get organized and optimize your processes
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Opening a small business is an exciting and scary prospect. However, the sense of overwhelm may only hit when the owner is preparing their first month’s budget. An experienced individual who opens a small business might have insight into how to draft a reasonable budget, but even then, there are things that they won’t know.
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Consciously creating and maintaining culture in organizations is simply complex. Culture is defined by the way people in the organization behave, what they believe and think, and what they say. It’s the realistic, silent code of conduct that plays out each day. Culture sets the foundation for the scope of what the organization does: vision,
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Whether you work in an office or on a remote team, it’s important to nurture bonds with your peers and other colleagues. Befriending your co-workers can not only make you feel more connected to your job, but it can also increase your success on the job. While it’s easy for some people to build workplace
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Standing out from the crowd is essential when competing in the business world. However, when trying to differentiate their company, entrepreneurs can sometimes make serious mistakes if they don’t have a clear strategy in place. In trying to make their business or service offerings stand out—especially in a saturated market—leaders can sometimes create the opposite
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The first quarter of the year is always a great time to look for a new job. This is especially true in 2020, when job growth is high and unemployment is low. However, things have changed in the world of job hunting, and it’s important to understand how to efficiently and effectively conduct your search
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