Editor’s Note

As we approach a new decade, it’s time to think about leadership trends for the next era, and what the biggest drivers of business over the next 10 years will be. 

Arvin Patel’s article, 5 Tenets Of Leadership For 2020 And Beyond, talks about leadership concepts that will help everyone embrace the opportunities ahead with smart strategies, openness to change, and people-centered leadership. The leadership concepts and practices will help us all build a more collaborative, welcoming, and mindful culture in which everyone can do their best work and be their best selves.

Today’s business environment has gone through radical change over the last few years. While the onset of the digital economy has contributed to more efficient organizations, it has also brought its share of challenging uncertainty, ambiguity, and complexity. With five generations now in the workforce, paired with advancing technology and a looming talent gap, organizations must ensure their leaders have the right capabilities to overcome these challenges and thrive in the future of work. Read Elisa Friedman’s article, Five Leadership Capabilities Driving Business Success that highlights key capabilities leaders must adopt to drive success in the new business landscape.

Forward-looking managers by now know that to be a coach is an important element in managing high-performance teams. If managers do not become skilled at coaching their team members, it is unlikely that they will be able to achieve sustainable long-term positive results for themselves or the companies they work for. To know more about building a coaching culture, read Anja van Beek’s article, Leaders, How Are You ‘Showing Up’ For Your Team?

In the early days of an organization's life, when headcount is low, it's the founders who dictate the culture. But as businesses grow, the culture begins to evolve on its own. Some leaders find this loss of control disconcerting. Transitions are often the most difficult moments. But growth offers an underappreciated opportunity: the ability to see what works at scale. It's time to find your Culture All-Stars. Read Josh Levine’s article for more insights.

This is just a sneak peek into what we have in this edition of Leadership Excellence. We hope you enjoy reading all articles and look forward to hearing from you!

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