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Research Report

Leadership Development Practices At Top Performing Companies

CorpU conducted research with companies known for building great leadership teams. This report is the first in a 5-part series that documents best practices of top performing companies and focuses on the intense engagement of leaders in leadership development and talent management processes. Read More >

Blog Entry

Leaders as Teachers...There are Many More Than You Might Expect

Over the years I have been delighted to find that if the right conditions exist, it is not nearly as hard to recruit leader-teachers as one might expect. In fact, in many organizations, there are many leaders and talented professionals who are willing to teach, coach and mentor. Read More >

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Leaders Must Look For Signs Of Companies Growing Cheetah Spots

There are many companies headed to the fate of the Cheetah because they are unable to recognize their own genetic bottlenecks. Outsiders often see the evidence of shrinking gene pools (inability to encourage diversity of thought or to embrace new ideas and ways of doing business) long before Cheetah companies see it themselves. As Noel Tichy writes in The Cycle of Leadership, “The digital, global economy punishes slow, inward-looking dumb-acting organizations.” Read More >

Video

Leaders as Teachers: The Documentary

Does your organization make the most of its talented, dedicated leaders? If they aren’t being used to inspire, mentor, coach, and train others, then it’s time to help them—and your organization—reach their full potential. Watch Now >

Press Release

Announcing the Leaders as Teachers Institute

Does your organization make the most of its talented, dedicated leaders? If they aren’t being used to inspire, mentor, coach, and train others, then it’s time to help them—and your organization—reach their full potential. Read More >

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Use Great Leaders from History as Teaching Models for How to Lead Through Uncertainty

Uncertainty in any aspect of our lives can elicit many feelings that can greatly affect individual, team and organizational performance. Leaders in settings as diverse as business, government, ... Read More >

Book Excerpt

Leaders as Teachers: Book Excerpt

Does your organization make the most of its talented, dedicated leaders? If they aren’t being used to inspire, mentor, coach, and train others, then it’s time to help them—and your organization—reach their full potential. Download Excerpt >

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Courageous Leaders Must Teach The Fearful – A Lesson From Boeing

Can you imagine a timid, barely audible voice at the back of a brainstorming session at Boeing suggesting, “Let’s build a plastic airplane.” Wouldn’t the mere mention of such a whacky notion stir a loud outburst from many leaders? Read More >

Video

Principal Financial Speaks About Leaders as Teachers

Principal Financial hears from its employees that Leader conducted teaching creates the best learning environment and that every participant wants to hear from the top executives. To entice top talent to participate in a program, the company advertises it as an opportunity to hear from and interact with senior leaders. Watch Now >