August 2017
Cover Stories and Features
A Steadfast Leader
A major concern for senior executives is “bench strength”—the quantity and quality of up-and-coming, potential leaders in the pipeline. The problem is, these would-be leaders often “hold back, shrink and play small.” One CEO says, “The potential leaders in our pipeline need to show up, step up, and increase their leadership impact.”
Attracting Talent
It’s become apparent during the last decade that while the majority of CEOs recognize there’s a talent optimization problem, they have absolutely no idea how to fix it. Most CEOs address people and workforce issues like a hot potato—they want it off their plate. This is where the 21st century HR professional steps in.