The Leadership Insights Blog by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

Effective Leadership Strategies to Boost Your Business

Is Your Board Dead Weight or Your Key to Success?

Is Your Board Dead Weight or Your Key to Success?

As you look to the next 12, 24, or 36 months, is your board of directors composed of the right people with the right skills, energy, and expertise to help you drive towards your vision?
Can You Exit Your Business Profitably?

Can You Exit Your Business Profitably?

Besides the desire for control and independence, many of us start our own businesses to also determine our own financial futures.
Leadership 360s Should NOT Stand Alone

Leadership 360s Should NOT Stand Alone

A CEO called because after two years in his role, his executive team was performing well, but they weren’t ‘gelling.’ Work was getting done, but at times it seemed random and chaotic.
15 Steps to Building Depth and Developing Talent in Your Organization

Strategic Workforce Planning – Build Depth & Develop Talent

The Vice President of Human Resources called. “I need to create a Strategic Workforce Plan for our company, get our leadership team on-board, teach all managers how to do this, and then implement this thing.
10 Steps to Creating a Leadership Development Program That Actually Works

Create A Leadership Development Program That Actually Will Build Leadership Depth

I received a call last week from Trent, a senior manager. The executive team is keenly aware their organization lacks leadership depth and they need to act now.

Need to Communicate a Change Initiative? Model the 2018 Golden Globe Awards

I speak, consult, and coach on leadership so I don't typically comment on awards shows. I also don't typically comment on awards shows because, honestly, I can't stand to watch most of them.
Show A Little Respect

Show A Little Respect. Knock.

Last week I had one of those conversations with a coaching client I never thought I'd have with an executive. It was something that, I have to admit, immediately caused my blood pressure to spike (I don't tolerate bullies or rudeness).
When Your Values Mean Nothing

When Your Values Mean Nothing

What do you do when your organization’s values mean nothing? Or, worse yet, they’re viewed by your employees with disdain? If you’re smart, you realize it’s time to do some of the hardest work you’ve ever had to do as a leader.

You Already Know the Answers

My team and I are working with several clients conducting company and leadership assessments to pinpoint areas for improvement. The assessments are fascinating.
Impact Your Customer Experience by Changing Your Culture

Impact Your Customer Experience by Changing Your Culture

A client, the Director of North American Operations, asked me to review a proposed Corporate Leadership Development Program that had just come across his desk. Something about it felt ‘off’ to him, but he couldn’t quite identify what was making him uncomfortable.