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Building great leaders is not a passive practice
Transformation rarely happens without challenge. In the Japanese art of shou sugi ban, heat is applied to wood until the surface of the wood is charred. The charred layer becomes a natural sealant while also making the wood resistant to fire, insects and rot. When leaders are asked “how they became leaders,” they often point to assignments that required them to manage a crisis, navigate a complex environment, lead a team through a significant organizational change, or a rapi
Cindy Miller
Jan 92 min read


AI Won't Fix Your Talent Pipeline (But These 3 Things Will)
"We've invested millions in leadership training and learning technology with no measurable results. Maybe AI will finally solve our development challenges. " Sound familiar? In my 25 years in Learning & Development, I've heard this refrain countless times from frustrated executives. Organizations have been chasing talent development solutions—from e-learning that would revolutionize training, then microlearning, then immersive simulations. Now it's AI-powered personalized lea
Cindy Miller
Jan 96 min read


Boost Leadership Development with Tailored Talent Strategies
Leadership development is a critical component of any organization’s success. Yet many leaders say that they do not have ready successors identified. Organizations struggle to cultivate leadership talent that aligns with their unique goals and culture. This is where tailored talent strategies come into play. By customizing leadership development programs to meet the specific needs of their workforce, organizations can foster a new generation of leaders equipped to tackle the
Cindy Miller
Jan 93 min read
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