How to quickly evaluate the capabilities of a team
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by Candace Chellew
1d ago
Matt is the newly appointed CEO of a health-focused non-profit organization. He came to the role with previous experience leading non-profits but also brought a decade of skills he built through critical roles with a large multi-national manufacturer. He understands the challenges of both satisfying shareholders and engaging donors, so he demands a high level of accountability from the teams he leads. It’s a quality he consistently models in his behavior.  “I’ve been in this job for 30 days,” said Matt, “and I already see that there are people on the team who are underutilized as well as ..read more
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Uncovering your company’s unconventional leaders
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by Candace Chellew
6d ago
The concept of leadership is undergoing a much-welcomed transformation. Gone are the days when leadership was confined to the boardrooms of the corporate elite. Today, leaders emerge from the most unexpected places, demonstrating that leadership is not a position but a practice. This shift encourages us to redefine leadership beyond traditional roles and hierarchies, recognizing the impact of those who lead in diverse settings such as community groups, social movements and online spaces. The essence of authentic leadership transcends the confines of executive titles and corner offices. It is f ..read more
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Avoid layoffs with strategic headcount management
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by Candace Chellew
6d ago
In an 18-month trend of layoffs and economic uncertainty, the global workforce has shown both resilience and turbulence, notably in the tech sector, where 2023 layoffs exceeded the previous year by 59%. With more layoffs announced in 2024, it’s evident that companies are shifting toward operational efficiency. Against this backdrop, strategic headcount management is more critical than ever. Businesses equipped with effective headcount practices have shown a more remarkable ability to weather economic challenges and avoid layoffs.  Strategic headcount management, a.k.a. “headcount procurem ..read more
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How embracing a low point in life can help you grow stronger 
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by Candace Chellew
1w ago
My first low point in life arrived after I graduated from college and found myself working at a mindless job. I hated my life and wanted to change it, but how?  At first, I thought it was depression, but what I was experiencing stirred something deep within my soul. It felt like growth at a subterranean level, so deep and dark that I couldn’t name it, and yet it created a yearning, a reminder that I had settled for something that would never make me happy. It spurred me into action as I fought back to the surface. Soul-searching, a transformative process, left me forever changed, and for ..read more
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To gain the power of perspective, go deep not just wide
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by Candace Chellew
1w ago
Leadership and perspective are linked to one another, so much so that they are often equated as if to suggest that not only is perspective valuable, but that somehow, leaders come by it by default. For example, we assume those at the top possess perspective their followers don’t or can’t by position alone. Yet, in truth, work in any organization today is so complex and layered that no one perspective yields a complete picture.  From the standpoint of value, it’s often suggested that by assuming the perspective of a customer, employee, partner or even competitor, leaders and their organiza ..read more
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Release the untapped potential of your female leaders 
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by Candace Chellew
1w ago
Winning the talent war isn’t about finding the right employees. You already have the right employees. They are just waiting to be engaged, empowered and leveraged. If you’re wondering how your organization is going to find its next rising stars in leadership, don’t have them rely on recruiters to identify outside talent when top talent exists within their organization. In my corporate training called “The Invisible Leaders: How to Find Them and Let Them Shine,” I discuss how you can uncover the undervalued female leaders in your company. If you want to release the potential of the talent you a ..read more
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Why “career artists” color outside the lines
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by Candace Chellew
1w ago
I was expelled from preschool for an art infraction. Even at that young age, I had my own vision of the world (and it didn’t include trees that looked like green balls on brown sticks.) When I wouldn’t redraw my version in the likeness of my teacher’s, my mother was called and informed that she’d need to find a new school. As painful as that experience at four years old was, it’s served me well. I learned early on that freedom of expression is a deep human need, and over time, I’ve discovered that it plays out in all of life’s domains, including — and maybe especially — our careers.  In m ..read more
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Presence: What interviewing taught me about coaching
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by Candace Chellew
2w ago
When you are live on the air, you must be fully alive! That’s a mantra I have learned in the three-plus years I have hosted a LinkedIn LIVE interview show. It’s also a practice I have gained from nearly three decades of executive coaching.  The key to both is presence — being in and of the moment to be open and understanding of what comes next.  Preparation Presence for both interviewing and coaching begins with preparation. For interviews, I read up on my guests, and when possible, I read their newest books, which is often why they want to be on my show. They need to get their messa ..read more
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Silencing your inner critic
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by Candace Chellew
2w ago
We all make mistakes and experience some amount of rejection, failure and negative comments. Some are painful! We often suppress our feelings of inadequacy. However, these negative feelings and thoughts frequently bubble up to the conscious level and become our inner critic.  “You’re not good enough.” “…smart enough.” “…or have the right connections.” “You’re not good with financial analysis.” “…or dealing with conflict.” “…or networking.”   “You’re an introvert. You can’t lead a team.”  Some negative thoughts become our self-talk and get repeated over and over. They impa ..read more
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How leaders can leverage AI tools to build strong teams
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by Candace Chellew
2w ago
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders face the constant challenge of fostering strong teams capable of driving innovation and achieving organizational goals. With the advent of AI, leaders now have powerful tools at their disposal to streamline processes, enhance decision-making and ultimately build stronger teams. From talent acquisition to performance management, AI can revolutionize the way leaders approach team development. Enhancing talent acquisition One of the most critical aspects of building a strong team is attracting and retaining top talent. AI-powered tools can s ..read more
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