In a world defined by rapid innovation and constant market shifts, the companies that thrive are those that invest deeply in their people. The next decade will belong to HR leaders who stop reacting and start engineering the workforce of the future. It’s not about playing defense—it’s about building the talent pipeline that defines tomorrow.…
– The Quiet Edge: Reorganizing Around Extraordinary Talent In the rarest and luckiest organizations, there are individuals whose brilliance shifts the trajectory of the entire enterprise. These aren’t just high performers—they are super-contributors, the minds behind ideas or designs that reshape industries and create untold value. Recognizing the Rare Talent That Changes Everything Most companies…
What Hospital Executives and Bankers Have in Common: Leadership Under Pressure One of the things we love is when an unexpected pattern pops out—something we never would’ve seen if we hadn’t been looking for it. Discovering these hidden connections allows us to provide better guidance to our clients and drive even stronger business outcomes. In…
It’s Not About Authority—It’s About Solving the Hardest Problems I was working with a CEO when one of the company’s global offices was raided by local police. It wasn’t a particularly safe part of the world, and it was a particularly corrupt part of the world. A shakedown? A mistake? Our employees were left standing…
How Do We Continue Building Cultures of Excellence? In today’s workplaces, creating environments where everyone feels valued and supported has been a cornerstone of success. Across industries, inclusive growth and collaboration have driven innovation, strengthened teams, and fostered resilience. Now, as organizations look to the future, many are asking: How do we build on this…
Grey Matter Partners | Year-End Executive Insights In 2025, CEOs will face a perfect storm of complexity, risk, and opportunity. Are you prepared to lead through the four trends reshaping leadership at the highest level? As 2024 closes, political turbulence, workforce shifts, AI adoption, and supply chain pressures are converging to redefine how CEOs drive results. For…
– Picking the Right Executive Coach: A Guide for HR and Business Leaders When selecting an executive coach, it’s important to think strategically. Coaching is more than skill-building—it’s about creating breakthroughs that align individual performance with the financial and strategic goals of your organization. – Understanding the Types of Coaching Coaching objectives vary. Some engagements…
Leadership at Scale: When Expertise Travels Across Sectors I remember working with a client—one of the world’s largest software development companies—during their search for a new CEO. The core debate within the board was familiar: internal promotion versus external hire. At the time, the company’s culture was seen as insular. Leadership had grown from within…
Scientists trust data. Engineers live by it. When they step into coaching, they expect the same precision—psychometrics, KPIs, and numbers that map neatly to performance. But here’s the truth: leadership isn’t built in a lab.It’s more like practicing law—where experience, precedent, and nuance matter far more than any single measurement. The Partnership of Intelligence &…
More Power or Less Friction? By the time individuals reach the level of Senior Director or Vice President in a large organization, pretty much everyone has a lot of energy. The drive and determination needed to get that far is a given. So, what becomes the differentiating factor as they continue their upward journey? It’s…