Discover leadership strategies when facing a company acquisition. Learn how to understand the acquisition's purpose, manage expectations, and embrace change to ensure a smooth transition and positive outcomes in the transformative period.

Unlock the secrets to successful leadership transitions with Jim Hessler's on-demand webinar. Learn how to craft effective transition plans, develop leadership skills in the workplace, and utilize mentoring for growth. Dive into our comprehensive guide for leaders navigating new roles.

Explore the power of meaningful conversations. Learn how effective communication can resolve conflicts, foster team building, and drive personal and career advancement. Dive into tips and real-life insights for transforming your professional and personal life through the art of conversation.

At a certain level of management, any manager's goal should be to become the least essential employee in their team when it comes to day-to-day operations. In this blog, I would like to explain why delegation transcends being merely a skill to master but stands as a strategic imperative.

In the world of coaching, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Each coaching relationship is as unique as the individuals involved. This blog post delves into the variable outcomes of individual coaching.

It's a must-read for coaches, clients, and anyone interested in personal and professional growth.

Being a great leader means fostering open communication and addressing concerns with empathy and understanding. In my latest blog post, I delve into constructively handling employee concerns, focusing on solutions rather than seeking out the source of the concern.

Learning From Mistakes: A Leader's Reflection on Termination and the Importance of Leadership Fundamentals

Jim and his producer Katy take a break from interviewing guests to stop and reflect on what we’ve learned so far.

Are there times when Jim thought he could have pushed harder?

What are the types of questions Jim likes to ask to create deeper conversations and positive outcomes?

In this episode, Jim explores the need to stay engaged in our work and to finish strong as we begin to see the finish line. Jody and Jim discuss their experiences as older members of the workforce, and some of the challenges to being heard. How do organizations tap into the youthful energy of their employees, while also listening carefully to the wisdom of the elders?

One of the most common questions Jim hears is, “what can I do when someone I depend on isn’t performing?” Jim explores this issue of accountability with JT, along with the need for structure and “real” conversations to create clarity in our organizations.

How do you deal with your grievances? Courageously and from a viewpoint of vision that drives us to move towards a better place? I learned this month that an organization that has a largely negative culture is a lazy organization. It may work hard at building things and delivering services, but it doesn’t do the work it needs to do to build intellectual capacity and creative problem-solving. Every employee in every organization should be held to the standard of positivity and forward thinking.

Are you a violent talker? Because our mind thinks in words, we do better thinking if we use better words. I was reminded of that this week in one of our leadership workshops.

Andrew is a decorated Iraq war veteran dealing with PTSD and its impacts on his personal and professional life. While having the conversation specifically about PTSD, Jim and Andrew also talk about the nature of a leader’s relationship with co-workers, and the special responsibility we have to support one another and create safety and acceptance for those who carry heavy burdens of all kinds.

In this episode, Jim has a wide-ranging conversation with a busy and successful tech executive. We talk about the importance of transparency, the challenges of returning to the workforce as a parent, and the changing nature of the tech industry.

Chris is a person who has achieved significant success after hitting some roadblocks in mid-career. Jim and Chris explore the costs and implications of getting “stuck” and some of the ways we work through that. Chris provides a helpful model for all of us, but reminds us that the journey is never finished.

Our guest Vicky is reeling from a bad work experience, and trying to find her footing after 27 years in tech. Listen as she processes what happened, tries to make sense of it, and gives serious consideration to what’s next.

Discover how setting high expectations can transform your business environment. Learn strategies to avoid the pitfalls of low expectations and drive team performance and organizational growth.Discover how setting high expectations can transform your business environment. Learn strategies to avoid the pitfalls of low expectations and drive team performance and organizational growth.

Not holding people accountable isn’t good leadership – in fact, you could argue that you dishonor people when you accept something less than their best.

Jim talks to Michael, who finds himself elevated to the top position rather abruptly. They talk about his struggles to find himself in his new leadership role, to learn to trust his instincts and his concerns about being the expert. We discuss the role of self-expression in leadership and the folly of seeking perfection.