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How leaders can build trust, drive innovation, and sleep better at night
With the pandemic largely behind us and the future of work looming ahead of us, being a leader is more challenging than ever. Even the...
Claire Chandler
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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Accelerate your business growth by building trust
Why has corporate America earned "meme" status? Sayings like "don't Monday my Sunday" have entered our lexicon because so many leaders...
Claire Chandler
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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The disconnects in corporate culture… and how to fix them
As companies navigate the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a means of accelerating growth, they can quickly get...
Claire Chandler
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Decoding M&A Success: How to achieve strategic alignment and cultural integration
Up to 90% of all M&As fail… or at least fall short. But when done right, they are a game-changer for organizations looking for...
Claire Chandler
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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How Profitable Organizations Apply Radical Honesty to Build Stronger Cultures
Culture is NOT a “squishy” term human resources invented to appear strategic. Future-leaning organizations understand that culture is...
Claire Chandler
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Solving HR’s identity crisis: How to create capacity to be the strategic partner your business needs
Human resources has been experiencing an identity crisis and higher-than-ever levels of burnout. How can organizations do a better job of...
Claire Chandler
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Embrace the Chaos: How leaders can create a stronger community within their organization
If you’ve ever invited your kids to help you make pancakes, you know the process can be both messy and invigorating. How can leaders...
Claire Chandler
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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How authentic leaders unlock long-term success, retain top talent, and foster higher performance
Why do many organizations struggle with achieving their long-term objectives, retaining the right talent, and harnessing the highest...
Claire Chandler
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Mergers Aren’t Spackle: How to achieve greater alignment and success through M&As
Organizations will never achieve their growth strategy if their culture is fractured. Many companies are embracing mergers and...
Claire Chandler
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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No “rockstars” need apply: How to build an aligned, high-performance sales team
How many times has an organization hired an “industry rockstar” onto their sales team… only to watch that person fail, and their business...
Claire Chandler
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Boosting self-belief through authenticity: How to accelerate growth by building trust
What does the term “leadership therapy” actually mean? Why do leaders at all levels desperately need it? And how can they use it to lead...
Claire Chandler
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Unlocking growth potential: How to overcome cultural resistance and align your leaders
Every private equity firm runs into cultural resistance when they enter a new acquisition and attempt to engage with its leadership team....
Claire Chandler
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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Unleashing creativity: Elevating manufacturing leaders to new levels of success
Leaders in the manufacturing industry have unique challenges. They need to find ways to attract, retain, motivate and empower incoming...
Claire Chandler
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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How Legendary Literature Can Inspire Great Leadership
What can a book written in 1942 tell us about modern leadership? Quite a lot, actually. It has been a looooong time since I obtained my...
Claire Chandler
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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From COVID Challenges to Heroes and Proudest Moments: A Candid Dive into My Business Journey
This podcast interview felt like the fastest 20 minutes in business. Through some unique and powerful questions, Joe Dimino got me to...
Claire Chandler
Jun 17, 20231 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Culture: Drive Successful M&A Integration with "The Culture Effect"
In the fast-paced business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become go-to strategies for growth and expansion. However, up...
Claire Chandler
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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The CRUCIAL difference between alignment and conformity
Why do so many organizations advertise for people with “entrepreneurial spirit”… and then require conformity once they join? In my...
Claire Chandler
May 15, 20231 min read
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Feeling shut out of strategy conversations? Shift your focus.
My ongoing research study on the Future of HR for Business has revealed a critical gap between where businesses are trying to grow, what...
Claire Chandler
May 2, 20232 min read
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Meeting employees where they are: Unpacking the deep impact of culture on business success
Many leaders are still trying to force their organizations “back to normal” – and most employees are resisting. How is this push and pull...
Claire Chandler
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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How authentic leadership, purpose and culture help businesses weather any storm
Crises big and small happen in any business, regardless of size or industry. How can leaders do a more effective job of helping their...
Claire Chandler
Apr 7, 20231 min read
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