Why sometimes an inheritance can be more trouble than it’s worth

When you inherit a team, you are basically being asked to lead a team that someone else has built and where up until the moment you accepted the challenge, you had absolutely no say in any of the decisions that had been made previously. And yet now you’ve been put in charge. Check out our post to appreciate the differences between inheriting a team of people as opposed to building a team from scratch.

How to ensure a first-class employee experience

Research states that nearly 80% of engaged employees place more trust in their leaders. So, if you haven’t placed a priority on fostering a first-class employee experience, then there’s a good chance your workforce doesn’t trust you as much as you think they do (or need them to). This trust needs to start from day one and will ultimately help create more authentic connections between employees and their leaders right across an organisation.

Leading with compassion

LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner discusses his spiritual evolution, what it means to lead with compassion while finding meaning in your work, and his unique approach to running a multi-billion dollar tech company. With nearly 500 million members, LinkedIn operates the world’s largest professional networking website. Jeff stresses the importance of being clear about your vision and dreaming big. He explains how implementing core values from the top down has given his company “an incredible competitive advantage.” Jeff also talks about what his life was like before meeting his wife, Lisette, and explains why it was a pivotal moment for him.