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In a recent study, innovation was ranked a long-term challenge for driving business growth. It is a key talent needed at all levels of leadership, starting with the CEO. Despite its importance, innovation is a difficult quality to cultivate in both leaders and organizations. As a leader, what if you feel you’re not innovative?
Creating an innovative [...]

As leaders face the most volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business conditions ever, one thing is clear: improving the talent pipeline by attracting, developing and retaining the best possible employees is among a leader’s most fundamental priorities. Here are some things to consider: You are in the best possible position to source new talent. Attracting [...]

“High Potentials”, those talented young leaders in your organization, are those you must groom to ensure the future success of your company. According to a survey by the Center for Creative Leadership, over 50% of companies have a formal “high potential” leadership program. An additional 35% acknowledge an informal development process for up-and-coming leaders. Regardless of [...]

Bruce Taylor serves as chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms, headquartered in America’s lettuce bowl, Salinas, Calif. Taylor Farms has 14 facilities in North America. In a recent interview, he talked about human capital, innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurialism. When asked “what keeps him up at night” Mr. Taylor expressed what most business owners would probably agree is [...]