by Kristen Leonard | Mar 18, 2024 | News, The Carolina Way Series
Working Hard: 3 Keys to Inspiring Commitment The first tenet of The Carolina Way is getting your people to “work hard.” But Coach Smith and Dr. Bell knew that working hard was never about driving people to put their noses to the grindstone. It’s not about forced...
by Kristen Leonard | Mar 14, 2024 | News, The Carolina Way Series
THE CAROLINA WAY’S IMPACT ON LEADERSHIP Inspiring New Generations of Leaders and Teams to Work Hard, Smart and Together. Chapel Hill, NC – March 13, 2024 – The leadership lessons from The New York Times best-selling book The Carolina Way live on 20 years...
by Kristen Leonard | Mar 3, 2024 | News
CONTINUOUS LEARNING A Lesson From The Carolina Way One of the most important jobs leaders have is to ensure that each person in their organization continues to improve and learn new skills. Many people think they are so busy that they have little or no time to learn....
by Kristen Leonard | Sep 13, 2023 | News
When we, as interviewers or hiring managers, interject our own personalities and habits into the equation, our personal weaknesses can make the process even more challenging. Conducting successful interviews is a key step towards building a strong, deep talent...
by Kristen Leonard | Aug 7, 2023 | News
Leaders suggest changes, drive changes, and navigate unexpected changes. Those changes can be difficult, complex and messy, but great leaders ensure their people are prepared and positioned to navigate them successfully. As leaders, we frequently underestimate...
by Kristen Leonard | Aug 1, 2023 | News
Good Economy, Bad Economy GREAT LEADERS INVEST IN THEIR PEOPLE No Matter the Weather The past three years, we have seen a flurry of highs and lows in our economic forecast. From financial boom to bust to boom again, leaders naturally begin to think about how to...
