Leadership
Zurich Canada Revamps Both Its Organizational Structure and Executive Team
Zurich Canada announced a new organizational structure and team designed to simplify and strengthen the insurer's go-to-market approach. "We now have the structure in place to ramp up our support for ...
Getting the Most From Critical Feedback
Critical feedback can be an opportunity or a hindrance—it all depends on how you react, says a new post from the blog Let's Grow Leaders. Ignoring negative feedback can cost you credibility, while ...
Great Leadership Means Ensuring the Company Can Survive Without You
Is being indispensable a sign of a great leader? Not according to a recent post on the blog RapidStart Leadership. When success or failure depends on one person, the company is left vulnerable. A ...
Don’t Be a Self-Seeking Leader
Egotistical leaders can undermine teams with their self-seeking behavior, warns a recent post on the blog Leadership Freak, advising leaders to use the pull of self-interest to trigger humble ...
Surround Yourself With People Who Will Inspire You
Professional development is about more than seeking out promotions, projects, courses and certifications, says a recent article from Harvard Business Review, noting the benefits of proactively ...
Digital Transformation Strategy Tip: Hire the Innovators
For executives fretting about pursuing a successful digital transformation, here's a thought: Hire the innovators. There's plenty of pressure to pursue innovation and digital change with existing ...
Startups Nail Down Financing for Customer Management Software, Casualty Claims Tech
Glassbox closed a $25 million round of financing intended to fuel the growth of its digital customer management software. The company's clients include insurance companies such as The Hartford, ...
A Coaching Culture Can Help Companies Excel; Process Easy to Start
Coaching, a technique that promotes feedback, big-picture thinking and greater efficiency, can help executives and employees reach their potential. Some may worry that this kind of culture change ...