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Join us for our upcoming webinar, “The Difference Between a Leader and the Right Leader? Insight.” featuring Sharon Sands and Maria Konat. Register here: https://bit.ly/4i4SxL4 #Leadership #Insights

Leading with purpose takes courage—and it's in short supply. In our research, courage ranked as the rarest leadership quality among 33 traits. But it's also one of the most essential for navigating uncertainty, making tough decisions, and staying resilient. What does it take to lead with both purpose and courage? It starts with five key characteristics. Learn more in our latest article: https://bit.ly/3R2fCmD #Leadership #Courage #LeadershipTips #LeadershipDevelopment

Retail is evolving faster than ever—and chief people officers are at the center of it all. From adapting to omnichannel shopping and AI-driven business models to redefining leadership, Chief People Officers (CPOs) are shaping the future of the industry. Our latest article explores four areas where leading retail CPOs are focusing their efforts to build agile, future-ready organizations. Read more: https://bit.ly/446Fl4W #Retail #Leadership #HR #CPOs #HRLeaders

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of HR leaders has evolved far beyond administration and compliance. Today, CHROs are stepping up as key architects of leadership, culture, and business resilience. In a recent ETHRWorld article, our CEO, Tom Monahan, shared his insights on how CHROs, as trusted partners to CEOs, are playing a crucial role in steering the future of leadership and increasingly becoming prime candidates in CEO succession planning. Read the full opinion piece here: https://bit.ly/42bvXdT #CHRO #Leadership #PeopleFirst #StrategicHR #SuccessionPlanning

Agility is a critical differentiator in leadership—yet fewer than 40% of leaders are rated as highly performing on agility, according to Heidrick & Struggles’ analysis of thousands of 360-degree executive assessments. In most organizations, leaders tend to fall into two broad categories: agilists and conformists. Where do you stand? Explore more on the value of agility in leadership: https://bit.ly/424OauZ #Leadership #Agility #Leaders #LeadershipDevelopment

How do you foster trust and alignment during a merger? In this latest episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Santiago Argelich Hesse, CEO of Cellnex Poland, shares his strategies for integrating diverse teams, retaining key talent, and ensuring business continuity during M&A. 🎧 Tune in to hear how the future of digital infrastructure is reshaping leadership and talent needs: https://bit.ly/3EdMFBf #Leadership #MergersAndAcquisitions #DigitalInfrastructure

As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re proud to celebrate Elisabetta Bartoloni being named to NBC Washington’s Powerhouse Women in Leadership: Top 31 Global Thought Leaders list! This recognition reflects Elisabetta’s dedication to shaping the future of women in leadership. We’re inspired by her commitment to making a lasting impact, and celebrate the achievements of all the remarkable women on this list. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YcM0qx #WomenInLeadership #Leadership

Dive into the latest edition of Leadership Link, where we explore how leaders can develop key capabilities to navigate complexity, the power of a learning mindset in driving growth and innovation, and how HR leaders in the Middle East are aligning closer to business strategy. Plus, don’t miss our upcoming webinar on identifying leadership gaps before they impact performance—register now! #LeadershipLink #Leadership #HR #Webinar

Great teams don’t just happen—they’re built with intention. In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Ludovic Gaudé, CEO of Qinshift and Avenga, discusses how leaders can cultivate teams that embrace innovation while delivering top performance. 🎧 Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3FvAVu7 #Leadership #Technology #Mergers #Culture #Teams

Heidrick Navigator hosted an exclusive event in London with HR leaders to explore how leader assessments, paired with innovative technology, drive alignment between talent strategy and business outcomes.