by Leslie Kaufman Long days turn into long nights studying biology, chemistry, physics, and the myriad of other subjects that result in the depth of knowledge required for a successful career in the sciences. Years are spent tending to experiments in labs or toiling over patients in an effort to…
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By Kathleen Teehan Navigating through a reduction in staffing is undoubtedly a challenging time for the organization, the individuals in transition, and those who remain. The emotional toll on the individuals impacted is significant and obvious, however an event can also leave those who remain in the organization feeling untethered,…
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by Skip Bates In the fast-paced and highly competitive world of financial services, leaders need to stay ahead of the curve. To excel, executives need more than just technical expertise; they need emotional intelligence. Serving customers, supporting employees, complying with regulators, and driving profitability: these competing concerns require resiliency, adaptability,…
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ClearRock’s leadership team, talent consultants, coaches, and career consultants convened to discuss what is top of mind for employees and leaders this year. This is what was shared.
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By Laura Poisson There are few things leaders must do that are more difficult than terminating someone’s employment. The key to minimizing the negative impact on the affected employee and protecting morale in the workplace is to ensure that separated employees at every level are treated with dignity and respect…
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by Laura Poisson For 21 years, ClearRock has been helping leaders navigate the internal and external complexities of business and people. The last three years have been particularly challenging, given the political climate, social justice issues, the pandemic, the mental health crisis, and a recession threatening our economy. If you…
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by Pauline Fournier In each edition of our Insights newsletter, Senior Career Consultant, Pauline Fournier responds to career questions that have recently come her way from people with whom she is working. In our Spring 2022 edition, Pauline shared some of her favorite interview tips – for both interviewers and candidates….
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by Laura Poisson Feeling empathy for others is something that has come pretty easily to me. Leading with empathy is different. It requires greater self-awareness, acknowledgement your own emotions, and a willingness to be vulnerable. I can have a genuine interest in understanding you, your strengths, challenges and feelings, but…
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by Josh Combest 580 team members wait anxiously, tense with the pressure of this one moment. 20 individuals are poised to leap into action and will make or break the outcome with less than 2.4 seconds to get it right. A single miscalculation or hesitation will cost the company millions…
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by Ellie Eckhoff, SVP & Laura Poisson, President COVID has impacted the world of work in ways that will be long-lasting. More will be required from our leaders to assimilate to changes, retain talent, and maximize performance. Here are 5 questions to consider about your leadership team: How prepared are…
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by Ellie Eckhoff, CPCC, PCC / SVP of Talent Consulting & Executive Coach I wrote my first Leadership Lessons from the Patriots in 2017, repeated it in 2018 and 2019. Couldn’t do it in 2020. The 2021 season was different – what else is new? Truth be told, I didn’t…
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By Ellie Eckhoff Emotional Intelligence – What Is It? Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a “set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.”1 There are many…
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Who would have known that the week of March 9th, 2020 would change the world of work as we knew it forever? As daily cases in Massachusetts were moving to double digits, and across the US to triple digits, organizations pivoted swiftly, moving their employees out of their brick and…
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According to a recent study conducted by McKinsey & Company and Lean In, women are at a high risk of leaving the workplace due to the challenges of Covid-19. The impact of this loss – particularly the loss of women leaders – could be devastating for companies. Financial impact: Research…
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by Susan Peppercorn While the coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the economy, many companies have continued to hire to meet evolving business demands. Onboarding a new employee to an organization that is operating fully or mostly in a remote environment presents unique challenges. New hires must be quickly…
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