by Nina | Feb 9, 2009 | Corporate Performance, Leadership, Nina Simosko, Strategy
With governments around the world developing economic stimulus packages and high level meetings of the world’s leading politicians (Davos) and thinkers (TED) – there is clearly a lot of activity and talk around growth, innovation and productivity. In amongst all this...
by Nina | Oct 22, 2008 | Communication, Corporate Performance, Leadership, Meetings, Nina Simosko
As leaders, we often look for lessons and experiences from others in order to help us navigate uncertain circumstances. Moreover, we frequently base our actions on our instincts, which have been formed over the expanse of our lives and professional experiences. Like...
by Nina | Oct 17, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Glass Ceiling, Nina Simosko, Women
Much attention is paid to the disparities between men and woman in the workplace. It is true that women are generally paid less (roughly seventy-five cents on the dollar), encounter the glass ceiling earlier (of course, men don’t encounter it at all), must...
by Nina | Oct 14, 2008 | Communication, Corporate Performance, Leadership
I am often asked about the difference between leadership and management. What is it that makes a leader? What is the difference between a manager and a leader … and is it possible to be transformed from one to the other? Now, there are many more experienced writers...
by Nina | Oct 1, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Leadership, Life Continuum, Nina Simosko
Approximately 25% of employees do not feel loyal to their current employer and 20% say they are likely to leave their current position to change jobs within a year, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey of HR professionals and hiring managers. Although I am...
by Nina | Sep 22, 2008 | Corporate Performance, Knowledge, Leadership, Nina Simosko, Women
The current political scene has brought an important issue to the forefront. Specifically, how, if at all, are leadership and gender intertwined? While in the past I have written about leadership and women, what the current situation clarifies for me is that...
