In the 2004 movie Miracle, Herb Brooks is hired to coach the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team that went on to beat the Soviets and then Finland to secure the gold medal. During the tryouts, Brooks cut some of the most talented players in college hockey, but he selected some players that did not appear as skilled. Brooks shared his approach: “I’m not […]
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Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning non-compete clauses, calling them an unfair method of competition. The rule, set to go into effect on September 4th, 2024 would:
It is late July and you may have already blown through your summer reading/watch list, or you are planning for some downtime during your upcoming August vacation. Our staff wanted to take a moment to share some of our favorite leadership-inspiring reads, listens and watches.
Four years ago, amid the worldwide COVID pandemic and political tensions, 1.4 billion people worldwide watched as a White police officer kneeled on the neck of a handcuffed Black man until he died. Helpless to do anything, those watching it filmed. That over 8-minute footage of the murder of George Floyd set off months-long global protests and a racial […]
It is common for top performers in organizations to be promoted into roles with more and more responsibilities, including that of managing people. For individuals with highly technical skills – such as those in law, finance, engineering, medicine, research and creative roles – they have often been promoted for their technical capability and subject […]
In 2023, Nebo was engaged by many clients to conduct focus groups – guided discussions to gather input and feedback. Organizations were coming out of the pandemic and returning to a work environment that was nothing like the one in 2019. Several had recently conducted employee engagement surveys, and they were interested in exploring the results on a […]
How a Leader Wraps Up the Year: Celebrating Wins, Nurturing Teams, and Setting the Stage for Success
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time for leaders to reflect on the collective achievements of their organization, acknowledge individual contributions, and set the tone for the future. Wrapping up the year isn’t just about tying loose ends; it’s about fostering an environment of appreciation, motivation, and future-focused thinking. […]
‘Tis the Season – to plan for the year ahead. If you are like me, the annual holiday reading list includes numerous industry and benchmarking reports which offer a look at current trends and forecasts on what to expect in the coming year. I always find value in the reports confirming (or disproving) what we are seeing with our clients, as well those […]
Everyone should feel like they belong at work. Join Kate Ebner, CEO and Executive Coach, and Raven Rankine, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, in this free four-part webinar series, where we will explore how organizations can tap into the benefits of a diverse workforce by creating more equitable and welcoming cultures. We will share […]