Leadership

Talent Acquisition and Retention is Broken!

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many flaws in talent acquisition and retention strategies. Companies cannot find suitable candidates to fill positions, yet skilled individuals still need to get a callback after submitting their applications. It's taking weeks to...

Katrina’s Reading List – Making the Cut

Another year, another Katrina's Reading List. For those not yet aware of the fact, reading is my superpower. I read, on average, 65 published books a year (I keep score!) and numerous reports, journal articles, and non-book publications. You’ll find some of this...

Katrina’s Reading List from 2023

Every year, I put together a reading list of interesting books that have broadened my horizons, covering a range of genres from nonfiction to speculative fiction. This carefully chosen collection represents my varied interests and reminds me of how knowledge and...

Thinking About Hiring a New CEO?

When should a startup hire a new CEO versus developing their skills? It's a loaded question with no straightforward answer. In this article, we explore the seven stages of the startup life cycle, the roles and responsibilities of a CEO, and three valuable questions to...

The Challenge of Innovation Leadership

We urgently need new ideas, tools, and technologies to solve the challenges we face now and in the future when it comes to innovation leadership. However, the delicate dance between revolutionary ideas and established successes drives progress in the ever-evolving...

Developing Your Strategic Planning Skills

Strategy is just a fancy word for a long-term plan. Without a vision for the future and a set of choices to guide us, we often struggle to align our daily activities with our long-term desires. Fortunately, the skills needed for strategic thinking can be learned over...

Katrina’s 2022 Reading List

Once or twice a year, I like to look back through the list of books I have read and recommend a few to you. All of these are nonfiction, and several focus on personal development. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Reach out to me with your comments or...